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Stories from June 16, 2026

Feds charge people for impeding federal officers during ICE surge, protests follow

Federal prosecutors today charged fifteen people for allegedly conspiring to impede federal agents in the Twin Cities during the immigration enforcement operation. It sparked protests in St. Paul today, where protesters at the federal courthouse were met with pepper spray from U.S. marshals.
by Emily Reese

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Why are small-town police departments disbanding?

Why are small-town police departments disbanding?

Jim Mortenson, the executive director of Law Enforcement Labor Services, explains the effect of a police department closing in a community.
by Clay Masters and Ben Revier

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Experts: Cuts to federal student loans could hurt first generation students, healthcare industry

Experts: Cuts to federal student loans could hurt first generation students, healthcare industry

Students taking out loans or tapping into aid for college or graduate school will see major changes starting July 1. Experts joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about how students will be impacted by the changes and how it could hurt the healthcare sector.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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What a southern Minnesota solar dispute could mean for renewable energy projects in rural, tribal areas

What a southern Minnesota solar dispute could mean for renewable energy projects in rural, tribal areas

A judge ruled in early June the Minnesota Valley Cooperative Light and Power Association cannot cut power to the Upper Sioux Community’s casino over a large solar project. State regulators expect to take up the case this fall.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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'I'm not comfortable with where things are:' State leader on lack of progress in Minneapolis police reforms

'I'm not comfortable with where things are:' State leader on lack of progress in Minneapolis police reforms

Two years after the Minneapolis Police Department was put under court-mandated reforms, Department of Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Lucero told MPR News host Nina Moini about the department’s progress — and lack thereof — in meeting the mandates.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine

Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine

Donald Trump and G7 leaders are focusing on the Ukraine war, with the United States President considering reimposing sanctions on Russian oil shipments. This decision comes after Trump announced a deal to end the Gulf conflict.
by The Associated Press

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Morning Announcements for June 16

Morning Announcements for June 16

These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, June 16. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Protests follow after 15 Minnesotans charged with anti-ICE conspiracy

Protests follow after 15 Minnesotans charged with anti-ICE conspiracy

Federal officials Tuesday said a grand jury indicted the 15 “for conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers,” and for efforts to allegedly “violently oppose immigration law enforcement.” However, the indictment itself does not allege any specific acts of violence.
by Matt Sepic, Jon Collins and Ellie Roth

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Meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot

Meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored for Mexico, but Merlin the duck stole the show. The 2-year-old duck dressed in Mexico’s national colors became an internet sensation during Mexico’s World Cup-opening victory over South Africa.
by The Associated Press

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New reward in Wadena missing person case of Carla Beth

Carla Beth Anderson was a 23-year-old vulnerable adult living in her own apartment in Wadena in 1987. The nonprofit Spotlight on Crime is now offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads to Anderson's whereabouts.
by Phineas Pope

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Lynx douse the Fire 107-74 with 7 players in double-figure scoring and a big game by Nia Coffey

Lynx douse the Fire 107-74 with 7 players in double-figure scoring and a big game by Nia Coffey

Natasha Howard had 18 points to lead seven players in double-figure scoring for the Minnesota Lynx in a 107-74 victory over Portland. Nia Coffey contributed 15 points, five rebounds, three steals and three blocks in her best all-around performance of her debut season with her hometown team.
by The Associated Press

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Cool, unsettled pattern with more rain Wednesday

Cool, unsettled pattern with more rain Wednesday

Lingering showers and clouds will move out Tuesday morning, but more rain and thunder will develop for Wednesday and potentially this weekend. Temperatures will be cooler than normal, too.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minneapolis City Council to hear public comments on effort to repeal adult bathhouse ban

Minneapolis City Council to hear public comments on effort to repeal adult bathhouse ban

The council will host two public hearings this week concerning ordinances that would repeal the adult bathhouse ban. They were banned in 1988 during the peak of the AIDS epidemic, but advocates say after nearly 40 years it is time to bring them back.
by Sam Stroozas

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Upcoming hemp-THC ban will tank some Minnesota breweries, drink distributors

Upcoming hemp-THC ban will tank some Minnesota breweries, drink distributors

A federal ban that could wipe out Minnesota’s booming low-dose, hemp-THC edible market is approaching in November. Despite that, some breweries are continuing to make THC drinks up until the deadline. They hope Congress steps in before it’s too late.
by Nicole Ki

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Lions, tigers, and ocelots? In Minnesota? Rural Sandstone is home to a unique sanctuary

Lions, tigers, and ocelots? In Minnesota? Rural Sandstone is home to a unique sanctuary

The Wildcat Sanctuary is 40 acres of rolling hills and woodlands that is home to over 150 wildcats, including lions, tigers, cougars, snow leopards and the oldest living ocelot in human care.
by Noah Bloch

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DMV artist turns belts into a conversation about discipline

DMV artist turns belts into a conversation about discipline

Multidisciplinary artist Lex Marie has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram for her artwork confronting discipline within Black households.
by Nia Dumas

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