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Hopkins stabbing is latest in hundreds of Minn. domestic violence deaths since 1989

Hopkins stabbing is latest in hundreds of Minn. domestic violence deaths since 1989

So far this year, 10 other Minnesotans have been killed by an intimate partner. That's according to Violence Free Minnesota, an organization that has been tracking relationship homicides for more than 30 years.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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Victims in murder-suicide at Hopkins daycare identified

Victims in murder-suicide at Hopkins daycare identified

A search warrant identified the victims as daycare operator Kristen Ann Brown and her 7-year-old daughter, Evie. Kristen Brown developed a passion for caring for children at a young age, eventually earning a degree from the University of Minnesota and working in the child development field before opening her own daycare about seven years ago.
by Megan Burks

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Secretary of State says federal election monitors did not interfere in Minnesota's primary election

Secretary of State Steve Simon says federal election monitors did not interfere in Minnesota's primary election on Tuesday. One of the 15 Minnesota protesters the Department of Justice has charged with conspiracy says that federal law enforcement illegally spied on citizens this winter. The allegation comes in a court filing today from attorney Kevin Riach.
by Emily Reese

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'We have a voice': Minnesota students help craft national AI policy

'We have a voice': Minnesota students help craft national AI policy

Students from Minnesota were among a group of high schoolers that gathered for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Day of AI to create a national policy around the use artificial intelligence in schools.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minnesota Forge ready to serve up a new era of pro volleyball

Minnesota Forge ready to serve up a new era of pro volleyball

Minnesota Forge, the state’s new Major League Volleyball team, will begin play in January 2027 at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, with a mission to bring top-level women’s volleyball talent home to Minnesota.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Two solid chances of rain with cool trend

Two solid chances of rain with cool trend

The Twin Cities now own their worst drought in about three years. You've got to go several feet underground to hit much in the way of any moisture. So, when's the rain getting here?
by Ben Cathey

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St. Paul's Pig's Eye Park encampment closed but housing needs remain

St. Paul's Pig's Eye Park encampment closed but housing needs remain

MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with Louis Gagnon of Stop the Sweeps, a coalition of citizens who advocate for homeless people, about the encampment closures and how the city is attempting to help the people who call them home.
by Clay Masters and Aron Woldeslassie

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Twin Cities roommate program helps older adults stay in their homes

Twin Cities roommate program helps older adults stay in their homes

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota pairs older adults who’d like to remain in their homes as they age and young adults looking for a place to live. MPR News spoke with the program’s manager.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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First results from state survey of LGBTQ+ Minnesotans released

First results from state survey of LGBTQ+ Minnesotans released

More than 7,000 Minnesotans responded to the survey by the Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans. The findings highlight both challenges and encouraging factors.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Dryness tightens its grip across the state

Dryness tightens its grip across the state

Nearly half of Minnesota is now experiencing severe drought as persistent heat and a lack of soaking rain continue to worsen conditions across the state.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Minneapolis council member Rainville on mayor's budget plan

Minneapolis council member Rainville on mayor's budget plan

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Michael Rainville, a Minneapolis City Council member, about Mayor Jacob Frey’s budget proposal and the financial challenges facing the city.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aron Woldeslassie

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Attorney: Homeland Security spied on Minnesotans who spoke out against ICE

Attorney: Homeland Security spied on Minnesotans who spoke out against ICE

Defense attorney Kevin Riach alleges that just four days after Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents, that Homeland Security Investigations launched Operation Puppet Master. The agency couched this program in language about rooting out people they describe as “violent opportunists.”
by Jon Collins

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Amid public backlash, surveillance tech company Flock announces platform changes

Amid public backlash, surveillance tech company Flock announces platform changes

One of the nation’s largest providers of automated license plate readers is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement.
by The Associated Press

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New $1.8B Blatnik Bridge design unveiled; Duluth to Superior span opening set for October 2031 

New $1.8B Blatnik Bridge design unveiled; Duluth to Superior span opening set for October 2031 

The new bridge between Duluth and Superior, Wis. features a tied-arch design and a new walkway for pedestrians and bikers. It will take four to five years to build and officials plan to open the new bridge in October 2031.
by Dan Kraker

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Klobuchar on her agenda if she's elected governor

Klobuchar on her agenda if she's elected governor

Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Wednesday’s Morning Edition to talk about her plans for office if she’s elected the next governor of Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aron Woldeslassie

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Flock cameras, privacy and the limits of police surveillance

Flock cameras, privacy and the limits of police surveillance

Flock surveillance cameras can help police find stolen cars and solve crimes. But they can also reveal where our cars have been. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what the law says about balancing privacy with public safety.
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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2 adults, child dead at Hopkins daycare in apparent murder-suicide

A child and two adults were killed Wednesday morning in an apparent murder-suicide at a Hopkins daycare. Officials emphasized there is no ongoing threat to the public.
by Phineas Pope

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Field of Dreams nostalgia lives on through the Ghost Players and their passion for Iowa and baseball

Field of Dreams nostalgia lives on through the Ghost Players and their passion for Iowa and baseball

Major League Baseball has returned to the Field of Dreams site with a game between the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies. The event is another point of pride for the Ghost Players and their passion for Iowa and baseball.
by The Associated Press

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Photos: See the best photos from the solar eclipse

Photos: See the best photos from the solar eclipse

Millions of people in Europe stepped outside this evening to watch a spectacular sunset with a solar eclipse. The path of totality passed through portions of Greenland, Iceland and Spain.
by NPR Staff

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ICE plans to outfit officers with electric shock gloves

ICE plans to outfit officers with electric shock gloves

The company that makes the gloves, Compliant Technologies, says they're a nonlethal tool to make individuals compliant during arrests.
by Meg Anderson

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 13

Morning Announcements for Aug. 13

These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, Aug. 13. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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American Association baseball returning to Minnesota with new Blaine team

American Association baseball returning to Minnesota with new Blaine team

The American Association of Professional Baseball is adding an expansion team in Blaine as part of the $750 million Farm sports and entertainment development expected to open in 2028.
by Ahmed Hassan

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St. Paul mayor asks departments to reduce budget by 4 percent

St. Paul mayor asks departments to reduce budget by 4 percent

The proposal includes a $20,000 cut to Mayor Kaohly Her’s own compensation. The mayor’s budget also proposes a 6.8 percent increase in the property tax levy.
by Regina Medina and Lisa Ryan

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Reeling from middle schooler suicides, Brainerd school district aims to prevent more deaths

Reeling from middle schooler suicides, Brainerd school district aims to prevent more deaths

The community has been calling for action to address student mental health and bullying after two middle schoolers died by suicide. But the rise in youth suicide extends beyond Brainerd, and some say it needs a broader response.
by Kirsti Marohn

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