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Stories from May 29, 2026

Some DFL delegates push for show of support for trans candidate

Some DFL delegates push for show of support for trans candidate

Some progressive Democrats and members of the trans community are pushing Korey Layne to be nominated for governor at the DFL state convention.
by Peter Cox

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Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules

Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules

The judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was "crystal clear" that the arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. He also ruled that the center could not wind down its programming and close for two years of renovations – at least for now
by Anastasia Tsioulcas

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Senate candidates make their case for Minnesota GOP endorsement

Senate candidates make their case for Minnesota GOP endorsement

Six Republican candidates vying for a U.S. Senate seat set to come open next year made their case to Minnesota Republican Party delegates that they would be the best candidate to advance.
by Dana Ferguson

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Some DFL delegates say the party needs higher profile in greater Minnesota

Some DFL delegates say the party needs higher profile in greater Minnesota

“They’ve got to reach out to rural Minnesota, they’ve got to have a presence,” delegate Tom Schoper of Jeffers said. “It's more than FarmFest, it's more than your county fair, and it's more than Farm Bureau.”
by Catharine Richert

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Photos: DFL prepares to begin state convention

Democrats are preparing for the DFL State Convention held in Rochester, Minn. this year.

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Photos: Scenes from the Minnesota Republican Convention

Republicans are gathering at their 2026 endorsing convention Friday morning in Duluth. On their agenda are votes for U.S. Senate and gubernatorial candidates, along with other statewide hopefuls.

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Minnesota breweries are finding ways to 'climate-proof' their beer

Minnesota breweries are finding ways to 'climate-proof' their beer

Minnesota craft breweries are facing growing challenges from climate change as extreme weather makes key brewing grains harder to grow. In response, brewers and farmers are experimenting with resilient alternatives.
by Ben Revier

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DFL delegate prepares for first convention

Tarik Alduri, 24, is a DFL delegate He’s a recent political science and international studies graduate from St. Cloud State University and says he’s a relative newcomer to DFL politics — and it’s his first convention.
by Catharine Richert

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Politics Friday Special: Democrats and Republicans convene for their party conventions

Politics Friday Special: Democrats and Republicans convene for their party conventions

Get a look at how the candidates and parties are diving deeper into this year’s midterm election campaign in this special broadcast from the DFL convention in Rochester and the GOP convention in Duluth.
by Brian Bakst, Clay Masters and Matthew Alvarez

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Morning Announcements for May 29

Morning Announcements for May 29

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, May 29. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

Prices for tomatoes are up 40 percent over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index. Experts say the spike is the result of crop yields and two pillars of President Donald Trump's second term policies.
by The Associated Press

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Kate Bowler is not living her best life — and she's OK with that

Kate Bowler is not living her best life — and she's OK with that

Kate Bowler is not here to tell you how to live your best life. She is not going to push gratitude. She doesn’t even believe in the pursuit of happiness — unless you’re looking to be unhappy. But she does think subversive, counter-cultural, breathtaking joy can happen anyway.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Twin Cities air quality alert Friday; heat builds back next week

Twin Cities air quality alert Friday; heat builds back next week

We’re tracking a few isolated rounds of rain later Friday into early Saturday, then again later next Wednesday, but the drought could slightly expand into next week.
by Ben Cathey

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A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend

A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend

Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend. It's when a blue moon that's also the most distant and smallest-looking full moon of the year rises.
by The Associated Press

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Air quality alert issued for Twin Cities for Friday afternoon, evening

Air quality alert issued for Twin Cities for Friday afternoon, evening

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for the Twin Cities metro area from noon to 9 p.m. Friday. Air quality may reach the orange category — meaning unhealthy for sensitive groups.
by Andrew Krueger and Feven Gerezgiher

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DFL and Republican conventions take place across the state Friday as candidates vie for endorsements

Republicans gather in Duluth Friday to begin winnowing their field of U.S. Senate candidates. For Democrats, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan heads into this weekend's DFL convention with a victory already in hand.
by Phineas Pope

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Warmer-than-normal temperatures continue to dominate

Warmer-than-normal temperatures continue to dominate

Temperatures will average 10 to 15 degrees above normal this weekend and into next week. Some rain and thunder chances will sneak into mainly western Minnesota Friday and this weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Olivia Miles and the Minnesota Lynx have been an instant match in a WNBA season of change

Olivia Miles and the Minnesota Lynx have been an instant match in a WNBA season of change

The Minnesota Lynx might well have landed their latest franchise player in Olivia Miles. The second overall pick in the WNBA draft could hardly have found a better place to launch her WNBA career.
by The Associated Press

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Davis Martin wins 6th straight decision and White Sox cruise to a 6-2 win over Twins

Davis Martin wins 6th straight decision and White Sox cruise to a 6-2 win over Twins

Munetaka Murakami made it 6-0 in the fourth with a bloop double to left that just eluded Twins shortstop Tristan Gray. Gray atoned with an RBI double in the fifth to break up Martin's shutout bid. Victor Caratini scored Josh Bell with a sacrifice fly off Jordan Leasure in the seventh.
by The Associated Press

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Data centers roil local politics, spark Hermantown residents to reshape government

Data centers roil local politics, spark Hermantown residents to reshape government

A plan for a massive data center is roiling local politics in Hermantown. Some residents of the town near Duluth have been fighting the proposed facility for months — and their outrage has some leading an effort to reshape how their local government operates.
by Catharine Richert

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‘Profile in Courage’: Twin Cities set to get national award Sunday for ICE surge response

‘Profile in Courage’: Twin Cities set to get national award Sunday for ICE surge response

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation award will laud the people of the Twin Cities “for risking their lives to protect their neighbors and immigrant communities” during Operation Metro Surge.
by Kyra Miles and Elizabeth Shockman

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Center at Indigenous sacred site opens in St. Paul after years in the making

Center at Indigenous sacred site opens in St. Paul after years in the making

Wakaŋ Tipi Center in St. Paul opens its doors to visitors on Friday. The center is located at Wakaŋ Tipi, an Indigenous sacred site formerly known as Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary. The public space will offer an exhibit hall, classrooms and a community gathering area for ceremonies and educational programming.
by Chandra Colvin

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