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Stories from July 8, 2026

Flash flooding swamps Austin, forces closure of Interstate 90

Flash flooding swamps Austin, forces closure of Interstate 90

Torrential rain led to flash flooding in parts of southern Minnesota on Wednesday, forcing the closure of a stretch of Interstate 90 for the second time in less than a week.
by Andrew Krueger

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Twin Cities Habitat showcases new affordable homes at St. Paul’s The Heights

Twin Cities Habitat showcases new affordable homes at St. Paul’s The Heights

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity showcased five affordable homes under construction at The Heights in St. Paul, part of its largest Minnesota housing project and a broader effort to expand access to homeownership.
by Ahmed Hassan

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Minnesota facility launches renewable fertilizer production

Minnesota facility launches renewable fertilizer production

Michael Reese, the green ammonia research lead at the University of Minnesota, explains how a new facility in Morris is producing fertilizer with renewable energy.
by Clay Masters and Ben Revier

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MN Somali leaders denounce Trump post; Officials ask for more time to return Renee Good's vehicle

Minnesota Somali community leaders are denouncing President Donald Trump for posting a clip of Somali kindergartners at a St. Paul graduation on Truth Social. The Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office is again asking a judge for more time to respond to a demand from Renee Good's widow for the return of her vehicle.

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Last big wave of rain before calmer days

Last big wave of rain before calmer days

There’s quieter weather Wednesday afternoon across much of Minnesota, although late evening thunderstorms are expected in southeastern Minnesota into La Crosse, Wis. A heat wave starts Sunday and continues for much of next week.
by Ben Cathey

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Former Wisconsin judge spared prison for obstructing ICE arrest of Mexican immigrant

Former Wisconsin judge spared prison for obstructing ICE arrest of Mexican immigrant

Former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan has been spared from prison for ushering a Mexican defendant out of her courtroom as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents waited in the hallway. A federal judge fined her $5,000 and cited her otherwise law-abiding life in issuing the sentence.
by The Associated Press

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Rhythm of the River Music Festival celebrates 20 years in southern Minnesota

Rhythm of the River Music Festival celebrates 20 years in southern Minnesota

The two-day festival in Jackson this year will feature all returning favorites from the past 20 years of the festival. Founder Kathy Fransen says this year is likely the last time it will be in its current form.
by Catharine Richert and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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An ER doctor shares important reminders to stay safe this summer

An ER doctor shares important reminders to stay safe this summer

Summer comes with special times and, unfortunately, special accidents. Dr. Jim Miner, chair of emergency medicine at the University of Minnesota, shares how you can stay out of the emergency room this summer.
by Catharine Richert and Ellen Finn

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'It is affecting this community immensely': Imam condemns continued targeting of Somalis

'It is affecting this community immensely': Imam condemns continued targeting of Somalis

Minnesota’s Somali community was alarmed when President Donald Trump posted a video showing children in hijabs at a St. Paul kindergarten graduation ceremony.
by Catharine Richert and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Atlantic writer on Renee Good's killing and the feds' 'inaction'

Atlantic writer on Renee Good's killing and the feds' 'inaction'

Journalist Quinta Jurecic joined Morning Edition Wednesday to talk about her reporting on Good’s killing in January by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer and the “predictable” inaction by the federal government.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Rain made Floyd Lake tornado invisible, more dangerous, meteorologist says

Rain made Floyd Lake tornado invisible, more dangerous, meteorologist says

These types of tornadoes “can appear to probably come out of nowhere,” Tommy Grafenauer, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Grand Forks, N.D., told MPR News.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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The list: Emmy nominees in top categories

The list: Emmy nominees in top categories

“The Pitt” is the leading nominee at the upcoming Emmy Awards, with numerous actors who play doctors on the drama series snagging nominations. “Hacks,” another HBO series, got the second most nominations when the Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday in Los Angeles.
by The Associated Press

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This factory was severely short on workers. Then it offered flexible work

This factory was severely short on workers. Then it offered flexible work

A GE Appliances plant in rural northwest Georgia was short hundreds of workers amid COVID-19. A flexible work option where some workers can sign up for shifts through an app has eased the pain.
by Andrea Hsu

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Brainerd man cited for shooting at bear that ‘looked at him’

Brainerd man cited for shooting at bear that ‘looked at him’

Minnesota law allows people to kill nuisance bears only in limited circumstances, such as when they’re causing significant property damage or posing an immediate danger to people or animals.
by Kirsti Marohn

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From kimchi to kombucha: Hype or healthy habit?

From kimchi to kombucha: Hype or healthy habit?

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two researchers studying the connection between fermented foods and our health.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Hugo woman to be sentenced in September after pleading guilty to making threats against Minnesota lawmakers

The Minnesota State Patrol investigated the threatening messages, which authorities determined were politically motivated. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is facing criticism after posting on Truth Social a video of children at a graduation ceremony at Gateway STEM Academy in Minneapolis, including several girls wearing hijabs.
by Phineas Pope

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Unsettled Wednesday then cooler before heating up next week

Unsettled Wednesday then cooler before heating up next week

We’ll see scattered showers and storms ahead of a cool front in southern Minnesota Wednesday. Cooler, less humid air moves in for a couple days before heat builds this weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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With construction season underway, are Minnesota’s roads getting better? Drivers weigh in

With construction season underway, are Minnesota’s roads getting better? Drivers weigh in

It's that time of year when Minnesota drivers must navigate around orange construction barrels, lane closures and detours. But a new report suggests all this roadwork is paying off and the percentage or roads rated in poor condition is falling.
by Hannah Yang

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Truth Social post by Trump about St. Paul kindergartners sparks safety concerns, criticism

Truth Social post by Trump about St. Paul kindergartners sparks safety concerns, criticism

Community leaders say President Donald Trump’s Truth Social post with a video of a St. Paul kindergarten graduation ceremony comes amid what they describe as a broader increase in anti-Muslim and anti-Somali rhetoric online and nationally.
by Sarah Thamer and Nicole Ki

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