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Stories from June 10, 2025

Frey asks city attorney to help revive parts of dismissed federal agreement on MPD

Frey asks city attorney to help revive parts of dismissed federal agreement on MPD

Mayor Jacob Frey signed an executive order Tuesday directing the city to move forward with police reforms that would have been required under the federal consent decree that never came to be, after the 171-page agreement was abandoned by the Trump Administration and laid to rest by a judge.
by Cari Spencer

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Two Minnesotans spar during Congressional hearing

In a marathon one-day special session that ended early this morning, the Legislature passed 15 bills, most of them dealing with the budget. And two Minnesotans — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Democratic Representative Betty McCollum — sparred during a congressional hearing today in Washington.
by Emily Bright

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St. Francis Area Schools to reverse book ban policy

St. Francis Area Schools to reverse book ban policy

As part of a lawsuit settlement, the northern Twin Cities district said Tuesday it will return dozens of books to its library shelves and revise its library acquisitions policy to seek input from parents, qualified library media specialists and state law.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Retired Marine Corps leader concerned about military deployment in LA

Retired Marine Corps leader concerned about military deployment in LA

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter Gaskin about President Trump's activation of Marines and what comes with following orders on American streets.
by Mary Louise Kelly, Christopher Intagliata and Jason Fuller

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Parting Thoughts: Veteran journalist Chuck Haga remembered for his craft, curiosity and heart

Parting Thoughts: Veteran journalist Chuck Haga remembered for his craft, curiosity and heart

Chuck Haga had a knack for storytelling. And although his curious mind took him around the world, he never lost his interest in small town life and everyday people.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Why Keith Ellison and other state attorneys general are pushing back on Trump

Why Keith Ellison and other state attorneys general are pushing back on Trump

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin about why they’re challenging so many of President Trump’s actions in court.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Minnesota lawmakers pass budget. Some DOH layoffs canceled

Minnesota lawmakers have passed a new budget and adjourned a one-day special session. Some layoffs at the Minnesota Department of Health are canceled. And winners of Minnesota's first cannabis lottery were mistakenly told Monday they did not secure a license.
by Phil Picardi

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The great Upper Midwest standoff: Nation thinks Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa are all ‘equally good’

The great Upper Midwest standoff: Nation thinks Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa are all ‘equally good’

A national survey finally addresses the age-old question: “Which state is better? Minnesota, Wisconsin or Iowa?” The most popular answer? “All are equally good.” 
by Craig Helmstetter

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What powers does Trump have to send troops to cities — even if they don't want them

What powers does Trump have to send troops to cities — even if they don't want them

President Donald Trump ordered California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to quell anti-immigration enforcement protests. Experts explain the laws that enable him to make this extraordinary move.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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New Minnesota budget sealed up in legislative spree as immigrant health coverage rescinded

New Minnesota budget sealed up in legislative spree as immigrant health coverage rescinded

The Minnesota Legislature buzzed through remaining budget work in a special session that lasted just shy of 16 hours. Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign bills later this week.
by Brian Bakst, Peter Cox and Ellie Roth

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Trump mobilizes Marines for duty in Los Angeles

Trump mobilizes Marines for duty in Los Angeles

U.S. Northern Command says the infantry battalion would be supporting the National Guard troops “who are protecting federal personnel and federal property in the greater Los Angeles area.”
by Tom Bowman

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