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Stories from April 23, 2026

U.S. Senate candidate Royce White is under order to avoid ex-wife, their son over threats

U.S. Senate candidate Royce White is under order to avoid ex-wife, their son over threats

Royce White, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, has been ordered to stay away from his ex-wife and one of his children because of allegations of threats and physical abuse. He is challenging the order in the state Court of Appeals and disputes being abusive.
by Peter Cox

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Native community gathers for annual conference on sexual assault amid cuts and turmoil

Native community gathers for annual conference on sexual assault amid cuts and turmoil

Nicole Matthews, chief executive officer of the Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition, says this year’s conference is a chance to be in community and learn from each other.
by Nina Moini, Cari Spencer, Melissa Olson and Ngoc Bui

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Transmission dance party celebrates 25 years

Transmission dance party celebrates 25 years

The Minneapolis nightlife staple takes place every Wednesday at the Uptown VFW, bringing people from all generations together. Jake Rudh, the DJ who started it all, shared his reflections on the milestone.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Ceremony provides prayer, healing for Twin Cities waterway on Earth Day

Ceremony provides prayer, healing for Twin Cities waterway on Earth Day

For some, celebrating Earth Day means cleaning up litter, spending time outside or getting ready to plant a garden. For others, it’s an opportunity to honor the water. Several dozen people took part in a water walk on Wednesday to honor Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ, or Bassett Creek.
by Chandra Colvin

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Minneapolis council votes to extend eviction timeline, decriminalize drug paraphernalia; leaves safety commissioner position in limbo

Minneapolis council votes to extend eviction timeline, decriminalize drug paraphernalia; leaves safety commissioner position in limbo

Council members approved ordinances to decriminalize drug paraphernalia and extend the city’s eviction notice timeline. The council also failed to override a mayoral veto on the reappointment of Todd Barnette as public safety commissioner.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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State climatologist calls for more weather nerds to join rain, hail and snow network

State climatologist calls for more weather nerds to join rain, hail and snow network

More than 20,000 people nationwide volunteer as part of the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, or CoCoRaHS. And the Minnesota Climatology Office is hoping more people can join in the effort.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Can eco-friendly Minnesota manufacturers gain an edge amid high gas prices?

Can eco-friendly Minnesota manufacturers gain an edge amid high gas prices?

Natur-Tec, based in Circle Pines, makes sustainable bio-based materials and products, such as compostable trash bags. Vineet Dalal, its vice president and director of global market development, joined Morning Edition to explain the economics his company is experiencing.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Assault charge for immigration officer in Colorado could test immunity provisions for federal agents

Assault charge for immigration officer in Colorado could test immunity provisions for federal agents

The decision in Colorado to charge an immigration officer with assault after a protester was grabbed by the neck and pulled away could test the boundaries of immunity provisions for federal agents in the line of duty.
by The Associated Press

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Boldy misses time in 1st after face-plant from hit to head, before brilliant assist and two-OT loss

Boldy misses time in 1st after face-plant from hit to head, before brilliant assist and two-OT loss

Minnesota Wild right wing Matt Boldy was sidelined for about half of the first period of Game 3 of the first-round NHL playoff series against Dallas after face-planting on the ice following a hit to the head from Stars captain Jamie Benn.
by The Associated Press

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Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under new law

Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under new law

Potentially millions of Americans suddenly have a much easier path to Canadian citizenship. A change in the country’s laws has prompted a rush of Americans to explore their ancestry and file paperwork seeking dual citizenship.
by The Associated Press

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Morning Announcements for April 22 and 23

Morning Announcements for April 22 and 23

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, April 22, and Thursday, April 23. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Mets stop 12-game skid with 3-2 win over Twins as Soto returns but Lindor exits with calf injury

Mets stop 12-game skid with 3-2 win over Twins as Soto returns but Lindor exits with calf injury

Mark Vientos blooped a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the New York Mets snapped their 12-game losing streak, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2 after getting one superstar back only to see another exit with a similar injury.
by The Associated Press

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Gov. Tim Walz talks Trump targeting Minnesota on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

Gov. Tim Walz talks Trump targeting Minnesota on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

Minnesota governor and former vice presidential nominee Tim Walz appeared Wednesday night on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in Los Angeles. The big topic of conversation? President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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The Senate overturned a mining ban near the Boundary Waters. What happens next?

The Senate overturned a mining ban near the Boundary Waters. What happens next?

Last week, the U.S. Senate overturned a 20-year federal mining ban on land near the Boundary Waters. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what the change means and what happens next.
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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Alex Carpenter and Gabrielle David score 9 seconds apart and the Torrent beat the Frost for 1st time

Alex Carpenter and Gabrielle David score 9 seconds apart and the Torrent beat the Frost for 1st time

Alex Carpenter and Gabrielle David scored nine seconds apart, Anna Wilgren added a goal for her third in two games, and the Seattle Torrent beat the Minnesota Frost 5-4 for their first victory in the series.
by The Associated Press

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Basilica Block Party comes to an end

Basilica Block Party comes to an end

The annual Minneapolis music festival has come to an end, after a sporadic few years of events.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minneapolis man sentenced to over 8 years in prison for trying to join ISIS

After federal agents flooded Minnesota’s streets, Democrats expect immigration will motivate voters. Meanwhile, a judge has sentenced a Minneapolis man to more than eight years in prison for trying to join the terrorist group ISIS.
by Phineas Pope

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Strong to severe storms possible Thursday, then cooler

Strong to severe storms possible Thursday, then cooler

It’ll feel summerlike Thursday as temperatures soar into the 80s across southern Minnesota. A developing system will touch off storms throughout the day and some could be severe.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota is paying to expand ethanol infrastructure. Some experts say that’s a mistake

Minnesota is paying to expand ethanol infrastructure. Some experts say that’s a mistake

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is offering grants of almost $5 million to expand access to ethanol blends at gas pumps. But experts say the environmental and economic tradeoffs of ethanol aren’t worth the investment.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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