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Stories from March 17, 2026

Republicans are launching a voting bill debate that could last days or even weeks

Republicans are launching a voting bill debate that could last days or even weeks

Republicans launched an unprecedented effort on Tuesday to hold the Senate floor and talk for days about a bill that they know won't pass — an attempt to capture public attention on legislation requiring stricter voter registration rules.
by The Associated Press

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Lawmakers consider changing number in Minnesota Legislature to avoid ties

Lawmakers in the tied Minnesota House of Representatives are considering shaking up the number of state legislators to avoid future ties. And Gov. Tim Walz is asking lawmakers to approve a new tax on social media companies as part of his supplemental budget plan.
by Emily Reese

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Clipper drops light snow Tuesday night; 60s south by Saturday

Clipper drops light snow Tuesday night; 60s south by Saturday

A clipper sailing through Minnesota brings a light snowy dusting. Much warmer Pacific air arrives later this week with melting snow.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota woman experiencing health crisis in locked-down Texas detention center

Minnesota woman experiencing health crisis in locked-down Texas detention center

Federal immigration authorities arrested 23-year-old Andrea Pedro-Francisco a week before a scheduled surgery, and she is now being held at Camp East Montana, where a measles lockdown has limited contact with the outside world.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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What's the future of Waymo in Minnesota? Lawmakers consider regulations for self-driving taxis

What's the future of Waymo in Minnesota? Lawmakers consider regulations for self-driving taxis

As Waymo tests self-driving taxis in Minnesota, state lawmakers are considering how to regulate the emerging technology. A University of Minnesota researcher explains what’s ahead for autonomous vehicles in the state.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Court rulings put deportation protections for Haitians, Syrians, Somalis in flux

Court rulings put deportation protections for Haitians, Syrians, Somalis in flux

Legal challenges have put Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, in limbo. It leaves the future up in the air for immigrants from countries facing war and environmental disasters who rely on the program to stay and work in the U.S.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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New tech tax part of Walz budget plan that includes other tax cuts, recovery assistance

New tech tax part of Walz budget plan that includes other tax cuts, recovery assistance

Gov. Tim Walz proposed levying a tax on social media companies to counteract economic disruptions from artificial intelligence. Walz also wants relief payments to those affected by federal immigration actions, as well as more child care refunds and affordable housing.
by Dana Ferguson

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Former state health commissioner appointed to role supporting Minnesota hospitals

Former state health commissioner appointed to role supporting Minnesota hospitals

Former Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm will collaborate with leaders from hospitals and health systems across the state to tackle financial challenges to support hospitals and ensure access to care statewide.
by Erica Zurek

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U.S. Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino to retire at end of March

U.S. Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino to retire at end of March

Gregory Bovino, a senior U.S. Border Patrol official, will retire at the end of March 2026 after leading high-profile enforcement operations and being removed from a special leadership role earlier this year.
by Reuters

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Morning Announcements for March 17

Morning Announcements for March 17

These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, March 17. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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What's next for historic Lutsen Resort property as owner faces arson charges?

What's next for historic Lutsen Resort property as owner faces arson charges?

Duluth News Tribune Reporter Tom Olsen joined Cathy Wurzer to talk about the property’s uncertain future and what Lutsen Resort means historically and economically to the community.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Israel says it killed 2 top Iranian commanders in a targeted strike

Israel says it killed 2 top Iranian commanders in a targeted strike

Israel says it killed Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani, the highest-profile assassinations since the targeting of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the first day of the war.
by NPR Staff

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Grand Portage Band celebrates return of tribal land taken more than a century ago

Grand Portage Band celebrates return of tribal land taken more than a century ago

The Grand Portage Band marked the return of nearly 90 acres of land, in partnership with the Duluth-based Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation, in a special ceremony Monday. Officials say it’s the largest return of Grand Portage tribal land in recent history. 
by Dan Kraker

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Abandoned Midway CVS set for Tuesday demolition after delays

Abandoned Midway CVS set for Tuesday demolition after delays

The St. Paul City Council ordered the removal of the neighborhood eyesore in November. After delays, the dilapidated building at the corner of Snelling and University avenues is finally slated to come down Tuesday.
by Regina Medina

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Minnesota home prices fell in February

Minnesota home prices fell in February

New data from Minnesota Realtors shows statewide home prices and sales were down last month compared to a year before. Economic anxiety could play a role.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Report: Minnesota to see billions in costs from impacts of climate change

Report: Minnesota to see billions in costs from impacts of climate change

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency report found that the costs of inaction, including health effects and damaged infrastructure, far exceed the cost of climate adaptation measures.
by Kirsti Marohn

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What the plan to break up iconic U.S. climate lab means for Minnesota

What the plan to break up iconic U.S. climate lab means for Minnesota

The director of the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership explains the impact of dismantling one of the world’s leading climate and weather laboratories.
by Clay Masters

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