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Stories from October 14, 2026

What Medicaid changes mean for Minnesotans

What Medicaid changes mean for Minnesotans

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what federal changes to Medicaid mean for patients, providers and the healthcare system.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Minneapolis Public Schools leaders say they no longer recommend school closures for 2027-28 school year

After widespread public opposition and concerns from board members, Minneapolis school district leaders announced Tuesday that they no longer support closing schools on that timeline. Meanwhile, as more giant data centers are proposed in Minnesota and across the country, some local government officials are coming together to prepare for potential projects that big tech may pitch in their city next.
by Phineas Pope

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Minneapolis Public Schools backs off school closure plan

Minneapolis Public Schools backs off school closure plan

Minneapolis Public Schools leaders voted to avoid any school closures for the 2027-28 school year. In addition, board members committed to discuss enrollment growth strategies, early childhood enrollment, reviewing school start and end times, school choice assignments and the distribution of needs-based government funding.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Cool, seasonable air lingers with showers developing Thursday

Cool, seasonable air lingers with showers developing Thursday

Wednesday will be another cool, but near-normal day for temperatures. We should see some afternoon sun peek out. Showers develop for Thursday followed by chilly air.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Feds say takeover of Red Lake child welfare program was due to pattern of inaction

An official letter from the federal government alleges years of inaction by the Red Lake Nation’s child welfare agency that led to several deaths. The tribe says it is cooperating with the federal government and has appealed the decision.
by Melissa Olson

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New tool kit helps Minnesota cities prepare for when big tech's data centers come to town

New tool kit helps Minnesota cities prepare for when big tech's data centers come to town

A new tool kit from researchers at the University of Minnesota will help local government officials better understand the potential risks and benefits of data centers, and potentially avert the controversy that has roiled some communities.
by Molly Castle Work

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Eden Prairie schools adding more security measures at football games

Eden Prairie schools adding more security measures at football games

Eden Prairie school officials said there will be more police and security on hand at Wednesday night’s football game, and just two stadium entrances — both with metal detectors. There’s no re-entry and no admission after halftime.
by MPR News Staff

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ICE agent charged with assault says he feared for his safety in Twin Cities highway encounter

ICE agent charged with assault says he feared for his safety in Twin Cities highway encounter

An ICE agent charged with assault in an alleged road rage incident testified in court Tuesday that he feared for his safety during an encounter with another driver on a Twin Cities highway. He was the first federal agent charged in connection with Operation Metro Surge, but he’s not the only one.
by Matt Sepic

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Jack el-Hai pulls a true-crime saga from history in 'The Case of the Autographed Corpse'

Jack el-Hai pulls a true-crime saga from history in 'The Case of the Autographed Corpse'

Minneapolis author Jack el-Hai is back with another compelling story pulled from the history books. This time, it involves an Apache man falsely accused of killing his wife and the mystery writer who helped overturn his conviction.
by Kelly Gordon

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