Stories from July 19, 2025

Slight chill in the air Saturday night with clearing skies
Our slightly stubborn cloud cover will continue to clear Saturday night, with overnight temperatures bringing a slight chill to the air. An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for northern Minnesota through Monday morning due to wildfire smoke. Expect more sunshine and comfortable temperatures on Sunday.
New Texas law aims to save lives by clarifying the state abortion ban. Will it work?
In Texas, where abortion is banned, a bipartisan group of lawmakers, medical associations, and groups on either side of the issue worked together to clarify when abortion can be used in emergencies.
Palestinians shot dead trying to reach US group's food distribution sites, Gaza authorities say
Witnesses and Gaza hospital officials say Israeli troops have killed at least 32 Palestinians near aid distribution hubs in the latest deadly violence around people seeking desperately needed food.
Caitlin Clark is still having an impact on WNBA All-Star Game even though she won't play
Caitlin Clark bounced a ball, joined a team huddle and gave one of her All-Star teammate’s shots a playful thumbs down before gingerly lobbing her own half-court heave Friday.
McMahon and Beck homers send MLB-worst Rockies to a 6-4 win over the Twins
Ryan McMahon’s two-run homer capped a four-run first inning, Jordan Beck homered and finished a double shy of hitting for the cycle and the MLB-worst Colorado Rockies opened their second half of the season with a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins.
3 Democrat-led states have rolled back Medicaid access for people lacking permanent legal status
Three Democratic-led states that led the way in offering free health care to low-income people who are in the U.S. without legal permission are either limiting or ending the programs because of significant budget concerns.
The week when crypto won big in America
Congress passed the first major crypto legislation in the U.S., marking a major milestone for the digital currency sector. And with President Donald Trump's support, the industry plans to march on.
Trump order gives Minnesota taconite plants more time to cut mercury pollution
After years of delay, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved a rule last year requiring Minnesota’s taconite industry to cut its mercury emissions. Now the Trump administration is giving facilities at least two more years to comply.
Splendid Saturday with sunshine and temperatures in the 70s
A wonderful start to the weekend as high pressure builds in, bringing sunshine and comfortable temperatures in the 70s. Despite the pleasant weather, an air quality alert is in effect Saturday afternoon for northern Minnesota.
Disabled passengers say they love riding trains. Will Amtrak love them back?
For years, disabled passengers have complained about Amtrak and its poor service — that it’s too hard for them to ride the train. A new federal report looks at its efforts to get better.