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Stories from April 1, 2026

Counties, food shelves prepare for impacts of expanded work requirements for SNAP

Counties, food shelves prepare for impacts of expanded work requirements for SNAP

Expanded work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, could affect thousands of Minnesotans. That has local advocates and county leaders preparing for the impacts.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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George Floyd Square open houses to provide update on projects

It may be April Fools’ Day', but the weather forecast for Minnesota is no joke -- with a mix of rain, sleet, ice and snow expected from tonight through tomorrow. And the city of Minneapolis will hold two open houses later this month, to provide an update on construction projects slated to begin in June at George Floyd Square.
by Elena See

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Warren CHS grain elevator fire could impact area farmers

Warren CHS grain elevator fire could impact area farmers

A large fire broke out at the Warren CHS grain elevator. Surrounding communities pitched in to contain the flames, but the fire’s aftermath could impact local farmers.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Nonprofit Ruby's Pantry abruptly closes all food shelf sites in Minnesota, Upper Midwest

Nonprofit Ruby's Pantry abruptly closes all food shelf sites in Minnesota, Upper Midwest

The food assistance nonprofit Ruby’s Pantry, which operated more than 80 mostly church-based food shelf sites in Minnesota and three other upper Midwest states, abruptly shut down all of its operations Wednesday. The organization cites financial difficulties.
by Hannah Yang and David Schaper

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Lawyer says government trying to detain Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, again

Lawyer says government trying to detain Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, again

A Department of Justice attorney filed a notice of appeal Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas San Antonio Division. An attorney for the family suspects the government’s action as ‘retaliatory.’
by Regina Medina

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First-of-its-kind publisher grows out of Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop

First-of-its-kind publisher grows out of Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop

For more than a decade, the Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop has provided creative writing classes to people in correctional facilities. That work has led to the creation of Lost Kite Editions, a national independent press.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Veterinary toxicologist shares advice for pet parents who use cannabis

Veterinary toxicologist shares advice for pet parents who use cannabis

Renee Schmid, director of veterinary medicine and a senior veterinary toxicologist at the Pet Poison Helpline, told Morning Edition there’s consistently high call volume around animals and the drug.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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The Gillyweeds saga: A fake band, a fake plane crash and a real game blur reality

The Gillyweeds saga: A fake band, a fake plane crash and a real game blur reality

An alternate reality game about a fictional Minnesota band spilled into real life when a staged plane crash announcement reached tens of thousands of unsuspecting social media followers, prompting genuine confusion and grief.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Group homes licensed by the Health Department drive growth — and problems — in Brooklyn Park

Group homes licensed by the Health Department drive growth — and problems — in Brooklyn Park

Group homes can be licensed by the Department of Human Services or, more recently, by the Department of Health. in Brooklyn Park, which has more group homes than any other city in Minnesota, those Health Department-licensed facilities appear to be responsible for an outsize number of the police calls that the city says are overwhelming its first responders.
by Ellie Roth, Jennifer Lu and Christopher Peak

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What could the Supreme Court ruling on conversion therapy mean for Minnesota?

What could the Supreme Court ruling on conversion therapy mean for Minnesota?

MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with Jason Marisam, a professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, about what the Supreme Court decision in Colorado could mean for Minnesota.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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U.S. and Iraqi officials say kidnapped journalist had been warned of threats

U.S. and Iraqi officials say kidnapped journalist had been warned of threats

U.S. and Iraqi officials say U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was born and raised in Wisconsin, was warned of threats before she was kidnapped in Baghdad. They say she was told she might be abducted in the days before her abduction.
by The Associated Press

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Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising gas prices as the world scrambles for more oil

Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising gas prices as the world scrambles for more oil

Global leaders have been scrambling to contain the rising cost of oil and gasoline since the start of the Iran war. President Donald Trump and other heads of state have been pulling on various levers while hoping to ease pain for consumers.
by The Associated Press

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Thousands of Minnesotans expected to lose SNAP benefits starting as soon as Wednesday

When Minnesota lawmakers return from recess next week, one item before them will be a bill proposing new regulations for mobile home parks. Meanwhile, thousands of Minnesotans are expected to lose their SNAP benefits starting as soon as Wednesday due to stricter work and eligibility requirements.
by Phineas Pope

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2 rounds of wet, icy wintry weather on the way

2 rounds of wet, icy wintry weather on the way

Clouds increase Wednesday, then rain and snow develop later Wednesday into Wednesday night when we’ll see a wintry mix. Wintry precipitation continues into Thursday with another system Friday into Saturday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Sallyforth wrote 'Clover' about a storm — now it reflects the moment

Sallyforth wrote 'Clover' about a storm — now it reflects the moment

Minneapolis band Sallyforth wrote “Clover” after a storm filled with green skies and sirens, but as the single is released, the song has taken on new meaning amid months of fear and violence tied to an immigration enforcement surge in the Twin Cities.
by Anika Besst

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Watch: NASA is shooting for the moon. Watch the launch of the Artemis II mission

Watch: NASA is shooting for the moon. Watch the launch of the Artemis II mission

It's humanity's first flight to the moon since 1972. In a throwback to Apollo, NASA's Artemis II mission will send four astronauts on a lunar fly-around. The moon is about to welcome its first woman, first person of color and first non-American.
by The Associated Press

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Oversight for ‘faceless corporations’ or ‘hammer’ approach? Mobile home parks bill poses test

Oversight for ‘faceless corporations’ or ‘hammer’ approach? Mobile home parks bill poses test

Mobile home park residents say out-of-state park owners are pricing them out of their homes. A bill in front of the Minnesota Legislature aims to keep manufactured housing affordable, but park owners say the approach has problems.
by Cait Kelley

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What the Epstein case tells us about wealth and power in America

What the Epstein case tells us about wealth and power in America

The Jeffrey Epstein case has become a symbol of elite impunity — that the rules don't apply to the wealthy and connected. MPR News host Catharine Richert talks with author and contributing writer at The New York Times Molly Jong-Fast about justice for Epstein’s victims and what the investigation into the convicted sex offender reveals about power in America.
by Catharine Richert and Gabrielle Zuckerman

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