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Stories from August 28, 2026

ICE agent charged with shooting, wounding a man released from Texas jail

An ICE agent charged with shooting and wounding a man — and then lying about it — during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis was released from a Texas jail Thursday. Meanwhile, Minneapolis businesses requiring dress codes will soon have to write them out and make them visible to the public.
by Phineas Pope

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A gorgeous Friday before a more muggy, unsettled weekend

A gorgeous Friday before a more muggy, unsettled weekend

Friday will be beautiful again as high pressure starts to depart. The first of a few chances of spotty storms develops late tonight into Saturday. Muggy air also returns this weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota State Fair weather sticks the landing on Friday

Minnesota State Fair weather sticks the landing on Friday

Shorts, sunscreen, sunglasses. That’s the plan for Friday's weather at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. There’ll be a little less humidity but still hot, easily 90 degrees by the afternoon. On Saturday, fairgoers may see some rain.
by Ben Cathey

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Lawyer for anti-ICE activists makes case in court for release of more details of federal surveillance

Lawyer for anti-ICE activists makes case in court for release of more details of federal surveillance

Magistrate Judge David Schultz heard arguments from defense attorneys Thursday, who say the additional evidence could shed light on whether the federal prosecutions of the so-called Minnesota 15 were politically motivated or designed to suppress free speech rights.
by Jon Collins

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MN Shortlist Aug. 28-Sept. 3: Celebrations of Prince and Dolly, a new basketball court mural, spooky lakes and more

MN Shortlist Aug. 28-Sept. 3: Celebrations of Prince and Dolly, a new basketball court mural, spooky lakes and more

An album release party at Paisley Park, a memorial screening of “9 to 5,” the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe’s first basketball court mural and a new Minnesota Marine Art Museum exhibition are among this week’s picks.
by Alex V. Cipolle, Chandra Colvin and Emily Bright

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Annunciation pastor reflects on one year since the tragic church and school shooting

Annunciation pastor reflects on one year since the tragic church and school shooting

One year after the shooting at Annunciation Church and School that killed 2 children and injured 29 others, Father Dennis Zehren reflects on healing, trauma and the spiritual resilience of children.
by Kyra Miles

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