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Stories from March 9, 2026

After negotiations, prayer camp near Whipple building to close midweek

After negotiations, prayer camp near Whipple building to close midweek

A Lakota spiritual leader believes the camp broke “spiritual law” by situating the camp at a location understood and documented as a Dakota burial site. But camp leaders say they are looking for healing at the sacred site.
by Melissa Olson

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Gas prices rise; Walleye limit on Mille Lacs Lake

The jump in the cost of gas and diesel across the country comes just weeks ahead of the spring planting season in Minnesota — and that could have an impact on farmers in the region. Anglers on Mille Lacs Lake in central Minnesota will be able to keep three walleye this summer.
by Jacob Aloi

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Bois Forte Band leadership discusses tribal affairs and financial update at state of the band

Bois Forte Band leadership discusses tribal affairs and financial update at state of the band

The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa held its annual state of the band address over the weekend at Fortune Bay Resort Casino in Tower, Minn. Tribal leadership addressed financial concerns and updates and shared ongoing goals for the upcoming year. 
by Chandra Colvin

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Rain and snow up north Monday night, then south late Tuesday

Rain and snow up north Monday night, then south late Tuesday

The first of three systems will produce snow across central and northern Minnesota Monday night and then rain and snow late Tuesday into Tuesday night. There are additional chances coming up. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Morning Announcements for March 9

Morning Announcements for March 9

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, March 9. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Investigation: DHS increasingly targeting U.S. citizens

Investigation: DHS increasingly targeting U.S. citizens

A new Wall Street Journal investigation finds the department is increasingly turning its wrath on U.S. citizens, punishing them for filming or observing officers.
by Emily Reese and Gretchen Brown

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Slate of bills looking to regulate AI introduced at Minnesota Capitol

Slate of bills looking to regulate AI introduced at Minnesota Capitol

The four bills range from banning children from using AI chat bots to prohibiting health insurers from using AI in the process where companies decide whether a treatment will be covered.
by Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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Bill looks to codify into state law right to education regardless of immigration status

Bill looks to codify into state law right to education regardless of immigration status

A 1982 Supreme Court ruling made it unconstitutional to deny students based on immigration status. A state bill would enshrine that right into state law, out of concern that the Supreme Court ruling could be overturned.
by Chris Farrell and Ngoc Bui

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Daylight saving time disrupting your child's sleep? Pediatrician offers advice

Daylight saving time disrupting your child's sleep? Pediatrician offers advice

With the time change and spring break on the horizon, Dr. Liz Placzek, pediatrician at Children's Minnesota, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition with suggestions for getting a good night’s rest.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Kelly Pannek scores overtime winner to lead the Minnesota Frost over the Toronto Sceptres 3-2

Kelly Pannek scores overtime winner to lead the Minnesota Frost over the Toronto Sceptres 3-2

 Kelly Pannek scored an overtime winner to lead the Minnesota Frost over the Toronto Sceptres 3-2 in the PWHL. The Frost, who played without captain Kendall Coyne Schofield, picked up their first win in their second game following the Olympic break. Minnesota was coming off a shutout loss to the Montreal Victoire.
by The Associated Press

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MacKinnon scores in shootout to lift Avalanche over Wild 3-2

MacKinnon scores in shootout to lift Avalanche over Wild 3-2

Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 43rd goal and scored the winning goal in a shootout, lifting the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday in a matchup between two of the NHL’s top four teams in points.
by The Associated Press

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Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, QBs Kyler Murray and Kirk Cousins are among the top NFL free agents

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, QBs Kyler Murray and Kirk Cousins are among the top NFL free agents

Winning free agency doesn’t always translate into success on the field. Plenty of moves have backfired over the years. Kirk Cousins and Christian Wilkins are among those who signed big contracts that didn’t work out.
by The Associated Press

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The economics of buying a car

The economics of buying a car

Thinking of buying a car this year? The car market has changed — from rising monthly payments to the growth of electric vehicles. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what it means for buyers.  
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Minnesota has goal of replacing lead lines by 2033. More funding is needed to keep it on track

Minnesota has goal of replacing lead lines by 2033. More funding is needed to keep it on track

Minnesota adopted an ambitious timeline to replace all lead water pipes in the state. While a federal mandate wants the work done by 2037, Minnesota moved it up to 2033. But supporters of the work say the money is running out. 
by The Associated Press

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Gas prices continue to soar as Middle East conflict continues

AAA reports the average gallon of regular gas will cost Minnesotans $3.25 Monday morning. That's up from $2.83 just a week ago. In the Twin Cities metro, prices are about 10 cents higher. The national average is about $3.48 a gallon.
by Gracie Stockton

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Energy prices soar to levels not seen in years; cost of gas rising in Minnesota and across the U.S.

Energy prices soar to levels not seen in years; cost of gas rising in Minnesota and across the U.S.

Oil prices have spiked near $120 a barrel as the Iran war disrupts oil production and shipping in the Middle East. Gas prices continued to climb over the weekend in Minnesota and across the U.S.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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