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Stories from October 10, 2025

Dan Rosen sworn in as Minnesota U.S. Attorney

Dan Rosen sworn in as Minnesota U.S. Attorney

Minnesota's new U.S. Attorney was sworn in Friday during a private ceremony at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis. President Donald Trump nominated Dan Rosen in May to take over for Andy Luger.
by Matt Sepic

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AstraZeneca makes deal with White House to lower drug prices

AstraZeneca makes deal with White House to lower drug prices

The U.K.-based drugmaker became the second to strike a deal with the Trump administration as part of the president's push to rein in U.S. drug prices.
by Sydney Lupkin

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Union Gospel Mission leader spends 24 hours on a bench to spotlight homelessness

Union Gospel Mission leader spends 24 hours on a bench to spotlight homelessness

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities CEO Pam Stegora Axberg spent 24 hours on a bench as part of a national initiative to raise awareness about homelessness. The livestreamed event brought together local leaders and community partners for round-the-clock conversations on how to address the crisis heading into winter. 
by Olivia Hanson

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Feeding Our Future defendant pleads guilty days before trial

Feeding Our Future defendant pleads guilty days before trial

A Minneapolis man pleaded guilty Friday to wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy in the Feeding Our Future case, admitting he helped fabricate documents that funneled $17 million in bogus meal reimbursements to S&S Catering.
by Matt Sepic

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Trump administration says about 4,200 federal employees face layoffs

Trump administration says about 4,200 federal employees face layoffs

The Trump administration says it has started the process of issuing reduction-in-force notices to federal employees. It's not clear how many agencies are affected or how many people.
by Stephen Fowler, Selena Simmons-Duffin and Deepa Shivaram

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Wildfire update; University of Minnesota continues talks with potential med school partners

Crews continue working to contain a wildfire that’s now burned more than 200 acres in a state park along Minnesota’s North Shore. And University of Minnesota administrators say they're continuing talks with health care companies about possible partnerships with its medical school. Its current partnership with Fairview is set to expire in 2026.
by Elena See

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National Guard troops begin patrols in Memphis

National Guard troops begin patrols in Memphis

Guard members in Memphis are operating under the governor's command — unlike other cities facing troop deployments, including Los Angeles, Portland and Chicago.
by Juliana Kim

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Activists, artists work to restore vandalized George Floyd mural

Activists, artists work to restore vandalized George Floyd mural

George Floyd’s face was painted over in an iconic mural at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, according to a video posted to social media Friday morning by Marcia Howard. 
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Polar bear arrives at Como Park Zoo in St. Paul

Polar bear arrives at Como Park Zoo in St. Paul

The arrival of the 700-pound, 4-year-old female polar bear is part of a plan to support the threatened species.
by Regina Medina

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Stretches of two Twin Cities freeways will be closed this weekend

Stretches of two Twin Cities freeways will be closed this weekend

A stretch of Interstate 94 in St. Paul will be closed all weekend, starting late Friday. And part of Interstate 494 in Bloomington will be closed from Friday night through early Saturday.
by Andrew Krueger

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Paint it back: Mural reborn in Minneapolis after erasure

Paint it back: Mural reborn in Minneapolis after erasure

A new mural is rising on Central Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis, transforming a mistaken paint-over into a bold tribute to coffee, migration and community.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Politics Friday: Republican Jensen makes another try for Minnesota governor

Politics Friday: Republican Jensen makes another try for Minnesota governor

MPR News politics editor talked with Republican candidate Scott Jensen about his second bid for governor. Then, a look at how farmers are coping with trade barriers as harvest time is here.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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La Niña returns: What it could mean for Minnesota’s winter

La Niña returns: What it could mean for Minnesota’s winter

The Climate Prediction Center has officially issued a La Niña advisory, signaling that cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures have returned to the eastern Pacific.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Kate DiCamillo marvels at 25 years of 'Because of Winn-Dixie'

Kate DiCamillo marvels at 25 years of 'Because of Winn-Dixie'

Kate DiCamillo’s beloved children’s book, “Because of Winn Dixie,” turns 25 this fall. The Minneapolis author looked back and looked inward with her favorite sparring partner, MPR News host Kerri Miller.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Morning Announcements for Oct. 10

Morning Announcements for Oct. 10

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, Oct. 10. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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1 year after hurricanes Helene and Milton, Minnesota transplants rebuild in Florida

1 year after hurricanes Helene and Milton, Minnesota transplants rebuild in Florida

Thursday marked one year since Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane on Florida’s west coast — just two weeks after being hit by Hurricane Helene. MPR News checked in with two former Minnesotans this week who stayed in Florida and rode out the storms.
by Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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Vikings keep the development process for recovering J.J. McCarthy in motion during the bye week

Vikings keep the development process for recovering J.J. McCarthy in motion during the bye week

The Minnesota Vikings welcomed their time off from a much-needed bye week after a two-game trip to Europe amid an early season surge of injuries. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy didn't get a break. 
by The Associated Press

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Israel says it has completed a pullback of troops in Gaza

Israel says it has completed a pullback of troops in Gaza

Israeli forces have completed a pullback of troops from Gaza on Friday after Israel's Cabinet approved a plan for a ceasefire aimed at ending the devastating two-year war.
by Jane Arraf

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North Shore wildfire prompts closure of part of the Superior Hiking Trail

North Shore wildfire prompts closure of part of the Superior Hiking Trail

The Crosby Fire, burning in George H. Crosby Manitou State Park, has prompted the closure of a section of the Superior Hiking Trail along the North Shore. The fire is 210 acres in size and officials said it’s 35 percent contained.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Andrew Krueger

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High pressure brings sunshine before more rain chances Sunday

High pressure brings sunshine before more rain chances Sunday

The sunny skies are back Friday and Saturday as high pressure settles back in. A system will bring rain chances Sunday, which may be the start of a more active pattern. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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White House claims ‘more than 1,000%’ rise in assaults on ICE agents, data says otherwise

White House claims ‘more than 1,000%’ rise in assaults on ICE agents, data says otherwise

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers claim assaults on their officers are up sharply since June. There's no public evidence that number is true.
by Allison Sherry and Ben Markus - Colorado Public Radio

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AI cameras now scanning Minnesota skies for early signs of wildfire

AI cameras now scanning Minnesota skies for early signs of wildfire

Artificial intelligence–powered cameras to detect wildfires — already in use in the western U.S. — are now operating in Minnesota for the first time. Installed by Xcel Energy in Mankato and Clear Lake, the devices continuously scan for smoke and heat, providing real-time alerts to utilities and first responders.
by Regina Medina

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Eagan police ignored man's stroke symptoms during traffic stop, wrongful death suit alleges

Eagan police ignored man's stroke symptoms during traffic stop, wrongful death suit alleges

The family of a 50-year-old postal worker from Cottage Grove has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit alleging that Eagan police and jail staff mistook his stroke symptoms for drug impairment after a DWI arrest. The suit claims officers ignored clear signs of medical distress and left Kingsley Fifi Bimpong without treatment for hours, leading to his death.
by Matt Sepic

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How to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day around Minnesota

How to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day around Minnesota

Indigenous Peoples Day is Monday, Oct. 13. Check out these events to begin celebrating over the weekend and into Monday with community, art markets, music and food.   
by Chandra Colvin

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