Stories from April 19, 2026

April 19, 2026 4:34 PM

Warm, windy start to week raises fire risk

After a cold weekend, a quick surge of warmth and wind will elevate fire risk across western and central Minnesota on Monday. Summerlike temperatures arrive by midweek before storm chances return to the region later in the week.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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April 19, 2026 4:26 PM

Minnesota Frost shut out as Toronto Sceptres win 2-0

The Frost has 39 points and, with two games remaining in the regular season, is locked into the No. 3 seed for the upcoming playoffs.

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April 19, 2026 1:59 PM

Wild rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt stands out winning his NHL playoffs debut over the Stars

Wallstedt made 27 saves in his NHL playoffs debut as the Wild beat the Dallas Stars 6-1 in Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs Saturday.

by The Associated Press

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April 19, 2026 12:10 PM

Minneapolis woman dragged from car by federal agents files legal action

Aliya Rahman of Minneapolis was dragged from her car and arrested in January. She has filed a legal claim against the federal government, saying she was mistreated and wrongly arrested.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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April 19, 2026 9:35 AM

This tariff-refund portal is about to be America's hottest website

Exactly two months after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs, the U.S. government has set Monday as the day when some companies can begin requesting refunds.

by Alina Selyukh

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April 19, 2026 9:04 AM

Chancalay, Yeboah score goals as Minnesota United beats Portland Timbers 2-0

Minnesota (4-2-2) has won three in a row and is unbeaten in four straight following a 6-0 defeat — the worst loss in club history — to Vancouver on March 15.

by The Associated Press

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April 19, 2026 8:30 AM

Sunny skies, but a chilly feel continues

A light coating of snow early Sunday will give way to sunshine and lighter winds. Temperatures stay on the chilly side before a warm-up arrives midweek.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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April 19, 2026 8:22 AM

U.S. negotiators prepare for more peace talks as Trump repeats threats to Iran

After Iran again closed the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump said the U.S. is returning to Pakistan for negotiations, but threatened to strike Iranian infrastructure if a deal isn't reached soon.

by NPR Staff