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Stories from April 20, 2026

One year later: How tariffs are changing trade, travel, and ties between the U.S. and Canada

One year later: How tariffs are changing trade, travel, and ties between the U.S. and Canada

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis and senior economics contributor Chris Farrell explore how the Trump administration’s tariffs on Canada have affected both countries over the last year.
by Angela Davis, Chris Farrell and Cari Dwyer

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And they're off: Wheelchair racers lead fastest Boston Marathon field ever over the starting line

And they're off: Wheelchair racers lead fastest Boston Marathon field ever over the starting line

The Boston Marathon gets going with temperatures in the 30s and frost on the ground, conditions that could lead to fast times. Fifty wheelchair athletes started the race in Hopkinton on Monday, followed by more than 30,000 runners on the 26.2-mile journey to Copley Square.
by The Associated Press

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Businesses can claim refunds starting Monday for Trump tariffs declared unconstitutional

Businesses can claim refunds starting Monday for Trump tariffs declared unconstitutional

A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court eventually struck down is scheduled to launch on Monday. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says importers and their brokers will be able to begin claiming refunds online beginning at 8 a.m.
by The Associated Press

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Temperatures rapidly warm back up

Temperatures rapidly warm back up

After a chilly weekend, temperatures warm back up quickly early this week. Southern Minnesota will see 80s by Wednesday with more storms possible Thursday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Lawmakers hammer out deals with Gov. Walz as the end of the legislative session looms

At the Minnesota Legislature, there is less than one month until the final day. Legislative leaders have started meeting with Gov. Tim Walz to hammer out deals. Among the remaining issues is school safety — from added counseling and security features to possible restrictions on guns.
by Phineas Pope

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Family of Mariah Samuels ready for justice after a prolonged murder trial

Family of Mariah Samuels ready for justice after a prolonged murder trial

Mariah Samuels’ family is eager to finally celebrate justice Monday afternoon, when David Wright is scheduled — for the second time — to receive a life sentence for first-degree murder. But the fight for justice will not be over.
by Cari Spencer

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School safety is shared area of Minnesota lawmaker focus, but parties split on solutions

School safety is shared area of Minnesota lawmaker focus, but parties split on solutions

Minnesota lawmakers came into the 2026 legislative session with school safety as top priority. While there's overlap in changes that could help secure schools, the narrowly-split Legislature is still at odds about the best path forward.
by Dana Ferguson

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