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Stories from April 3, 2026

Icy air sends loons falling from the sky

Icy air sends loons falling from the sky

MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with Walter Piper of The Loon Project, a long-term scientific investigation of territoriality, breeding ecology and population dynamics of common loons in the Upper Midwest, about falling loons.
by Clay Masters and Aron Woldeslassie

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Judge set to rule on DOJ's use of military lawyers to prosecute civilians

Judge set to rule on DOJ's use of military lawyers to prosecute civilians

A federal judge in Minneapolis is set to decide whether military attorneys can prosecute civilians in Minnesota, as a protester challenges the practice under a longstanding law limiting military involvement in law enforcement.
by Matt Sepic

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Fans flood Opening Day at Target Field

Fans flood Opening Day at Target Field

Fans for the Minnesota Twins greeted with wet, cold weather and a power outage for the team’s home opener.
by Clay Masters and Ben Revier

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Fire take Lynx’s Bridget Carleton No. 1 in WNBA expansion draft

Fire take Lynx’s Bridget Carleton No. 1 in WNBA expansion draft

The Portland Fire selected Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton first overall in Friday’s WNBA expansion draft, while the Toronto Tempo picked Julie Allemand and also acquired Maria Kliundikova from the Lynx.
by Reuters

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St. Paul officials say they are investigating police actions during a November ICE raid

Winter continues to make an April comeback across much of Minnesota -- with another storm taking aim at the region from today through late tomorrow. It’ll bring rain and a few thunderstorms to the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota this evening. And St. Paul officials say an investigation into police actions during a November immigration operation is still underway.
by Elena See

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Feds to close Grand Rapids lab that does global-leading research on forestry, climate change

Feds to close Grand Rapids lab that does global-leading research on forestry, climate change

The Trump administration plans to close two northern Minnesota U.S. Forest Service research facilities, including one in Grand Rapids that led globally recognized research on the impacts of climate change on forests and peatlands.
by Dan Kraker

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MN Shortlist, April 3–9: Artists rethink how stories are carried

MN Shortlist, April 3–9: Artists rethink how stories are carried

Artists across Minnesota use form itself — from ceramics and printmaking to captions and repertory film — to reinterpret history, place and collective experience as something active rather than fixed.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Half of those arrested by federal agents in Minnesota this winter have already been deported

Half of those arrested by federal agents in Minnesota this winter have already been deported

The federal government moved at a rapid pace to deport nearly 1,700 people picked up during a surge of immigration enforcement in Minnesota this winter, according to data analyzed by APM Reports and MPR News.
by Jon Collins and Kate Martin

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He's the voice of romantasy audiobooks’ biggest heartthrobs. He’s never been busier

He's the voice of romantasy audiobooks’ biggest heartthrobs. He’s never been busier

From Rhysand in “A Court of Thorns and Roses” to Kingfisher in "Fae and Alchemy," Anthony Palmini is a voiceover star for romantasy’s bestsellers — a book genre that continues to explode.
by Vanessa Romo

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6 books named finalists for the 2026 International Booker Prize

6 books named finalists for the 2026 International Booker Prize

The shortlisted titles include novels and novellas from authors and translators spanning four continents, with stories that range from Japanese-controlled 1930s Taiwan to the streets of Tehran in 1979.
by Anastasia Tsioulcas

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Results of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe primary elections are in

Results of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe primary elections are in

Six member nations of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe held primary elections this week. Some candidates were elected to leadership positions by majority vote; others move on to the general election in June.
by Chandra Colvin

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Politics Friday: 3 congressional candidates vying for their party's endorsement

Politics Friday: 3 congressional candidates vying for their party's endorsement

A check-in on the only Minnesota congressional race guaranteed to send a new person to Washington. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst speaks with three candidates seeking to represent the 2nd Congressional District.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Morning Announcements for April 3

Morning Announcements for April 3

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, April 3. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Play ball! How rising temperatures are powering more home runs

Play ball! How rising temperatures are powering more home runs

As the baseball season gets underway, one interesting weather factor affecting the game is warming temperatures. While fans may often focus on the players performance, the environment itself is quietly playing a bigger role than ever before.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Daisy Hernandez on the many layers of 'Citizenship'

Daisy Hernandez on the many layers of 'Citizenship'

Americans have been arguing about what it means to aspire to and possess U.S. citizenship almost from the beginning. A new book from professor Daisy Hernandez argues, through a personal and historical lens, that how we define this basic right says a lot about how we view race, class and the soul of this country.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Twins win their home opener 10-4 over the Rays behind Tristan Gray's first grand slam

Twins win their home opener 10-4 over the Rays behind Tristan Gray's first grand slam

Tristan Gray hit his first career grand slam to cap a seven-run seventh inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 10-4 home-opener victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and The Associated Press

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6 Minnesotans sue ICE after agents broke into their homes without judicial warrants

A half dozen Minnesotans sued Immigration and Customs Enforcement Thursday after masked agents broke into their homes without judicial warrants. Meanwhile, results from Minnesota Chippewa Tribe primary elections held Tuesday are now certified for most member nations.
by Phineas Pope

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As one system moves out, another moves in Friday into Saturday

As one system moves out, another moves in Friday into Saturday

As one storm system exits northeastern Minnesota, another will push into western Minnesota Friday. Heavy snow is expected north with a mixed bag south into Saturday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Pistons past Timberwolves 113-108. Edwards ineligible for NBA postseason awards after ruled him out again

Pistons past Timberwolves 113-108. Edwards ineligible for NBA postseason awards after ruled him out again

Jalen Duren had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Daniss Jenkins scored 26 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-108 on Thursday night as both teams were without a superstar. Minnesota ruled out All-Star guard Anthony Edwards, listing his right knee injury and an illness.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota graduation rates hit record high in 2025

Minnesota graduation rates hit record high in 2025

Minnesota’s four-year high school graduation rate continued to inch upward in 2025 after dipping in the pandemic. As they applauded the gains, state officials expressed concern about students affected by the federal immigration raids.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Fargo Forum lets go of liberal columnists, sparking protest

Fargo Forum lets go of liberal columnists, sparking protest

Forum Communications, which owns newspapers and TV stations throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana and both Dakotas, parted ways last week with left-leaning columnists. The move has sparked protest from readers.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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The WNBA expansion draft is Friday. Here’s how it works

The WNBA expansion draft is Friday. Here’s how it works

The league’s expansion draft on Friday will determine part of the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo’s make-ups and who will be leaving the rosters of existing teams. Two teams will make their debut in the 2026 season as the WNBA expands to 15 teams.
by Anika Besst

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From classroom to sugarbush, immersion school connects students to Indigenous language and culture

From classroom to sugarbush, immersion school connects students to Indigenous language and culture

Wicoie Nandagikendan, an early childhood Dakota and Ojibwe immersion program, uses cultural teachings and family engagement for hands-on language learning. Despite funding freezes and external pressures, the program has remained open, supporting young learners in their language journey.
by Chandra Colvin

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