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Stories from October 20, 2025

October 20, 2025 5:17 PM

Minneapolis teachers may hold strike vote

Minneapolis teachers say they plan to vote this week on whether to authorize a strike, if they don’t reach an agreement with the district on a new contract. Users of some popular apps and social media platforms faced headaches as the result of an outage of Amazon Web Services.

by Kelly Bleyer

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State signs cannabis agreement with third tribal nation

October 20, 2025 4:45 PM

State signs cannabis agreement with third tribal nation

A Dakota nation in southeast Minnesota has become the third tribal nation in the state to sign an agreement regulating the sale of cannabis outside tribal land.

by Melissa Olson and Leah Lemm

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October reality check: Windy and cold with frost likely in the Twin Cities this week

October 20, 2025 4:20 PM

October reality check: Windy and cold with frost likely in the Twin Cities this week

A much colder air mass is blowing into Minnesota this week. Expect frosty mornings in most areas the rest of the week.

by Paul Huttner

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Curious about cannabis for back pain? New European research shows it may help

October 20, 2025 3:00 PM

Curious about cannabis for back pain? New European research shows it may help

Millions of Americans use weed to treat chronic pain, but there's little high quality research on whether it works. New findings suggest it can be effective for low back pain, on par with opioids.

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October 20, 2025 1:57 PM

Minnesota Now: Oct. 20, 2025

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by Nina Moini, Aleesa Kuznetsov, Ellen Finn, Alanna Elder and Ellie Roth

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Philadelphia scores three wins in three days against Minnesota sports teams

October 20, 2025 1:36 PM

Philadelphia scores three wins in three days against Minnesota sports teams

The Vikings, Wild and Timberwolves all played Philadelphia teams over the weekend, and all lost.

by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Supreme Court considers conversion therapy. Here's what it could mean for Minnesota's ban

October 20, 2025 1:19 PM

Supreme Court considers conversion therapy. Here's what it could mean for Minnesota's ban

Minnesota passed a ban on conversion therapy for minors in 2023. But a Supreme Court case could put that law in limbo.

by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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State agency 'very concerned' Minnesotans will be without full Medicare coverage

October 20, 2025 12:44 PM

State agency 'very concerned' Minnesotans will be without full Medicare coverage

Medicare open enrollment is underway. At least 158,000 Minnesotans will be in the market for additional coverage after UCare dropped their Medicare Advantage plan. The Minnesota Board of Aging assists Minnesotans in helping find plans and says it’s getting 2,000 calls per day with coverage questions.

by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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October 20, 2025 12:11 PM

This isn't the Louvre's first high-profile heist. Here's a history of earlier thefts

Masked thieves stole priceless jewels from the Louvre on Sunday morning. The Paris museum has suffered a string of successful art heists, dating back to the theft of the “Mona Lisa” in 1911.

by Rachel Treisman

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From a rough week to a good party: Hiahli turns hard times into joy

October 20, 2025 12:05 PM

From a rough week to a good party: Hiahli turns hard times into joy

Hiahli’s latest single, born from one broke week and a van jam session, turns struggle into a celebration.

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Morning Announcements for Oct. 20

October 20, 2025 11:45 AM

Morning Announcements for Oct. 20

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, Oct. 20. Tell us what you’re celebrating!

by MPR News Staff

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October 20, 2025 11:40 AM

10 things to know about ICE deportations and Hmong Minnesotans

Will Hmong deportees ever be allowed to return to the United States? Should Hmong refugees apply for U.S. citizenship? At Sahan’s recent Instagram Live event, we got expert answers to your immigration questions.

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Amid impasse in contract talks, Minneapolis teachers may hold strike vote

October 20, 2025 9:45 AM

Amid impasse in contract talks, Minneapolis teachers may hold strike vote

Minneapolis teachers say they plan to vote this week on whether to authorize a strike if they don’t reach an agreement with the district on a new contract.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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What to know about data centers in Minnesota

October 20, 2025 9:00 AM

What to know about data centers in Minnesota

Mega data centers are being proposed across Minnesota. But they use a lot of water and electricity. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert and her guests talk about why these projects are creating so much debate and what you need to know.

by Catharine Richert and Bianca Caputo

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UK royals and government face pressure to formally strip Prince Andrew of his titles

October 20, 2025 7:33 AM

UK royals and government face pressure to formally strip Prince Andrew of his titles

Prince Andrew has renounced his titles, including Duke of York, after discussions with King Charles III. But many critics say that is not enough.

by The Associated Press

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To hit back at the United States in their trade war, China borrows from the U.S. playbook

October 20, 2025 7:14 AM

To hit back at the United States in their trade war, China borrows from the U.S. playbook

China has expanded its export rules on rare earths, requiring foreign firms to get approval for exporting products containing even small amounts of China-originated materials.

by The Associated Press

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As deadline for Trump’s colleges compact looms, schools signal dissent

October 20, 2025 6:52 AM

As deadline for Trump’s colleges compact looms, schools signal dissent

Of the original nine schools that received the Trump administration's Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, the majority have indicated they are not planning on signing.

by Elissa Nadworny

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Why more parents are riding cargo bikes, skipping the minivan

October 20, 2025 6:43 AM

Why more parents are riding cargo bikes, skipping the minivan

Many parents are now are forgoing minivans for greener alternatives: cargo bikes. They have been around for decades, but the advent of the electric bike motor has made them much more popular.

by Jacob Fenston

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October 20, 2025 6:38 AM

‘No Kings’ rallies held in Minneapolis, Duluth, Rochester and across Minnesota

Thousands of demonstrators gathered near U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. The “No Kings” rally was one of about 2,600 nationwide. “No Kings” rallies were also held in Duluth, Rochester, St. Louis Park and other cities around the state.

by Phil Picardi

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Briefly milder Monday, but cold air is moving in

October 20, 2025 6:35 AM

Briefly milder Monday, but cold air is moving in

It’ll be briefly milder Monday, but a disturbance will bring clouds and some showers Monday into Tuesday. It will also pull down our coldest air this season so far.

by Sven Sundgaard

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Trump announces tariffs and an end to U.S. aid to Colombia amid clash over drug trade

October 20, 2025 6:00 AM

Trump announces tariffs and an end to U.S. aid to Colombia amid clash over drug trade

The U.S. will slash assistance to Colombia and enact tariffs on its exports because the country’s leader, Gustavo Petro, “does nothing to stop” drug production, President Donald Trump said Sunday.

by The Associated Press

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Amazon cloud computing outage disrupts Snapchat, Ring and many other online services

October 20, 2025 5:21 AM

Amazon cloud computing outage disrupts Snapchat, Ring and many other online services

A problem at Amazon’s cloud computing service disrupted internet use around the world early Monday, taking down dozens of online services, including social media site Snapchat, the Roblox and Fortnite video games and chat app Signal.

by The Associated Press

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Mayo Clinic to end on-call labor and delivery in Owatonna Nov. 17

October 20, 2025 5:10 AM

Mayo Clinic to end on-call labor and delivery in Owatonna Nov. 17

Mayo Clinic Health System is ending on-call labor and delivery services at Owatonna’s hospital next month, Nov. 17, meaning patients who go into labor could be diverted to other hospitals that are at least 40 minutes away.

by Molly Castle Work

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The muddy remains of Minnesota's Lake Alice

October 20, 2025 4:00 AM

The muddy remains of Minnesota's Lake Alice

Eleven-year-old Levi Caucutt loved to fish on Lake Alice at William O’Brien State Park. When he arrived on Saturday with his parents and older sister, he found mud instead.

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Teacher showed ‘predatory grooming behaviors’ with Eagan High girls, police detective concluded

October 20, 2025 4:00 AM

Teacher showed ‘predatory grooming behaviors’ with Eagan High girls, police detective concluded

Minnesota has layers of state laws and procedures designed to prevent inappropriate relationships between teachers and students. The case of one former Eagan educator raises questions about how well that system works.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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MPR News is coming to Rochester

October 20, 2025 4:00 AM

MPR News is coming to Rochester

MPR News is broadcasting live from Rochester on Tuesday. Tune in for local stories, live shows and more.

by MPR News Staff

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In this west-central Minnesota town, fiddle jams draw players from ages 3 to 86

October 20, 2025 4:00 AM

In this west-central Minnesota town, fiddle jams draw players from ages 3 to 86

The Sunburg Minnesota Community Fiddlers started with a few people getting together to jam. One woman made it her mission to build that group into an intergenerational community centered around music and fun.

by Dan Gunderson

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