Minnesota Now: June 10, 2026

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Operation Metro Surge caused more economic damage in Minneapolis than previously estimated, according to new numbers from the city. MPR News reporter Estelle Timar-Wilcox broke down the 700-million dollar figure, which includes everything from lost wages to mental health needs.
The governor's truth council has begun collecting stories about how people were impacted by immigration enforcement this winter.
Chief Meteorologist Ben Cathey assessed the storm damage from Tuesday night and gave details on another round in the forecast.
And a new study has found that mosquitoes could learn to associate the smell of bug spray with dinner.
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Plus, a new book chronicles a hub of LGBTQ activism in Duluth and Superior in the 1980s.
The Minnesota Music Minute was “Lime Habit” by Poliça and “Give it My All” by Ashley Selnes was the Song of the Day.
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