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Stories from June 17, 2026

Prosecutors say indicted anti-ICE protesters have ties to antifa groups. What is antifa?

Prosecutors say indicted anti-ICE protesters have ties to antifa groups. What is antifa?

15 people were charged by the federal government on charges of conspiring to impede immigration agents. Prosecutors said the defendants are connected to Direct Action Minnesota, which federal officials say is associated with antifa.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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A new sunscreen ingredient is OK'd for the first time in decades. Here's why doctors are excited

A new sunscreen ingredient is OK'd for the first time in decades. Here's why doctors are excited

The first sunscreen ingredient approved by the FDA in over 20 years will soon give Americans more, and potentially better, options for sun protection. University of Minnesota dermatologist Dr. Ingrid Polcari explained why the approval of bemotrizinol is generating excitement among skin cancer experts.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Estimated cost of Blue Line light rail extension jumps to nearly $3.6 billion

Estimated cost of Blue Line light rail extension jumps to nearly $3.6 billion

The estimated cost of the Blue Line light rail extension in the Twin Cities has jumped by $336 million, to nearly $3.6 billion. The cost increase has sparked a renewed round of debate over whether the project should move forward.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis woman charged with anti-ICE conspiracy speaks out

Minneapolis woman charged with anti-ICE conspiracy speaks out

Natasha Rakotz, 45, is one of the 15 Minnesotans charged with conspiring against ICE officers. She turned herself into officials on Wednesday morning.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to a 1-1 draw by Congo at the World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to a 1-1 draw by Congo at the World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates could only manage a 1-1 draw with Congo in their opening World Cup match. Congo became the second African nation to make a strong start in the tournament against European competition following Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw with Spain on Monday.
by The Associated Press

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Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

Luigi Mangione will assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Judge Gregory Carro said Wednesday that Mangione’s lawyers have informed him they will attempt to show that he was suffering from “extreme emotional disturbance at the time of the occurrence.”
by The Associated Press

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Trump administration releases preliminary agreement with Iran

Trump administration releases preliminary agreement with Iran

Trump, sketching out the broad strokes at a press conference at the G7 summit, said Iran will "work closely" with the U.S. to turn over enriched material that's "very deep in the bowels of the Earth."
by Deepa Shivaram

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Southeastern Minnesota severe threat next few hours

Southeastern Minnesota severe threat next few hours

Scattered storms and a brief severe risk are possible in southern Minnesota, followed by cooler, unsettled weather through the week.
by Ben Cathey and Mandy Thalhuber

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Feds face 'uphill climb' in Minnesota anti-ICE conspiracy case, law expert says

Feds face 'uphill climb' in Minnesota anti-ICE conspiracy case, law expert says

Proving that 15 Minnesotans conspired to impede or injure federal officers during the surge of immigration agents into the state will be difficult for federal prosecutors, says University of St. Thomas law professor Mark Osler.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Larnach leads off with homer and Twins go on to 12-2 win to clinch another series in Texas

Larnach leads off with homer and Twins go on to 12-2 win to clinch another series in Texas

Trevor Larnach led off the game with a home run, Kody Clemens added a three-run shot and the Minnesota Twins clinched another series in Texas with an 12-2 victory over the Rangers. Larnach drove the second pitch of Tuesday night's game 425 feet deep into the right-field seats.
by The Associated Press

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Morning Announcements for June 17

Morning Announcements for June 17

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, June 17. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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A Woodbury man's race to survive after cardiac arrest

A Woodbury man's race to survive after cardiac arrest

Minnesota has some of the best survival rates after cardiac arrest in the country. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a Woodbury man about his experience with cardiac arrest, his wife who administered CPR and the cardiologist who helped save his life.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Nia Coffey is the latest newcomer thriving with the Lynx under Cheryl Reeve

Nia Coffey is the latest newcomer thriving with the Lynx under Cheryl Reeve

Nia Coffey has changed teams five times in a 10-year WNBA career. Landing with the Minnesota Lynx was a fitting reward for the journey. The 31-year-old forward has returned to her native state and thrived in her debut with the powerhouse Lynx.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis City Council committee votes for 6-month pause on new data centers

Twelve defendants made their first appearance in federal court in St. Paul Tuesday on conspiracy charges that they impeded federal law enforcement officers. As defendants made their appearances, about a hundred people gathered outside the St. Paul courthouse to protest the arrests. Meanwhile, a Minneapolis City Council committee voted to support a 6-month pause on building new data centers with an exemption for smaller downtown projects.
by Phineas Pope

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Minnesota's red flag law is working, but new ERPO coordinator wants more people to know it exists

Minnesota's red flag law is working, but new ERPO coordinator wants more people to know it exists

Samantha Hoyt, who was previously in law enforcement for 18 years, took on the new role of Extreme Risk Protection Order coordinator in March and is tasked with raising awareness about the law. After reviewing the existing case files, she joined Morning Edition for her first interview on the job this week.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minneapolis data center pause heads back to City Council

Minneapolis data center pause heads back to City Council

The Business, Housing and Zoning Committee heard from the public for more than an hour Tuesday before voting 5-1 to recommend the moratorium. Supporters said it will give the city time to draft new regulations on data center construction and expansion.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Rainy, stormy Wednesday with a mostly dry Thursday

Rainy, stormy Wednesday with a mostly dry Thursday

We have an unsettled Wednesday with occasional scattered showers and storms. Thursday will be mainly dry before another disturbance moves in Friday. Temperatures will remain cool.
by Sven Sundgaard

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‘An act of political repression’: Minnesota attorneys, activists react to protester charges

‘An act of political repression’: Minnesota attorneys, activists react to protester charges

Federal prosecutors have indicted 15 Minnesotans connected to Direct Action Minnesota on charges of conspiring to impede immigration agents. This drew protests outside the St. Paul courthouse as a judge released the defendants with restrictions pending trial.
by Ellie Roth and Matt Sepic

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Staggered by COVID, St. Paul bets big on ‘creating a new downtown’

Staggered by COVID, St. Paul bets big on ‘creating a new downtown’

With Twin Cities office space increasingly empty post-pandemic, city officials and boosters see an opportunity to turn St. Paul’s empty buildings into condos and apartments and lure a new generation downtown. It’s a big-money gamble.
by Chris Farrell

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