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Stories from August 25, 2026

No felony charges in Minneapolis rally; Minnesotans remember Dolly Parton

Hennepin County prosecutors said today that they will not file felony charges against a far-right provocateur in connection with an incident Saturday in downtown Minneapolis.
by Elena See

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Chaz Millionaire, longtime Twin Cities radio DJ and KMOJ voice, dies at 61

Chaz Millionaire, longtime Twin Cities radio DJ and KMOJ voice, dies at 61

For more than four decades, Chaz Millionaire - aka Charles Dillon - shared music, conversation and local culture with Minneapolis, including through his work at KMOJ, “The People’s Station.”
by Sarah Thamer

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Minnesota Weather: Rain in Arrowhead; pleasant State Fair start

Minnesota Weather: Rain in Arrowhead; pleasant State Fair start

Expect some storms Tuesday in northeastern Minnesota through late afternoon and evening. The weather looks great to start the Minnesota State Fair Thursday and Friday, with highs in the lower to mid-80s.
by Ben Cathey

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Thunder Bay braces for more U.S. tariffs

Thunder Bay braces for more U.S. tariffs

A new round of tariffs went into effect for Canada and another round is being threatened in the coming year.
by Emily Bright and Lukas Levin

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Inside Trump’s failed hunt for noncitizen voters

Inside Trump’s failed hunt for noncitizen voters

To prove the president’s claims of illegal voting, the government has harnessed the power of Homeland Security Investigations, a branch of DHS established to combat the worst cross-border crime. So far, the effort has produced meager results.

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ICE arrests jumped to nearly 50,000 in July, the highest monthly total of Trump’s second term

ICE arrests jumped to nearly 50,000 in July, the highest monthly total of Trump’s second term

Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested nearly 50,000 people in July. That marks the highest single-month total during the second Trump administration. The numbers come from the U.C. Berkeley Deportation Data Project.
by The Associated Press

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Search for new MPD chief turns to residents, as council members host listening sessions

Search for new MPD chief turns to residents, as council members host listening sessions

After the resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara in May, the city is searching for a new chief. Council members LaTrisha Vetaw and Michael Rainville joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about what they’ll talk to Minneapolis residents about - and what they’re looking for in a new chief.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80

Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died. She was 80 years old. Her career spanned decades, with hits like “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You.”
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Governor’s Truth Council begins public presentations on impacts of immigration enforcement

Governor’s Truth Council begins public presentations on impacts of immigration enforcement

The Governor’s Truth Council has spent the summer collecting stories about the impact of Operation Metro Surge and Operation PARRIS on Minnesotans, drawing statements and stories from several hundred people.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Big ag impact: Crop health falls six weeks in a row

Big ag impact: Crop health falls six weeks in a row

Minnesota’s worsening crop conditions reflect deepening drought, with landowners’ firsthand reports offering a stark, ground-level view of the state’s drying fields.
by Ben Cathey

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Alex Pretti's parents, sister call for accountability, seven months after he was fatally shot by federal agents

Alex Pretti's parents, sister call for accountability, seven months after he was fatally shot by federal agents

“We really want to get the facts out, of what happened to Alex that day,” Michael Pretti said. “I mean — we’ve seen what happened. The videos are pretty clear. But we want justice. We want accountability ... for the people that did this to Alex.”
by MPR News Staff

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Target apologizes for children's clown Halloween costume after backlash

Target apologizes for children's clown Halloween costume after backlash

Target apologized on Monday and said it had pulled a Halloween costume from sale depicting a circus clown that critics said evoked Blackface and minstrel shows.
by Reuters

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U.S. set for largest mass visa revocation in history, up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say

U.S. set for largest mass visa revocation in history, up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.
by The Associated Press

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Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs as Trump tells its leaders to ‘fall in line’

Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs as Trump tells its leaders to ‘fall in line’

Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday after relations deteriorated sharply Monday. President Donald Trump told Canadian leaders to “fall in line” or face consequences “far WORSE” than existing tariffs, while Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Washington of trying to subordinate Canada.
by The Associated Press

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Zandalasini scores 18 as the Valkyries beat the Lynx for 1st time in franchise history, 80-66

Zandalasini scores 18 as the Valkyries beat the Lynx for 1st time in franchise history, 80-66

Cecilia Zandalasini scored eight of her 18 points in the fourth quarter, Gabby Williams added 15 points, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Minnesota Lynx for the first time in franchise history, 80-66. Golden State (26-11) entered 0-9 against Minnesota in the regular season and playoffs since joining the WNBA in 2025.
by The Associated Press

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Finding creative solutions to problems in rural Minnesota for 40 years

Finding creative solutions to problems in rural Minnesota for 40 years

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the heads of two Minnesota foundations that have supported economic development in rural Minnesota for forty years. They’ll talk about creative solutions to rural problems — from housing to child care.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Federal judge in Texas to hear arguments on ICE agent extradition to Minnesota

A federal judge in Texas is expected to hear arguments Tuesday over whether Gov. Greg Abbott should be forced to extradite an ICE agent charged with assaulting a man in Minneapolis. Meanwhile, the U.S. imposed high tariffs on Canadian goods over the weekend after trade talks between the two countries broke down.
by Phineas Pope

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Lingering instability Tuesday along a cool front

Lingering instability Tuesday along a cool front

Some lingering morning showers and thunder will dissipate Tuesday morning, but more thunderstorms could redevelop later in the day. Cooler, drier air moves back in for midweek along with sunshine.
by Sven Sundgaard

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'The power of the dog': Bravo Zulu Sober House introduces canine therapy for veterans with PTSD

'The power of the dog': Bravo Zulu Sober House introduces canine therapy for veterans with PTSD

The dogs are rescued from shelters and are trained to serve those who served their country and suffer from wounds such as post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries and military sexual trauma — conditions that have often led to substance use disorders.
by Hannah Yang

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Tactile maps installed at MSP Airport ease travel for more than just blind passengers

Tactile maps installed at MSP Airport ease travel for more than just blind passengers

Over the last month, MSP Airport installed special maps outside every bathroom throughout the facility designed to improve accessibility for travelers who are blind. They hope to share their designs to airports around the country to ease travel for everyone.
by Matt Mikus

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'Unimaginably difficult': How Annunciation is rebuilding sense of safety at school after tragedy

'Unimaginably difficult': How Annunciation is rebuilding sense of safety at school after tragedy

School staff at Annunciation have spent the past year working to meet the needs of their students and their community. They say mental health support has been critical to healing.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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