Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now

Stories from August 14, 2026

Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again

Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again

Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.
by Rob Stein

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Conservative provocateur posts video questioning Minnesota election law

Conservative provocateur posts video questioning Minnesota election law

In an Islamophobic video, a conservative activist takes aim at voter registration laws in Minnesota, asks election workers what the law is, gets answers and leaves out plenty.
by Peter Cox

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Users banned, routes limited after Lime scooter takeovers in Minneapolis

Users banned, routes limited after Lime scooter takeovers in Minneapolis

After hundreds of people zipped through downtown Minneapolis after dark on Lime scooters over the weekend, Lime has banned users who went on the highway and restricted scooter use at night. A third downtown event appears to be planned for Friday evening.
by Cait Kelley

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Iranian-linked hacker group claims responsibility for Minnesota water system cyberattack

An Iranian-linked hacker group has claimed direct responsibility for the recent cyberattack against Minnesota water systems. And newly filed court documents show that Homeland Security agents conducted widespread surveillance of anti-ICE protesters.
by Emily Reese

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
How should gardeners care for their plants during a drought?

How should gardeners care for their plants during a drought?

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Matthew Gullickson, a horticulture educator at the University of Minnesota Extension, about ways to keep your garden healthy and happy.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Timberwolves will finally retire Kevin Garnett's jersey after their Feb. 28 game vs. the Celtics

Timberwolves will finally retire Kevin Garnett's jersey after their Feb. 28 game vs. the Celtics

The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett’s No. 21 jersey after their game against the Boston Celtics this season. The ceremony will occur following the Feb. 28 game at Target Center.
by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He admitted to following Thompson to an investor conference in 2024 and shooting him on a New York City street.
by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
In search of true wilderness with Cal Flyn

In search of true wilderness with Cal Flyn

The concept of wilderness is more controversial, more arbitrary and more philosophical than you might imagine. Journalist Cal Flynn pursues the true wild in her new book, “The Savage Landscape.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Morning Announcements for Aug. 14

Morning Announcements for Aug. 14

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, Aug. 14. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

St. Paul mayor proposes 2027 budget

The budget for the St. Paul includes a 6.8 percent increase in the property tax levy and other cuts.
by Phineas Pope

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Some rain showers Friday night into Saturday, but don’t get too excited

Some rain showers Friday night into Saturday, but don’t get too excited

We’ll see a pleasant enough Friday ahead of increasing clouds and the next chance of showers late Friday into Saturday. Sunshine and drier air moves in for Sunday and Monday.
by Sven Sundgaard

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
New partnership helps people seeking addiction treatment find pet care

New partnership helps people seeking addiction treatment find pet care

The Bond Between, a local animal rescue organization, and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, an addiction treatment center, partnered up to help people seeking addiction treatment find pet care.
by Ahmed Hassan

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
MN Shortlist Aug. 14-20: Dystopia at the museum, the Latino music scene, a clay crawl and more

MN Shortlist Aug. 14-20: Dystopia at the museum, the Latino music scene, a clay crawl and more

A night of nine artists at The Museum of Russian Art, three local Latino bands at Amsterdam Bar and the 10th annual Cannon River Clay Tour in Northfield are among this week’s Minnesota arts picks.
by Jacob Aloi and Alex V. Cipolle

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!