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Stories from November 13, 2026

State Rep. Dan Wolgamott charged with DWI, causing injury

State Rep. Dan Wolgamott charged with DWI, causing injury

Wolgamott, a St. Cloud DFLer, pleaded guilty to a DWI three years ago. He did not seek a fifth term to the Minnesota House this year, instead running for state auditor but failing to get the DFL nomination.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Mid-November temperatures remain warmer than normal

Mid-November temperatures remain warmer than normal

November temperatures ran significantly higher than normal during the first 11 days of the month with some days 15 to 20 degrees above normal, climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley told MPR News.
by Elena See and Mark Seeley

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Minneapolis City Council approves new data center limits and regulations

Minneapolis City Council approves new data center limits and regulations

The Minneapolis City Council Thursday narrowly voted to approve new data center restrictions. Those who had been advocating for a data center ban got their second choice: council approval of every new data center in the city.
by Cait Kelley

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Talking Volumes: Colson Whitehead puts his Harlem Trilogy series on ice with 'Cool Machine'

Talking Volumes: Colson Whitehead puts his Harlem Trilogy series on ice with 'Cool Machine'

Pulitzer-Prize winner Colson Whitehead and host Catharine Richert discussed "Cool Machine," the final installment in his Harlem Trilogy — as well as his genre-bending canon, his love of pop culture and what he found when he tried to get AI to help him with his writing.
by Catharine Richert and Kelly Gordon

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Morning Announcements for Nov. 13

Morning Announcements for Nov. 13

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, Nov. 13.
by MPR News Staff

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These two voter turnout trends explain what happened across the South in the election

These two voter turnout trends explain what happened across the South in the election

In six states across the Deep South, a drastic swing to the left this election was driven by high Black voter turnout and compounded by a sharp decline in voting rates across Republican-heavy areas.
by Stephen Fowler and Rahul Mukherjee

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SpaceX's giant rocket may leave NASA in the dust

SpaceX's giant rocket may leave NASA in the dust

As it races to develop its new massive rocket, the space launch company is preparing to retire NASA's main ride to the International Space Station.
by Geoff Brumfiel

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Friday the 13th forecast is not too scary

Friday the 13th forecast is not too scary

After a chilly day Friday and into the weekend, we can expect a significant warming trend next week. More rain may be on the way by the end of next week, however.
by Sean Potter

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Minneapolis City Council rejects police chief nomination, DFLers say ERA has a path forward

The Minneapolis City Council rejected the nomination of interim police chief Bill Peterson to take the position permanently. Peterson has worked for the department for more than 30 years. He was named interim chief in May after former chief Brian O’Hara’s resignation.
by Phineas Pope

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Minnesota panel urges lawmakers to scrap special education cuts as more students need services

Minnesota panel urges lawmakers to scrap special education cuts as more students need services

State officials ordered a group of experts to find ways to cut millions in special education costs. After months of meetings, experts say there’s no way to cut costs without harming kids.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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'Look good, play good': Game day hairstyles bond MSU Mavericks

'Look good, play good': Game day hairstyles bond MSU Mavericks

The No. 2 seed Minnesota State Mavericks are facing off in the first round of the NCAA Division II Tournament Friday afternoon. Before every game, the women’s soccer team has a special ritual to boost team bonding and spirit: game day hair.
by Hannah Yang

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'We feel blindsided': Minnesota seniors navigate unexpected Medicare cost increases

'We feel blindsided': Minnesota seniors navigate unexpected Medicare cost increases

Minnesota’s 1.2 million Medicare enrollees will have fewer Medicare Advantage options in 2027. 18 counties in the state will either have no Medicare Advantage plans available or no Medicare Advantage plan options but Medicare cost plans and original Medicare are still available.
by Erica Zurek

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This housing program collapsed as fraud concerns rose. Disability advocates say it's left a gap

This housing program collapsed as fraud concerns rose. Disability advocates say it's left a gap

Last year, Minnesota shut down Housing Stabilization Services after providers were found to be committing fraud. It was first program in the country to use Medicaid dollars for housing, and the closure has left a gap for legitimate users.
by Ellie Roth

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Flanagan outlines priorities for her new role in Washington

Flanagan outlines priorities for her new role in Washington

Sen.-elect Peggy Flanagan joined All Things Considered host Clay Masters to talk about her new role in Washington, addressing the high cost of living and holding the Trump administration accountable.
by Clay Masters, Matthew Alvarez and Kryssy Pease

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