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Stories from September 24, 2026

Lisa Demuth joins other GOP candidates breaking from Trump in call to end Iran war

Lisa Demuth joins other GOP candidates breaking from Trump in call to end Iran war

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth was hesitant to criticize the president earlier this year before locking down the GOP nomination for governor. But she has begun breaking with him as the midterm election nears and his popularity wanes.
by Peter Cox

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Twin Cities Arab Film Festival celebrates its 20th event

Twin Cities Arab Film Festival celebrates its 20th event

The Twin Cities Arab Film Fest is celebrating its 20th edition with the theme “Looking Forward, Looking Back.” The festival will feature a retrospective of short films by Hadi Moussally, who often explores being Arab and queer.
by Clay Masters and Brent Jabbour

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St. Paul mayor declines comment on lawsuit; Gas prices are down slightly but still up year-over-year

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her declined comment today when asked about the lawsuit filed against her by Police Chief Axel Henry. And gas and diesel prices in Minnesota have been flat or slightly falling over the past couple days.
by Emily Reese

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Rain hugs Minnesota's western border; Tuesday may be a soaker

Rain hugs Minnesota's western border; Tuesday may be a soaker

Minnesota weather is pretty quiet right now with some scattered rain chances through Saturday, mostly in the western part of the state. Heavier rain returns on Tuesday along with a gradual cooldown.
by Ben Cathey

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Politics Friday: How would having a woman as governor change the Capitol issue set?

Politics Friday: How would having a woman as governor change the Capitol issue set?

Friday at noon, Minnesota is on the verge of joining the solid majority of states to have had elected a woman as governor. We discuss what impact that could have on issue debates. Also, a look at the polling.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Top cats: Lynx fans stoked for a championship as WNBA playoffs near

Top cats: Lynx fans stoked for a championship as WNBA playoffs near

The Minnesota Lynx finish the regular season Thursday night against the Indiana Fever then start the playoffs Sunday at home against the New York Liberty. Fans hope point guard Olivia Miles is healthy and can deliver a championship after her All-Star season.
by Anika Besst

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TriLingua Cinema opens up micro-cinema on the east side of St. Paul

TriLingua Cinema opens up micro-cinema on the east side of St. Paul

The new 36-seat theater will be in the same building as the East Side Freedom Library and comes after six years of pop-up events hosted by TriLingua Cinema.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Amnesty International calls for the abolition of ICE in new report

Amnesty International calls for the abolition of ICE in new report

The organization documented a pattern of human rights violations in the Twin Cities during Operation Metro Surge. Researchers recommend abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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After nonprofit mobilized to support pregnant immigrants this winter, long-term needs emerge

After nonprofit mobilized to support pregnant immigrants this winter, long-term needs emerge

Fernanda Honebrink, a midwife and immigrant herself, founded Conexión during Operation Metro Surge to support pregnant and breastfeeding immigrants. Several months later, some of the fathers have been detained by ICE, and mothers are leaning on each other for continued support.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Officials say fire that killed journalist Jessi Pierce and her 3 children was an accident

Officials say fire that killed journalist Jessi Pierce and her 3 children was an accident

At a Thursday news conference announcing the preliminary findings of the months-long investigation, State Fire Marshal Dan Krier said the early-morning fire was caused by overheating electrical equipment in an office.
by Ahmed Hassan and MPR News Staff

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Morning Announcements for Sept. 23 and 24

Morning Announcements for Sept. 23 and 24

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, Sept. 23 and Thursday, Sept. 24. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Rural Voice: A town hall on belonging in St. Joseph, Minn.

Rural Voice: A town hall on belonging in St. Joseph, Minn.

What does it mean to belong to a rural community — especially if you're a newcomer? Rural Voice kicks off its 2026 series with a town hall discussion in St. Joseph, Minn.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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St. Paul police chief sues Mayor Kaohly Her

St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry is suing Mayor Kaohly Her for sexual harassment. The lawsuit comes on the heels of an outside investigation of the DFL mayor. In other news, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension set new guidelines Wednesday to help law enforcement agencies take a more victim-centered and consistent approach to investigating sexual assault cases.
by Phineas Pope

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Big west to east contrast in rainfall Thursday

Big west to east contrast in rainfall Thursday

We’ll have scattered showers Thursday but the bulk of significant rainfall will remain west. More showers are possible Saturday along with some warmer temperatures ahead.
by Sven Sundgaard

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico back at the White House, hours after judge ordered Trump to lift ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico back at the White House, hours after judge ordered Trump to lift ban

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban of three news outlets from the White House. He said CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets said they were blocked early Thursday, a few hours after the order.
by The Associated Press

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The Education Dept. hasn't been dismantled. It's become more inefficient, staff say

The Education Dept. hasn't been dismantled. It's become more inefficient, staff say

Education staff are being scattered across several other federal agencies. Despite the Trump administration's claims, employees say it's adding bureaucracy and making it harder to serve students.
by Jonaki Mehta and Cory Turner

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Warren demands Trump officials explain removing a ban on interference in census data

Warren demands Trump officials explain removing a ban on interference in census data

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked Trump officials to explain why the Census Bureau's parent agency cut a ban on political interference from its scientific integrity policy, as NPR first reported.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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Minnesota teens are using less cannabis. Some groups are still at higher risk

Minnesota teens are using less cannabis. Some groups are still at higher risk

Minnesota high schoolers are using cannabis at lower rates than a decade ago, but researchers say disparities remain for marginalized groups. Experts point to changing social norms and prevention efforts that may be driving the decline.
by Nicole Ki

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Rochester’s biomedical startup economy is growing. Finding the right workers is harder

Rochester’s biomedical startup economy is growing. Finding the right workers is harder

In Rochester, new biomedical companies are growing out of Mayo Clinic. Local leaders want those companies to stay and grow in the community, but finding the right workers with the right skills is a bigger challenge.
by Catharine Richert

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Gay 90s and a 651 number: Bob the Drag Queen recalls youth in South St. Paul

Gay 90s and a 651 number: Bob the Drag Queen recalls youth in South St. Paul

When he was a teen, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner Bob the Drag Queen spent nine months in the Twin Cities. Bob will perform Friday at the Fitzgerald Theater for his “Now Clap!” national tour.
by Kyra Miles

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