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Stories from June 16, 2026

Three commencement speakers share the advice they gave the Class of 2026

Three commencement speakers share the advice they gave the Class of 2026

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three Minnesotans who delivered commencement speeches last month about the messages they hope the Class of 2026 will carry into the future.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Minneapolis City Council to hear public comments on effort to repeal adult bathhouse ban

Minneapolis City Council to hear public comments on effort to repeal adult bathhouse ban

The council will host two public hearings this week concerning ordinances that would repeal the adult bathhouse ban. They were banned in 1988 during the peak of the AIDS epidemic, but advocates say after nearly 40 years it is time to bring them back.
by Sam Stroozas

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Upcoming hemp-THC ban will tank some Minnesota breweries, drink distributors

Upcoming hemp-THC ban will tank some Minnesota breweries, drink distributors

A federal ban that could wipe out Minnesota’s booming low-dose, hemp-THC edible market is approaching in November. Despite that, some breweries are continuing to make THC drinks up until the deadline. They hope Congress steps in before it’s too late.
by Nicole Ki

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