Stories from October 6, 2025

Legal expert: Using Federal troops domestically isn't unprecedented, but it comes with risk
President Donald Trump has deployed troops to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., and threatened other Democratically-led cities over what he calls "out-of-control” crime.
The medicine Nobel Prize goes to 3 scientists for work on peripheral immune tolerance
Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi were honored for research into how the body helps the immune system avoid attacking your own tissues instead of foreign invaders.
Minnesota Farm Bureau president speaks on soybean bailout, Trump tariffs and shutdown
Soybeans make up for a quarter of Minnesota’s exports, which equates to about $2 billion in annual sales — and China has yet to buy a single bean. Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing joined Morning Edition Monday to talk about trade, tariffs and ripple effects of the government shutdown.
Wisconsin DOJ asks judge to pause voter citizenship verification order
The Wisconsin Department of Justice on Monday asked a judge to immediately put on hold his order that would require elections officials to verify the citizenship of all 3.6 million registered Wisconsin voters before the next statewide election in February.
Minnesota soybean farmers are suffering after their largest consumer stopped importing amid the Trump administration's trade war. And a prominent Democrat in the Minnesota Legislature has announced he will retire at the end of his term.
EF5 tornado that killed 3 in North Dakota was the nation's first in 12 years
Meteorologists say a deadly tornado in North Dakota tornado this summer has been upgraded to an top-of-the-scale EF5, and was the first on American soil in 12 years. The June 20 twister killed three people and at its largest was over a mile wide as it touched down for just over 12 miles.
Vikings return to U.S. with a win; Collier dispute with WNBA leadership continues
The Minnesota Vikings are now 5-0 when they play in London. Plus, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier has canceled a scheduled meeting with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
The future of public media: MPR president on local journalism, federal cuts and what's next
MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with MPR President Duchesne Drew about the future of local journalism and public media in the wake of government funding cuts.
Federal finding over Minnesota's trans athlete policy sets up 'long legal fight'
The Trump administration last week said it concluded that a Minnesota policy letting transgender student athletes compete on teams consistent with their gender identity is a violation of Title IX.
When the sea went strange: A Minnesota connection to the National Book Awards
Ethan Rutherford, a Minnesota-connected author, earned a National Book Award longlist spot for his surreal, environmentally charged debut novel “North Sun,” a lyrical whaling tale that blends history with myth.
Federal judge declines to immediately block National Guard deployment in Illinois
A federal judge in Illinois declined to immediately block the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops in the state, giving the administration until Wednesday night to respond to the lawsuit filed by Illinois and Chicago.
Kremlin welcomes Trump's comments on Putin's offer to extend the New START nuclear arms pact
The Kremlin has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about Russia’s offer to extend the last remaining nuclear arms treaty with the United States, saying it raises hope for keeping the pact alive after it expires in February.
Pivotal talks between Israel and Hamas begin in Egypt on eve of Gaza war anniversary
Israeli and Hamas officials have launched indirect talks in Egypt on a potential ceasefire in Gaza. They are discussing the U.S.-drafted peace plan to end the war on the eve of its second anniversary.
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is now facing a felony charge in Indianapolis altercation
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is now facing a felony charge of battery involving serious bodily injury in addition to the misdemeanor charges stemming from a weekend incident in Indianapolis that led to his arrest.
French premier resigns hours after naming government, plunging France further into political chaos
France's new prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has resigned just a day after naming his government and less than a month in office. The French presidency announced Monday that President Emmanuel Macron accepted his resignation.
Why do women live longer than men? A study offers clues to close the gap
Women have an evolutionary advantage when it comes to living longer. They outlive men by about five years. This gender gap is true for many mammals, but a new study shows how human males could narrow it.
A Feeding Our Future defendant is due in federal court Monday morning to answer allegations of witness tampering. Prosecutors are asking to send Abdiwahab Ahmed Mohamud to jail before and during his trial after he allegedly violated his release conditions by trying to stop someone from testifying against him.
Finally feeling like October with much cooler, seasonable air in place
Temperatures are a good 15 to 25 degrees cooler than Sunday and as much as 30 degrees cooler than Saturday. We’ll see the cooler air stick around until later in the week when we warm up again. 
Little Falls community hopes to reopen Lindbergh’s shuttered home before centennial of historic flight
Since Labor Day weekend, visitors have been able to follow a self-guided interpretive trail on the property, but the buildings are no longer open. The closure was a disappointing blow to the Little Falls community, whose identity is intertwined with the famous aviator. 
An unusual 'village' in Utah aims to help people leave long-term homelessness for good
Chronic homelessness is at a record high, but there's a shortage of housing, rehab and mental health treatment. One ambitious program in Utah is finding a way to offer all that plus jobs.