Stories from September 14, 2026

How to know when it's time to quit your job
How do you know when it’s time to quit your job? Coming up at 9 a.m. on Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how to recognize when a job isn’t working anymore, and how to decide what to do next.
Trump downplays calls for AI slowdown
President Trump said the dire warnings about AI were exaggerated and that “negative forces” are making claims about things that won’t happen. This comes after leaders in the industry called for putting the brakes on AI development.
Absentee ballots will start to be mailed out and voters will also be able to vote absentee in person at certain early voting locations. Meanwhile, two office buildings in downtown St. Paul have a new owner.
A wet Monday followed by a pleasant Tuesday
Rain develops for much of Monday followed by clearing skies tonight. Tuesday will be dry and pleasant. More substantial rain is possible to end the week again.
Florida-based real estate investor buys 2 St. Paul office buildings
Florida-based real estate investor Jamie Rand now owns four downtown commercial buildings, making him the largest private owner of commercial property in downtown St. Paul.
Many Minnesotans don’t value aquatic plants. The state’s lakes are paying a price.
Native aquatic plants help keep lakes healthy, reduce erosion and are a safeguard against invasive species. Yet they get a bad rap as a nuisance, and property owners often remove them with chemicals or machines.