Stories from June 1, 2026

O'Hara's departure can be 'reset' for Minneapolis policing settlement agreement
People who follow the City of Minneapolis’ settlement agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights say the sudden departure of former police chief Brian O’Hara may not necessarily impede the city’s progress in complying with the agreement.
A beloved American novel about immigration and the Great Plains is getting a new life on stage in Minneapolis. Theater Latté Da will premiere a musical adaptation of Willa Cather’s novel at the Ritz Theater Wednesday.
Tracking stormy weather's return later week
Rain was really split across the state last weekend. We have a more active rainy pattern ahead from late this Wednesday until Friday.
One by one, U.S. civil rights agency dismantles tools to fight discrimination
The EEOC is seeking to overturn rules created decades ago to tackle discrimination in employment. The Trump administration says those rules have led to more discrimination —against white people.
Morning Announcements for June 1
These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, June 1. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges
The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government. The energy price spike triggered by the Iran war has seeped into the price of bonds that help fund the U.S. government.
Court orders payment of legal fees for man who claims ICE agents fractured his skull
Alberto Castañeda Mondragón was hospitalized after he said ICE agents in St. Paul dragged him from a vehicle, threw him to the ground and repeatedly struck him in the head with a steel baton. ICE agents told hospital staff that the man ran while handcuffed into a brick wall.
Celebrating Prince: The artist and his impact
If you are a Prince fan, listen to hear MPR News host Angela Davis talk about his legacy and a five-day celebration to honor his music and life.
The primary election is Aug. 11. Republicans endorsed former Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze for U.S. Senate, but he is facing a primary challenge from well-known sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has the DFL endorsement for U.S. Senate heading into a primary election.
Twin Cities residents honored with JFK Profile in Courage Award
The residents of the Twin Cities were honored Sunday with a John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, for demonstrating “compassion and unwavering commitment to the ideals that sustain our democracy” during the federal immigration enforcement surge.
Spotty showers Monday with better chances later this week
The pattern remains very warm with temperatures averaging 5 to 10 degrees above normal through the week. We’ll have spotty showers Monday with better chances later in the week.