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Stories from May 27, 2026

Environmental cleanup of St. Louis River nears completion

Environmental cleanup of St. Louis River nears completion

The St. Louis River where it flows into Lake Superior was heavily polluted for decades by a legacy of historic industrial pollution. Now Minnesota is on the cusp of completing the river’s environmental transformation.
by Dan Kraker

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NPR's newsroom shrinks through buyouts and layoffs

NPR's newsroom shrinks through buyouts and layoffs

At least 18 NPR journalists have accepted buyouts and another 10 have been laid off as the public media network attempts to save money and reorganize the newsroom.
by David Folkenflik

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Craig goes straight to Senate primary; The search for a new Minneapolis police chief

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig says she'll skip the DFL convention in Rochester and head straight to a Senate primary. Minneapolis city leaders are searching for a new police chief after Brian O'Hara resigned Tuesday.
by Emily Reese

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15 books NPR critics can't wait for this summer

15 books NPR critics can't wait for this summer

A gothic horror tale, a creepy science-fiction romp, a sweeping romance, an intergenerational saga, a book about birds — here are the fiction and nonfiction our critics are most looking forward to.
by Meghan Collins Sullivan

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Here's how the National Weather Service analyzes dangerous heat

Here's how the National Weather Service analyzes dangerous heat

Extreme heat is one of the deadliest weather hazards in the United States. That’s why the National Weather Service created HeatRisk, a tool designed to show when heat goes from uncomfortable to dangerous, and who is most at risk.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Near record temperatures roll on, storms pause

Near record temperatures roll on, storms pause

After a bunch of record high temperatures were broken on Tuesday, we’ve cleared out even faster on Wednesday, and it could end up even hotter in many cases! Much of the coming week will be dry, so expect some drought conditions to expand.
by Ben Cathey

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Morning Announcements for May 27

Morning Announcements for May 27

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, May 27. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis City Council leaders speak after O'Hara resigns as police chief

Minneapolis City Council leaders speak after O'Hara resigns as police chief

News of O’Hara’s sudden departure — and details about the investigations — brought statements of sharp criticism of the mayor and the police chief from some city council members and community groups.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Reyna, Berhalter, Zendejas on U.S. World Cup roster, while Luna and Tessmann left off by Pochettino

Reyna, Berhalter, Zendejas on U.S. World Cup roster, while Luna and Tessmann left off by Pochettino

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino has announced his 26-man World Cup roster. It includes Gio Reyna and Sebastian Berhalter. Alejandro Zendejas also made the squad, while Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann were left out in the announcement Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an 'alarming' rate, an AP investigation finds

ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an 'alarming' rate, an AP investigation finds

Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees are taking their own lives at a pace that’s unprecedented in the agency’s two-decade history, highlighting what experts call failures in care and oversight.
by The Associated Press

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New Trump immigration guidance could force some green card applicants to wait abroad

New Trump immigration guidance could force some green card applicants to wait abroad

Immigration attorneys say the new policy memo doesn’t target existing green card holders, but could impact immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for years while navigating complicated immigration backlogs or waiting for other legal pathways to open.
by Sarah Thamer

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Minneapolis police Chief Brian O'Hara resigns after allegations he interfered with investigation

Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara resigned Tuesday amid allegations that he interfered with an internal investigation. The investigation explored allegations that the chief had sexual relationships with city employees.
by Phineas Pope

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Steamy again Wednesday with isolated, spotty thunder

Steamy again Wednesday with isolated, spotty thunder

It’ll be another very warm, muggy day Wednesday. Isolated and spotty thunder will be possible again. High pressure brings more stable conditions Thursday into the weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Xcel customers to see gas rates increase by nearly 5 percent

Xcel customers to see gas rates increase by nearly 5 percent

Advocates say that higher gas rates will make it tougher for those struggling to already pay for other rising costs like groceries and gasoline.
by Regina Medina

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U.S. Senate hopeful Craig heads straight to primary, paving way for Flanagan's DFL endorsement

U.S. Senate hopeful Craig heads straight to primary, paving way for Flanagan's DFL endorsement

As the DFL heads into its convention this weekend, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has all but secured the party endorsement for U.S. Senate as Angie Craig, a Minnesota congresswoman, announces she will skip the convention process.
by Peter Cox and Dana Ferguson

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