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Stories from September 2, 2026

Judge sets Nov. 2 state trial date for Hortman assassin

Judge sets Nov. 2 state trial date for Hortman assassin

Vance Boelter is already serving two consecutive federal life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to killing the Hortmans, but he pleaded not guilty to similar state charges.
by Matt Sepic

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Amazon Prime Video to broadcast games locally for six NHL teams, including Minnesota

Amazon Prime Video to broadcast games locally for six NHL teams, including Minnesota

Amazon's Prime Video will be the exclusive local streaming home of six NHL teams this season as part of a multiyear agreement announced by the league. Defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina, Anaheim, Columbus, Dallas, Minnesota and St. Louis will have their games on the platform in their markets.
by The Associated Press

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Morning Announcements for Sept. 2

Morning Announcements for Sept. 2

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, Sept. 2. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 31 and Sept. 1

Morning Announcements for Aug. 31 and Sept. 1

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, Aug. 31, and Tuesday, Sept. 1. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 28

Morning Announcements for Aug. 28

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, Aug. 28. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota activates drought task force as conditions worsen

Minnesota activates drought task force as conditions worsen

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Randall Doneen, deputy director of Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources’s ecological and water resources division, about the state’s drought task force.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aron Woldeslassie

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Officials: $224M funding gap remains for Blue Line Extension

Officials: $224M funding gap remains for Blue Line Extension

Despite increased funding commitment from Hennepin County and proposed cost reductions, the project still needs more money from local sources
by Sarah Thamer

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How are Minnesota ranchers reacting to Trump's plan to import beef?

How are Minnesota ranchers reacting to Trump's plan to import beef?

Kaitlyn Root, the Minnesota State Cattlemen's executive director and beef quality assurance coordinator, explains the concerns Minnesota ranchers have with the new beef imports announced by President Trump.
by Clay Masters and Ben Revier

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CoreCivic offers Appleton $1.2 million per year to make up for lost tax revenue

CoreCivic offers Appleton $1.2 million per year to make up for lost tax revenue

CoreCivic, the company operating a 1,600-bed facility that will begin housing Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees this fall, is offering to pay the city of Appleton just over $1.2 million a year.
by MPR News Staff

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How to build confidence and overcome self-doubt

How to build confidence and overcome self-doubt

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guest talk about how to quiet your inner critic, learn from mistakes, recognize your wins and take action — even when you don't feel ready.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Two men sentenced for deadly mass shooting at downtown Minneapolis bar

Hennepin County Judge Juan Hoyos sentenced Arlonzo Williams Jr. to nearly 73 years in prison for the October murder of 21-year-old DaMarco Fletcher Jr. Hoyos also sentenced an accomplice to nearly 60 years in prison.
by MPR News Staff

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Severe storms down trees, power lines in Rochester

Severe storms down trees, power lines in Rochester

The National Weather Service received a report of 68 mph winds near downtown Rochester just after 1:30 a.m. Those winds downed trees and power lines in the city. Other parts of southern Minnesota also saw strong storms overnight.
by MPR News Staff

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Fridley schools begin classes after being one of the most affected districts during ICE surge last year

Students in the Fridley school district are returning to classes Wednesday morning. District superintendent Brenda Lewis says enrollment has not fallen, even though school leaders expected it to.
by Phineas Pope

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Humid air moves back in with continued above-normal temperatures

Humid air moves back in with continued above-normal temperatures

Wednesday will be modestly muggy, but the real humid air moves back in Thursday. We’ll see some spotty storms Thursday and above-normal temperatures into the weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Nepali Minnesotans hold vigil in solidarity with Himalayan flood victims

Nepali Minnesotans hold vigil in solidarity with Himalayan flood victims

Members of Minnesota’s Nepali diaspora and supporters gathered outside the state Capitol to honor victims of landslides and flash flooding in the Himalayas. The collapse of a glacier on Aug. 26 triggered the disaster, which has killed more than 1,000 people. About 4,000 people were missing as of Tuesday.
by Alanna Elder

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Minnesota genealogists, historians raise alarm about planned closure of Chicago National Archives

Minnesota genealogists, historians raise alarm about planned closure of Chicago National Archives

The National Archives and Records Administration announced it will close its Chicago branch, which holds records linked to Minnesota. Critics of the move worry the records will move far away, and in some cases, become practically impossible to access.
by Alanna Elder

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Why are Minnesota electricity bills going up?

Why are Minnesota electricity bills going up?

Hot temperatures, grid upgrades and higher returns are some of the factors behind energy costs.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Months after ICE raids, Fridley starts new school year with more kids, new concerns

Months after ICE raids, Fridley starts new school year with more kids, new concerns

Fridley was among the Twin Cities districts most affected by the surge of federal immigration agents into the Twin Cities earlier this year. While the doors open this week with growing enrollment, leaders say the surge’s emotional and financial pain remains.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Minnesota teacher publishes poetry collection about what keeps him returning to the classroom

Minnesota teacher publishes poetry collection about what keeps him returning to the classroom

High school English teacher Patrick Hueller’s poetry collection "Falling, In Love with Teaching" launches this week, and he’ll read at Subtext Books in St. Paul on Thursday at 7 p.m.
by Emily Bright

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State Fair forecast: Rain wraps up just as the fair is opening for business

State Fair forecast: Rain wraps up just as the fair is opening for business

High winds will move across southern Minnesota early Wednesday, likely including the Minnesota State Fair. After that, we have a quiet day with comfortable temperatures and humidity plus increasing sunshine.
by Ben Cathey

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