Stories from May 31, 2026

Rainy start to meteorological summer; summer-like temperatures persist
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms continuing through Monday before a more organized rain event arrives later in the week. Temperatures running warm through start of June.
Warm week ahead with opportunities for rainfall
Clouds will be a bit more noticeable across the southern two-thirds of Minnesota on Sunday, along with increasing chances for rain. Areas of beneficial showers are expected through the day, bringing some much-needed relief to our increasingly dry landscape.
Could clay halt toxic algae blooms? Minnesota researchers aim to find out
Clay is widely used as a treatment method in other countries, but it hasn’t gotten much attention in the U.S. Researchers from the University of Minnesota and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are proposing to test its use in Minneapolis stormwater ponds with a history of algal blooms.
Kendall Qualls gains GOP endorsement for Minnesota governor but will face primary challenge
A competitive August primary awaits for the Republican Party after delegates endorsed Kendall Qualls at a state convention Saturday that saw tech problems and sharp elbows. More than one candidate could move on. DFLer Amy Klobuchar is the heavy favorite for her party’s nomination.
Qualls inches closer to GOP endorsement after voting glitch delays balloting
Kendall Qualls inched closer to the 60 percent threshold needed for endorsement on a seventh ballot Saturday night as Minnesota Republicans sought to endorse a candidate for governor. But his opponent Lisa Demuth raised concerns about the validity of the vote.