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Stories from October 2, 2025

90 degrees in October? Near-record warmth Friday and Saturday

90 degrees in October? Near-record warmth Friday and Saturday

Balmy breezes continue into the upcoming weekend. Record temperatures are likely around much of Minnesota Friday and Saturday.
by Paul Huttner

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Walz pushed back against White House; Feeding Our Future update

Gov. Tim Walz pushed back on a White House proposal to cancel funding for clean energy projects in states that didn't support President Donald Trump's presidential bid. The DFL governor and former vice-presidential candidate said the threat was clearly a political move. And prosecutors are asking a judge to jail a defendant in the next Feeding Our Future trial for allegedly trying to stop a cooperator from testifying.
by Emily Reese

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Mooncakes: The ancient dessert celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival

Mooncakes: The ancient dessert celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival

The moon reaches its brightest and fullest state on Monday. For many East and Southeast Asian people, that means the arrival of the Mid-Autumn Festival — and mooncakes. Producer Ngoc Bui met up with former Keefer Court Bakery owner Kwan to learn more about the small dessert filled with centuries of history and tradition.
by Clay Masters and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota leaders outline potential effects of federal government shutdown

Minnesota leaders outline potential effects of federal government shutdown

As the federal government shutdown extended into a second day on Thursday, state leaders outlined some of the potential impacts on Minnesota — including thousands of federal employees at risk of being furloughed and funding for nutrition programs and clean energy projects in limbo.
by Dana Ferguson

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Twin Cities Marathon is on for this weekend, but organizers don't rule out pushing back in the future

Twin Cities Marathon is on for this weekend, but organizers don't rule out pushing back in the future

The marathon’s director of event operations joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition with an update on how conditions may affect the current and future race events.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Lower Sioux Indian Community to host International Hemp Building Symposium this weekend

Lower Sioux Indian Community to host International Hemp Building Symposium this weekend

The Lower Sioux Indian Community is hosting the 13th International Hemp Building Symposium this weekend. It’s the first time the conference has been held in the United States.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Drought conditions return to parts of Minnesota

Drought conditions return to parts of Minnesota

After months of drought-free conditions across Minnesota, a lack of precipitation has led to the return of moderate drought in several north-central counties.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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The Minnesota Wild are long overdue for a playoff run. Are they deep and healthy enough to make one?

The Minnesota Wild are long overdue for a playoff run. Are they deep and healthy enough to make one?

The Minnesota Wild have a boost of momentum entering the regular season after signing star left wing Kirill Kaprizov to a contract extension that's the richest deal in NHL history. The Wild have the longest active streak in the league with 13 consecutive winning seasons. They have not won a series in the playoffs since 2015, however.
by The Associated Press

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Government shutdown begins, ‘too early to tell’ the full impact on Indian Country

Government shutdown begins, ‘too early to tell’ the full impact on Indian Country

The United States government has entered a shutdown, meaning many federal agencies have had funding cut off and are furloughing workers. For Indian Country, this is a violation of dozens of different treaty obligations with no clear end in sight. 

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Morning Announcements for Oct. 2

Morning Announcements for Oct. 2

These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, Oct. 2. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Mayor vetoes Minneapolis ordinance requiring notice of commercial property sales

Mayor vetoes Minneapolis ordinance requiring notice of commercial property sales

An ordinance passed by the Minneapolis City Council which supporters say would curb gentrification is facing a veto, as Mayor Jacob Frey says it could instead stall real estate deals and lower commercial property values.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesota Frost to host first game of 2025-26 PWHL season

Minnesota Frost to host first game of 2025-26 PWHL season

The first game of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s opening weekend features the reigning two-time Walter Cup champion Minnesota Frost, who host the Toronto Sceptres.
by MPR News Staff

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Rural Voice: Building a sense of belonging in Willmar

Rural Voice: Building a sense of belonging in Willmar

Rural Voice traveled to Willmar, Minn., in September to talk about how rural communities can thrive when they welcome new arrivals to Minnesota.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Napheesa Collier slammed the WNBA’s leadership. Here’s why that matters

Napheesa Collier slammed the WNBA’s leadership. Here’s why that matters

Napheesa Collier, a Minnesota Lynx player and vice president of the WNBA players union, is preparing for tense negotiations with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. The talks aim to reach a new collective bargaining agreement by Oct. 31.
by The Associated Press

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Health insurance premiums are on the rise for many Minnesotans

Health insurance premiums for many Minnesotans are going to increase next year. The rate increases will mostly affect those purchasing health insurances through MNsure. It also affects people buying directly from health insurance companies who don’t qualify for federal programs like Medicaid or Medicare.
by Gracie Stockton

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From Madagascar to Morocco: Gen Z protests shake Africa

From Madagascar to Morocco: Gen Z protests shake Africa

Gen Z-led protests in two diverse African countries highlight frustration over years of poor governance. Fueled by social media, these youth movements are demanding accountability.
by Kate Bartlett and Emmanuel Akinwotu

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Report: Lynx star Napheesa Collier tore ligaments in collision

Report: Lynx star Napheesa Collier tore ligaments in collision

Minnesota Lynx star forward Napheesa Collier’s injury in the WNBA semifinals has been determined to be a Grade 2 tear of three ligaments in her left ankle as well as a muscle in her shin, ESPN reported Wednesday afternoon.

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Record-breaking heat possible Friday into Saturday

Record-breaking heat possible Friday into Saturday

Temperatures warm up even more Thursday and especially Friday and Saturday with several records in jeopardy. Some of us will receive rainfall later this weekend followed by cooler air. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Feds say Feeding Our Future defendant tried to strong-arm cooperator into keeping quiet

Feds say Feeding Our Future defendant tried to strong-arm cooperator into keeping quiet

Prosecutors are asking a judge to jail a defendant in the next Feeding Our Future trial for allegedly trying to stop a cooperator from testifying. Abdiwahab Ahmed Mohamud is the second defendant in the sprawling fraud case accused of witness tampering.
by Matt Sepic

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British police say deadly rampage at UK synagogue was a terrorist attack

British police say deadly rampage at UK synagogue was a terrorist attack

British police have declared that a deadly rampage at a synagogue that killed two people on the holiest day of the Jewish year was a terrorist attack. Assistant Metropolitan Police Commissioner Laurence Taylor said the assailant was killed by officers and two other suspects were arrested.
by The Associated Press

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They wanted to get sober. A new state law is making it harder

They wanted to get sober. A new state law is making it harder

For decades, addiction treatment centers in Minnesota covered sober housing costs for people in recovery. State officials recently deemed such assistance an illegal kickback, leaving many now in the lurch.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Jumbo bills barreling toward review by Minnesota Supreme Court after gun ruling appeal

Jumbo bills barreling toward review by Minnesota Supreme Court after gun ruling appeal

State lawyers are appealing a district court judge’s ruling that a massive 2024 bill passed late in the legislative session was unconstitutional since it covered several topics. A review from a higher court could set the record straight on whether the megabills can be used moving forward.
by Dana Ferguson

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Art Hounds: Meandering studios, quiet paintings and spooky musicals

Art Hounds: Meandering studios, quiet paintings and spooky musicals

Art Hounds recommend the Meander Art Crawl, Justin Terlecki’s solo show “Hidden Place” and Theatre 55’s production of “Sweeney Todd.”
by Emily Bright

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