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Stories from September 12, 2026

Millions of birds taking flight Saturday night over Minnesota

Millions of birds taking flight Saturday night over Minnesota

While most Minnesotans settle in for the night, the skies above the state are expected to come alive with one of nature's great autumn migrations.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Missing hiker at Isle Royale National Park found 'alive and alert'

Missing hiker at Isle Royale National Park found 'alive and alert'

Craig Berg was on a more-than-weeklong solo hike on the large Lake Superior island. He was scheduled to take a ferry back to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Sept. 5, but family members reported the next day that he did not arrive home.
by MPR News Staff

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MSP Airport closes runway to upgrade lighting

MSP Airport closes runway to upgrade lighting

The shutdown is expected to last six weeks, but it isn’t expected to affect travel from the airport.
by Matt Mikus and Ahmed Hassan

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U.S. farmers lost conservation experts in Trump's federal cuts. Now they're hurting for help

U.S. farmers lost conservation experts in Trump's federal cuts. Now they're hurting for help

The Natural Resources Conservation Service lost nearly a quarter of its staff nationwide in 2025 after the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal government. Many were local experts that help farmers with soil and water conservation efforts.

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Breezy start, sunny skies and seasonal temperatures

Breezy start, sunny skies and seasonal temperatures

Cooler, breezy conditions are settling into the Upper Midwest this weekend, with fall-like temperatures and increasing chances for rain early next week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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