Welp. SCOTUS just halted all SNAP payments. But I have a feeling since the sate likely already made their payments.. folks will still get it?? We’ll have to see. apnews.com/article/snap...

Minnesota’s state agency that administers SNAP announces FULL benefits will be in accounts starting tomorrow.

With 67% reporting, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter doesn’t have a majority, with 41% of the vote. This may be heading to round two of ranked-choice voting as well.

Minneapolis election results just got dumped in. With 99% reporting, Frey has 41% of the vote. Without a majority, we go to round two. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...

Grateful to be part of telling this story. If you have a chance, listen to the interview. It’s much more powerful to hear the words coming from him directly. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...

Company volunteer outing is at Feed My Starving Children. All the non-Minnesotans are baffled that this place is the quintessential first volunteer experience for kids in this state that I think all of us had. Personally, I went to at least three birthday parties here.

Can’t wait to watch this movie apnews.com/article/fran...

Annunciation victim Lydia Kaiser sharing an update in her own words: “It’s so hard to believe I actually got shot, and other kids did too. It makes me angry but I don’t want to let the shooter win.” Full statement here: www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...

INBOX: Minneapolis educators schedule strike vote

Happy to report from the 3 year old niece’s pre-k class that the “Tooty ta” dance is still alive and well.

And here’s the fastest woman!

The leaders of the Twin Cities Marathon have just passed the Governor’s Mansion, with a live band nearby to cheer them on.

Lynlake Brewery has announced its closing permanently Sunday after 11 years.

The Phoenix Mercury and the WNBA refs are my new mortal enemies.

A truly miraculous update from the family of Sophia Forchas. She is the last remaining child from the Annunication shooting who is still hospitalized. Sophia is being transferred to inpatient rehab this week! Full statement: www.hennepinhealthcare.org/newsroom/sta...

This week Annunciation students went back to school. We spoke to @atrupar.com about his families experience. From survivors guilt to his children asking about the "bad guy," there is nothing normal about this. Grateful for his time and vulnerability. www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

Obsessed that Haim was the third instead of the Twins

Watch once for the music at Selby Ave Jazz Fest and a second time for the woman dancing her heart out

Ribbons for Annunciation spotted across the river on Summit Ave in St. Paul, directly across from the governors mansion.

“I hope someday we can get it through the politicians’ thick skulls how terrible it is to tell a 12-year-old’s parents that their child has been shot. I hope it would get through their skulls, that message, as well as some of these bullets do.” www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

"The memorial and the vigil site is a way for us to reclaim that space as ours. The shooter can't keep that." A beautiful reflection from a caretaker at the memorial. Encourage you to listen as you read along. www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

Told an unknowing couple from Alabama at the state fair to ride Ye Old Mill

The cuts didn’t include any newsroom staff, but so many hardworking folks lost their jobs today. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

“This is a situation of the Department of Homeland Security apprehending a nursing mother, taking her from her child, her young nursing child, a person who entered herself as a child, and a person with no criminal history whatsoever,” said her attorney. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

Amber alert canceled. Columbia Heights police say both were found safe in Minneapolis.

Out of curiosity, did anyone NOT get the AMBER Alert on their phone? I was in St. Paul and some coworkers got it, while others didn't.

AMBER Alert out of Columbia Heights. Dior Gooch, 3-weeks old, was taken from the guardian’s home by Ashley Marie Gooch, age 37, after threatening violence towards the guardian. Last seen this morning on foot, pushing a stroller w/ Dior, headed west bound on 37th at University Ave, Columbia Heights.

Ladies. We’re about to have all the answers.

Ugh this is so sad! Who would steal a statue of Suni Lee! Earlier this year a statue of F Scott Fitzgerald was also stolen from St. Paul.

The city of St. Paul is still dealing with the effects of a cyberattack that was first detected on Friday. Emergency services — including 911 — are still fully operational, but the St. Paul Police Department said other services may be delayed.

Minnesota Star Tribune targeted in a White House press release www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...

Here comes the smoke again. A new air quality alert has been issued for all of Minnesota through Saturday. It's either steamy (south winds) or smoky (north winds) this summer. Ugh. #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

National Guard has been activated to help respond to a cyberattack on the city of St. Paul. "The magnitude and complexity of the cybersecurity incident have exceeded the city’s response capacity."

73,000 without power!

Tough day in the newsroom, and for our colleagues at The Current and YourClassical. 5-8% layoffs for our company coming down the pike. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

“Being moved to facilities two or three hours away… will create a huge barrier for our loved ones to visit on a consistent basis. Lack of access to our support systems disrupts the rehabilitation process that is the key goal of the prison system.” www.startribune.com/mn-second-ol...

Such a great story from the @sahanjournal.bsky.social, following two immigrant students in Minnesota for an entire school year. sahanjournal.com/education/im...

Shutting down the green line at the same time as shutting down 94EB in St. Paul is insane work.

BCA investigating a police shooting at the St. Paul Phalen Cub Foods. Little confirmed details right now.

Back with some full moon photos for your viewing pleasure. The full Buck Moon rises next to the historic Gold Medal Flour sign in Minneapolis on Thursday. Taken at 400mm from the Hennepin Ave bridge. #mnwx

A special election will take place Sept. 16 to fill a Brooklyn Park-area state House seat left vacant after House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman was killed last month. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

In a statement, the museum said the move was a response to declining attendance rates, as well as decreased state and federal funding. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

St. Dennis used red lentils to spell out “Hero.” He used millet for Hortman’s face and popcorn kernels for her hair. He also used red onion skin for the shirt, and wild rice for the suit. The background is amaranth painted blue. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

Homegoods in Roseville already has their Halloween decor out front and center

I think every house 100 years or older in Minneapolis should get new siding just to see if there’s any cool secrets. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

President Joe Biden at the Minnesota State Capitol to pay his respects to Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. Biden and former VP Kamala Harris will be attending the funeral tomorrow. 📸: Kerem Yücel for MPR News.

Mike Starr is the first in line outside the State Capitol to pay his respects to Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark as they lie in state today. He showed up at 6:30 am. Doors to the Capitol open at noon. 📸: Kerem Yücel for MPR News

Melissa and Mark Hortman will lie in State on Friday. They will be joined by their dog Gilbert. Hortman will be the first woman and one of fewer than 20 Minnesotans to lie in state in the Capitol. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

Newly unsealed warrant shows a search of Vance Boelter’s Green Isle home turned up 49 guns, ammo and $17,490 in cash. Story to come on mprnews.org and on All Things Considered.