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Stories from July 21, 2026

The reading slump: Why we're reading less and what it means

The reading slump: Why we're reading less and what it means

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, MPR News guest host Kerri Miller talks about what’s behind a decline in reading, and why some people are saying it points to a fundamental shift in how we entertain ourselves, learn and think.
by Kerri Miller and Maja Beckstrom

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Person of interest taken into custody after triple homicide in St. Paul apartment Monday night

Rain and shifting winds have largely cleared wildfire smoke out of the Upper Midwest — but officials say Minnesotans should be ready for a possible return of poor air quality. Meanwhile, St. Paul police say three people were found fatally shot inside an apartment complex leasing office Monday afternoon. Authorities reported a person of interest was taken into custody late Monday night.
by Phineas Pope

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Peggy Flanagan’s U.S. Senate push brings Sen. Bernie Sanders to First Avenue

Peggy Flanagan’s U.S. Senate push brings Sen. Bernie Sanders to First Avenue

A rally for Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan at First Avenue in Minneapolis included progressive star U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, along with several key figures in the Minnesota DFL. Flanagan is taking on U.S. Rep. Angie Craig for the DFL primary for a U.S. Senate seat.
by Peter Cox

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At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak

At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak

Congo's health ministry said the deaths were recorded out of the 2,344 cases confirmed as of Saturday. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours in one of the highest totals.
by The Associated Press

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Cooler and more comfortable for a few days

Cooler and more comfortable for a few days

Highs Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the 70s for most. That’s five to 20 degrees cooler than Monday for most. The heat returns by the weekend however.
by Sven Sundgaard

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3 dead in shooting inside St. Paul apartment leasing office

3 dead in shooting inside St. Paul apartment leasing office

Police have not released the names of the victims. Authorities said late Monday night that a person of interest in the shooting was taken into custody.
by Andrew Krueger

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‘It is in our everyday lives’: Native youth on digital well-being

‘It is in our everyday lives’: Native youth on digital well-being

A report focused on the digital well-being of Native American youth and the impact of technology found overwhelmingly negative results. A Native student says technology has its negatives and positives.
by Chandra Colvin

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As BWCA closure continues, outfitters are planning for a long financial hit

As BWCA closure continues, outfitters are planning for a long financial hit

Wilderness outfitters affected by the Boundary Waters Canoe Area fires are concerned about cutting staff and finding other forms of income. But they’re also advocating a limited reopening of the wilderness to boost the local economy.
by Catharine Richert

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Despite summer travel rebound, some Canadians still icy on Americans

Despite summer travel rebound, some Canadians still icy on Americans

Fewer Canadians have been traveling to the United States as many Canucks decide to spend their time and money at home in reaction to President Donald Trump’s policies and rhetoric.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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