Stories from September 29, 2025

‘Indian Country can’t afford a shutdown’: What a possible government shutdown could mean for tribal nations
The federal government’s fiscal year ends at midnight Sept. 30, meaning the government will shut down and dozens of services to tribal nations will be cut off if a new spending deal isn’t reached in Congress.
Gold Medal Flour mural discovered on a south Minneapolis home becomes a portal to the past
After uncovering two massive Gold Medal Flour ads covering his side walls, a Minneapolis architect set out on a mission to find out more about the history of the house and the neighborhood.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue is warning Minnesotans NOT to engage with text messages claiming to provide tax refunds. Work was paused today on road construction projects across the state... after two workers died in separate incidents in construction zones last week. MnDOT says the first-ever statewide safety stand-down was held in part to honor the lives lost. It also was a chance for workers to have discussions and share their experiences in an effort to recommit to and improve work zone safety.
Congressional leaders leave White House meeting without deal to avoid government shutdown
A government shutdown fast approaching, Democratic and Republican congressional leaders left a White House meeting with President Donald Trump Monday afternoon showing little willingness to compromise from their entrenched positions in order to avoid a lapse in funding.
Lynx react to devastating semifinal loss, Vikings play across the pond
The Minnesota Lynx have seen their season end after losing to the Phoenix Mercury 86-81 in Game 4 of the playoff semifinal. Meanwhile, the Vikings are hoping to get a win in London after losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin.
'We're looking into many programs:' U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson on fraud in Minnesota
In the last two weeks, federal prosecutors have charged nine people with defrauding two Medicaid programs in Minnesota, and alleged fraud has been uncovered in a third program.
Double trouble in the Atlantic: Humberto strengthens, Imelda follows
Two tropical systems continue to churn in the Atlantic basin, with Hurricane Humberto effectively sparing the southeastern U.S. coast by pulling Tropical Storm Imelda away through the Fujiwhara effect.
Trump and Netanyahu are set to meet at the White House as pressure mounts to end the war in Gaza
Days after using a U.N. address to reject international demands for an end to the war in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will sit down with President Donald Trump. 
Tax credits soon disappearing for home energy upgrades
Some people are rushing to put up solar panels before a federal tax break expires. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about how to use the tax credits for home energy improvements, including solar, insulation and heat pumps.
‘I want his name to be known’: Wife of immigrant injured at ICE facility shooting speaks out
Stephany Gauffeny says she wants the world to know that her husband, Miguel Angel Garcia-Hernandez, is more than "just an immigrant or a detainee, or a criminal."
Top-seeded Minnesota Lynx see dream season end early after frustrating 3-game tailspin
The Minnesota Lynx have seen their season end after losing to the Phoenix Mercury 86-81 in Game 4 of the playoff semifinal. Despite having the league's best record, the Lynx lost three straight games in the playoffs, blowing a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter Sunday.
The Minnesota Lynx are out of the playoffs after losing Sunday night to the Phoenix Mercury. The Lynx had a 13-point lead at the start of the fourth quarter, but the Mercury pulled ahead at the end with a final score of 86-81.
Top Congressional leaders head to White House ahead of shutdown deadline
After canceling an earlier meeting, President Trump is planning to meet with a bipartisan group of Congressional leaders on Monday. Congress must pass or extend a spending bill before Oct. 1 to prevent a shutdown.
BCA program to identify danger signs before shootings faces federal cuts
As Minnesota legislators and others debate policies in response to the mass shooting last month at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis that killed two children and wounded 21 other people, an approach to try to prevent violent shootings is under threat from Trump administration funding cuts.