Stay cool out there this week. Many Thalhuber (@mandythalhuber.bsky.social) has this piece to help remind you of the signs of health impacts caused by heat.

This caught me by surprised. I got to talk to Lori a number of times while covering the DNR EagleCam and FalconCam one time she took time out of her vacation to call me because she knew how much I enjoyed covering the FalconCam. Sad to hear this news.

Anyone out there that rides the Metro Blue line to and from work? Would love to talk to you about the upcoming construction project. #metrotransit #minnesota #commuter #talktoajournalist

Concessions workers at Target Field are on strike Monday, for the first time in the stadium’s history. The workers are employed by Delaware North, not the team. The company brought in contingent workers to fill in for more than 100 employees picketing.

A new grant program approved by state legislators last year is helping more Minnesota students get out of the classroom and into the wild to study science and nature up close and in person. More from @catharinerichert.bsky.social on one group of kids from a St. Paul Spanish immersion school.

Keep an eye on the radar today.

As of 5 a.m., Minnesota utilities were reporting more than 70,000 customers without power. That number dropped through the morning as line crews made repairs. More severe storms are possible Wednesday afternoon and evening, especially across eastern Minnesota and into western Wisconsin.

The rise in Flock traffic cameras around the country has raised concerns about data security and privacy. And in Columbia Heights, the city council is debating whether to get rid of them altogether.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara resigned Tuesday after facing discipline from Mayor Jacob Frey over allegations O'Hara interfered with an investigation into his alleged sexual relations with city employees. From Cari Spencer (@carispencer.bsky.social)

Documents unsealed Tuesday in federal court show a federal judge pushing back forcefully on investigators involved in the cases of 38 people charged for a protest at a St. Paul church this winter. From Jon Collins (@jcollins.bsky.social)

The county board extended its local emergency for the Flanders Fire and is working to assess the cost of damages. The investigation continues into who is responsible for causing the blaze, which is now fully contained.

Meghan Wolff and Maria Bartholdi have turned their love for a nerdy pastime into a professional podcast and content creation business in Minnesota. They’ve also brought new enthusiasts into the popular trading game Magic: The Gathering and diversified the professional coverage of tournaments.

This makes me sad: After more than a decade in northeast Minneapolis, Bauhaus Brew Labs says it’ll close at the end of June. Among the factors Bauhaus cited were increased supply chain costs, shifting consumer preferences and lingering effects of the pandemic.

The number of people canceling or not using their permit to visit the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness rose again in 2025. The U.S. Forest Service says more than 40 percent of permits for May 1 through September 30 last year were never used.

Bring a windbreaker and umbrella on Monday. On and off scattered showers and some thunderstorms can be expected Monday into Monday night for much of the state. There’s a flood watch posted for potions of northeast Minnesota later Monday morning through early Tuesday.

Finished Final Fantasy X last night. Great story, and I plan to play through FFX-2 and the in-between short games as well. But the next playthrough will be Expedition 33. And I can't wait for that. Starting that up on Tuesday!

Authorities say a suspect is in custody after one person was found dead and another person was injured at a home in Mankato on Sunday afternoon.

Taxpayer-funded group homes help thousands of Minnesotans with physical or mental disabilities live as independently as possible. But the industry’s rapid growth in the Twin Cities northwest suburbs has led to problems that leave vulnerable people in danger. More from @elliemroth.bsky.social ⬇️

The U.S. Senate plans to vote Thursday on a move to undo a 20-year moratorium on mining on a huge swath of federal land near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

⛈️‼️ Enhanced severe weather risk for the Twin Cities and surrounding areas this afternoon/evening! Large hail (possibly baseball), damaging winds and tornadoes are possible. Storms should fire between 3-6 pm. Stay tuned to MPR News for the latest, and download the app www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

As legislators return to duty this week, Republicans and Democrats in the knotted-up Minnesota House are engaging in back-and-forth ethics charges against members of the other party.

On live now with MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst

Around 100,000 attended the St. Paul flagship “No Kings” rally, according to numbers reported by the Minnesota State Patrol. Organizers of the event said they think the number of attendees is closer to 200,000. @mprnews.org set up a timelapse video to document how many people showed up.

Chris Tungseth, from Fergus Falls, takes the stage in Hawaii tonight hoping to vault to the next round of competition on the reality show “American Idol.” And what makes his accomplishment all the more remarkable, is that Tungseth, who grew up singing for fun, never planned to try out for the show.

As Minnesota lawmakers head into deadline week, proposals without a price tag reach a funnel. Bills without backing in both chambers could begin to fall away. That means proposals to limit firearms, weed out fraud or place restrictions on federal immigration agents in the state could be set aside.

❄️March snowstorm bringing some prolific amounts to the region this weekend. Keep up to date on the latest forecast at mprnews.org www.youtube.com/shorts/5JvuM...

Did I spend my morning listening to hold music so I could make an informed vote? ... Anyways, DVS wants you to weigh in: www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

Oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel before falling back Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummeling financial markets. And gas prices continued to climb over the weekend in Minnesota and across the U.S.

While the surge of federal agents in the Twin Cities grabbed much of the attention the past few months, stories of children hiding at home, crying in class and being detained have quietly gripped some Minnesota small towns since January. More from MPR News reporter @eshockmanwrites.bsky.social

Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys says it's important to the band to visit the Minneapolis site where federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti. They will perform a free acoustic set at an anti-ICE fundraiser there, arguing the killing represents a profound shift in American society.

MPR News host Clay Masters (@claymasters.bsky.social) spoke with Rev. Mariah Tollgaard about her experience testifying with Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison.

A federal judge is weighing whether to hold U.S. Attorney Dan Rosen in contempt after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement failed to return detainees’ belongings, prompting a tense daylong court hearing in St. Paul.

Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor was just days away from returning home when a drone strike at a command center in Kuwait killed her. “You don’t go to Kuwait thinking something’s going to happen, and for her to be one of the first — it hurts,” her husband, Joey Amor, said.

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and Minnesota Wild leadership announced Tuesday that they’ve reached an agreement on a framework for $600 million in renovations at the Grand Casino Arena complex. From @anikabesst.bsky.social

That's how researcher Beatriz Garcia Nice describes the new U.S. stance under the Trump administration to programs addressing gender-based violence. n.pr/46Ds6JJ

U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Bryan ordered Rosen and one of his top deputies to appear personally and explain why Immigration and Customs Enforcement failed to follow orders to return personal belongings — such as car keys, driver’s licenses and work permits — to detainees. From @msepic.bsky.social

*seinfeld voice* what's the deal with local comedy? www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

The parents’ advocacy group — Annunciation Light Alliance — is prepared to push for gun violence prevention at the Minnesota Legislature and beyond. MPR News reporter Feven Gerezgiher introduces us to some of the parents involved in the effort.

In his testimony to congress, Ryan Schwank said he witnessed a training scenario where they had a bystander filming and the trainee pepper sprayed the bystander. When he asked the trainee why he did it, he said it was because it was what he saw ICE agents doing in Minneapolis.

A newly proposed MN bill suggests a series of changes to the state criminal code, teacher licensing requirements, MDE investigations, mandatory reporter training and school field trip requirements, all aimed at preventing grooming and child abuse in schools. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

Been out sick for a few days. What did I miss?

After one glorious, fleeting day — access to the Apostle Islands ice caves is likely done for the season. The blizzard sweeping across Lake Superior broke up the ice pack along the shore overnight www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

NEW: Here’s our searchable list of federal judges who have ruled on the legality of ICE’s mass detention policy — with links to key decisions by each. At least 380 district judges have rejected it in ~3,800 cases. 31 have upheld ICE’s approach ~180 times www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

Column by Dr. Jordan Metzl: For decades, we have equated thinness with health, but it's time to change that. Consistent movement may or may not change your weight, but it always improves health. Here are some ways to add movement to your routine: https://wapo.st/3ZXoHkX

Blizzard conditions continue to pummel Duluth and the North Shore, closing schools and knocking out power to thousands. The winter storm also prompted state transportation officials to close Highway 61 between Duluth and the Canadian border.

At "Ricky" Chandee was detained last month based on a conviction from 1992. His immigration lawyer, Linus Chan, said his case raises an important question: “At what point are we supposed to continue to say that if you've committed a crime, you're always a criminal?”

Still around 100 community reports of ICE activity around the Twin Cities today, the most of any state by far. In case you’re wondering why so many of us aren’t quite taking Homan’s presser today at face value.

Rich Ruohonen has tried to get to the Olympics for almost 40 years. He finally got his chance, taking to the ice at the Milan Cortina Games representing the U.S. on Team Casper for curling. n.pr/3MG0qNl

Twin Cities bookstores are responding to heightened fear around ICE activity by transforming their shops into hubs for community support, political understanding and emotional refuge, as readers turn to books, children’s resources and author fundraisers to navigate.

The St. Paul mayor took office during a surge of federal immigration agents in Minnesota. The Trump Administration announced Thursday it is ending what it calls “Operation Metro Surge.”