Minnesota Now: June 17, 2026

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Fifteen people have been charged by the federal government for anti-ICE actions this winter. Prosecutors allege they are part of antifa, a left-wing political movement. A history professor explained what antifa is and how it fits into this moment.
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon rule on how law enforcement can track people's locations through their cell phones. We talked to a legal expert.
Plus, for the first time in 20 years a new ingredient can go into sunscreen. Doctors say it's better than current options.
There wasn’t much sunshine Wednesday. We took a look at the rainy forecast with Chief Meteorologist Ben Cathey.
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This weekend is the 50th annual Grandma's Marathon in Duluth. One runner is preparing to have run all 50.
The Minnesota Music Minute was “Everything At Once” by Hippo Campus and “Cherry Picking” by Jumpsuit was the Song of the Day.
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