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Stories from July 6, 2026

For Valerie Castile, every day is a tribute to her son Philando

For Valerie Castile, every day is a tribute to her son Philando

Valerie Castile lost her son Philando 10 years ago on Monday when he was killed by a police officer in a traffic stop in Falcon Heights. Since then, she’s worked to honor his memory by pushing for policy changes and organizing annual events to celebrate him.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Team U.S. plays Belgium in the World Cup round of 16

Team U.S. plays Belgium in the World Cup round of 16

Minnesota Now sports contributors, Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson, spoke more about the World Cup, the Twins and more.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Minnesota Aurora headed to national semifinals this weekend

Minnesota Aurora headed to national semifinals this weekend

The Minnesota Aurora are headed west to the national semifinals of the USL W League on Saturday. That’s after the pre-professional soccer team earned a dramatic win over the holiday weekend.
by Phineas Pope

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Severe weather potential Monday night into Wednesday

Severe weather potential Monday night into Wednesday

We are in scorching hot and muggy season across the state. Rain is back later Monday afternoon in the northwest, then it moves south toward Minneapolis and St. Paul near midnight. There are several more rounds of rain ahead and we’re heating back up next weekend.
by Ben Cathey

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Twin Cities Black nonprofits come together to form new collaborative

Twin Cities Black nonprofits come together to form new collaborative

The Aurora St. Anthony Neighborhood Development Corporation, Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, and Urban League Twin Cities are coming together to form the Legacy Stabilization Collaborative.
by Nina Moini and Aron Woldeslassie

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Excommunication not the end for traditionalist sect, Vatican expert says

Excommunication not the end for traditionalist sect, Vatican expert says

Vatican historian and scholar Massimo Faggioli told MPR News the Vatican issued steps for St. Pius X churches to reenter the Catholic Church, it just depends on whether they’ll follow suit.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Ahmed Hassan

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The U.S. faces Belgium in the World Cup on the heels of Trump-Infantino red card call

The U.S. faces Belgium in the World Cup on the heels of Trump-Infantino red card call

The U.S. striker Folarin Balogun is expected to start against Belgium in a Round of 16 match after a surprise decision by FIFA to allow him to play despite receiving a red card last week.
by Becky Sullivan

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Cheap Week: How to spend less on buying stuff

Cheap Week: How to spend less on buying stuff

MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how to thrift, shop secondhand sites and use your local “Buy Nothing” groups to save money on everything from your clothes to your next dining room table.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Three drownings reported in Minnesota over holiday weekend

Three drownings reported in Minnesota over holiday weekend

At least three people drowned in Minnesota lakes and rivers over the holiday weekend, and a teenager was critically injured while swimming at Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis.
by MPR News Staff

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Monday marks 10 years since Philando Castile was shot and killed by a St. Anthony police officer

Monday marks 10 years since Philando Castile was shot and killed by a St. Anthony police officer in the Twin Cities suburb of Falcon Heights. Meanwhile, Minnesota Catholics from an ultra-traditionalist faction face sanctions after the Vatican excommunicated clergy last week.
by Phineas Pope

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Nice Monday but multiple storm chances ahead

Nice Monday but multiple storm chances ahead

Monday will be pleasant and dry for most except northwest Minnesota. We’ll have multiple chances of storms ahead Tuesday into Wednesday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Former Duluth EPA biologists sue Trump administration, alleging they were fired illegally

Former Duluth EPA biologists sue Trump administration, alleging they were fired illegally

The two Duluth biologists were among seven former employees who are suing the EPA in an effort to get their jobs back. They argue they were unlawfully fired last year for signing a letter that publicly criticized the Trump administration.
by Dan Kraker

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