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Stories from August 6, 2026

Trump again tries to restrict birthright citizenship after Supreme Court ruling

Trump again tries to restrict birthright citizenship after Supreme Court ruling

President Donald Trump says he is once again trying to limit birthright citizenship in the U.S. He signed two executive actions on immigration. One action aims to limit the number of people eligible for U.S. citizenship by birthright.
by The Associated Press

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Businesses financially hurt by wildfires; Drought reduced slightly in Minnesota

Businesses impacted by the wildfires burning in the Boundary Waters are asking for state aid after Gov. Tim Walz suggested this week that a special session to provide wildfire relief is unlikely. And the latest U.S. Drought Monitor update for Minnesota is showing a SLIGHT improvement in long-standing drought conditions across the state.
by Emily Reese

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Twin Cities woman sues Chipotle over salmonella poisoning

Twin Cities woman sues Chipotle over salmonella poisoning

Kristen Behne says that she was hospitalized for two days with sepsis and an inflamed colon after eating a chicken burrito bowl from the Roseville Chipotle that included jalapeño peppers contaminated with salmonella.
by Matt Sepic

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Any hope for tropical moisture in MN?

Any hope for tropical moisture in MN?

There are only a few rain chances in the coming week for Minnesota, and most of those only affect a small part of the state at any one time. Will we see some tropical help from rains like we did in 1949, 1983, and 2020? A new NHC outlook is even lower.
by Ben Cathey

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Hennepin County Sheriff says feds threatened to arrest her

Hennepin County Sheriff says feds threatened to arrest her

Sheriff Witt spoke to the New York Times, which reports ICE officials are also threatening to arrest the Cook County, Illinois sheriff.
by Regina Medina

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From zombies to Elvis, Minnesota Fringe Festival opens with 'something for everyone'

From zombies to Elvis, Minnesota Fringe Festival opens with 'something for everyone'

This year’s Minnesota Fringe Festival offers a diverse lineup from the funny to the frightful as it marks 32 years. Executive director Dawn Bentley and performer Jen Scott shared more about what people can expect.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Black Visions to sunset after a decade of advocacy

Black Visions to sunset after a decade of advocacy

The organization founded in 2017 gained national attention for efforts to end police violence and advance social justice. Notably, it was behind a campaign to replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a new public safety department after the murder of George Floyd.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Sale of planned Appleton ICE detention center to federal government raises tax base concerns

Sale of planned Appleton ICE detention center to federal government raises tax base concerns

Appleton city council member Jim Massee says the property taxes from the shuttered prison set to become an ICE detention center makes up 30 percent of the budget. Federal buildings and properties owned by the United States government are generally exempt from local property taxes. Though its unclear at the moment what economic impact the new ownership will have on the city’s budget.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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New era for USA Basketball with Bueckers, Clark, Reese set for World Cup debuts

New era for USA Basketball with Bueckers, Clark, Reese set for World Cup debuts

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 6

Morning Announcements for Aug. 6

These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, Aug. 6. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Rain helps some, but severe drought holds firm across northern Minnesota

Rain helps some, but severe drought holds firm across northern Minnesota

The latest drought monitor shows some encouraging improvement across Minnesota following some recent rainfall. However, the areas experiencing the most significant drought saw little relief.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Senate Homeland Security committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress

Senate Homeland Security committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress

Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer their questions about the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Eric McDaniel and Rachel Carlson

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Cyberattacks and the critical services we rely on

Cyberattacks and the critical services we rely on

More than 30 Minnesota water systems were targeted in a recent cyberattack. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what we can do to protect the critical systems we rely on.
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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Food shelves are now able to accept donated eggs past their 'sell-by' date

Food shelves are now able to accept donated eggs past their "sell-by" date from retailers, thanks to a new law that went into effect on Aug. 1. Meanwhile, at FarmFest, farmers are learning about new tech and how to navigate a challenging economy.
by Phineas Pope

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Becoming warmer and more muggy with isolated thunder

Becoming warmer and more muggy with isolated thunder

Thursday will still be a nice, mostly comfortable day. Dew points and temperatures will be increasing some the next couple days which will lead to at least isolated thunder.
by Sven Sundgaard

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New Minnesota law unscrambles egg policy for food banks; allows donations after 'sell by' date

New Minnesota law unscrambles egg policy for food banks; allows donations after 'sell by' date

Grocery stores and other food retailers in Minnesota can now donate eggs that are past their “sell by” or “best by” date to food banks. A new state law that took effect August 1, no longer makes it illegal to donate such eggs, even though they are still good and safe to eat long after that quality assurance date stamped on the carton.
by Hannah Yang

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U.S. Senate candidates spar over immigration, tariffs at Farmfest

U.S. Senate candidates spar over immigration, tariffs at Farmfest

Four U.S. Senate candidates battled with each other and at times, the crowd, during a Farmfest forum on Wednesday. With the primary less than a week away, two Democrats and two Republicans made their final pitches in farm country for support.
by Peter Cox

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A tribal nation reclaims reservation land through much-debated carbon credits 

A tribal nation reclaims reservation land through much-debated carbon credits 

The Bois Forte Band of Ojibwe is buying back its land by selling the carbon its forest stores. The approach is being called a model, even as some researchers question whether forest carbon credits deliver what carbon offsets promise.
by Melissa Olson

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Minnesota DHS rolls out eligibility tool ahead of federal Medicaid work requirement changes

Minnesota DHS rolls out eligibility tool ahead of federal Medicaid work requirement changes

Individuals enrolled in Medical Assistance can check if they meet the federal work reporting requirements set for 2027, as well as review a list of exemptions by using the new renewal lookup tool provided by DHS.
by Erica Zurek

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