Stories from July 26, 2026

Conditional storm threat with heat continuing Monday
Some storms are possible Sunday evening and overnight, mainly northeast Minnesota into Wisconsin. The heat continues this week, though not quite as hot and humid by Tuesday.
Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal funds
A year after President Trump signed a law ending six decades of federal funding of public media, it's a time of reinvention, innovation and clear anxiety at public TV and radio stations nationwide.
The real cost of the war with Iran
NPR's Debbie Elliot speaks with Linda Bilmes, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and expert of budgeting and public finance, about why the war between the U.S. and Iran has become so expensive.
Extreme heat Sunday with some possible storms
It will be a steamy one Sunday with afternoon heat index values over 100 degrees. Storms are possible late Sunday into the night. A weak cool front will drop temps and dew points, but just slightly.
Fueling firefighters who combat NE Minnesota wildfires requires proper nutritional prep
Working long, intense shifts in extremely hot conditions battling the wildfires in northeast Minnesota can take a physical toll on firefighters. The Forest Service emphasizes getting adequate sleep, hydration, and it even has a nutrition specialist on site to ensure firefighters get the proper diet they need to endure the strenuous conditions.