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Stories from May 28, 2026

What’s changing — and what isn’t — for Minnesota’s group home industry

What’s changing — and what isn’t — for Minnesota’s group home industry

Lawmakers revised regulations following an investigation by MPR News and APM Reports into the group home industry’s explosive growth in the northwestern suburbs of the Twin Cities — and the surprising number deaths among residents.
by Ellie Roth

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New Minnesota law makes sexual grooming of children a felony

New Minnesota law makes sexual grooming of children a felony

Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law aimed at preventing the sexual grooming of children. Championed by a former student, the bill passed with rare unanimous bipartisan support in a divided Legislature.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Minneapolis City Council members question mayor's handling of police chief investigation

Attorneys for independent journalist Don Lemon are renewing their push for access to grand jury transcripts in the case of Lemon and 37 others charged in connection with a protest at a St. Paul church in January.
by Emily Reese

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Minnesota's dry and getting drier in the coming weeks

Minnesota's dry and getting drier in the coming weeks

We have a mostly hotter and drier forecast in the coming days, which will likely mean that drought expands even more by next week. For many, however, the forecast is a warm and beautiful opportunity to get outside.
by Ben Cathey

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Crime novel author says fictional Iowa hit man 'Gerry Sass' is just doing the best he can

Crime novel author says fictional Iowa hit man 'Gerry Sass' is just doing the best he can

Emily Bright interviewed visiting author Tiffany Hanssen about her new crime novel “My Name Was Gerry Sass” in advance of her May 28 reading at Once Upon a Crime Bookstore in Minneapolis.
by Emily Bright

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Dust devils vs. landspouts: Twisting columns of air that confuse everyone

Dust devils vs. landspouts: Twisting columns of air that confuse everyone

On warm, windy days you might spot a spinning column of dust dancing across a field, parking lot, or prairie. At first glance, it can look like a tornado, but not every spinning vortex is created equal.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Black bears move farther south and west in Minnesota; expert says don't fear

Black bears move farther south and west in Minnesota; expert says don't fear

Andrew Tri, bear project leader at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, told MPR News their range has been stretching south and west since the ‘60s and ‘70s, but “markedly so over the last 20 years.”
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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ICE is spending millions of dollars on iris scanners, expanding its arsenal of tech tools

ICE is spending millions of dollars on iris scanners, expanding its arsenal of tech tools

ICE is expanding its use of iris recognition technology, with plans to deploy hundreds of scanning devices across the country. The practice raises concerns among privacy experts that the Department of Homeland Security is amassing a database of biometric data.
by Meg Anderson

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Morning Announcements for May 28

Morning Announcements for May 28

These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, May 28. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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The role of a liberal arts education in a changing world

The role of a liberal arts education in a changing world

Tuition prices, student debt and changing workforce needs are raising questions about what students should get out of education after high school. MPR News guest host Annie Baxter talks with guests about the future of liberal arts and higher education.
by Angela Davis, Annie Baxter and Cari Dwyer

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Fond du Lac Band is closer to getting land back from the University of Minnesota

The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is one step closer to getting land back from the University of Minnesota. Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation paving the way for the university to return the land on which its Cloquet Forestry Center is situated.
by Phineas Pope

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High pressure dominates next several days

High pressure dominates next several days

High pressure will be the dominant weather feature into next week. That means warmer and drier-than-normal conditions persisting for the foreseeable future.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minneapolis City Council calls on mayor to collaborate in search for new police chief

Minneapolis City Council calls on mayor to collaborate in search for new police chief

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is facing criticism from city council members over his handling of investigations into former Police Chief Brian O’Hara, who resigned after investigators found he likely interfered with a probe into his conduct.
by Jon Collins

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Here’s how a new law will change Minnesota’s cannabis and hemp industries

Here’s how a new law will change Minnesota’s cannabis and hemp industries

Cannabis and hemp supply chains will merge, businesses making hemp-derived products will have an easier time transitioning into the cannabis market, hemp-derived THC drinks can now be sold in sizes similar to liquor bottles, and more.
by Nicole Ki

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Amid statewide race losing streak, Minnesota Republicans look for a new formula for success

Amid statewide race losing streak, Minnesota Republicans look for a new formula for success

Minnesota Republicans will convene this weekend in Duluth to endorse candidates in several statewide races. They split on whether steering candidates closely aligned to President Donald Trump or those seen as more politically moderate will be the best path to victory in November.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota breweries are feeling the pain as the craft beer industry continues to decline

Minnesota breweries are feeling the pain as the craft beer industry continues to decline

There are more than 200 breweries across Minnesota and some are struggling to stay open. Brewers credit the tough times to tariffs, a shift in drinking habits and competing shelf space.
by Matthew Alvarez

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