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Stories from July 7, 2026

Mpls Council member Warren looks for action on conditions at Heritage Park public housing

Mpls Council member Warren looks for action on conditions at Heritage Park public housing

City Council member Pearll Warren recently toured vacant units at the north Minneapolis Heritage Park housing development. Residents and city leaders say neglected maintenance has caused roof leaks, mold and other problems.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Elk River rejects changing rules to allow data centers

Elk River rejects changing rules to allow data centers

The project would be smaller than hyperscale data centers proposed in other Minnesota communities and promises benefits including jobs and property tax revenue. But many Elk River residents have expressed strong opposition.
by Kirsti Marohn

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A look at the immediate aftermath of tornado damage in Becker County

A look at the immediate aftermath of tornado damage in Becker County

The National Weather Service is surveying storm damage in Becker County after a preliminary assessment found that at least an EF-1 tornado, with wind speeds of 110 miles per hour, touched down north of Detroit Lakes.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Tornado touches down near Detroit Lakes; 75,000 tap into Minnesota paid leave

Several people were injured Monday night when a tornado touched down and caused significant damage north of Detroit Lakes. Nearly 75,000 people got approval to take paid family and medical leave under the state’s program in the first six months since it got off the ground.
by Emily Reese

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Manhattan high-rise is still unstable after columns buckle, forcing evacuations

Manhattan high-rise is still unstable after columns buckle, forcing evacuations

Officials say an under-construction high-rise in Manhattan remains unstable after columns buckled and floors sagged. Officials said Tuesday that the building, a former Pfizer headquarters being converted to luxury apartments, was still moving.
by The Associated Press

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Flood watch, severe weather for central Minnesota Tuesday night

Flood watch, severe weather for central Minnesota Tuesday night

There’s a risk of severe weather and flash flooding across a band of central Minnesota Tuesday night into Wednesday. Weather threats should ease after that but a heat dome builds back in for the weekend.
by Ben Cathey

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Argentina rallies to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals

Argentina rallies to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals

Lionel Messi did it yet again at this year’s World Cup. The Argentina great scored once while inspiring his team to an improbable 3-2 victory over Egypt despite trailing by two goals with only 11 minutes to play.
by The Associated Press

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Morning Announcements for July 6-7

Morning Announcements for July 6-7

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, July 6, and Tuesday, July 7. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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As Minnesota paid leave program hits half-year mark, 75,000 have already tapped into it

As Minnesota paid leave program hits half-year mark, 75,000 have already tapped into it

Minnesota’s paid leave program gives workers time off with partial pay around family expansions or medical programs. So far almost 75,000 people have been approved for leave.
by Dana Ferguson and Kyra Miles

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Two tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says

Two tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says

The British military says two tankers have been struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz in the latest attacks targeting vessels moving through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf. That's according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center.
by The Associated Press

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Friendships: Making them, keeping them and letting them go

Friendships: Making them, keeping them and letting them go

Life changes — and so do our friendships. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about why making friends gets harder as we get older, and why quality may matter more than quantity.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Twins’ Buxton relishes the most fun he’s ‘ever had in baseball’ after he’s voted an All-Star starter

Twins’ Buxton relishes the most fun he’s ‘ever had in baseball’ after he’s voted an All-Star starter

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton's third career selection for the All-Star Game has given him the most satisfaction. The 32-year-old was voted in as a starter by fan balloting for the first time.
by The Associated Press

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Brittney Griner scores 29 and Kennedy Burke hits 2 late 3-pointers in the Sun's 90-89 win over Lynx

Brittney Griner scores 29 and Kennedy Burke hits 2 late 3-pointers in the Sun's 90-89 win over Lynx

Brittney Griner scored a season-high 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Kennedy Burke added 16 points off the bench, including two 3-pointers in the final three minutes, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Minnesota Lynx 90-89.
by The Associated Press

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Suspected tornado in Detroit Lakes injures 2 people

Two people were injured Monday when a suspected tornado touched down and caused significant damage north of Detroit Lakes. The Becker County Sheriff's Office says those injuries were not life-threatening. Meanwhile, a small wildfire that ignited on last week in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is now fully contained.
by Phineas Pope

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NWS says Detroit Lakes-area tornado path was 7 miles long with windspeeds of 115 mph

NWS says Detroit Lakes-area tornado path was 7 miles long with windspeeds of 115 mph

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado with windspeeds of 115 mph touched down Monday in an area north of Detroit Lakes. A few people were injured, and the twister downed trees and power lines and damaged homes and buildings.
by Andrew Krueger, Annie Baxter and Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Unsettled and stormy 36 hours ahead

Unsettled and stormy 36 hours ahead

More storms are expected to develop Tuesday evening into Wednesday and again late Wednesday. Flash flooding and severe weather are possible.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota K-12 health standards’ future unclear after administrative judge objects

Minnesota K-12 health standards’ future unclear after administrative judge objects

Officials expected to phase in the state’s first-ever statewide school benchmarks on topics from nutrition and first aid to sex abuse prevention through 2028. That timeline is in jeopardy now after an administrative law judge ripped the state’s process to implement the standards.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Documents show intense tangle over subpoenas against Minnesota officials during ICE surge

Documents show intense tangle over subpoenas against Minnesota officials during ICE surge

Newly released court documents show what led the Department of Justice to seek subpoenas against Minnesota political figures during the ICE surge and why those were later voided by a federal judge.
by Brian Bakst and Brandt Williams

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One headstone at a time: Meet the man who’s restoring orphan graves in Owatonna

One headstone at a time: Meet the man who’s restoring orphan graves in Owatonna

Nearly 200 children are buried in the cemetery at the Minnesota State Public School for Dependent and Neglected Children in Owatonna. A few years ago, one man stepped in to restore the graves — and the history — of children who died while living at the orphanage.
by Catharine Richert

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Changes coming for drivers on Interstate 394 starting Wednesday

Changes coming for drivers on Interstate 394 starting Wednesday

The season-long construction project along Interstate 394 in Minneapolis moves to a new phase this week — with changes in store for drivers starting Wednesday.
by MPR News Staff

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Belgium beats U.S. 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

Belgium beats U.S. 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

While the U.S. was boosted by the presence of star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, American defenders were at fault in a pair of first-half goals and a gaffe by goalkeeper Matt Freese gave the Red Devils a third early in the second half.
by The Associated Press

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