Stories from September 23, 2026

September 23, 2026 9:00 AM

Recovery: Rebuilding a new life after sobriety

Getting sober is just a first step. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks about lifelong recovery with two guests who rebuilt their lives after alcohol and drug abuse brought everything crashing down.  

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

September 23, 2026 4:00 AM

Minnesota ACLU sues Detroit Lakes Public Schools over rainbow ban

Two students are challenging the school board’s ban that targets “safe space” stickers found in some classrooms.

by Harshawn Ratanpal

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

September 23, 2026 4:00 AM

Blast, at last: Minnesota’s first new iron ore mine in 50 years targets new era of steelmaking

Mesabi Metallics has begun mining ore at its new $2.5 billion project on the Iron Range and is already making plans for a more ambitious development.

by Dan Kraker

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

September 23, 2026 4:00 AM

Minnesota farmers face bigger loan payments as Federal Reserve hikes interest rates

Farmers could soon see higher payments on some loans. This comes after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years.

by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

September 23, 2026 4:00 AM

In Minnesota’s governor race, breast cancer creates ‘a sisterhood’ among rivals

Minnesota is virtually certain to elect a woman as governor. That person, whether it’s DFLer Amy Klobuchar or Republican Lisa Demuth, will also be a breast cancer survivor.

by Dana Ferguson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Stories from September 23, 2026

Recovery: Rebuilding a new life after sobriety

Minnesota ACLU sues Detroit Lakes Public Schools over rainbow ban

Blast, at last: Minnesota’s first new iron ore mine in 50 years targets new era of steelmaking

Minnesota farmers face bigger loan payments as Federal Reserve hikes interest rates

In Minnesota’s governor race, breast cancer creates ‘a sisterhood’ among rivals

News you can use in your inbox