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Stories from August 19, 2026

Rain on Thursday, still toasty for Fair

Rain on Thursday, still toasty for Fair

Severe storms are possible across Minnesota Thursday, with damaging winds and large hail the primary threats.
by Mandy Thalhuber and Ben Cathey

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Anders Folk looks to bring federal prosecution experience to Hennepin Co. Attorney's office

Anders Folk looks to bring federal prosecution experience to Hennepin Co. Attorney's office

Minnesota Now host Nina Moini spoke with both candidates for Hennepin County Attorney. Anders Folk is a former federal prosecutor and Acting U.S. Attorney for Minnesota who will be facing State Rep. Cedrick Frazier in November.
by Nina Moini, Ellen Finn and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota's group homes: How did we get here?

Minnesota's group homes: How did we get here?

Minnesota's group home industry has seen massive growth over the past few years, and with it, allegations of mismanagement. But the system has been around for decades — and has roots in the deinstitutionalization movement.
by Lisa Ryan and Gretchen Brown

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Native economies are looking to expand beyond gaming

Native economies are looking to expand beyond gaming

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Casey Lozar, vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and director of the Center for Indian Country Development, about diversification in Native economies and the growth he’s seeing in them.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aron Woldeslassie

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Teen poets to share work reflecting on history and the future they hope for

Teen poets to share work reflecting on history and the future they hope for

In an event Thursday, teens will read poems from a workshop and mentorship program that asked them to reflect on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. and imagine the world they want to see.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Duluth brewery 'trimming' costs while pushing for delay, action on nationwide hemp THC ban

Duluth brewery 'trimming' costs while pushing for delay, action on nationwide hemp THC ban

Bent Paddle Brewing is counting down the days until a federal ban on hemp-derived THC products that have boosted business as beer sales have declined. The U.S. Senate recently voted to delay the ban by one month.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Bell's home run, Jeffers' two-run double push Twins past Braves 4-1

Bell's home run, Jeffers' two-run double push Twins past Braves 4-1

Josh Bell hit a two-run homer, Ryan Jeffers drove in Minnesota’s other two runs, and the Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1. Bell hit his 17th home run of the year over the right-center field wall in the first inning to give the Twins a 2-0 lead.
by The Associated Press

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How to help older adults build meaningful connections

How to help older adults build meaningful connections

MPR News host Angela Davis talks about a Minnesota-based nonprofit that helps older adults build connections with others through phone conversations, virtual coffee chats and in-person visits.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Appleton ICE detention center begins hiring process

Appleton ICE detention center begins hiring process

Before it closed in 2010, the Prairie Correctional Facility employed between 300 and 400 people. The operator of the facility is holding a series of job fairs to restaff the center, which is expected to start housing ICE detainees this fall.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump says U.S. and Canada reached deal to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports

Trump says U.S. and Canada reached deal to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports

President Trump said he was delaying the 50 percent U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports after the two countries reached a last-minute deal less than two hours before the sanctions were to go into effect.
by The Associated Press

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Long-term impact of Walz's executive order blocking mining depends on his successor

An executive order Gov. Tim Walz signed Tuesday blocks copper mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. But whether the ban becomes permanent could depend on Walz's successor. Meanwhile, a new MPR News and APM Reports investigation is having a political impact in Liberia.
by Phineas Pope

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High pressure makes for a nice Wednesday

High pressure makes for a nice Wednesday

High pressure has pushed out muggy air and will make for a nice Wednesday for most. Warmer and more muggy air moves back in Thursday ahead of the next front and spotty storm chance.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Leech Lake Tribal College celebrates new leadership before start of semester

Leech Lake Tribal College celebrates new leadership before start of semester

An investiture ceremony was held Monday evening to celebrate Erin Stresow stepping into the position of president at Leech Lake Tribal College. Stresow brings leadership experience across higher education, nonprofits, corporate ventures and tribal nations.
by Chandra Colvin

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'Results, not excuses': Klobuchar looks to break from status quo in bid for governor

'Results, not excuses': Klobuchar looks to break from status quo in bid for governor

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has built a brand as a politician willing to put her head down and work across the aisle to get things done. In her bid for Minnesota governor, she’s working to distinguish her approach from that of outgoing Gov. Tim Walz.
by Dana Ferguson

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If all the world’s a stage, Joseph Haj is directing

If all the world’s a stage, Joseph Haj is directing

Eleven years and ten seasons into his run at the Guthrie Theater, Joseph Haj reflects on steering one of America’s leading regional theaters through artistic triumphs and turbulent times.
by Jacob Aloi

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