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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hartman scores twice, Gustavsson makes 27 saves in Wild’s 5-0 win over Blues in opener

Hartman scores twice, Gustavsson makes 27 saves in Wild’s 5-0 win over Blues in opener

Ryan Hartman scored twice, Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves for his 12th NHL shutout and the Minnesota Wild beat the St. Louis Blues 5-0 on Thursday night in the opener for both teams. 
by The Associated Press

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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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