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Stories from July 13, 2026

Feds hand over evidence in ICE shootings; BWCA closes completely

Federal authorities have handed over evidence to state investigators in the January killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis. And months of planning for a Boundary Waters canoe trip came to an abrupt end for one Minnesota family after wildfires forced the U.S. Forest Service to close the area and cancel all entry permits this week.
by Todd Melby

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Twins continue hot streak with fifth series win in a row

Twins continue hot streak with fifth series win in a row

Minnesota sports fans have had a lot to cheer about as the Twins won five series in a row, which means their playoff chances are growing. If the season were to end today, the teams would be in contention for the wild card round.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Worrisome smoke, high heat this week across Minnesota

Worrisome smoke, high heat this week across Minnesota

We’re in the low to mid-90s all across Minnesota this week. The Arrowhead on Monday is having one of its hottest days ever recorded with wildfire smoke continuing in the Boundary Waters. There are only a couple of chances of rain through Friday morning.
by Ben Cathey

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Beating the bolt: How technology is getting ahead of lightning

Beating the bolt: How technology is getting ahead of lightning

Every second counts when thunderstorms develop. In a warming climate where lightning is expected to become more frequent, having advance notice before the first bolt strikes can make all the difference.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Feds have turned over 'voluminous' amount of evidence in Good, Pretti, Sosa-Celis shootings

Feds have turned over 'voluminous' amount of evidence in Good, Pretti, Sosa-Celis shootings

Federal law enforcement authorities have turned over previously withheld evidence connected to the shootings of three Minnesotans by federal agents. The evidence includes body camera footage and Renee Good’s vehicle.
by Jon Collins and Matt Sepic

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Twin Cities singles trade dating apps for buckthorn removal

Twin Cities singles trade dating apps for buckthorn removal

The Buckthorn Removal Singles Club meets every Sunday at a Minneapolis park to remove invasive plant species and create connections.
by Nicole Ki

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How to prepare for extreme heat in Minnesota

How to prepare for extreme heat in Minnesota

Minnesota's climate is warming and extreme heat is becoming a bigger health concern. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about how dangerous heat affects our health, who's most at risk, and how to stay safe.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Three Wabasha residents dead after boat crash on Lake Pepin

Three Wabasha residents dead after boat crash on Lake Pepin

A boat crash in Lake Pepin left three Wabasha residents dead Saturday, two of whom were part of the Wabasha Fire Department. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is investigating the incident.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Molly Castle Work

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Forest Service closing Boundary Waters amid extreme heat, wildfires

Forest Service closing Boundary Waters amid extreme heat, wildfires

The U.S. Forest Service is temporarily closing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness as concerns grow over the multiple wildfires burning in northeastern Minnesota and an extremely hot, dry weather forecast into the upcoming week.
by Andrew Krueger and Kirsti Marohn

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Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78, his family says

Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78, his family says

In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Neill died on Monday in Sydney, according to a statement posted to the actor's social media page.
by The Associated Press

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Heat wave hits Upper Midwest

As heat waves are hitting the Upper Midwest, Xcel Energy says its crews and operation teams are prepared. Xcel says they have more crews on standby and the company also pushed people to sign up for alerts and report outages.
by Phineas Pope

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Excessive heat persists

Excessive heat persists

Extreme heat warnings and heat advisories Monday and Tuesday. There is little chance of rain ahead. Temperatures cool off by the weekend slightly.
by Sven Sundgaard

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PUC approves permits for big solar power and energy storage project in southern Minnesota

The Lake Charlotte Solar project would generate 150 megawatts of electricity and would provide 600 megawatt hours of energy storage in a battery system in Rutland Township in Martin County. It would be built by Geronimo Power on more than 1,000 acres of land in the township.
by Hannah Yang

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Minneapolis business owners seek delay in Lyndale Avenue construction

Minneapolis business owners seek delay in Lyndale Avenue construction

Business owners in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood are seeking to delay a planned construction project along Lyndale Avenue, as a deadline to use federal funding for the project approaches.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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States may soon owe millions of dollars for SNAP. Food advocates worry hunger will rise

States may soon owe millions of dollars for SNAP. Food advocates worry hunger will rise

Many states face a fast approaching deadline to lower their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payment error rates or shoulder some of the federal program’s benefit costs. Food security groups worry this and other changes brought on by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could result in people losing aid.

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