Kenis Lopez Gonzalez is waiting on the U.S. government to fly him back to Minnesota, in accordance with a court order. He’s one of thousands of migrants deported to third countries, where they have no connections or legal status.
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Immigration activist organizations in the Twin Cities are calling for the release of an investigation into a clash between protestors and law enforcement in St. Paul almost a full year ago. On Nov. 25, 2025, a federal law enforcement operation drew protests in the city. Video from the scene showed police using chemical irritants, sponge bullets and pepper balls on a crowd of protestors on Rose Avenue.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports the early deer hunt seasons saw a 30 percent increase in harvest numbers compared to last year.
The sixth annual Queer & Funny Improv Festival in Minneapolis, the Twin Cities Book Festival with U.S. poet Laureate Arthur Sze and an evening with one of the original stars of ‘Hamilton’ are among this week’s picks.
Thomas Markle, the father of Prince Harry’s wife Meghan, has been arrested by federal agents in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material.
The novelty of the first men’s basketball matchup in 92 years between Minnesota and St. Thomas will give the Gophers a rare attendance boost during the first week of the season.
Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber has returned to practice with the team in moving closer to making his regular season debut that was delayed by a fractured skull. Wild coach John Hynes said Faber has been cleared by team doctors to play.
Jay Rockefeller, the last member of his family’s political dynasty who served as West Virginia’s governor and later a longtime U.S. senator, has died. He was 89. Rockefeller died Thursday night at his home in Washington.
Republican Rep. Brad Finstad announced that his campaign will pursue a recount in the election for his first district U.S. House seat. Unofficial results show Democratic challenger Jake Johnson leads the race by just over 320 votes.
Since the results of the midterm election, a list of potential appointees has been growing to take over Gov.-elect Amy Klobuchar’s seat. Here’s what we’ve heard from the MPR News audience. Cast your own vote here.
An infant in southwestern Wisconsin has died from measles, the state’s first such death in 36 years. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services didn't say Thursday where exactly it happened or provide more details.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray will miss at least the next game because of a hamstring strain. Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Carson Wentz will start instead against Buffalo on Monday night. Murray's status will be evaluated week to week with the hope he can be ready to play by Nov. 15 when the Vikings visit Green Bay.
Legal experts say acquittal could be difficult for the teen accused of plotting a Mall of America attack, but his age could support an entrapment defense.
