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09/23/2025

The June storms that tore through Beltrami County impacted the area in ways that will be felt for generations. One of the positives was shining a light on housing, which is scarce throughout all of Minnesota. Now state and local leaders are renewing dialogues for solutions to the statewide problem.

09/23/2025

The closures will allow crews to replace worn sections of track and other equipment along the rail lines, as well as clean and repair stations.

Light rail riders in the Twin Cities will have to contend with major service changes for nearly two weeks, starting Monday night.

09/23/2025

Since Leonard Peltier’s days of activism in the 1970s with the American Indian Movement, life for Native people has improved dramatically. Those who supported his grant of clemency say that AIM was the spark that lit the flame.

Read the full story here: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/09/23/indigenous-activist-leonard-peltier-navigates-a-changed-political-landscape

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09/23/2025

President Trump and his deputies tied autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, presented a cancer drug as a possible treatment, and said the FDA would change labeling to reflect both claims. There is little strong scientific evidence for either.

09/23/2025

During an open question-and-answer session, audience members at the Turning Point USA event raised topics from women’s suffrage to cancel culture and media bias. Some questions reflected far-right perspectives, including calls to revisit the 19th Amendment, while others challenged Knowles on issues of free speech.

The exchanges underscored both the intensity of support for Kirk’s movement and the polarizing debates surrounding his legacy.

Michael Knowles, a conservative commentator and author, hosted the event at the University of Minnesota’s Northrop Auditorium on Monday. Audience members raised questions on topics from women’s suffrage to cancel culture and media bias.

09/22/2025

St. Paul voters will vote on a charter amendment that would allow the City Council to issue fines for ordinance violations. The ballot measure follows the council’s unanimous approval of the charter change in January.

09/22/2025

Crowds were gathering Monday outside the University of Minnesota’s Northrop Auditorium ahead of “The American Comeback Tour” — the college event originally hosted by Charlie Kirk.

Groups protesting Turning Point’s event are planning a demonstration nearby 6:30 p.m. Monday. Organizers include local chapters of Black Lives Matter, Racial Justice Network and Twin Cities Coalition for Justice. This is a developing story. Check at mprnews.org for updates.

Michael Knowles, a conservative commentator and author, is set to honor Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point USA event at the University of Minnesota’s Northrop Auditorium on Monday.

09/22/2025

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09/22/2025

From ProPublica: Discharging patients who are at risk of harming themselves or others is illegal. But dozens of psychiatric hospitals aren’t honoring the law — and the government isn’t following up.

Discharging patients who are at risk of harming themselves or others is illegal. But dozens of psychiatric hospitals aren’t honoring the law — and the government isn’t following up.

09/22/2025

With the WNBA playoffs in full swing, players aren’t just the center of attention on the court. Basketball arena tunnels have been transformed into fashion runways with “Tunnel Fits,” or pics of players walking to the locker room before games, revolutionizing what being a professional athlete means.

Here are some of MPR News staff’s favorite looks of the season:

Two things are undeniable about the WNBA: the players know how to bring it on and off the court.

09/22/2025

After being found guilty of felony burglary and possession of burglary tools by a jury in July, former state Sen. Nicole Mitchell will be sentenced Tuesday. The prosecution holds that Mitchell must serve at least six months in jail or a workhouse.

A Becker County jury convicted Sen. Nicole Mitchell on July 18 on two felony counts for breaking into the Detroit Lakes home of her stepmother, Carol Mitchell, last year.

09/22/2025

Across the state, colleges and universities are welcoming more freshmen to their campuses this fall. And while they don't have official numbers yet, many are reporting higher than usual enrollment.