Stories from May 23, 2026

Stubborn cloud cover clears overnight; big warmup on the way
Our stubborn cloud cover lingered across much of Minnesota Saturday afternoon, though clearing has already started to develop in southern Minnesota and around parts of the Twin Cities metro. Those skies should continue to improve through the evening, leading to mostly clear conditions overnight and a calmer start to Sunday.
'Long Leif' siblings go indoors as Detroit Lakes troll artist stages first museum exhibit 
For more than a decade, Danish recycling artist Thomas Dambo has scattered wooden troll sculptures around the world. He has created almost 200 in 19 countries. Now the poet and former hip-hop artist is now bringing a collection of fairy tale-inspired creations in from the cold for his first-ever museum exhibit.
Indigenous-led organization receives property from Minneapolis church as an act of reparation
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in south Minneapolis is transferring ownership of a property to Indigenous-led organization, Indigenous Protector Movement. The two groups came together Friday afternoon for a ceremony and to sign documents in front of the community.
U of M researchers to study how forward-facing sonar could affect Minnesota fish
Also known as forward-facing sonar, the technology lets anglers spot and track fish in real time. A team of researchers will study whether live-imaging sonar changes catch rates and what the long-term effects could be for fish populations in Minnesota lakes.
Ask a Bookseller: ‘Scarlet Morning’ by ND Stevenson
Allie Cesmat of Changing Hands Bookshop in Tempe, Ariz., recommends the middle grade fantasy novel “Scarlet Morning,” by ND Stevenson — an adventure story perfect for summer reading.
Warm-up on the way after spotty Saturday showers
Lingering clouds and spotty showers will keep northern Minnesota cooler Saturday before sunshine and rising temperatures return, kicking off a warmer Memorial Day weekend.
Duluth's iconic foam dome 'Flintstone House' hits the market
The foam-shell triple dome home, known locally as the “Flintstone House” or “Mushroom House” is for sale $369,999. Built in 1970, it was last for sale five years ago.