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Stories from June 19, 2026

Flanagan, Craig face off in debate ahead of DFL primary

Flanagan, Craig face off in debate ahead of DFL primary

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig will have their first televised debate Friday night, ahead of the primary election on Aug. 11.
by MPR News Staff

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Unsettled Friday, quieter weekend with steady warmth

Unsettled Friday, quieter weekend with steady warmth

The fall-like weather pattern with Clipper after Clipper continues on Friday, with a better chance of a brief soaking rain in the drought-impacted northern part of Minnesota.
by Ben Cathey

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Long-range drought concerns continue in deep soil

Long-range drought concerns continue in deep soil

If I were to pick one topic of concern, it’s this: There’s a surface drought which is what the drought monitor really covers. But there’s also a deep subsoil lack of moisture that has been in place for a long time. That’s a long-term drought.
by Ben Cathey

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Morning Announcements for June 19

Morning Announcements for June 19

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, June 19. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota celebrates Juneteenth

Minnesota celebrates Juneteenth

Events took place across the state, including Grand Rapids, St. Cloud and the Twin Cities.
by Leah Lemm, Kirsti Marohn and Lisa Ryan

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Juneteenth celebrations across Minnesota commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S.

Juneteenth celebrations across Minnesota are marking the state and national holiday Friday, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. That includes the ANIKA Foundation’s 5th annual Juneteenth celebration at the state Capitol in St. Paul.
by Phineas Pope

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Some local police have access to an ICE facial recognition app

Some local police have access to an ICE facial recognition app

A document from the Department of Homeland Security outlines plans to issue local police facial recognition technology used by federal immigration agents, a move that will expand the scope of ICE surveillance.
by Meg Anderson

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Minnesota muskie plan encourages anglers to track the elusive trophy fish

Minnesota muskie plan encourages anglers to track the elusive trophy fish

Private clubs, businesses, researchers and local and tribal governments spent the past three years working with the state developing a long-range plan for muskie, short for muskellunge. It's the first long-term plan since 2008 and runs through 2040.
by Seth Richardson

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Parents of Annunciation victim condemn Roblox over school shooting simulation

Parents of Annunciation victim condemn Roblox over school shooting simulation

A family whose daughter survived a gunshot wound to the head during a Minneapolis mass shooting is calling out the gaming platform for hosting a first-person shooter experience modeled after the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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