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Stories from June 1, 2026

Advocates say thousands of legitimate providers disenrolled from high-risk Medicaid programs

Advocates say thousands of legitimate providers disenrolled from high-risk Medicaid programs

Providers and disability advocates worry many providers were disenrolled simply because the Department of Human Services ran out of time to revalidate providers.
by Ellie Roth, Ngoc Bui and Nina Moini

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O'Hara's departure can be 'reset' for Minneapolis policing settlement agreement

O'Hara's departure can be 'reset' for Minneapolis policing settlement agreement

People who follow the City of Minneapolis’ settlement agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights say the sudden departure of former police chief Brian O’Hara may not necessarily impede the city’s progress in complying with the agreement.
by Jon Collins

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‘A story about community:’ Musical adaptation of ‘My Ántonia’ to premiere in Minneapolis

A beloved American novel about immigration and the Great Plains is getting a new life on stage in Minneapolis. Theater Latté Da will premiere a musical adaptation of Willa Cather’s novel at the Ritz Theater Wednesday.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Tracking stormy weather's return later week

Tracking stormy weather's return later week

Rain was really split across the state last weekend. We have a more active rainy pattern ahead from late this Wednesday until Friday.
by Ben Cathey

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One by one, U.S. civil rights agency dismantles tools to fight discrimination

One by one, U.S. civil rights agency dismantles tools to fight discrimination

The EEOC is seeking to overturn rules created decades ago to tackle discrimination in employment. The Trump administration says those rules have led to more discrimination —against white people.
by Andrea Hsu

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Morning Announcements for June 1

Morning Announcements for June 1

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, June 1. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges

Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges

The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government. The energy price spike triggered by the Iran war has seeped into the price of bonds that help fund the U.S. government.
by The Associated Press

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Court orders payment of legal fees for man who claims ICE agents fractured his skull

Court orders payment of legal fees for man who claims ICE agents fractured his skull

Alberto Castañeda Mondragón was hospitalized after he said ICE agents in St. Paul dragged him from a vehicle, threw him to the ground and repeatedly struck him in the head with a steel baton. ICE agents told hospital staff that the man ran while handcuffed into a brick wall.
by MPR News Staff

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Celebrating Prince: The artist and his impact

Celebrating Prince: The artist and his impact

If you are a Prince fan, listen to hear MPR News host Angela Davis talk about his legacy and a five-day celebration to honor his music and life.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Key endorsements made in weekend conventions for Minnesota’s major political parties

The primary election is Aug. 11. Republicans endorsed former Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze for U.S. Senate, but he is facing a primary challenge from well-known sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has the DFL endorsement for U.S. Senate heading into a primary election.
by Phineas Pope

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Twin Cities residents honored with JFK Profile in Courage Award

Twin Cities residents honored with JFK Profile in Courage Award

The residents of the Twin Cities were honored Sunday with a John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, for demonstrating “compassion and unwavering commitment to the ideals that sustain our democracy” during the federal immigration enforcement surge.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Spotty showers Monday with better chances later this week

Spotty showers Monday with better chances later this week

The pattern remains very warm with temperatures averaging 5 to 10 degrees above normal through the week. We’ll have spotty showers Monday with better chances later in the week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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