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Stories from March 13, 2026

Judge blocks DOJ's criminal probe of Federal Reserve, blasting it as political

Judge blocks DOJ's criminal probe of Federal Reserve, blasting it as political

A federal judge has put the brakes on a criminal probe of the Federal Reserve, saying it was part of an improper campaign by the Trump administration to pressure the central bank into cutting interest rates.
by Scott Horsley

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U.S. is deploying Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran

U.S. is deploying Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran

The American military has ordered 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to the Middle East. That's according to a U.S. official who spoke Friday to The Associated Press.
by The Associated Press

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Wide snowfall range likely across Minnesota, dangerous travel weather Sunday

Snow is forecast to develop across central and southern Minnesota through the day Saturday and intensify Saturday night. Winter storm warnings are in place for the weekend for most of the southern half of the state, including the Twin Cities. A Minnesota Senate Committee Friday approved a bill that bans assault weapons.
by Emily Reese

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MN Shortlist, March 13–19: Films in Ely, orchestral favorites and a shamrock-themed rock lineup

MN Shortlist, March 13–19: Films in Ely, orchestral favorites and a shamrock-themed rock lineup

Across Minnesota this week, the arts appear in some unlikely settings — a restored North Woods movie palace, neighborhood churches, a Duluth theater and a club leaning into pre–St. Patrick’s Day energy.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst and Max Sparber

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U.S. judge temporarily blocks Trump from ending protections for 1,100 Somalis

U.S. judge temporarily blocks Trump from ending protections for 1,100 Somalis

A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from ending legal protections next week that have allowed nearly 1,100 Somalis to live and work in the United States.
by Reuters

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Video: Significant winter storm expected in Minnesota

Minnesota could be in for a large March snow storm this weekend. A strong system is heading toward the region for March 14 and 15 and there’s increasing potential for some pretty heavy snowfall. Much of southern and eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin could see 12 to 18 inches of snow, with possible isolated totals of over 20 inches. MPR News’ meteorologists are tracking the system to bring you the latest forecast.
by Mandy Thalhuber, Tony Xiao and Anne Guttridge

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Delta canceling some flights at MSP ahead of weekend winter storm

Delta canceling some flights at MSP ahead of weekend winter storm

Delta Air Lines said Friday that it’s canceling some flights to and from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport this weekend, ahead of what could be a major winter storm.
by MPR News Staff

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How ancient stones helped megalith-hunter Fiona Robertson stay grounded through grief

How ancient stones helped megalith-hunter Fiona Robertson stay grounded through grief

Self-professed megalith hunter Fiona Robertson started writing her new book, “Stone Lands,” even before her husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer. But writing about her love of Britain’s ancient stones steadied her after his loss.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Photos: Duluth digs out from the first round of March snowstorms

Heavy snow fell across northern Minnesota Thursday night into early Friday. Freelance photojournalist Erica Dischino captured these images for MPR News.

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This tale of a Chicago school book ban was inspired by true events

This tale of a Chicago school book ban was inspired by true events

Librarian Jarrett Dapier's graphic novel tells a fictionalized account of real-life events in 2013 that restricted access to Marjane Satrapi's memoir “Persepolis” in Chicago Public Schools.
by Tahneer Oksman

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Morning Announcements for March 13

Morning Announcements for March 13

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, March 13. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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DNR FalconCam returns with improved camera, sound

DNR FalconCam returns with improved camera, sound

The broadcast of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ FalconCam has started for the season, and a pair of falcons have already started preparing a nest.
by Matt Mikus

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Visually impaired skier racer Meg Gustafson chases Paralympic medals with her brother as guide

Visually impaired skier racer Meg Gustafson chases Paralympic medals with her brother as guide

Para ski racer Meg Gustafson competes at the Paralympics with her older brother Spenser guiding her down the mountain. Meg is visually impaired, so she follows Spenser’s line and listens to his calls through Bluetooth headsets.
by The Associated Press

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Schultz ending Paralympic snowboarding career to focus on building prosthetic gear for top athletes

Schultz ending Paralympic snowboarding career to focus on building prosthetic gear for top athletes

American Para snowboarder Mike Schultz is putting an end to his competitive days at the Paralympics. The Minnesota native will go behind the scenes to work fulltime making the prosthetic equipment that has helped so many Para athletes — including some of those who beat him this week at the Milan Cortina Games.
by The Associated Press

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Konecny scores lone shootout goal to lift the Flyers past the Wild, 3-2

Konecny scores lone shootout goal to lift the Flyers past the Wild, 3-2

Travis Konecny scored the lone goal in a shootout to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.

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Thousands are without power Friday after strong winds and late-winter snowfall

Thousands of homes and businesses are without power across Minnesota Friday morning as a late-winter storm wallops the state. Another major storm is set to bring heavy snow to the region this weekend. It’s currently aimed at southern Minnesota, with the potential to bring more than a foot of snow to some areas.
by Emily Bright

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Next winter storm already on the doorstep for the weekend

Next winter storm already on the doorstep for the weekend

We’ll get a break from any precipitation for most of Friday with decreasing clouds. The next winter storm system moves in Saturday, dumping heavy snow across southern Minnesota into Sunday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Friday the 13th snowstorm slams Minnesota with howling winds, blizzard conditions; another storm arrives this weekend

Friday the 13th snowstorm slams Minnesota with howling winds, blizzard conditions; another storm arrives this weekend

A powerful late-winter storm slashed Minnesota with howling winds and blizzard conditions on Friday the 13th — with an even more intense sequel on tap for the weekend.
by Andrew Krueger

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Minneapolis tenant groups urge council to override Frey veto on eviction timeline extension

Minneapolis tenant groups urge council to override Frey veto on eviction timeline extension

Tenant advocates want Minneapolis leaders to override Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of a plan to extend eviction notices to 60 days, saying renters hurt by immigration enforcement need more time to pay.
by Kyra Miles

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Drone sightings drove surveillance fears as ICE surged in Minnesota

Drone sightings drove surveillance fears as ICE surged in Minnesota

Some Minneapolis residents who took to the streets to document U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids believe federal authorities used drones to record and intimidate them. Despite laws governing drone use, finding a definitive answer is unlikely.
by Jon Collins

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How a Minnesota startup is taking carbon out of the atmosphere

How a Minnesota startup is taking carbon out of the atmosphere

Carba cofounder Paul Dauenhauer explains how his company is working on low-cost, scalable technology to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
by Paul Huttner

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