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11:44 am - 2026.06.10

Severe storms down trees, knock out power to thousands across Minnesota
Andrew Krueger
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/10/severe-storms-power-out-minnesota

Suspect in custody after shots fired at deputies serving arrest warrant in Minneapolis
MPR News Staff
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/09/minneapolis-shots-fired-deputies-serving-arrest-warrant

U of M, Fairview and M Physicians reach long-term funding deal for med school, research programs
Erica Zurek
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/09/university-of-minnesota-fairview-and-m-physicians-reach-long-term-funding-deal

Minneapolis estimates Operation Metro Surge cost the city $700 million
Ellie Roth
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/10/minneapolis-estimates-ice-surge-cost-the-city-700-million

Klobuchar says she’ll put Minnesota on track to build 100,000 new homes if elected
By:Alyssa Chen
https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/06/08/klobuchar-says-shell-put-minnesota-on-track-to-build-100000-new-homes-if-elected/

Minnesota near top of rankings for child well-being, but slipping in education
The annual Kids Count Data Book ranks Minnesota 5th overall, thanks to improvements in several categories, but it dropped from 17th to 21st in education.
Author: Kent Erdahl
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/minnesota-near-top-of-rankings-child-well-being-slipping-in-education/89-05178a70-4e23-4cb0-916c-392ed4bed79f

10:35 am - 2026.06.09

Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations – here’s how to stay safe from Lyme disease
An infectious disease doctor explains why the 2026 tick season may be especially severe and how to protect against Lyme disease.
By Lakshmi Chauhan, The Conversation
https://www.minnpost.com/health/2026/06/warmer-temps-bring-soaring-tick-populations-heres-how-to-stay-safe-from-lyme-disease/

This wind-powered green ammonia plant could be a gateway to buffering Minnesota farmers from volatile fertilizer prices
A project at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center seeks a cleaner, homegrown alternative to imported fertilizer.
by Brian Martucci
https://www.minnpost.com/energy/2026/06/this-wind-powered-green-ammonia-plant-could-be-a-gateway-to-buffering-minnesota-farmers-from-volatile-fertilizer-prices/

Air quality alert issued for Twin Cities, St. Cloud
MPR News Staff
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/09/air-quality-alert-twin-cities-minneapolis-st-cloud-minnesota

Lawmakers scrapped Fargo’s novel voting system. Tuesday's mayoral election goes back to basics
Harshawn Ratanpal
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/09/fargo-mayoral-election-return-to-traditional-voting

After years of planning and debate, street construction starts at George Floyd Square
Estelle Timar-Wilcox
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/08/street-construction-starts-at-george-floyd-square-in-minneapolis

11:12 am - 2026.06.08

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents this week will consider whether to sell Les Bolstad Golf Course near the St. Paul campus to a St. Michael-based developer for $30.5 million, the Pioneer Press reported. VIa MinnPost
https://www.twincities.com/2026/06/05/umn-selling-golf-course30-5m/

A whistleblower secretly recorded the driver of former Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, Abdisamad Ahmed, which led to reopening an investigation against the chief, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported. According to the report, the driver bragged about being “untouchable” because he had covered for O’Hara’s alleged misbehavior. VIa MinnPost
https://www.startribune.com/document-details-numerous-whistleblower-allegations-against-chief-ohara-top-staff-weeks-before-resignation/601850050

The Minneapolis suburb of Columbia Heights plans to remove its license plate readers, known as Flock cameras, through canceling its contracts with the company that provides them, FOX 9 reported. The cameras became controversial during Operation Metro Surge. “I’m hopeful that we can balance the needs of our public safety and support our local police, and also balance privacy, civil liberties, oversight and the trust of our residents,” council member Rachel James said. VIa MinnPost
https://www.fox9.com/news/columbia-heights-poised-cancel-flock-camera-contracts

10:09 am - 2026.06.07

Thousands celebrate the 5th giant pencil sharpening on Lake of the Isles
MPR News Staff
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/06/thousands-celebrate-5th-giant-pencil-sharpening-on-lake-of-the-isles

Pete Hegseth’s D-day speech on immigration condemned as ‘grotesque stupidity’
Historians and campaigners accuse US defence secretary of desecrating memory of soldiers who fell in Normandy
Ashifa Kassam European community affairs correspondent
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/07/pete-hegseth-d-day-speech-immigration-grotesque-stupidity

FBI fires several analysts tied to disputed ‘Catholic ideology’ memo
Firings are part of a broader personnel purge under under the leadership of director Kash Patel, a Trump loyalist
Associated Press
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/07/fbi-fires-several-analysts-catholic-memo

Multiple people shot near street festival in Toledo, Ohio, authorities say
A search for the suspects continues as victims are taken to nearby hospitals, police say
Associated Press
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/06/toledo-ohio-shooting

Triple-action diabetes jab shown to reduce blood sugar and body weight
Retatrutide is designed to control appetite and blood sugar but also increase body’s energy expenditure, unlike other drugs
Anna Bawden Health and social affairs correspondent
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/07/weekly-diabetes-jab-reduce-blood-sugar-levels-body-weight

11:13 am - 2026.06.06

Massive public art project by Saype debuts at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis
MPR News Staff
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/05/massive-mural-by-franco-swiss-artist-saype-debuts-at-boom-island-park-in-minneapolis

Grab your raspberry beret and head downtown for the Prince sing-along, block party
MPR News Staff
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/06/prince-sing-along-block-party-take-over-downtown-minneapolis

Feds propose housing ICE detainees in western Minnesota private prison
Jon Collins
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/05/homeland-security-intends-to-use-privatelyowned-correctional-facility-to-house-ice-detainees

Second flesh-eating screwworm infection reported in cattle in Texas
Governor issued disaster declaration as agencies move to stop spread of parasite, including release of sterile flies
Edward Helmore
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/06/second-flesh-eating-screwworm-infection-texas

Ebola spread in central Africa could match 2014 record outbreak, US health officials say
Modelling from US CDC shows Ebola spread could be on ‘dangerous trajectory’, but experts warn outbreaks can be very hard to predictThe Associated Press
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/06/ebola-spread-in-central-africa-could-match-2014-record-outbreak-us-health-officials-say

10:49 am - 2026.06.05

Child marriage with parental consent is still legal in Wisconsin. Republicans have blocked Democratic efforts to change that.
Nearly 300 16- and 17-year-olds were married in Wisconsin over the past decade.
By Gus Pirlot, Wisconsin Watch
https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2026/06/child-marriage-with-parental-consent-is-still-legal-in-wisconsin-republicans-have-blocked-democratic-efforts-to-change-that/

Waymo is on the roads, but some Minneapolitans are hoping to hit the brakes
Political leaders and others met at a forum this week to get out in front of the expected launch of Waymo’s driverless taxis.
by Trevor Mitchell
https://www.minnpost.com/metro/2026/06/waymo-here-but-some-minneapolitans-are-hoping-to-hit-the-brakes/

Fraud: What if we treat for-profits the same as nonprofits when they get public money?
Q&A with Minnesota Council of Nonprofits about new laws and efforts to fight fraud in the state.
By Nora Hertel, Project Optimist
https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2026/06/fraud-what-if-we-treat-for-profits-the-same-as-nonprofits-when-they-get-public-money/

10:29 am - 2026.06.04

Minneapolis could soon see the rebirth of its bicycling ride share program
Nice Ride vanished from the streets in 2023, but it could soon be back with a boost from e-bikes.
by Bill Lindeke
https://www.minnpost.com/cityscape/2026/06/minneapolis-could-soon-see-the-rebirth-of-its-bicycling-ride-share-program/

On HCMC’s list of financial troubles, generosity is a leading culprit
‘Charity care’ is fundamental to the hospital’s mission. But as costs climb, so do concerns about long-term sustainability.
by Maddie Robinson
https://www.minnpost.com/community-health/2026/06/on-hcmcs-list-of-financial-troubles-generosity-is-a-leading-culprit-charity-care-hennepin-county-medical-center/

Growing pains or do-over? Future of Minneapolis Office of Community Safety in limbo
Four years in and one police chief down, Minneapolis leaders are still lacking clarity on OCS’s role and effectiveness.
by Trevor Mitchell
https://www.minnpost.com/news/top-story/2026/06/growing-pains-or-do-over-future-of-minneapolis-office-of-community-safety-in-limbo/

The most expensive home ever built in Minnesota is still for sale two years after it first hit the market, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine reported Wednesday. Lake Point Estate, which sits on roughly 8 acres on Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata and cost more than $90 million to construct, could be yours for just $50 million. Via MinnPost
https://mspmag.com/home-and-design/lake-point-estate-most-expensive-listing-mn/

11:02 am - 2026.06.03

How residential solar installers are weathering a downturn
by Brian Martucci
https://www.minnpost.com/newsletter/how-residential-solar-installers-are-weathering-a-downturn/

Cheeseheads? Nah. Minnesota hosts true fromagières.
At the American Cheese Society competition, hosted annually in Minneapolis, volunteers go home with samples. They’re pretty gouda.
by Sheila Regan
https://www.minnpost.com/artscape/2026/06/cheeseheads-nah-minnesota-hosts-true-fromagieres-cheese/

Minnesotans are being advised to throw away or return several flavors of ice cream sold by MilkJam Creamery in Minneapolis after the Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced the products may have been contaminated with metal fragments, WCCO-TV reported. Via Minnpost
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNMDA/bulletins/419f296
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/possible-metal-fragments-milkjam-creamery-minneapolis/

House Speaker Lisa Demuth to run in GOP primary for governor
Dana Ferguson
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/02/house-speaker-lisa-demuth-to-run-in-gop-primary-for-governor

Frey names 30-year department veteran as interim Minneapolis police chief
Jon Collins
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/02/mayor-frey-names-bill-peterson-as-interim-minneapolis-police-chief

10:37 am - 2026.06.01

Happy meteorological summer!

The rise and fall of Minneapolis-Moline
Created by a 1929 merger of three Midwest manufacturers, Minneapolis-Moline became one of the nation’s largest farm equipment companies and a major Minneapolis employer.
by Paul Nelson
https://www.minnpost.com/mnopedia/2026/06/the-rise-and-fall-of-minneapolis-moline/

Let’s fly the new Minnesota flag. Or not. Or the old one, too.
Cities and counties have their own ideas about the Minnesota state flag, the controversy surrounding it and its place in their communities.
by Brian Arola
https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2026/06/lets-fly-the-new-minnesota-flag-or-not-or-the-old-one-too/

There’s been lots of public discourse around the state of things in Uptown Minneapolis on op-ed pages, on social media and now on the Minnesota Star Tribune’s business page. The quintuple-bylined piece opens with a recent weekend scene where people lined up for hotdogs at Moona Moono. “At least on the surface, the area showed no signs of imminent death. And yet the demise of Uptown has become a near-constant topic of conversation in Minneapolis.” VIa MinnPost
https://www.startribune.com/uptowns-identity-crisis-is-fueling-its-revival/601845469

09:46 am - 2026.05.31

Could Trump’s Iran ‘excursion’ be a bigger global turning point than Vietnam?
The far shorter Middle East war has rapidly revealed the strategic weakness of US firepower in an interconnected world
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor
https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2026/may/31/donald-trump-iran-excursion-vietnam-war

‘It’s never enough’: young Americans struggle to build financial independence as cost of living spikes
A difficult job market and rising costs are making it harder for young adults to enter adulthood
Rainesford Stauffer
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/31/young-adults-financial-independence-affordability-crisis

Daily pill can double survival time for world’s deadliest cancer, trial shows
Experts hail daraxonrasib as ‘gamechanger’ for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer
Andrew Gregory Health editor in Chicago
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/may/31/daily-pill-daraxonrasib-double-survival-time-pancreatic-pancreas-cancer-clinical-trial

Meteor explodes over Massachusetts, setting off loud booms
Meteor was travelling at 75,000 miles per hour (more than 120,000 km/h) at an altitude of 40 miles when it broke apart
Agence France-Presse
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/31/meteor-explodes-over-massachusetts-setting-off-loud-booms