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Stories from June 25, 2026

Watchdog organization sues Homeland Security for FOIA record request on ICE surge

Watchdog organization sues Homeland Security for FOIA record request on ICE surge

Watchdog organization Forum for Constitutional Rights filed a lawsuit Tuesday over a request for records relating to the goals, tactics and execution of “Operation Metro Surge” from the Department of Homeland Security.
by Matt Mikus

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Google faces opposition over proposed $2 billion data center near Duluth

Hundreds of people attended an open house hosted by Google Wednesday in Hermantown, just outside Duluth. The company wants to spend up to $2 billion to build a large data center there. The proposal has faced strong opposition from local residents, and at least two lawsuits have been filed to block it. The project still needs additional city and state approvals.
by Emily Reese

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Dangerous heat on tap starting Sunday

Dangerous heat on tap starting Sunday

We’ll be close to 100 degrees in some parts of Minnesota on Sunday and Monday along with elevated humidity.
by Ben Cathey

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Thousands from Ethiopian community set to gather in Minnesota for soccer tournament

Thousands from Ethiopian community set to gather in Minnesota for soccer tournament

The Twin Cities will be host to a soccer tournament starting Saturday that is known for being the largest gathering of the Ethiopian community anywhere outside of Ethiopia.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Help me climate-proof my home

Help me climate-proof my home

It’s severe weather season. Minnesota Now turned to an expert for tips on how to prepare your home for potential damage due to extreme weather.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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New law creates rules for Minnesota banks and credit unions venturing into cryptocurrency

New law creates rules for Minnesota banks and credit unions venturing into cryptocurrency

The law takes effect August 1 and lays out rules around crypto custody. Advocates for the legislation say it’s an important step in ensuring local banks and credit unions stay competitive against national crypto companies.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Native Americans commemorate victory at Little Bighorn with horse races, dance and song

Native Americans commemorate victory at Little Bighorn with horse races, dance and song

Native American tribes are marking the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Greasy Grass. Known to many as the Battle of Little Bighorn, it's an iconic symbol of resistance and resilience.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota school safety agency welcomes new leader

Minnesota school safety agency welcomes new leader

The Minnesota School Safety Center is dedicated to helping schools prepare, respond and recover from all kinds of threats and emergencies.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minneapolis Downtown Council welcomes exemption for downtown in data center moratorium

Minneapolis Downtown Council welcomes exemption for downtown in data center moratorium

The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to put new data centers on hold but makes an exception for downtown. The head of the Minneapolis Downtown Council says having data centers in downtown could provide multiple benefits, including putting vacant buildings to use.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Twin Cities light rail lines need repairs, so riders will jump on buses this summer

Twin Cities light rail lines need repairs, so riders will jump on buses this summer

Starting next week in the Twin Cities, light rail trains will stop running on the entire Blue Line — and part of the Green Line — for weeks. Buses will take their place as crews work on the rails and stations. It’s part of a $175 million update that Metro Transit is calling “Renew the Blue.”
by Matt Mikus

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Central Minnesota remains drought epicenter

Central Minnesota remains drought epicenter

A week marked by scattered but highly uneven rainfall across Minnesota did little to significantly alter the state's drought picture. Many of the areas most in need of moisture received only limited precipitation.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Walz seeks federal records using the Freedom of Information Act, but what is it?

Walz seeks federal records using the Freedom of Information Act, but what is it?

Gov. Tim Walz wants documents under the Freedom of Information Act he says could reveal Trump administration retribution. Getting documents through FOIA, however, can be frustrating.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Morning Announcements for June 25

Morning Announcements for June 25

These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, June 25. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Supreme Court says U.S. can turn away asylum-seekers at the border

Supreme Court says U.S. can turn away asylum-seekers at the border

By a 6 to 3 vote, the high court ruled that that federal law allows the government to to stop asylum-seekers from physically setting foot in the United States, effectively keeping them from applying for asylum.
by Grady Martin and Nina Totenberg

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Natasha Howard, Olivia Miles lead Lynx to win over Mystics

Natasha Howard, Olivia Miles lead Lynx to win over Mystics

Natasha Howard and Olivia Miles powered a late comeback as the Minnesota Lynx erased a 12-point deficit to edge the Washington Mystics 78-76 Wednesday night.
by The Associated Press

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Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves for Naz Reid, draft picks, AP source says

Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves for Naz Reid, draft picks, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets have agreed to trade point guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round draft pick, three first-round pick swaps and three future second-round picks
by The Associated Press

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The U.S. is turning 250: Looking back, looking forward

The U.S. is turning 250: Looking back, looking forward

Next week marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what the milestone really means for America.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Nelly Korda is 2 for 2 in major titles this season. The Women's PGA at Hazeltine National is next

Nelly Korda is 2 for 2 in major titles this season. The Women's PGA at Hazeltine National is next

The latest stop for Nelly Korda in this busy summer is the Women’s PGA Championship in Minnesota. The top-ranked player in the world will try this week to hoist a third straight major trophy when the event comes to Hazeltine National Golf Club.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis police often mishandled officer discipline cases, external report finds

A report released this week found that Minneapolis police often mishandled officer discipline cases. Meanwhile, if you use light rail transit in the Twin Cities — prepare for major changes with buses replacing trains. That will affect the entirety of Metro Transit’s Blue Line linking downtown Minneapolis to the airport and the Mall of America.
by Phineas Pope

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Enjoy a couple more cooler days before the heat builds

Enjoy a couple more cooler days before the heat builds

We’ll have a pleasant enough day with highs mostly in the 70s Thursday and Friday. A prolonged stretch of hot, humid weather builds in this weekend into next week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Report: Minneapolis misused police coaching

Report: Minneapolis misused police coaching

The report was issued by Effective Law Enforcement for All, the group responsible for monitoring the policing agreement between the city of Minneapolis and the state's human rights department.
by Jon Collins

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Fill the tank or the fridge? High gas prices force the food insecure to make tough choices

Fill the tank or the fridge? High gas prices force the food insecure to make tough choices

The price of gas is still more than $1 a gallon more than it was at the start of the year, and that lingering pain at the pump is especially hard on those who are struggling to buy enough to eat.
by Hannah Yang

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