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Stories from August 27, 2026

ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting released in Texas after immediate extradition rejected

ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting released in Texas after immediate extradition rejected

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis has been released from a Texas jail after a judge refused to order his return to Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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The art, craft and community of quilting

The art, craft and community of quilting

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what goes into making a quilt, how quilting has evolved and the community and personal stories that can be stitched into every finished piece.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Butler homers and Williams hits a 2-run triple as the Athletics beat the Twins 7-4

Butler homers and Williams hits a 2-run triple as the Athletics beat the Twins 7-4

Lawrence Butler homered, Alika Williams hit a two-run triple and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 to win the three-game series. Minnesota fell four games behind Cleveland for the final American League playoff spot.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis marks 1 year since shooting at Annunciation Church and School with a day of service, remembrance

A federal judge in Minneapolis will consider whether to order the government to turn over more investigative documents tied to the Minnesota 15 conspiracy case. Meanwhile, Minneapolis marks one year since the shooting at Annunciation Church and School with a day of service and remembrance in Pearl Park.
by Phineas Pope

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St. Paul mayor, police chief announce removal of Flock cameras

St. Paul mayor, police chief announce removal of Flock cameras

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and Police chief Axel Henry said they “understand and share the concerns raised by our community about other jurisdictions accessing data during Operation Metro Surge.”
by Regina Medina

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Beautiful couple of days before muggy air and storm chances return

Beautiful couple of days before muggy air and storm chances return

Thursday and Friday will be just about picture-perfect days for late August. Warmer, more humid air arrives for the weekend along with spotty thunder chances.
by Sven Sundgaard

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‘For the joy of it’: State Fair diehards say they don’t care about winning a blue-ribbon

‘For the joy of it’: State Fair diehards say they don’t care about winning a blue-ribbon

A blue ribbon at the Minnesota State Fair might seem like the prize that home bakers covet, but many of the Minnesotans submitting to the State Fair enter year after year for more than a placement. For some, it’s become a tradition, community and duty.
by Anika Besst

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