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Severe storms cause major damage across northern Minnesota

Severe storms cause major damage across northern Minnesota

Severe storms with winds of more than 100 mph left major damage across a wide swath of northern Minnesota overnight. The storms also produced tornadoes across eastern North Dakota, with authorities reporting at least three people killed.
by Andrew Krueger, Todd Melby, Melissa Olson and Mitch Klein

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Reporters for Voice of America and other U.S. networks fear what's next

Reporters for Voice of America and other U.S. networks fear what's next

Journalists who have risked their freedom to report for Voice of America and its sister news outlets wonder what happens to them now that the Trump administration has gutted their parent agency.
by David Folkenflik

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Four dozen guns, 5 body bags and a second police vehicle found in search of Boelter property

Four dozen guns, 5 body bags and a second police vehicle found in search of Boelter property

Judges Friday unsealed a number of search warrants from the investigation into Vance Boelter. Boelter is suspected of killing former DFL Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, as well as shooting and seriously wounding DFL State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette.
by Matt Sepic

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MN Shortlist, June 20-26: Drag shows, refugee beats, and Sherlock with a twist

MN Shortlist, June 20-26: Drag shows, refugee beats, and Sherlock with a twist

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst, Alex V. Cipolle and Emily Bright

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Minnesota religious leaders call for end to political violence

Minnesota religious leaders call for end to political violence

Leaders from several different faiths held a news conference at the State Capitol on Friday to denounce political violence and urge civility and cooperation.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Man charged in attempted kidnapping of mayor, Memphis police say

Man charged in attempted kidnapping of mayor, Memphis police say

Police say a man has been charged with attempted kidnapping of the mayor of Memphis, Tenn. The incident happened just one day after the killing of Minnesota House DFL leader Melissa Hortman.
by The Associated Press

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