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Stories from August 4, 2026

Rain helps contain wildfires so more of the BWCA will reopen, but fires burn on

Rain helps contain wildfires so more of the BWCA will reopen, but fires burn on

The U.S. Forest service says recent rains have helped firefighters in their effort to contain several wildfires burning in and around Minnesota’s Boundary Waters. Now, the fires are at least 50 percent contained and some are fully contained.
by Hannah Yang

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Bullseye for severe weather may surprise you

Bullseye for severe weather may surprise you

The epicenter for severe weather this summer, with six severe thunderstorm warnings, two tornado warnings, hail, downed trees … it might surprise you!
by Ben Cathey

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Chipotle pulls jalapeños from some restaurants as MDH investigates salmonella outbreak

Chipotle pulls jalapeños from some restaurants as MDH investigates salmonella outbreak

The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed the outbreak is tied to several Mexican-style quick-service restaurants, with jalapeños suspected as the source. Officials identified 110 cases in Minnesota, with Chipotle involved in most.
by The Associated Press

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Firefighters make progress on Minnesota wildfires; Aging infrastructure led to cyber attacks

Forest Service officials say recent rains aided firefighters who are making progress in containing wildfires in northeast Minnesota. And aging infrastructure and outdated I-T systems may have contributed to recent cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems.
by Emily Reese

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Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon 'confident' in election security, mail-in ballot access

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon 'confident' in election security, mail-in ballot access

With litigation swirling around election procedures across the U.S., Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon explained how elections officials around the state are preparing for the upcoming primary elections and the general election later this fall.
by Kelly Gordon and Alanna Elder

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Minnesota-raised Rosie the Riveter remembered for preserving women's wartime stories

Minnesota-raised Rosie the Riveter remembered for preserving women's wartime stories

Jeanne Gibson died in California at age 100 on July 29 after a life of advocating for women in the workforce. She left Minneapolis at age 18 to become a welder at a Seattle shipyard, after men in those roles had left to fight in World War II. She is believed to have been one of the last surviving Rosie the Riveters.
by Kelly Gordon and Ellen Finn

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Minnesota recognizes Secret War veterans with new state benefits

Minnesota recognizes Secret War veterans with new state benefits

The new law marks the first time Hmong, Lao and other Secret War veterans are being formally recognized for their service. On Tuesday, more than 200 Secret War veterans attended the first claims clinic hosted by the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs.
by Kelly Gordon and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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As residency questions swirl, Mike Lindell shifts from MyPillow role to focus on governor bid

As residency questions swirl, Mike Lindell shifts from MyPillow role to focus on governor bid

The Minnesota Republican Party chair raised doubts about Mike Lindell’s eligibility to run in a letter seeking state clarification. It escalates the party’s effort to head off Lindell in the governor’s race since he was endorsed by President Donald Trump. Lindell says he’s receding from MyPillow lead role to focus on race.
by Peter Cox

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Despite lawsuit, Minnesota's nudification law is in effect

Despite lawsuit, Minnesota's nudification law is in effect

Minnesota is now the first state in the U.S to have an active ban on types of AI technology that allow users to create and post fake images of people naked without their consent.
by Emily Bright and Aron Woldeslassie

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U.S. men's soccer team to play Canada at Allianz Field this fall

U.S. men's soccer team to play Canada at Allianz Field this fall

The U.S. men’s soccer national team will play an international friendly against Canada this fall in St. Paul. It will be the eighth time the U.S. men’s or women’s national team has played at Allianz Field.
by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 4

Morning Announcements for Aug. 4

These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, Aug. 4. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Trust, accountability and the behavior we expect from political leaders

Trust, accountability and the behavior we expect from political leaders

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the standards we hold elected officials to and how power, race, gender and politics shape how we think about allegations against public figures.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Watch: Officials provide updates on wildfires in northeastern Minnesota

Watch: Officials provide updates on wildfires in northeastern Minnesota

More than 1,000 firefighters and support personnel are working to contain the wildfires. They’ve made progress, but fire weather forecasters caution that northern Minnesota remains very dry — and above-normal wildfire potential is expected to last through late fall.
by MPR News Staff

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Lightning causes at least 3 house fires in northern Minnesota

Lightning causes at least 3 house fires in northern Minnesota

One of the fires destroyed a home early Tuesday morning on the Whiteface Reservoir in St. Louis County. The sheriff’s office said two people and two dogs in the home were able to escape before the building was fully engulfed in flames.
by MPR News Staff

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5 states hold polls on Tuesday. Here's what to know

5 states hold polls on Tuesday. Here's what to know

Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington hold primaries Tuesday, with races that could ultimately decide control of Congress next year. Redistricting efforts will also influence the races.
by Maham Javaid

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Minnesota water systems have blocked multiple hacking attempts since last week's cyberattack

Homeless outreach workers are continuing to visit an encampment in St. Paul Tuesday in hopes of transitioning residents there into shelters. The city plans to clear the encampment in Pig's Eye Park Wednesday evening. Meanwhile, Minnesota water systems have blocked multiple hacking attempts since a cyberattack last week. That attack temporarily took some local water systems offline and prompted officials to review their cybersecurity measures.
by Phineas Pope

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Lingering showers south, dropping dew points Tuesday

Lingering showers south, dropping dew points Tuesday

Temperatures and dew points drop in the wake of Monday night’s cool front. Some lingering showers, thunder south. A cool night and nice Wednesday before things warm back up.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Cyberattacks in Minnesota expose vulnerability of U.S. water systems

Cyberattacks in Minnesota expose vulnerability of U.S. water systems

Some experts say water infrastructure in Minnesota and across the nation is in danger of more attacks in the future, amid increased threats and insufficient funding.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Wake Now in the Fire’ by Jarrett Dapier

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Wake Now in the Fire’ by Jarrett Dapier

The graphic novel is based on a true story about Chicago high school students standing up — successfully — to book banning.
by Emily Bright

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‘There’s a choice’: 11 Minnesota lawmakers face primary challenges

‘There’s a choice’: 11 Minnesota lawmakers face primary challenges

State legislators from both major political parties face primary contests next week. The results likely won’t reset the political balance in St. Paul, but they could shift the perspective within their caucuses closer to the extremes.
by Dana Ferguson

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