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Stories from June 27, 2025

MN Shortlist June 27-July 3: Stage legends, literary quests and brunch in fabulous heels

MN Shortlist June 27-July 3: Stage legends, literary quests and brunch in fabulous heels

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst and Alex V. Cipolle

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Feds unveil new investigation over Minnesota’s transgender athlete policy

Feds unveil new investigation over Minnesota’s transgender athlete policy

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says it will examine whether the state’s policy allowing transgender athletes to play on women’s and girl’s sports teams constitutes sex discrimination. It’s the last in a legal tug of war over the issue.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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‘I’m not suicidal,’ says suspected Hortman assassin as court hearing is delayed

‘I’m not suicidal,’ says suspected Hortman assassin as court hearing is delayed

The man accused of killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark appeared briefly in court Friday morning where his attorney said that she asked jailers to remove her client from suicide watch.
by Matt Sepic

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'Behind the Red Velvet Curtain'

'Behind the Red Velvet Curtain'

Joy Womack is one of the few American ballet dancers to train and perform at Russia’s storied Bolshoi Academy. Her new memoir, as told to MPR News’ Elizabeth Shockman, is an intimate look at what it takes to become one of the best ballerinas in the world.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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As Iran and Israel fought, people turned to AI for facts. They didn’t find many

As Iran and Israel fought, people turned to AI for facts. They didn’t find many

AI-generated videos of fighting between Iran and Israel went viral, and people asked chatbots if they were real. "What we're seeing is AI mediating the experience of warfare," said one researcher.
by Huo Jingnan and Lisa Hagen

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Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of birthright citizenship unclear

Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of birthright citizenship unclear

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued decisions on the final six cases that were left on its docket for the summer, including emergency appeals relating to President Donald Trump's agenda.
by The Associated Press

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T-wolves trade down twice in quiet 2nd round for Northwest, after getting French big Beringer in 1st

T-wolves trade down twice in quiet 2nd round for Northwest, after getting French big Beringer in 1st

The Minnesota Timberwolves had the first pick in the second round of the NBA draft and were fully prepared to field multiple offers for the 31st overall selection. They kept their first-rounder at No. 17 for 6-foot-11 project Joan Beringer from France before yielding to the trade calls during the second round.
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Asked to flag ‘negative’ National Park content, visitors gave their own 2 cents instead

Asked to flag ‘negative’ National Park content, visitors gave their own 2 cents instead

Signs installed earlier in National Parks earlier in June asked for feedback on signs “that are negative about past or living Americans.” Comments viewed by NPR didn't provide the requested feedback.
by Chloe Veltman

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Minnesotans mourn Melissa and Mark Hortman at the Capitol; Biden pays respects

Minnesotans mourn Melissa and Mark Hortman at the Capitol; Biden pays respects

Thousands of people lined up Friday to pay their respects to the late DFL House Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman at the Minnesota Capitol rotunda. They included former President Joe Biden, who came to the Capitol late in the afternoon.
by Peter Cox, Dana Ferguson, Brian Bakst and Clay Masters

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DFL Leader Melissa Hortman: A political force known for ambitious goals, adept ways

DFL Leader Melissa Hortman: A political force known for ambitious goals, adept ways

Political leaders, family and friends will gather Friday at the Minnesota Capitol to pay tribute to Hortman. She was remembered for her calm demeanor, strategic thinking and lasting impact on Minnesota politics.
by Dana Ferguson

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Justice Department says Kilmar Abrego Garcia will face U.S. trial before any move to deport him again

Justice Department says Kilmar Abrego Garcia will face U.S. trial before any move to deport him again

The Justice Department says it intends to try Kilmar Abrego Garcia on federal smuggling charges in Tennessee before it moves to deport him, addressing fears that he could be expelled again from the U.S. within days.
by The Associated Press

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