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Stories from August 10, 2026

Lime scooter takeover sends hundreds through downtown Minneapolis

Lime scooter takeover sends hundreds through downtown Minneapolis

A viral TikTok helped draw hundreds of riders over the weekend. According to local police, no arrests, crashes or citations were reported.
by Nicole Ki

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When powerful windstorms become more common, wildlife feel the impact

When powerful windstorms become more common, wildlife feel the impact

Members of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Roseville describe the effects storms can have on wildlife. And a meteorologist at Northern Illinois University explains why we might see more storms in the future.
by Ben Cathey, Ben Revier and Matthew Alvarez

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Outage at Minneapolis data center behind last week's telecommunications disruptions

Outage at Minneapolis data center behind last week's telecommunications disruptions

If the internet were a physical highway, “the 511 Building in downtown is the largest, most critical highway intersection in the upper Midwest.” A client there has confirmed the Aug. 6 telecommunications outage originated in the building, but its cause isn’t publicly known.
by Cathy Wurzer, Aleesa Kuznetsov and Megan Burks

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Election Day tomorrow; Power failure likely led to outages

Tomorrow is primary election day in Minnesota. Voters will winnow the field of candidates running for governor, U-S Senate, U-S House and a host of other state and local races. And a power failure at a Minneapolis data center called the 5-11 Building is likely behind disruptions to several government services Thursday -- including some 911 lines and voting machines.
by Emily Reese

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Doorashada Hordhaca ah ee Xisbiga Dimuqraadiga, Jamhuuriga

Guddoomiyaha Gobolka Minnesota: Doorashada Hordhaca ah ee Xisbiga Dimuqraadiga

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Elecciones primarias demócratas y republicanas

Elecciones primarias demócratas para gobernador de Minnesota

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'Fewer rules cannot mean fewer results': Head Start providers worry about deregulation

'Fewer rules cannot mean fewer results': Head Start providers worry about deregulation

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Tom Sheridan, Deputy Director of the National Head Start Association, about the proposed change and how it might affect children.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aron Woldeslassie

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Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minneapolis protections for teachers of color

Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minneapolis protections for teachers of color

The decision is the latest twist in a case that began as part of a deal to end a 2022 teachers’ strike and was taken up in court by conservative activists, leading to a four-year legal fight.

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Kev Xaiv Tsa Thawj Zaug Ntawm Tog Democratic, Republican

Tus Tswv Xeev Minnesota: Kev Xaiv Tsa Thawj Zaug Ntawm Tog Democratic

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U of M pays $250,000 settlement to Holocaust scholar whose job offer was withdrawn

The Center for Constitutional Rights argues the university withdrew Segal’s offer because of his protected speech and violated his First Amendment rights and principles of academic freedom. The University of Minnesota did not admit wrongdoing.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump to sign executive order calling for spacing out childhood shots

Trump to sign executive order calling for spacing out childhood shots

Trump has long suspected that the number or timing of vaccines could play a role in autism spectrum disorder, even as scientific consensus and decades of studies have firmly concluded there is no link.
by The Associated Press

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New rule limits interviews for many asylum seekers, fast-tracking deportations

New rule limits interviews for many asylum seekers, fast-tracking deportations

DHS ruling comes as thousands of Minnesota immigrants have lost or are about to lose Temporary Protected Status and when asylum approvals are at a record low.

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A look at Wisconsin's closely watched, chaotic primary race for Governor

A look at Wisconsin's closely watched, chaotic primary race for Governor

The Democratic primary started with seven candidates. Now the field is down to four, with one candidate dropping out due to campaign finance mismanagement and another had allegations of sexual misconduct.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 10

Morning Announcements for Aug. 10

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, Aug. 10. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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An arts school in Michigan where Epstein allegedly preyed on students reveals decades of abuse

An arts school in Michigan where Epstein allegedly preyed on students reveals decades of abuse

In a new report, former Interlochen students detail some 70 allegations of sexual abuse by nearly 50 adults employed or affiliated with the school. One of the former students tells his story to NPR.
by Ava Berger

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Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can't enforce the law without a chairperson

Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can't enforce the law without a chairperson

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma opened its new Harrah’s-branded casino in April. But plans for Harrah’s to take over casino management are stalled because of a vacancy at a federal watchdog.
by The Associated Press

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Jake Bauers' hitting and Luis Lara's fielding prove pivotal as Brewers beat Twins 4-3 in 10 innings

Jake Bauers' hitting and Luis Lara's fielding prove pivotal as Brewers beat Twins 4-3 in 10 innings

Jake Bauers singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 10th after Luis Lara made a spectacular run-saving catch in the top half of the inning as the Milwaukee Brewers edged the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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Lynx guard Kayla McBride sets WNBA record by making 10 3s in win over the Wings

Lynx guard Kayla McBride sets WNBA record by making 10 3s in win over the Wings

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride set the WNBA single-game record by making 10 3-pointers Sunday in a 103-90 victory over the Dallas Wings. McBride made 10 of 14 shots from behind the arc and finished with a career-high 43 points.
by The Associated Press

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Drought may not impact crop yield as much as expected

Drought and dry conditions have covered most of Minnesota, but key agricultural production areas had good rain prompting some to think yields of wheat, corn and soybeans in the state could be just as good or better than last year's records. Meanwhile, Republicans running for U.S. Senate are making closing pitches.
by Phineas Pope

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Seasonable temperatures with mainly isolated thunderstorm chances

Seasonable temperatures with mainly isolated thunderstorm chances

Temperatures will be in the low to mid-80s for the first half of the week before cooler air moves in. We’ll be looking at just isolated to spotty thunderstorm chances.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Choices on the direction of both parties await Minnesota primary voters

Choices on the direction of both parties await Minnesota primary voters

Tuesday’s primary will winnow candidate fields and set the November ballot. There are competitive races for nominations for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and the Legislature.
by Peter Cox

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