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May 13, 2026 7:13 AM

Minnesota-based Cargill CEO among prominent U.S. executives joining Trump on trip to China

Prominent U.S. executives from Big Tech and Wall Street to agriculture and aerospace are joining President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, including the chairman and CEO of Minnesota-based Cargill.

by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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May 13, 2026 4:00 AM

What to know about the movement not to fly the official Minnesota state flag

Since the start of the year, over a dozen cities have voted to fly the old Minnesota flag instead of the redesigned flag adopted in 2024.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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May 13, 2026 4:00 AM

Mother of man killed by Superior, Wis., cop speaks out following second officer-involved shooting

Superior police held a news conference Tuesday to address community concerns following an officer-involved shooting on May 10. That followed another incident April 7 when a Superior officer shot and killed David Menton, 42.

by Dan Kraker

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May 13, 2026 4:00 AM

These 70 violins tell the stories of Holocaust survivors, now they’re touring Minnesota

For decades, an Israel-based father-son team have been recovering and repairing violins played by Jewish musicians that survived the Holocaust. Through June, those violins are touring the state. Local musicians will play the instruments and many are on view for exhibitions.

by Alex V. Cipolle

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May 13, 2026 4:00 AM

Despite financial headwinds, the Minnesota Orchestra remains optimistic

Despite rising audience attendance, the orchestra still has a looming deficit.

by Jacob Aloi

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May 12, 2026 9:59 PM

Wembanyama returns with a huge performance as the Spurs beat the Wolves 126-97 for a 3-2 lead

Both teams hammered each other, with Reid receiving a technical foul for pushing Wembanyama in the back on a Minnesota free throw with 2:24 left in the first half.

by The Associated Press

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May 12, 2026 8:58 PM

Poulin’s power-play goal lifts Victoire past Frost, Montreal to play Ottawa in final

It is the first time the Frost lost a game facing elimination, moving to 6-1. They have been in all of the league’s deciding fifth games.

by The Associated Press

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May 12, 2026 6:50 PM

Supporters organize for Somali American Appreciation Day held at the Capitol

The public event was held to support Somali Minnesotans in the midst of anti-immigrant and Islamophobic attacks as well as the scapegoating of the Somali American community, organizers said.

by Regina Medina

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May 12, 2026 5:00 PM

Health officials are monitoring Minnesotan potentially exposed to hantavirus

Hantaviruses are a group of viruses carried by rodents that can be transmitted to humans, often causing serious illness.

by Erica Zurek

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May 12, 2026 3:40 PM

Mayo Clinic CEO and president to step down at end of year

Mayo Clinic CEO Gianrico Farrugia announced he will step down at the end of the year after leading the world-renowned health system since 2019.

by Molly Castle Work

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Minnesota-based Cargill CEO among prominent U.S. executives joining Trump on trip to China

What to know about the movement not to fly the official Minnesota state flag

Mother of man killed by Superior, Wis., cop speaks out following second officer-involved shooting

These 70 violins tell the stories of Holocaust survivors, now they’re touring Minnesota

Despite financial headwinds, the Minnesota Orchestra remains optimistic

Wembanyama returns with a huge performance as the Spurs beat the Wolves 126-97 for a 3-2 lead

Poulin’s power-play goal lifts Victoire past Frost, Montreal to play Ottawa in final

Supporters organize for Somali American Appreciation Day held at the Capitol

Health officials are monitoring Minnesotan potentially exposed to hantavirus

Mayo Clinic CEO and president to step down at end of year

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