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Stories from June 25, 2025

U.S. sues Minnesota over law that helps students without legal status get in-state tuition

U.S. sues Minnesota over law that helps students without legal status get in-state tuition

The U.S. government is suing Minnesota over a state law extending eligibility for in-state tuition to people without legal immigration status. The lawsuit argues the Minnesota Dream Act which was passed more than a decade ago, discriminates against citizens from other states.
by MPR News Staff

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In wildly different projects, Duluth musician Alan Sparhawk works through grief

In wildly different projects, Duluth musician Alan Sparhawk works through grief

Alan Sparhawk reemerged last year with a new sound featuring a drum machine and his voice through a processor. He has another new album with a band also born out of Duluth, Trampled by Turtles. Sparhawk spoke with MPR News host Clay Masters about both albums.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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Where is Minnesota at for rainfall totals? The answer may surprise you

Where is Minnesota at for rainfall totals? The answer may surprise you

We have had frequent rain across the state in the month of June. But when MPR Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard went to look at the numbers, even he was surprised by our rainfall totals.
by Nina Moini, Sven Sundgaard and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Osterholm: Recommendations from federal vaccine advisory panel are untrustworthy

Osterholm: Recommendations from federal vaccine advisory panel are untrustworthy

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meets Wednesday and Thursday. It’s the first meeting since RFK Jr. fired all 17 of its members and named eight replacements, some who have previously spread vaccine misinformation.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Remembering longtime Minnesota Capitol reporter Bill Salisbury who died at age 80

Remembering longtime Minnesota Capitol reporter Bill Salisbury who died at age 80

Longtime, legendary Minnesota political reporter Bill Salisbury has died at the age of 80 after a career that spanned more than a half-century. Colleagues and friends remember him as a determined reporter who was fair, accurate and unfailingly respectful.
by Cathy Wurzer, Brian Bakst and Gracie Stockton

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Rodríguez sacrifice fly in 9th lifts Mariners over Twins 6-5 for 8th win in 11 games

Rodríguez sacrifice fly in 9th lifts Mariners over Twins 6-5 for 8th win in 11 games

Julio Rodríguez drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning after Jhoan Duran hit a pair of batters with pitches, lifting the Seattle Mariners over the Minnesota Twins 6-5 for their eighth win in 11 games.
by The Associated Press

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The health dangers of too much sugar

The health dangers of too much sugar

Many Americans consume far more sugar than we should, and it’s making us sick. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a doctor and a dietitian about how sugar sneaks into our diets, why too much of it causes harm and how to cut back.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Minnesota Frost drafts Kendall Cooper to rebuild offensive line after losing Thompson, Jaques

Minnesota Frost drafts Kendall Cooper to rebuild offensive line after losing Thompson, Jaques

The two-time defending champion Minnesota Frost’s first pick in the PWHL draft Tuesday night was Quinnipiac defender Kendall Cooper at No. 6. Cooper provides an offensive dimension to a blue line that lost Claire Thompson and Sophie Jaques to Vancouver.
by The Associated Press

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Shooting suspect briefly worked at U of M medical school before targeted attack

Vance Boelter worked briefly at the University of Minnesota’s medical school until the day before he allegedly stalked and killed former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans wants state lawmakers to consider increasing the penalty for impersonating a police officer.
by Phil Picardi

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Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes

Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes

Zohran Mamdani has declared victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary after Andrew Cuomo conceded the race in a stunning upset. The race’s ultimate outcome will still be decided by a ranked choice count.
by The Associated Press

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Alleged Hortman killer worked at U of M eye bank until day before shootings

Alleged Hortman killer worked at U of M eye bank until day before shootings

The man accused of killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark worked briefly at the University of Minnesota until the day before the June 14 attacks. According to documents obtained by MPR News, Vance Boelter worked as a recovery technician until June 13.
by Matt Sepic

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Judy Garland Festival attendees attempt to break world record, celebrate iconic Minnesotan

Judy Garland Festival attendees attempt to break world record, celebrate iconic Minnesotan

Not only was the Judy Garland Festival celebrating five decades of the event honoring the Minnesota entertainer's legacy, but organizers were also attempting to break a world record. 
by Regina Medina

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Early intel assessment says Iran's nuclear program was only set back ‘a few months’

Early intel assessment says Iran's nuclear program was only set back ‘a few months’

President Trump has said U.S. strikes on Iran obliterated the country’s nuclear program. An early intelligence assessment finds the strikes may only have set it back “a few months.”
by Kat Lonsdorf

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