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Stories from September 29, 2025

‘Indian Country can’t afford a shutdown’: What a possible government shutdown could mean for tribal nations

‘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.

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Gold Medal Flour mural discovered on a south Minneapolis home becomes a portal to the past

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.
by Ngoc Bui

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Summery encore lasts into early October

Summery encore lasts into early October

Our unseasonably warm air mass linger over Minnesota this week. Signs of cooler air arrive next week.
by Paul Huttner

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Tax refund scam; Construction zone worker safety

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.
by Emily Reese

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Congressional leaders leave White House meeting without deal to avoid government shutdown

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.
by The Associated Press

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Trump announces an agreement with Israel to end war in Gaza

Trump announces an agreement with Israel to end war in Gaza

Ahead of the leaders' meeting on Monday, the White House released its peace plan to immediately end Israel's war in the territory, boost aid to Gaza and require Hamas to release Israeli hostages.
by Franco Ordoñez

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Lynx react to devastating semifinal loss, Vikings play across the pond

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.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after 70-92 season

Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after 70-92 season

The Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli on Monday, ending his seven-year tenure that included three AL Central titles after a second straight disappointing season.
by The Associated Press

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'We're looking into many programs:' U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson on fraud in Minnesota

'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.
by Nina Moini, Ellen Finn and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Morning Announcements for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1

Morning Announcements for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1

These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, Sept. 30 and Wednesday, Oct. 1. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Double trouble in the Atlantic: Humberto strengthens, Imelda follows

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.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Morning Announcements for Sept. 29

Morning Announcements for Sept. 29

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, Sept. 29. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Trump and Netanyahu are set to meet at the White House as pressure mounts to end the war in Gaza

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. 
by The Associated Press

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Tax credits soon disappearing for home energy upgrades

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.
by Catharine Richert and Maja Beckstrom

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Top-seeded Minnesota Lynx see dream season end early after frustrating 3-game tailspin

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.
by The Associated Press and Emily Reese

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Minnesota Lynx eliminated from WNBA playoffs

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.
by Emily Bright

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July-like temperatures right into the start of October

July-like temperatures right into the start of October

Temperatures will average 15 to 20 degrees above normal this week. Highs will be in the 80s across southern Minnesota all week and the pattern remains dry until the weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Top Congressional leaders head to White House ahead of shutdown deadline

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.
by Barbara Sprunt

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Latin superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

Latin superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

The National Football League, Apple Music and Roc Nation made the announcement during halftime of Sunday night's game between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys.
by NPR Staff

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BCA program to identify danger signs before shootings faces federal cuts

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.  
by Jon Collins

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