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Stories from November 6, 2026

Politics Friday: What Democratic electoral gains mean for Minnesota as Republicans regroup

Politics Friday: What Democratic electoral gains mean for Minnesota as Republicans regroup

Friday at noon, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Amy Klobuchar as she begins the transition from senator to governor next year. She starts with a DFL trifecta, although she isn’t in line with her party base on everything.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Talking Volumes: Emily St. John Mandel on what the multiverse offers in 'Exit Party'

Talking Volumes: Emily St. John Mandel on what the multiverse offers in 'Exit Party'

Emily St. John Mandel, the bestselling author of “Station Eleven” and “Sea of Tranquility,” joined MPR News host Kerri Miller for Talking Volumes on Nov. 4, to dive into her newest novel, “Exit Party.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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High pressure moves in bringing some sunshine

High pressure moves in bringing some sunshine

Friday will be cool but near normal. We’ll also see sunshine break out after a stretch of dreary days. After a cold Friday night, temperatures warm the next few days.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Immigration activists call for release of investigation into Rose Avenue clash

Immigration activists are calling for the release of an investigation of a clash between protesters and St. Paul police almost a full year ago. Meanwhile, retiring Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he’ll leave it up to Gov.-elect Amy Klobuchar to decide who should fill her U.S. Senate seat.
by Phineas Pope

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Nearly 1 year since Rose Avenue clash, activists call for investigation results

Nearly 1 year since Rose Avenue clash, activists call for investigation results

Immigration activist organizations in the Twin Cities are calling for the release of an investigation into a clash between protestors and law enforcement in St. Paul almost a full year ago. On Nov. 25, 2025, a federal law enforcement operation drew protests in the city. Video from the scene showed police using chemical irritants, sponge bullets and pepper balls on a crowd of protestors on Rose Avenue.
by Ahmed Hassan

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MN Shortlist Nov. 6-12: Queer & Funny fest, Leslie Odom Jr. in Winona and a U.S. poet laureate

MN Shortlist Nov. 6-12: Queer & Funny fest, Leslie Odom Jr. in Winona and a U.S. poet laureate

The sixth annual Queer & Funny Improv Festival in Minneapolis, the Twin Cities Book Festival with U.S. poet Laureate Arthur Sze and an evening with one of the original stars of ‘Hamilton’ are among this week’s picks.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Sam Stroozas

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Nicaragua man deported to Africa awaits return to Minnesota, amid legal battle

Nicaragua man deported to Africa awaits return to Minnesota, amid legal battle

Kenis Lopez Gonzalez is waiting on the U.S. government to fly him back to Minnesota, in accordance with a court order. He’s one of thousands of migrants deported to third countries, where they have no connections or legal status.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Down by 323 votes, Republican Finstad calls for recount in Minnesota's 1st District race

Down by 323 votes, Republican Finstad calls for recount in Minnesota's 1st District race

Republican Rep. Brad Finstad announced that his campaign will pursue a recount in the election for his first district U.S. House seat. Unofficial results show Democratic challenger Jake Johnson leads the race by just over 320 votes.
by Hannah Yang and Molly Castle Work

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