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Stories from May 6, 2026

Judge declines to order immediate end to ICE near Minnesota schools

Judge declines to order immediate end to ICE near Minnesota schools

Two school districts and the state teachers union sued to require federal authorities treat schools as protected areas, free of immigration enforcement. While the request for an immediate end was denied, the case continues.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Minnesota lead pipe replacement

A Minnesota man who spent years in prison before his conviction for first-degree murder was vacated in 2023 may now receive several million dollars from the state. A judge found that faulty witness testimony was used in convicting Marvin Haynes for the 2004 killing of Harry Randy Sherer in Minneapolis. And local leaders and labor unions are urging Minnesota lawmakers to prioritize lead pipe replacement this year.
by Emily Reese

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Slow warming trend begins Thursday

Slow warming trend begins Thursday

Another chilly night in the 20s and 30s is expected before temperatures begin a gradual warmup Thursday, with little chance of significant rainfall in the coming days.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Turkeys are trotting everywhere right now. We got an expert to answer your questions

Turkeys are trotting everywhere right now. We got an expert to answer your questions

It's the time of year when wild turkeys are out and about looking to expand their flock. So, we took the chance to get some turkey testimonials from Minnesotans about encounters they're having with our big-feathered friends and get questions they’d ask a turkey expert if they could.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Minneapolis City Council takes another vote on pre-eviction notice extension veto

Minneapolis City Council takes another vote on pre-eviction notice extension veto

Supporters of the 45-day pre-eviction notice extension say it is needed to help keep renters impacted by the ICE surge this winter in their homes. But others say it will only deepen rent debt and burden some affordable housing suppliers.
by Cari Spencer

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VA launched investigations into workers present at vigils for Alex Pretti

VA launched investigations into workers present at vigils for Alex Pretti

MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with CNN correspondent Brian Todd, who has been reporting on the Department of Veteran Affairs investigation into employees who attended vigils for Alex Pretti.
by Clay Masters and Ben Revier

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3 spring novels star trad wives, grown-up boy band fans, and a pregnant septuagenarian

3 spring novels star trad wives, grown-up boy band fans, and a pregnant septuagenarian

Looking for a read that's complicated, gutsy and entertaining? Maureen Corrigan recommends “Yesteryear,” by Caro Claire Burke; “American Fantasy,” by Emma Straub; and “Enormous Wings,” by Laurie Frankel.
by Maureen Corrigan

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As diesel prices spike, Minnesota's trucking industry feeling the hit from war in Iran

As diesel prices spike, Minnesota's trucking industry feeling the hit from war in Iran

Diesel prices are nearing record highs and the president of the Minnesota Trucking Association says that’s creating a tough situation for truckers that could trickle down to everyday consumers.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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With 'Doors Open,' Minneapolis festival connects residents to their city

With 'Doors Open,' Minneapolis festival connects residents to their city

The rich culture and history of Minneapolis will be on full display for anyone to see this weekend with Doors Open. Seventy-five spaces across the city, many normally closed to the public, will open their doors for free for a behind-the-scenes look.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Attorney General sues two Minneapolis nonprofits for illegal spending

Attorney General sues two Minneapolis nonprofits for illegal spending

Two Minneapolis charities are facing a lawsuit alleging that their leaders spent more than $2 million of the nonprofits’ money on luxury travel, clothing and cash payments to themselves and their families.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Morning Announcements for May 6-7

Morning Announcements for May 6-7

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, May 6, and Thursday, May 7. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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House to vote on new security measures for Minnesota lawmakers

House to vote on new security measures for Minnesota lawmakers

The bill would fund personnel and technology used to help identify threats and add protection on the state Capitol campus, state Rep. Brion Curran, DFL-White Bear Lake, told MPR News.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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A new advocate steps in as Minnesota's mental health needs rise

A new advocate steps in as Minnesota's mental health needs rise

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the new leader of the Minnesota chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness about his plan to get mental health support to more Minnesotans.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Prosecutors dismiss a third of cases against protesters accused of assaulting federal agents during ICE surge

Prosecutors have dismissed more than a third of the cases against protesters accused of assaulting federal agents during the immigration enforcement operation this winter. Meanwhile, the Wild lost to the Colorado Avalanche Tuesday 5-2 in Game 2 of the second-round Stanley Cup playoff series. And the Minnesota Frost lost to Montreal 1-0 in triple overtime.
by Phineas Pope

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Another chilly day Wednesday before temperatures warm

Another chilly day Wednesday before temperatures warm

It’ll be another chilly day Wednesday. Temperatures start to warm up Thursday into next week. Rain chances will be pretty sparse in the coming days.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Poll: Trump blamed for gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge

Poll: Trump blamed for gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds strong support for Democrats this midterm season. It also shows increasing concern about the war in Iran and the economy, particularly the price of gas.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Poulin scores in third overtime as Victoire beat Frost 1-0 to tie PWHL series

Poulin scores in third overtime as Victoire beat Frost 1-0 to tie PWHL series

Marie-Philip Poulin scored at 4:02 of the third overtime period and Ann-Renee Desbiens made 38 saves to record the shutout as the Montreal Victoire defeated the Minnesota Frost 1-0 in Game 2 of the Professional Women’s Hockey League semifinal series on Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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MacKinnon has goal and 2 assists in 5-2 win over Wild as Avalanche take 2-0 lead in series

MacKinnon has goal and 2 assists in 5-2 win over Wild as Avalanche take 2-0 lead in series

The Colorado Avalanche grab a 2-0 lead in the second-round playoff series after a 5-2 win over the Wild. The Wild head home for Game 3 on Saturday searching for answers. They tried a new goaltender for Game 2 — going with Filip Gustavsson over Jesper Wallstedt — but the Avalanche still scored five goals.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis poised to pass assault weapons ban

Minneapolis poised to pass assault weapons ban

The move by the City Council would largely be symbolic due to the state’s preemption laws.
by Ellie Roth

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After highly publicized arrests, feds dismiss a third of ICE protester charges

After highly publicized arrests, feds dismiss a third of ICE protester charges

Of the 36 people charged with assaulting immigration agents during the winter enforcement operation, prosecutors have dismissed cases against 14. But prosecutors are pressing forward with others, including one that a judge calls “perplexing.”
by Matt Sepic

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Restoration project along Mississippi River expects to break ground this month

Restoration project along Mississippi River expects to break ground this month

A Dakota-led nonprofit breaks ground this month on a major restoration project at St. Anthony Falls in downtown Minneapolis. The decade-in-the-making effort aims to bring Dakota presence back to a cultural site along the Mississippi River.
by Melissa Olson

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Minnesota hunters are donating more venison for local food banks

Minnesota hunters are donating more venison for local food banks

Minnesota's Hunter-Harvested Venison Donation Program has been around since 2007, but it's growing more popular. The idea is simple: Hunters donate deer to local processors, who prep it for food shelves and feeding programs.
by Aron Woldeslassie

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Investing in the arts pays off in southwest Minnesota

Investing in the arts pays off in southwest Minnesota

Small Minnesota towns are seeing big returns on their investments into the arts. This story on arts in southwest Minnesota is the first part in an MPR News series on how art shapes rural economies.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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