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Chisago County workers' union announces deal to end lengthy strike

Chisago County workers' union announces deal to end lengthy strike

The union said the agreement addresses two main sticking points that led to the lengthy strike — including a wage increase of 20.5 percent over three years, and offering health insurance through the Teamsters.
by MPR News Staff

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Sen. Tina Smith on midterms, Farm Bill and her final Minnesota state fair as a senator

Sen. Tina Smith on midterms, Farm Bill and her final Minnesota state fair as a senator

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith kicked off one of the year’s the most significant statewide races when she announced in 2025 she would not seek reelection. With a few months left in her term, she joined MPR News host Nina Moini live from the state fair.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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St. Paul mayor, police chief announce removal of Flock cameras

St. Paul mayor, police chief announce removal of Flock cameras

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and Police chief Axel Henry said they “understand and share the concerns raised by our community about other jurisdictions accessing data during Operation Metro Surge.”
by Regina Medina

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Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Voter discontent abounds as third parties search for recipe to tap into it

Voter discontent abounds as third parties search for recipe to tap into it

Polls suggest voters are sick of a two-party system and Minnesota has a history of third-party success. But that doesn’t necessarily mean alternative candidates will do well this November.
by Cait Kelley

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Inside Trump’s failed hunt for noncitizen voters

Inside Trump’s failed hunt for noncitizen voters

To prove the president’s claims of illegal voting, the government has harnessed the power of Homeland Security Investigations, a branch of DHS established to combat the worst cross-border crime. So far, the effort has produced meager results.

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U.S. set for largest mass visa revocation in history, up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say

U.S. set for largest mass visa revocation in history, up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.
by The Associated Press

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Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs as Trump tells its leaders to ‘fall in line’

Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs as Trump tells its leaders to ‘fall in line’

Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday after relations deteriorated sharply Monday. President Donald Trump told Canadian leaders to “fall in line” or face consequences “far WORSE” than existing tariffs, while Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Washington of trying to subordinate Canada.
by The Associated Press

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Trump administration’s 75-country visa ban was illegal, judge rules

Trump administration’s 75-country visa ban was illegal, judge rules

The U.S. stopped issuing visas for citizens of 75 countries because it said they were likely to need public assistance. A judge ruled the policy illegally discriminated on the basis of nationality.
by Michael Copley

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