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Stories from June 24, 2026

Five counties added to DNR's deer feeding and attractant ban

Five counties added to DNR's deer feeding and attractant ban

The ban is intended to help curb the spread of chronic wasting disease, David Trauba, the wildlife section manager for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, told MPR News.
by Clay Masters and Ben Revier

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Twin Cities Pride organizer aims to bring joy, safety to festival this weekend

Twin Cities Pride organizer aims to bring joy, safety to festival this weekend

Twin Cities Pride returns with an annual festival in Loring Park and a parade in downtown Minneapolis this weekend. This year's celebration comes during a challenging moment for many LGBTQ+ people, with ongoing political battles over transgender rights nationwide.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Trump cancels plans to sign housing bill, in latest sign of tension with his party

Trump cancels plans to sign housing bill, in latest sign of tension with his party

The decision to cancel a signing ceremony for the bipartisan housing bill comes at a moment when Trump and some Republicans are split over what GOP priorities should be ahead of the midterm elections.
by Sam Gringlas

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'Horrific': 32 motorcyclist deaths so far in Minnesota, twice last year's pace

'Horrific': 32 motorcyclist deaths so far in Minnesota, twice last year's pace

“We're looking at potential fatality numbers this summer that we haven't seen for a couple decades,” Mike Hanson, director of the state’s Office of Traffic Safety, told MPR News.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Heat dome develops soon, hottest feel of year

Heat dome develops soon, hottest feel of year

Minnesota will be divided into two big weather worlds Wednesday. Northern Minnesota will see light showers, overcast, skies and cooler temperatures with severe weather possible along the North Shore. There will be warm, dry conditions south.
by Ben Cathey

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After subpoenas tossed, Walz seeks to turn tables on Trump administration in records demands

After subpoenas tossed, Walz seeks to turn tables on Trump administration in records demands

A records battle between President Donald Trump’s administration and Gov. Tim Walz took a fresh turn when Minnesota’s leader pushed for documents he argues would prove he was targeted for political retribution.
by MPR News Staff

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Morning Announcements for June 24

Morning Announcements for June 24

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, June 24. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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8 convicted in Texas immigration center shooting and protest are sentenced to decades in prison

8 convicted in Texas immigration center shooting and protest are sentenced to decades in prison

Eight people accused by the Justice Department of having ties to antifa have been sentenced to decades in federal prison over a shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center during a protest.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold is betting on the future of downtown St. Paul

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold is betting on the future of downtown St. Paul

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the owner of the Minnesota Wild, Craig Leipold, about his career, hockey and what’s ahead in his new role as majority owner of the St. Paul Hotel.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Justice Department asks for 2 more weeks before returning Renee Good's car

The Justice Department is asking a federal court in Minnesota for two more weeks to return the car seized after Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis in January. Meanwhile, a provider trade group is alleging that the Minnesota Department of Human Services is intentionally dismantling a social services program.
by Phineas Pope

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Isolated thunder lingers Wednesday, heat and humidity ahead

Isolated thunder lingers Wednesday, heat and humidity ahead

We’ll have some isolated afternoon and evening thunder Wednesday. The pattern will flip from cooler to hot and humid for next week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Ramsey County Attorney's Office confirms six murder convictions after medical examiner criticized

Ramsey County Attorney's Office confirms six murder convictions after medical examiner criticized

The Ramsey County Attorney's Office has determined six of seven murder cases should be upheld. They were subjected to extensive review after the testimony of the former county medical examiner was questioned.
by Cait Kelley

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History of Native American women leaders in the Twin Cities told in new book

History of Native American women leaders in the Twin Cities told in new book

A new book dives into the history of Native American women in leadership and the organizations they helped build in the Twin Cities. Authors Audrey Thayer and Colette Hyman will speak at Milkweed Books in Minneapolis on Wednesday night.
by Chandra Colvin

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Field of dreams? DFL looks to regain a footing in Minnesota farm country the party ceded to GOP

Field of dreams? DFL looks to regain a footing in Minnesota farm country the party ceded to GOP

The DFL is attempting to win back rural voters that once exemplified the "Farmer" in the party's name. Candidates with farming backgrounds and local organizers in rural areas are trying to make that happen. It’ll be an uphill battle.
by Catharine Richert

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