Stories from May 24, 2026

Evening storm threat with a hot Memorial Day ahead
A slight risk for severe storms returns to parts of Minnesota Sunday night as scattered thunderstorms develop during the evening hours and track east overnight. A few storms could produce large hail and damaging winds before quieter, but much hotter, weather settles in for Memorial Day.
Trump touts Iran breakthrough but details remain unclear
President Trump announced the unfinalized deal on social media after talks with Israel and other allies. Iran did not officially confirm the deal, and state media contradicted parts of it.
Larnach matches career high with 4 hits, Twins beat Red Sox 4-2 for 9th win in 13 games
Benches and bullpens cleared briefly in the fourth inning after Boston’s Willson Contreras collided with catcher Victor Caratini when he was tagged out trying to score after running through a late stop sign from third base coach Chad Epperson.
School workers pass first goal post toward health insurance reform in final day of legislative session
On the last day of the Minnesota Legislature’s 2026 session, lawmakers voted to fund a data collection project to study the spiraling health insurance costs for Minnesota school districts – a first step in reforming the health insurance program for school district employees as a whole.
Red River Valley farmers worry as strong winds threaten their soil
Winds that reached speeds of nearly 50 miles per hour blew through the Red River Valley recently. That leaves farmers concerned about potential nutrient loss in their soil as planting season has begun.