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Stories from September 9, 2026

Northern Minnesota wildfires now fully contained; BWCAW forests already sprouting new growth

Northern Minnesota wildfires now fully contained; BWCAW forests already sprouting new growth

The wildfires burning for more than two months in northern Minnesota are finally fully contained, according to officials with the Superior National Forest. Even in some of the most intensely fire damaged forestland, regrowth and forest regeneration is already underway.
by Dan Kraker and David Schaper

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‘Families need to know if somebody died there’: Audit finds gaps in group home report cards, state licensing

‘Families need to know if somebody died there’: Audit finds gaps in group home report cards, state licensing

An audit found the report card system lacked information about serious maltreatment findings and found a third of inspections are more than 90 days late.
by Ellie Roth and Christopher Peak

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Brooklyn Center human trafficking investigation; Congressional watchdog clears Rep. Omar

The chief of the Brooklyn Center police department says nearly two dozen people have been arrested in a human trafficking investigation that targeted four area hotels. And a congressional watchdog has cleared U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar of allegations of 'false reporting of her assets.’
by Emily Reese

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Crisp, cool evening but a warmup is excepted on Thursday afternoon

Crisp, cool evening but a warmup is excepted on Thursday afternoon

A sunny but breezy Wednesday with crisp morning chill gives way to warm 80s in the Twin Cities before changes arrive Thursday.
by Ben Cathey

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Two doctors with Minnesota ties missing after Nepal flooding

Two doctors with Minnesota ties missing after Nepal flooding

The University of Minnesota’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery said that Dr. Ishan Patel and his wife, Dr. Akanksha Patel, were on a pilgrimage after his graduation from a medical fellowship.
by MPR News Staff

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Girl Scouts' first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January

Girl Scouts' first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January

Man’s best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA says its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January. The blueberry muffin-flavored cookies were developed with Bark, a New York-based seller of dog treats and toys.
by The Associated Press

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Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development

Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development

An Anthropic researcher is resigning over concerns about irresponsible development of artificial intelligence. Jacob Coxon, who worked at Anthropic and OpenAI, shared his worries about unsafe development practices and underestimating AI's capabilities on the social platform X on Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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Hispanic Heritage Foundation to recognize 'the people of Minnesota' in 39th annual awards

Hispanic Heritage Foundation to recognize 'the people of Minnesota' in 39th annual awards

The Hispanic Heritage Awards are happening outside Washington, D.C. for the first time and coming to Minneapolis’ Orchestra Hall. Minnesotans will receive a humanitarian award for resistance to Operation Metro Surge.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Scandia congregation observes National Recovery Month with outreach, training

Scandia congregation observes National Recovery Month with outreach, training

Lutheran pastor Seth Perry has opened up about his own mental health struggles to reduce stigma in his community. He launched a podcast about mental health and recovery and his congregation created a mental wellness outreach committee.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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High schoolers in several Minnesota districts to get virtual reality training in skilled trades

Dunwoody College of Technology is trying to get students interested in fields like construction, manufacturing and robotics by bringing college-level technical courses into classrooms. The pilot program begins this fall in six Minnesota school districts.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Morning Announcements for Sept. 9

Morning Announcements for Sept. 9

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, Sept. 9. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Allina Health doctors file 10-day strike notice

Allina Health doctors file 10-day strike notice

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Dr. Saul Singh, bargaining team member for the Doctors Council SEIU, about the strike notice.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aron Woldeslassie

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2 people sentenced to life in prison for the killing of Sam Nordquist

2 people sentenced to life in prison for the killing of Sam Nordquist

Family and friends of Sam Nordquist attended the sentencing of Precious Arzuaga and Jennifer Quijano in New York. Local media outlets reported that they applauded as Precious Arzuaga — the apparent ringleader — was led out of the courtroom.
by MPR News Staff

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Former Minnesota state trooper sentenced to 27 years on child sexual abuse charges

Jeremy Plonski pleaded guilty last fall to federal charges after FBI agents in Texas found videos of him sexually assaulting a baby. In some of the videos, Plonski could be seen wearing his uniform and sidearm.
by MPR News Staff

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Somali man arrested by ICE in St. Paul is being held at the military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Adam Abdullah has no criminal record and was living legally in St. Paul after seeking asylum in the U.S. in 2023. Abdullah says he had a Social Security number and work permit and checked in regularly with ICE.
by Phineas Pope

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Breezy, cooler Wednesday before warming again

Breezy, cooler Wednesday before warming again

It’ll be a pleasant Wednesday with cooler and breezy conditions. Temperatures warm again Thursday and Friday. The next chance of storms comes Friday night.
by Sven Sundgaard

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St. Paul man arrested in ICE surge sent to Guantanamo Bay

St. Paul man arrested in ICE surge sent to Guantanamo Bay

Adam Abdullah has no criminal record, but the government is holding him at a military prison set up for terrorism suspects after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
by Matt Sepic

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Where do leftovers from the Minnesota State Fair go?

Where do leftovers from the Minnesota State Fair go?

More than 200 Minnesota State Fair vendors donated over 10,000 pounds of leftover food to hunger relief groups for distribution across the state.
by Ahmed Hassan

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More tariff costs are being passed on to consumers

More tariff costs are being passed on to consumers

A new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis finds that consumers are starting to see the impact of tariffs on consumer goods across the economy.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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