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Stories from August 27, 2026

ICE agent charged in Minnesota assault case released from Texas jail

An ICE agent charged with felony assault in Minnesota walked out of a Texas jail Thursday after Gov. Greg Abbott let a 90-day holding period expire without signing an extradition warrant.
by Todd Melby

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Rising musician Sophie Hiroko getting ready to record her debut album

Rising musician Sophie Hiroko getting ready to record her debut album

Duluth native Sophie Hiroko started 2026 by releasing a new single. And she shared at the MPR State Fair Stage that she has secured studio space to record her first album.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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How a first-time 4-H state fair exhibitor prepares her lamb for the competition

How a first-time 4-H state fair exhibitor prepares her lamb for the competition

12-year-old 4-H participant Madelyn Donnelly said that facing a big day at the state fair for the first time is stressful, but luckily her lamb is a “chill dude.” She’s hoping her sheep impresses the judges, and she’s getting help from her 19-year-old mentor through a program called a BELLE grant.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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How the ever-growing State Fair crop art exhibit comes to life

How the ever-growing State Fair crop art exhibit comes to life

Since the pandemic, the number of crop art submissions has continued to grow, to nearly 600 this year. Marta Shore, assistant superintendent of crop art and scarecrows was on the MPR stage to talk about the craft of crop art and its growing popularity.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the United States

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the United States

President Donald Trump says he's renaming Lake Ontario to be known as “Lake America” in the United States as he exacerbates his trade war with Canada. The Republican president signed an executive order in the Oval Office on Thursday that updated the lake’s name for the U.S. geographic naming service.
by The Associated Press

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 27

Morning Announcements for Aug. 27

These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, Aug. 27. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 25 and 26

Morning Announcements for Aug. 25 and 26

These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, Aug. 25 and Wednesday, Aug. 26. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Chisago County workers' union announces deal to end lengthy strike

Chisago County workers' union announces deal to end lengthy strike

The union said the agreement addresses two main sticking points that led to the lengthy strike — including a wage increase of 20.5 percent over three years, and offering health insurance through the Teamsters.
by MPR News Staff

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Extreme drought expands its reach across Minnesota

Extreme drought expands its reach across Minnesota

The latest drought conditions report highlights the expansion of extreme drought across Minnesota. More than 75 percent of the state is now experiencing some level of drought.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Sen. Tina Smith on midterms, Farm Bill and her final Minnesota state fair as a senator

Sen. Tina Smith on midterms, Farm Bill and her final Minnesota state fair as a senator

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith kicked off one of the year’s the most significant statewide races when she announced in 2025 she would not seek reelection. With a few months left in her term, she joined MPR News host Nina Moini live from the state fair.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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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

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, Cari Dwyer and Maja Beckstrom

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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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