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Stories from March 12, 2026

Minnesota winter storm prompts school delays, closings on Friday

Minnesota winter storm prompts school delays, closings on Friday

With winter storm and blizzard warnings in effect for northern Minnesota through Friday morning, some schools and colleges have announced changes to their plans for the day.
by Andrew Krueger

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Vikings sign QB Kyler Murray a day after the 2019 first overall pick was cut by the Cardinals

Vikings sign QB Kyler Murray a day after the 2019 first overall pick was cut by the Cardinals

The Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Kyler Murray on Thursday, after focusing their latest search on the first overall pick from the 2019 NFL draft who was just released by the Arizona Cardinals.
by The Associated Press

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Heavy snow and howling winds in the forecast

Heavy snow and howling winds are in the forecast for Minnesota over the coming days. Up first, a storm late Thursday into Friday that’ll bring mainly rain for southern Minnesota with strong northwest winds statewide. They could gust to more than 60 miles per hour tonight. A federal judge in St. Paul heard arguments Thursday from the state of Minnesota and the Trump administration over a halt of $259 million in Medicaid payments to the state.
by Emily Reese

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ICE-related rent relief clears state Senate, faces hurdles in tied House

ICE-related rent relief clears state Senate, faces hurdles in tied House

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would provide rent relief to Minnesotans affected by the surge of federal agents. It cleared the Senate but faces a tougher challenge in the tied House.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Local reporter Courtney Godfrey on journey from snowboarder to co-host of the Paralympics

Local reporter Courtney Godfrey on journey from snowboarder to co-host of the Paralympics

Fox 9 reporter Courtney Godfrey was striving to make it to the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games as an athlete. Then, she got the chance to co-host the games with NBC and found her ‘real dream.’
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minnesota Latino groups form coalition to push for action and support after federal surge

Minnesota Latino groups form coalition to push for action and support after federal surge

A group of Latino-led organizations across the state are coming together to ask the state for action on federal immigration enforcement and support to communities affected by the surge.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Federal judge hears arguments in lawsuit over federal Medicaid funding halt

Federal judge hears arguments in lawsuit over federal Medicaid funding halt

A federal judge in St. Paul heard arguments Thursday from the state of Minnesota and the Trump administration over a halt of $259 million in Medicaid payments to the state.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Erica Zurek

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Bill proposes adding Indigenous names and ‘inherent right’ for wild rice

Bill proposes adding Indigenous names and ‘inherent right’ for wild rice

The Senate State and Local Government Committee heard testimony this week about a proposal that would change the language around Minnesota's state grain, wild rice. The language includes adding both Dakota and Ojibwe to the bill as well as recognizing the plant’s ‘inherent’ right to exist and thrive.
by Chandra Colvin

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Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says

Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says

A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into a major synagogue in a Detroit suburb and was fatally shot by security. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday.
by The Associated Press

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Vikings host Kyler Murray on a free agent visit after he was cut by the Cardinals, AP source says

Vikings host Kyler Murray on a free agent visit after he was cut by the Cardinals, AP source says

The Minnesota Vikings are hosting Kyler Murray on a free agent visit, focusing their latest quarterback search on the first overall pick in the 2019 draft who was just released by the Arizona Cardinals. The meeting was confirmed to The Associated Press by a person with knowledge of the situation.
by The Associated Press

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Travel plans? Here's what you need to know to safe amid the winter storm

Travel plans? Here's what you need to know to safe amid the winter storm

As another winter storm takes aim at Minnesota, travelers — and the people who clear sidewalks, roads and runways — are keeping a close eye on the forecast. Here are links to help keep you up-to-date.
by Andrew Krueger

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Morning Announcements for March 12

Morning Announcements for March 12

These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, March 12. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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PWHL to reach national U.S. TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit

PWHL to reach national U.S. TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit

The Professional Women’s Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the United States. The league announced its neutral site game at Detroit on March 28 between the New York Sirens and Montreal Victoire will be the first accessible to a national U.S. television audience.
by The Associated Press

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Former federal prosecutor Julie Le announces campaign for Minnesota congressional seat

Former federal prosecutor Julie Le announces campaign for Minnesota congressional seat

A former federal prosecutor who drew attention during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota when she told a judge she hated her job now says she is running for Congress. Julie Le is running as a Democrat in Minnesota’s 5th District — the seat held by Democrat Ilhan Omar.
by MPR News Staff

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UN panel says racist hate speech by Trump and other U.S. leaders has led to human rights violations

UN panel says racist hate speech by Trump and other U.S. leaders has led to human rights violations

A U.N.-backed panel of independent experts focusing on racial discrimination says racist hate speech by U.S. President Donald Trump and other American political leaders, along with a crackdown on immigration in the United States, have led to “grave human rights violations.”
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota leaders of Target boycott say economic blackout continues

Minnesota lawmakers were divided over a bill seeking to ban local governments from allowing ICE to use their jails for detention. The bill stalled in a House committee Wednesday on a tie vote. Meanwhile, Minnesota’s leaders of a national Target boycott say the economic blackout of the retail giant continues.
by Emily Bright

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Kawhi Leonard scores 45 points in the Clippers’ 153-128 romp over the Timberwolves

Kawhi Leonard scores 45 points in the Clippers’ 153-128 romp over the Timberwolves

Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 153-128 on Wednesday night, moving above .500 with their third straight victory and sixth in seven games.
by The Associated Press

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Rochester police officer fatally shoots man experiencing a mental health crisis

The Minnesota BCA is investigating after a Rochester police officer fatally shot a man Wednesday night. The man had reportedly been experiencing a mental health crisis, and police said he grabbed an officer’s gun.
by Molly Castle Work

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Heavy snow north, rain south Thursday ahead of weekend storm

Heavy snow north, rain south Thursday ahead of weekend storm

After some nice sunshine Wednesday, clouds are racing back in Thursday ahead of the next storm system. Heavy snow develops north with rain south. Another system moves in this weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski announces retirement

Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski announces retirement

During his tenure, Zibolski brought down crime and helped modernize the department, but he also drew criticism. An interim chief will take over at the end of March.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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In central Minnesota, a family fearing deportation hides from ICE

In central Minnesota, a family fearing deportation hides from ICE

The number of federal immigration agents in Minnesota has dwindled in recent weeks, but many immigrants are still living in fear of U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A Cold Spring family is among those whose lives were upended by the enforcement surge and haven't yet returned to normal.
by Kirsti Marohn and Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Dating across political lines 

Dating across political lines 

Whether you’re single or have a partner, everyone can agree that dating is really hard. And the growing divide between political ideologies can make it even more challenging. MPR News host Catharine Richert and her guests talk about dating across political lines. Is it possible to meet in the middle?
by Catharine Richert and Aron Woldeslassie

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