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Stories from March 27, 2026

Trump signs order to pay TSA workers after DHS funding deadlock

Trump signs order to pay TSA workers after DHS funding deadlock

President Donald Trump has signed a promised executive action that will pay Transportation Security Administration employees, after a deal that sought to do the same stalled in Congress.
by The Associated Press

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Birders welcome great blue herons back to banks of Mississippi at Saturday event

Birders welcome great blue herons back to banks of Mississippi at Saturday event

The Mississippi Park Connection hosts a “Welcome Back the Herons” event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Marshall Terrace Park in Minneapolis. Sharon Stiteler, known to friends and fans as the Birdchick, will be among the volunteers answering questions.
by Heidi Raschke, Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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Politics Friday: Mike Lindell 'all in' for Minnesota's governor's race with Trump backing or not

Politics Friday: Mike Lindell 'all in' for Minnesota's governor's race with Trump backing or not

MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Mike Lindell, the founder of MyPillow, about his efforts to clinch the Republican nod for Minnesota governor in 2026.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Louise Erdrich seduces with 'Python's Kiss'

Louise Erdrich seduces with 'Python's Kiss'

Louise Erdrich's new collection of short stories — including artwork done by her daughter, Aza Erdrich Abe — introduces us to a diverse and eccentric mix of narratives and characters. All ask us what it means to be human today.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Morning Announcements for March 27

Morning Announcements for March 27

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, March 27. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Wild beat Panthers 3-2 on Joel Eriksson Ek’s goal with 4.4 seconds left

Wild beat Panthers 3-2 on Joel Eriksson Ek’s goal with 4.4 seconds left

Joel Eriksson Ek scored the winning goal with 4.4 seconds left to lift the Minnesota Wild past the Florida Panthers 3-2. Marcus Foligno and Ryan Hartman added goals and Jesper Wallstedt made 18 saves. Minnesota is 3-4-1 in its past eight.
by The Associated Press

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Millions to take part in No Kings rally worldwide, organizers say

Organizers say they expect millions of people to take part in No Kings rallies around the world Saturday. The national flagship event is in St. Paul, where Bruce Springsteen and Sen. Bernie Sanders top the list of high-profile names on the formal lineup. More than 3,000 events are planned across every U.S. state and beyond. Around 90 event will take place in Minnesota.
by Phineas Pope

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Chilly Friday, but temperatures warm this weekend

Chilly Friday, but temperatures warm this weekend

It’s a cold start early Friday and it will be a chilly, windy day, but temperatures warm up quickly again for the weekend. Next week’s pattern could yield a couple of storm systems.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Video shows Minnesota dad and boy were flown on Delta to ICE detention in Texas

Video shows Minnesota dad and boy were flown on Delta to ICE detention in Texas

Airport security video shows another way federal agents are taking immigrants to detention centers. In some cases they’re using commercial flights, with escorts dressed like any other passengers to avoid drawing attention.
by The Associated Press

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Legendary Viking ship replica that sailed to Norway receives new rigging

Legendary Viking ship replica that sailed to Norway receives new rigging

A replica Viking ship called the Hjemkomst, built by a high school counselor in the 1970s, is starting to age and needs new sections of rope to stay standing. The ship sailed to Norway in the ‘80s, fulfilling the dream of its builder Robert Asp.
by Noah Bloch

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