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Stories from October 9, 2025

Wall Street's feverish rally takes a break as U.S. stocks and gold pull back from their records

Wall Street's feverish rally takes a break as U.S. stocks and gold pull back from their records

The feverish rally on Wall Street is taking a break. The S&P 500 fell 0.3 percent Thursday from its latest all-time high for just its second loss in the last 10 days. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Secretary of State speaks out on voter roll removal; Tougher regulations on Minneapolis landlords

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is supporting a new bill before Congress to prohibit removal of people from state voter rolls without evidence of a change in status. And the Minneapolis City Council this morning passed an ordinance that aims to tighten accountability for negligent landlords.
by Emily Reese

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Negligent landlords to face tighter scrutiny in Minneapolis

Negligent landlords to face tighter scrutiny in Minneapolis

The Minneapolis City Council passed a new ordinance that will require landlords who own properties repeatedly flagged for health and safety violations to face a public hearing before their licenses are renewed.
by Cari Spencer

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Once the Gaza ceasefire goes into effect, what happens next? Here's what to know

Once the Gaza ceasefire goes into effect, what happens next? Here's what to know

Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the "first phase" of a plan promoted by President Trump to end the war in Gaza. A ceasefire is expected to go into effect after an Israeli Cabinet vote.
by Ruth Sherlock

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How the Rapidan Dam failure continues to harm the Blue Earth River

How the Rapidan Dam failure continues to harm the Blue Earth River

MPR News senior reporter Hannah Yang has spent the last year and a half reporting on how last year’s Rapidan Dam failure has had lasting impacts in southwestern Minnesota.
by Nina Moini, Hannah Yang and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Former Minn. governors Carlson, Dayton tell court National Guard deployment is unconstitutional

Former Minn. governors Carlson, Dayton tell court National Guard deployment is unconstitutional

Former governors Arne Carlson and Mark Dayton are among a group of bipartisan governors who are asking to support Illinois leaders in their lawsuit against the Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Federal court to weigh Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago area

Federal court to weigh Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago area

President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Illinois faces legal scrutiny Thursday at a pivotal court hearing, a day after a small number of troops began protecting federal property in the Chicago area.
by The Associated Press

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Judge upholds North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for kids

Judge upholds North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for kids

A North Dakota judge has upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for children, in a blow to families who have had to travel out of state to obtain the medical treatments they said are crucial for their kids’ well-being.
by The Associated Press

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Vladimir Tarasenko has found a fresh start and a warm welcome with the Minnesota Wild

Vladimir Tarasenko has found a fresh start and a warm welcome with the Minnesota Wild

Not that long after he regularly ruined their nights while playing a leading role for the St. Louis Blues, Tarasenko will make his Wild debut in the opener on Thursday in, fittingly, the city where he played his first 10 and a half seasons in the league.
by The Associated Press

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Faith leaders press Gov. Walz on special session on gun legislation

Faith leaders from across Minnesota Wednesday pressed Gov. Tim Walz over their demand for a special session on gun legislation. Walz says the state is planning for the Trump administration to send the National Guard to Minnesota, as it has to Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland.
by Phil Picardi

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Clipper system increases clouds Thursday

Clipper system increases clouds Thursday

Clouds increase Thursday ahead of a clipper system. We’ll see a few spotty evening showers mainly in eastern Minnesota. Temperatures will be a bit warmer Thursday and into the weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Calls for changes in the WNBA follow a history of advocacy in women's sports

Calls for changes in the WNBA follow a history of advocacy in women's sports

Fans across the league have watched the press conferences from players and coaches, and there has been an outpouring of support on social media. Their concerns echo long-held qualms players and coaches have voiced. And in Minnesota, Lynx Forward Napheesa Collier and head coach Cheryl Reeve have reignited calls for change.
by Anika Besst

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