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Stories from July 3, 2026

Storms flare late, again on the Fourth

Storms flare late, again on the Fourth

We’ll still be tracking scattered showers and non-severe thunderstorms for Independence Day. Saturday won’t be totally dry, necessarily, but at least we won’t have quite as much lightning as in recent days.
by Ben Cathey

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Hot rotisserie chicken soon could be among the foods eligible under federal food benefits

Hot rotisserie chicken soon could be among the foods eligible under federal food benefits

Congressional lawmakers are looking to add rotisserie chicken to the list of foods people can purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Currently, the program excludes hot and pre-prepared foods.

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Lynx's Miles wins second consecutive Rookie of the Month, Reeve named Coach of the Month

Lynx's Miles wins second consecutive Rookie of the Month, Reeve named Coach of the Month

The Minnesota Lynx had an exciting mid-season week of accolades. Just a day after being named a starter for the All-Star Game, Olivia Miles was named the Kia WNBA Rookie of the Month for the second month in a row. Head coach Cheryl Reeve was also named WNBA Coach of the Month for June.
by Anika Besst

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Morning Announcements for July 3

Morning Announcements for July 3

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, July 3. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Aired grievances: Robert Parkinson on forefathers' frustrations in 'Tyrants and Rogues'

Aired grievances: Robert Parkinson on forefathers' frustrations in 'Tyrants and Rogues'

If you think we’re living in the age of grievance politics, have you seen the Declaration of Independence? Historian and professor Robert Parkinson takes a deep dive into the grievances of America’s forefathers, which he says gives us unique insight into who we were — and who we are today.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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June ends with record high heat and humidity

June ends with record high heat and humidity

The last few days of June went out with a bang as heat gripped the state and dew points reached an all time high.
by Cathy Wurzer

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More chances of storms but a dry break early next week

More chances of storms but a dry break early next week

Morning shower and thunderstorm activity will fizzle with decreasing clouds for midday. More storms will be possible tonight and Saturday but overall a dry break Sunday into Tuesday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Beyond 250 years: Minnesota River flows through time and history

Beyond 250 years: Minnesota River flows through time and history

As the Declaration of Independence was being signed, the Minnesota River was known as Mni Sota Wakpa to the Dakota people. Congress affirmed the Dakota name in 1852. The Minnesota River would become the state’s namesake a few years later.
by Chandra Colvin

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Minneapolis law enforcement preparing, urging safety ahead of busy Fourth of July weekend

Minneapolis law enforcement preparing, urging safety ahead of busy Fourth of July weekend

Minneapolis first responders are stepping up staffing this weekend, as they prepare for crowds of revelers celebrating the Fourth of July. The holiday has brought jumps in 911 calls in recent years.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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