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Stories from August 26, 2026

Local actor reflects on Dolly Parton's passion for spreading joy

Local actor reflects on Dolly Parton's passion for spreading joy

Ruthie Baker landed a role in playing the country singer in a Christmas musical in 2018 where she met the entire cast before the performance. “She wanted us to shine as brightly as we could on that stage.”
by Clay Masters and Matthew Alvarez

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Minneapolis holds listening sessions about new police chief

A federal judge today denied the state of Minnesota's attempt to keep an ICE agent in custody before the Texas governor can sign an extradition order. And Minneapolis is holding listening sessions to get residents' input on what they want in a new police chief.
by Elena See

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Picture perfect Thursday into Friday, then unsettled

Picture perfect Thursday into Friday, then unsettled

Thursday’s looking fairly warm given the time of the year but the low humidity should feel spectacular. Some rain showers are out in Minnesota’s southwestern corner early Saturday. It’s still a little to be determined if they can spread to other parts of Minnesota.
by Ben Cathey

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Right-leaning groups say MN 15 prosecution violates free speech of anti-ICE activists

Right-leaning groups say MN 15 prosecution violates free speech of anti-ICE activists

Free speech and conservative legal groups are urging a federal judge to order prosecutors to release documents in the Minnesota activists conspiracy case that defendants say could reveal political targeting and First Amendment violations tied to a Trump administration directive.
by Jon Collins

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Minneapolis police officers on responding to Annunciation shooting, one year later

Minneapolis police officers on responding to Annunciation shooting, one year later

Inspector Ryan Kelly and officers Valeria Perez Martinez and Liban Ibrahim were among the first responders on the scene of the shooting at Annunciation Church and School. Minnesota Now heard from the three officers in interviews conducted and shared by the Minneapolis Police Department.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Tim Curry, iconic character actor and 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star, dies at 80

Tim Curry, iconic character actor and 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star, dies at 80

A beloved character actor known for his iconic role in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” Tim Curry has died at 80. His longtime friend and manager Marcia Hurwitz said he died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles. No cause was disclosed.
by The Associated Press

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Annunciation, Sandy Hook parents reflect on turning from tragedy to action

Annunciation, Sandy Hook parents reflect on turning from tragedy to action

A group of Annunciation Church and School parents became advocates for preventing gun violence after a mass shooting took the lives of two children and injured 29 people in their community. They found allies in Sandy Hook parents who began a similar journey more than a decade ago.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Democratic-led states renew challenge to Trump plans to restrict mail-in voting

Democratic-led states renew challenge to Trump plans to restrict mail-in voting

Democratic attorneys general from 23 states and the District of Columbia, along with Pennsylvania's governor, filed the lawsuit in Boston federal court two days after the U.S. Supreme Court lifted an earlier injunction they had won blocking Trump's order on the grounds that they sued too soon.
by Reuters

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Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Food recalls and outbreaks: What to know and how to stay safe

Food recalls and outbreaks: What to know and how to stay safe

Recent outbreaks are raising new questions about the safety of fresh produce. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests share what you need to know about foodborne illness and how to keep your food safe.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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The A's beat the Twins 4-2 as Gage Jump strikes out 9 and Carlos Cortes homers

The A's beat the Twins 4-2 as Gage Jump strikes out 9 and Carlos Cortes homers

Carlos Cortes homered and Gage Jump struck out nine in 6 1/3 innings as the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2. Jump pitched into the seventh for the first time since June 18 against the Angels, when he allowed one hit in seven innings. Cortes launched a two-run homer in the second.
by The Associated Press

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Leaders at Annunciation ask public to spend Thursday in reflection, service

Thursday marks one year since a shooter killed 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski and injured more than two dozen others at a back-to-school Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church and School.
by Phineas Pope

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Cooler, breezy Wednesday with nice days ahead

Cooler, breezy Wednesday with nice days ahead

Cooler, drier air is settling in after last night’s cool front passage. Look for a few beautiful days ahead. Spotty storm chances return this weekend along with muggier air again.
by Sven Sundgaard

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At Harper Moyski’s memorial bench, her sister and best friends find healing together

At Harper Moyski’s memorial bench, her sister and best friends find healing together

Harper Moyski was one of two students killed in the Annunciation Catholic Church and School mass shooting nearly one year ago. Since then, her younger sister Quinn and Harper’s three best friends have become a support system for each other as they grieve and heal.
by Aleesa Kuznetsov and Nina Moini

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Voter discontent abounds as third parties search for recipe to tap into it

Voter discontent abounds as third parties search for recipe to tap into it

Polls suggest voters are sick of a two-party system and Minnesota has a history of third-party success. But that doesn’t necessarily mean alternative candidates will do well this November.
by Cait Kelley

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Homeless should be a priority for new Mpls. police chief, council member says

Homeless should be a priority for new Mpls. police chief, council member says

The next Minneapolis police chief will set a tone for the department, which has faced public attention and criticism through reform efforts since George Floyd's killing in 2020.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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