Stories from September 16, 2026

September 16, 2026 9:00 AM

When family steps in: The joys and challenges of raising a relative's child

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the joys and challenges of raising a relative’s child — and the support families need.

by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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September 16, 2026 4:00 AM

A new ‘pain cave’: Jessie Diggins keeps pushing limits after retiring from skiing

After retiring earlier this year as the most decorated cross-country skier in American history, Jessie Diggins is tackling long-distance trail running and public speaking as she writes her next chapter.

by Dan Kraker

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September 16, 2026 4:00 AM

Tennessee woman sues Fargo, city detective over AI-aided arrest

In a federal lawsuit, Angela Lipps said she was falsely arrested and jailed after police used artificial intelligence to investigate her.

by Harshawn Ratanpal

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September 16, 2026 4:00 AM

High winds drop the curtain on one of Minnesota's last remaining drive-in movie theaters

Minnesota used to be dotted with dozens of drive-in theaters where you could watch a movie under the stars in your car. But only four remain in the state. And in northwestern Minnesota, one of them was forced to shut down for the season after a storm tore it down.

by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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September 16, 2026 4:00 AM

Mankato airport receives $11.5M grant from FAA for new air traffic control tower

The Department of Transportation on Monday announced it will be giving out $1.1 billion in grants to scores of airports across the country, including an $11.5 million grant for Mankato’s airport.

by Hannah Yang

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September 15, 2026 7:55 PM

Minneapolis Public Schools proposes closing schools amid budget challenges

Minneapolis Public Schools leaders on Tuesday presented three proposals aimed at addressing the district’s budget issues.

by Elizabeth Shockman and Annie Russell

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Stories from September 16, 2026

When family steps in: The joys and challenges of raising a relative's child

A new ‘pain cave’: Jessie Diggins keeps pushing limits after retiring from skiing

Tennessee woman sues Fargo, city detective over AI-aided arrest

High winds drop the curtain on one of Minnesota's last remaining drive-in movie theaters

Mankato airport receives $11.5M grant from FAA for new air traffic control tower

Minneapolis Public Schools proposes closing schools amid budget challenges

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