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Stories from April 22, 2026

Minneapolis police audit, eviction notice extension

The Minneapolis city auditor says procedural errors by MPD may have impeded police investigations leading up to two incidents -- the death of Allison Lussier and the non-fatal shooting of Davis Moturi. And the Minneapolis City Council is expected to vote on whether to extend the city's eviction notice period from 30 days to 45.
by Emily Reese

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Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls

Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls

Iran has fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them. The intensification of Iran's assault on shipping in a waterway crucial to global energy supplies comes a day after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire but pressed on with an American blockade of Iranian ports.
by The Associated Press

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An Earth Day check-in on Minnesota's climate goals

An Earth Day check-in on Minnesota's climate goals

The state is trying to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, compared to 2005 levels, and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. It is not on track to meet those goals, if current trends continue.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Summery Wednesday; severe risk ahead Thursday

Summery Wednesday; severe risk ahead Thursday

A warm air mass gives way to a cold front Thursday. Storms could be strong to severe with the frontal passage Thursday afternoon.
by Paul Huttner

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Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identification

Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identification

An appeals court has blocked a California law passed in 2025 requiring federal immigration agents to wear a badge or some form of identification. The Trump administration filed a lawsuit in November challenging the law, arguing that it would threaten the safety of officers who are facing harassment
by The Associated Press

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U of M Morris, known for sustainability, takes on renewable heat

U of M Morris, known for sustainability, takes on renewable heat

The University of Minnesota Morris reached carbon neutrality when it comes to the electricity that powers its campus, thanks to two wind turbines named Bert and Ernie. Now, it's taking steps to decarbonize the source of heat in its buildings.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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'It's hard for everybody': School psychologist explains seclusion rooms as lawmakers reconsider ban

'It's hard for everybody': School psychologist explains seclusion rooms as lawmakers reconsider ban

The state senate is considering reversing a ban on seclusion rooms for children in grade three and under until 2036. The solitary rooms were used in Minnesota for decades as a last-resort response to student behavioral issues in the classroom.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Best Buy taps insider Bonfig to succeed veteran Barry as CEO amid demand slowdown

Best Buy taps insider Bonfig to succeed veteran Barry as CEO amid demand slowdown

Best Buy on Wednesday named insider Jason Bonfig as CEO, replacing longtime executive Corie Barry, in a leadership change that comes as the U.S. retailer grapples with weak consumer demand and tariff‑related supply‑chain pressures.
by Reuters

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Move your body: Finding routines that work for you

Move your body: Finding routines that work for you

We all know we should exercise — but why is it so hard to stick with it? MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about different ways to move your body and find a routine that works for you.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Trump picks a University of Minnesota professor to lead his economic council

Trump picks a University of Minnesota professor to lead his economic council

President Donald Trump is nominating University of Minnesota economist Christopher Phelan as the next chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. The nomination was posted on the White House website on Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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Napheesa Collier's ankle rehab will likely keep her out of the WNBA season's first month, Lynx say

Napheesa Collier's ankle rehab will likely keep her out of the WNBA season's first month, Lynx say

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier will likely miss the first month of the WNBA regular season to complete her rehabilitation following left ankle surgery. The Lynx said the five-time All-Star’s rehab was progressing as expected with an anticipated return to on-court activity in early June.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis auditor's report examines police response in two high-profile cases

The Minneapolis City Auditor will share its findings Wednesday over how the police department handled two high-profile incidents, which led to public accusations that police failed to protect people of color. Meanwhile, Fargo’s five mayoral candidates sparred over homelessness and the city’s budget problems at their first debate Tuesday.
by Phineas Pope

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Fargo mayoral candidates clash on homelessness, budget at debate

Fargo mayoral candidates clash on homelessness, budget at debate

The 90-minute debate was the first debate among Fargo’s five mayoral candidates and topics ranged from the city’s finances, homelessness and government transparency.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Incredibly warm Wednesday with strong storms Thursday

Incredibly warm Wednesday with strong storms Thursday

It’ll feel summer-like today as temperatures soar into the 80s across southern Minnesota. A developing system will touch off storms Thursday, some could be severe.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Report critical of Minneapolis police handling of Lussier death and Moturi shooting

Report critical of Minneapolis police handling of Lussier death and Moturi shooting

A report from the Minneapolis City Auditor released Wednesday is critical of the Minneapolis police department’s actions leading up to and following the death of Allison Lussier. It also said “slower responses reduced opportunities to intervene as threats escalated” in the shooting of Davis Moturi.
by Melissa Olson, Cari Spencer and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Trump's foreign farm worker policy criticized by both unions and 'America First' groups

Trump's foreign farm worker policy criticized by both unions and 'America First' groups

Guest farm workers holding H-2A visas are more important than ever for agriculture, especially after President Trump’s immigration crackdown. But efforts to expand the program are opposed by groups across the political spectrum.

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Minnesota educators fight for a way to lower skyrocketing health insurance costs

Minnesota educators fight for a way to lower skyrocketing health insurance costs

As health insurance premiums continue to rise, Minnesota school districts — especially small, rural ones — struggle to find good, affordable health care coverage for their staff. Minnesota educators across the state want to be able to band together for better coverage and bargaining power in the marketplace.
by Molly Castle Work

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Minneapolis to expand safety measures in Uptown

Minneapolis to expand safety measures in Uptown

Minneapolis plans to assign community safety ambassadors to Uptown starting in November, as officials look to curb crime.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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