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Stories from June 18, 2026

Feds drop charges against protester allegedly beaten unconscious by Border Patrol

Feds drop charges against protester allegedly beaten unconscious by Border Patrol

Federal prosecutors on Thursday dropped charges against an immigration protester who was allegedly beaten unconscious by Border Patrol agents during the Trump Administration’s wintertime enforcement operation
by Matt Sepic

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What are the risks of mining in the Boundary Waters watershed?

What are the risks of mining in the Boundary Waters watershed?

MPR News host speaks with David Chambers, the president and founder of the Center for Science in Public Participation, about the risks associated with mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area watershed.
by Clay Masters and Ben Revier

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Job numbers; Drought numbers

While we’ve had showers and storms across Minnesota over the past week -- that rain has not been enough to keep drought conditions from expanding.
by Emily Reese

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Annunciation parents look to engage community through storytelling

Annunciation parents look to engage community through storytelling

The Annunciation Light Alliance is hosting an event Monday with CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman to show his Oscar-winning documentary “All the Empty Rooms,” to discuss the impact of school shootings.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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15 Minnesotans have been charged with conspiracy. What does it mean for protesting?

15 Minnesotans have been charged with conspiracy. What does it mean for protesting?

15 individuals have been charged in relation to anti-ICE protests this winter, with prosecutors alleging they made plans over Signal chats to impede federal agents’ actions. A legal expert explains what those plans would have to look like to become a conspiracy, and what is protected as free speech.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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'Kumbayah: The Juneteenth Story' celebrates 30 years of bringing history to the stage

'Kumbayah: The Juneteenth Story' celebrates 30 years of bringing history to the stage

The 30th anniversary performance of “Kumbayah: The Juneteenth Story,” written by Rose McGee, will include guest appearances from people who have been a part of the story over the years.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Rain to the north Friday, cooler days linger

Rain to the north Friday, cooler days linger

The rest of Thursday is sunny but still on the cooler side. Another small system, a summery Alberta clipper, comes in for Friday. Rain then largely trends to our southwest on Saturday and Sunday with an active and cooler rain pattern ahead.
by Ben Cathey

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The Special Olympics are coming to Minneapolis. Here's what you need to know

The Special Olympics are coming to Minneapolis. Here's what you need to know

Next week, the Special Olympics come to Minneapolis June 20-26. More than 3,000 athletes and 1,500 coaches will engage in 16 Special Olympics team and individual sports. The event is expected to bring in 75,000 fans.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnehaha off-leash dog park in Minneapolis will close by the end of the year 

Minnehaha off-leash dog park in Minneapolis will close by the end of the year 

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted Wednesday night after hearing public comments regarding the closure of the off-leash dog park at Minnehaha Regional Park. The off-leash area will close by Dec. 31.
by Chandra Colvin, Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Morning Announcements for June 18

Morning Announcements for June 18

These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, June 18. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Miles sets WNBA rookie mark with 24 1st-half points on way 31 in Lynx's win over Sparks

Miles sets WNBA rookie mark with 24 1st-half points on way 31 in Lynx's win over Sparks

Olivia Miles set a WNBA rookie record with 24 first-half points on her way to a career-high 31 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 99-83 on Wednesday night. Miles, the No. 2 overall pick, was 12 of 15 from the field.
by The Associated Press

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Vancouver Goldeneyes select U.S. Olympian Caroline Harvey with the 1st pick in the PWHL draft

Vancouver Goldeneyes select U.S. Olympian Caroline Harvey with the 1st pick in the PWHL draft

Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey was selected by the Vancouver Goldeneyes with the first pick in the PWHL draft in the latest major milestone achievement for the U.S. gold medal-winner and three-time college champion.
by The Associated Press

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Red, white and blue: A strategy for survival as Native Americans navigate 250 years of history

Red, white and blue: A strategy for survival as Native Americans navigate 250 years of history

America's 250th birthday marks a milestone of resilience for Native Americans. It's a complex history of displacement and forced assimilation as well as one of self-determination and, strangely enough, patriotism.
by Associated

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When Father’s Day feels complicated

When Father’s Day feels complicated

A Father’s Day conversation explores the complicated emotions and experiences the day can bring.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Brighter and mainly dry Thursday, spotty thunder returns Friday

Brighter and mainly dry Thursday, spotty thunder returns Friday

We’re in a sort of every-other-day pattern meaning Thursday is another mostly dry day after Wednesday’s rains. It will still be on the cool side of normal. Thunder is possible again Friday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Dozens speak in favor of repealing Minneapolis ban on adult bathhouses, sex venues

Dozens speak in favor of repealing Minneapolis ban on adult bathhouses, sex venues

More than 30 people who spoke at public hearings Tuesday and Wednesday supported ordinances that would overturn a longtime ban on bathhouses and sex venues. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey also voiced support.
by Sam Stroozas

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Filmmaker, child actor's parent reacts to new charges against former CTC stagehand

Filmmaker, child actor's parent reacts to new charges against former CTC stagehand

An ex-Children's Theatre Company employee, Ricky McAllister, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts of child pornography. The new charges are stirring up dark memories of an explosive child sex abuse scandal from the 1970s and ‘80s.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Lukas Levin

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Report authors say feds violated Minnesotans' human rights during ICE surge

Report authors say feds violated Minnesotans' human rights during ICE surge

The 186-page report from Human Rights Watch in part highlights how federal agents stopped or detained thousands of people and alleges that many of the arrests were arbitrary and race-based.
by Jon Collins

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Grandma's Marathon at 50: How Duluth's 26.2-mile race became one of nation's most popular

Grandma's Marathon at 50: How Duluth's 26.2-mile race became one of nation's most popular

Nearly 24,000 runners are expected in Duluth this weekend for Grandma’s weekend. Sponsored by a then-fledgling restaurant in a rundown part of town, the event has come a long way since its founding, when just 116 runners finished it.
by Dan Kraker

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