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Stories from July 22, 2026

Minnesota offering $1.7M to aid communities hurt by emerald ash borer

Minnesota offering $1.7M to aid communities hurt by emerald ash borer

Rachael Dvoracek, a community forestry project specialist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, spoke with MPR News about the grants that will focus on removing, treating or replacing trees infested by emerald ash borer.
by Clay Masters and Ben Revier

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Containment improves on wildfires burning across Minnesota’s Arrowhead

Wildfires burning across Minnesota’s Arrowhead have not been very active in recent days. Tom Hall with the U.S. Forest Service says cooler, wetter weather has allowed fire containment to improve.
by Emily Reese

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Man charged in St. Paul leasing office triple killing makes first court appearance

Man charged in St. Paul leasing office triple killing makes first court appearance

A St. Paul man charged with killing three apartment leasing office employees over a parking contract dispute made his first court appearance as residents remembered the victims as longtime friends and trusted members of the community.
by Ahmed Hassan and Cait Kelley

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GOP strategist: Lindell may hurt Minnesota GOP candidate slate in November

GOP strategist: Lindell may hurt Minnesota GOP candidate slate in November

If MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell prevails in the Aug. 11 primary and becomes the GOP’s candidate for governor, “it will definitely have an impact” on other races, GOP strategist Amy Frederiksen told MPR News.
by Cathy Wurzer and Matthew Alvarez

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Six months since federal surge, immigration enforcement has become less visible but more active

Six months since federal surge, immigration enforcement has become less visible but more active

Nick Miroff covers immigration and the Department of Homeland Security for The Atlantic. He's been tracking the shift nationwide and shared more of his reporting with MPR News host Nina Moini.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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The links between climate change and wildfires in Minnesota

The links between climate change and wildfires in Minnesota

As crews continue to battle wildfires in northeastern Minnesota, an atmospheric scientist breaks down the possible relationship between climate change and wildfires.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Advocates raise concern over St. Paul mayor's plans to clear encampments

Advocates raise concern over St. Paul mayor's plans to clear encampments

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her recently announced her office is working with the county to close three encampments due to public health and safety concerns. We heard from one community advocate asking the city to put a pause on its plans.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Officials hold press conference for wildfire updates

Officials hold press conference for wildfire updates

Officials briefed reporters at 1 p.m. on the state of the wildfires. Recent rain has helped the fight but evacuation orders and wilderness closures remain in place.
by MPR News Staff

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Crews gain ground on Boundary Waters fires as rain eases conditions

Crews gain ground on Boundary Waters fires as rain eases conditions

Recent rain has helped slow wildfires in the Boundary Waters, giving firefighters a chance to better plan containment efforts around the Little Knife fire. But officials warn the fire continues to smolder underground, while evacuation orders and wilderness closures remain in place.
by MPRNews Staff

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More than just tummy trouble: Crohn’s disease, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome

More than just tummy trouble: Crohn’s disease, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome

More people are living with chronic gut troubles. MPR News guest host Kyra Miles talks with her guests about diagnosing and managing irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.
by Kyra Miles and Maja Beckstrom

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Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing

Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far. Hegseth faced fiery questions and protests over the U.S. war against Iran at a Senate hearing Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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Cooler temperatures and higher humidity helps firefighting effort, but officials continue to monitor for new fires in windy conditions

Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle wildfires that have burned tens of thousands of acres in the Boundary Waters. Those fire crews saw cooler temperatures and higher humidity Tuesday, which helped efforts to contain the fires — but there were also winds that gusted to near 30 miles per hour.
by Phineas Pope

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A couple more pleasant days before heat returns

A couple more pleasant days before heat returns

Wednesday will bring a day of cooler than normal temperatures and comfortable dew points again. Thursday and Friday should remain pleasant before it heats up again.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Hedges and Halpin hit sac flies in the 6th, Guardians beat Twins 5-2 for third straight victory

Hedges and Halpin hit sac flies in the 6th, Guardians beat Twins 5-2 for third straight victory

Austin Hedges and Petey Halpin hit sacrifice flies in the sixth inning as the Cleveland Guardians, a night after hitting seven homers, used small ball to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Tuesday for a third straight victory.
by The Associated Press

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Napheesa Collier probable for Lynx at Storm in her first action since last year's playoffs

Napheesa Collier probable for Lynx at Storm in her first action since last year's playoffs

Five-time All-Star Napheesa Collier is probable for the Minnesota Lynx when they play at the Seattle Storm on Wednesday. It would be her first game since injuring her left ankle in last year’s playoffs.
by The Associated Press

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For 94-year-old evacuee, northern Minnesota wildfires are interrupting a long family tradition

For 94-year-old evacuee, northern Minnesota wildfires are interrupting a long family tradition

The wildfires burning in northeast Minnesota have forced the evacuation of dozens of homes, cabins and resorts around Ely. For 94-year-old Donna Arbaugh, that’s interrupted a 71-year connection to her cabin.
by Dan Kraker

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Immigrant family loses their home in St. Louis Park apartment fire

Immigrant family loses their home in St. Louis Park apartment fire

A family of nine recently immigrated to Minnesota from Somalia and lost their apartment to a fire in St. Louis Park just three months after moving into it.
by Ahmed Hassan

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Morning Announcements for July 22

Morning Announcements for July 22

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, July 22. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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