Stories from November 13, 2025

Property owners across Minnesota could be asked to come up with nearly one billion dollars more for city, county and other local government operations. Minnesota police groups say a judge set bail far too low for a man accused of assaulting an Anoka County sheriff’s deputy.
MLS owners vote to shift soccer season to a late-summer to spring calendar in 2027
Major League Soccer’s owners have voted to shift the league’s season to a late-summer to spring calendar in 2027, bringing it more in line with its international counterparts.
University of Minnesota regents say physicians group exceeded authority in Fairview agreement
The resolution passed by the regents gives the university’s president authority to explore the “likely reduction in academic or mission support funding,” assess branding and trademark implications and review the Board of Regents’ medical school policy. 
New Latino supermarket offers pieces of home for its Richfield customers
Three entrepreneurial brothers are making a gastronomic mark in the Twin Cities. The trio behind Lomabonita Market in the Twin Cities opened their sixth — and biggest — location in Richfield.
Outrage around Jamar Clark’s killing by police has rippled through the last decade
It’s been 10 years since a Minneapolis police officer shot Jamar Clark, an unarmed 24-year-old Black man, during a confrontation. The frustration, anger and highly visible demonstrations led to changes in law enforcement policies and influenced future protests.
Judge denies motion to dismiss Minneapolis suit against encampment property owner
On Thursday morning, a judge denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the city of Minneapolis against a landlord who allowed dozens of people to camp on a parking lot he owns.
Running out of soak time: Drought holds as ground prepares to freeze
Drought conditions continue to hold steady in Minnesota as temperatures drop and the state moves closer to frozen-ground season. Any moisture that falls in the coming weeks will be key for soil recharge before the freeze sets in.
Minnesota property tax levies could rise by nearly $1 billion for 2026, state figures show
Preliminary levies around the state add up to $948 million more than what property owners paid in 2025. The increases could still get shaved down as local governments hold hearings to allow for public input.
Vikings return center Ryan Kelly to practice, after latest concussion sidelined veteran 5 games ago
The Minnesota Vikings have designated center Ryan Kelly for return from injured reserve by opening his practice window in a significant step forward with their careful approach to the 10th-year veteran’s concussion history.
Ten years later: How the death of Jamar Clark sparked a new level of activism
Saturday marks ten years since the fatal shooting of Jamar Clark by two Minneapolis police officers. MPR News guest host Brandt Williams talks with guests about how his death shaped a new level of activism in Minnesota.
Minnesota lawmakers voted with their parties on the bill to end the federal government shutdown. The U.S. House passed the bill last night that replenishes government funds for agencies shut for more than seven weeks. Republicans Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach, Brad Finstad and Pete Stauber backed the bill. Democrats Angie Craig, Betty McCollum, Kelly Morrison and Ilhan Omar voted against.
Mild Thursday with 60s Friday
Today will be another mild day with partly cloudy skies but lighter winds. Highs Friday will be in the 60s across southern Minnesota before colder air moves in this weekend. 
FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work
The Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that flight reductions at 40 major U.S. airports will remain at 6 percent instead of rising to 10 percent by the end of the week because more air traffic controllers are coming to work. 
Record shutdown ends, but health care battle deepens as Minn. lawmakers clash
President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends a record 43-day shutdown. The disruption caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks. Minnesota’s House delegation split along party lines on the bill to end the federal shutdown.
Judge denies request to throw out city suit against owner of land used for encampment
Hamoudi Sabri’s attorneys argued in court Thursday that the city of Minneapolis can’t proceed with the lawsuit that seeks to prevent him from reopening another encampment on his property because the city didn’t include people who had been living at the encampment as a necessary party. The judge denied that motion.
‘We don’t get to forget’: Jamar Clark’s sister reflects on 10 years since his death
On Nov. 15, 2015, Jamar Clark, 24, was fatally shot by Minneapolis police. His death was a turning point for activism and police-community relations in Minnesota.
'We all have a place': New mural along Lake Street showcases mosaics, community portraits
Community in south Minneapolis recently celebrated the installation of a new mural created and installed by local artists with connections to the community. The public artwork is located at the underpass where Hiawatha Avenue and Lake Street intersect.  
House passes bill to end historic government shutdown, sending measure to Trump
The House passed a bill Wednesday to end the nation's longest government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse that saw federal workers go without multiple paychecks, travelers stranded at airports and people lining up at food banks to get a meal for their families.
U.S. bishops officially ban gender-affirming care at Catholic hospitals
The bishops' decision formalizes a yearslong process for the U.S. church to address transgender health care. They also approved a special message on immigration, expressing concern over enforcement and conditions in detention centers.