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1 year after hurricanes Helene and Milton, Minnesota transplants rebuild in Florida
Thursday marked one year since Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane on Florida’s west coast — just two weeks after being hit by Hurricane Helene. MPR News checked in with two former Minnesotans this week who stayed in Florida and rode out the storms.
Israel says it has completed a pullback of troops in Gaza
Israeli forces have completed a pullback of troops from Gaza on Friday after Israel's Cabinet approved a plan for a ceasefire aimed at ending the devastating two-year war.
North Shore wildfire prompts closure of part of the Superior Hiking Trail
The Crosby Fire, burning in George H. Crosby Manitou State Park, has prompted the closure of a section of the Superior Hiking Trail along the North Shore. The fire is 210 acres in size and officials said it’s 35 percent contained.
White House claims ‘more than 1,000%’ rise in assaults on ICE agents, data says otherwise
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers claim assaults on their officers are up sharply since June. There's no public evidence that number is true.
AI cameras now scanning Minnesota skies for early signs of wildfire
Artificial intelligence–powered cameras to detect wildfires — already in use in the western U.S. — are now operating in Minnesota for the first time. Installed by Xcel Energy in Mankato and Clear Lake, the devices continuously scan for smoke and heat, providing real-time alerts to utilities and first responders.