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Stories from August 12, 2024

FBI is investigating after Trump campaign says Iran hacked sensitive documents

FBI is investigating after Trump campaign says Iran hacked sensitive documents

The FBI said Monday it is investigating allegations that sensitive documents from the Trump campaign were stolen in a cyber intrusion days after the campaign declared it had been hacked by Iran.
by The Associated Press

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DFL candidate charged in sign-stealing case

Gov. Tim Walz soon will make his first solo campaign stops as a vice presidential candidate. And a DFL candidate for the Minnesota House disavowed by the state party has been charged in an alleged sign-stealing case in Alexandria.
by Emily Reese

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How Springfield, Ohio, took center stage in the election immigration debate

How Springfield, Ohio, took center stage in the election immigration debate

Springfield, Ohio's migrant surge sparks heated debate. Critics, including Trump's VP pick JD Vance, see the city as a cautionary tale of unchecked immigration. Supporters argue for economic benefits.
by Jasmine Garsd

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Streak of 70s has ended; thunderstorms possible by Wednesday

Streak of 70s has ended; thunderstorms possible by Wednesday

Our streak of 70 degrees days has ended with 80s returning to the forecast. Our next system moves in Wednesday into Thursday, increasing our shower and thunderstorm chances. A brief cooldown to end the week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Walz makes a 5-state dash for campaign cash this week, traveling solo for 1st time as running mate

Walz makes a 5-state dash for campaign cash this week, traveling solo for 1st time as running mate

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is branching out this week and holding his first solo events as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, making a five-state dash for campaign cash and addressing a key union gathering.
by The Associated Press

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Leaders celebrate completion of public housing sprinkler installations

Leaders celebrate completion of public housing sprinkler installations

Nearly five years ago, a fire at a Minneapolis public housing high-rise killed six people. On Monday, officials said they’ve met their goal of installing fire suppression systems in every public housing complex.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Boyd Huppert isn’t letting his cancer relapse stop him from telling stories, including his own

Boyd Huppert isn’t letting his cancer relapse stop him from telling stories, including his own

The beloved KARE 11 reporter begins a new cutting-edge treatment Monday for his uncurable multiple myeloma. But his absence won’t be felt by viewers, his trademark storytelling will still be seen weekly.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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How social media is playing a new role in presidential campaigns

How social media is playing a new role in presidential campaigns

Political messaging seems to have entered a new dimension this election cycle, with specifically Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign capitalizing on user-generated content. While the Trump campaign is not on TikTok, conservative influencers are making their voices heard.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Winona set up for unique DFL primary race in which neither candidate got endorsement

Winona set up for unique DFL primary race in which neither candidate got endorsement

Democratic voters in Winona will be deciding in the primary between two House candidates, neither of which got enough votes to get the DFL endorsement. While the district has been represented by a DFLer for 38 years, residents voted for Donald Trump in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Charges filed against DFL Minnesota House candidate in alleged sign-stealing case in Alexandria

Charges filed against DFL Minnesota House candidate in alleged sign-stealing case in Alexandria

Judd Hoff was charged with receiving stolen property and abetting felony theft. His wife, Wendy Hoff was charged with felony theft after police found hundreds of stolen signs on the couple’s property in Alexandria.
by Ellie Roth

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Hard kombucha soda, THC drink brewer hopes to expand business with marijuana license

Hard kombucha soda, THC drink brewer hopes to expand business with marijuana license

When Ryan Appleby returned from an overseas deployment and found his body couldn’t handle beer anymore, he decided to create his own adult beverage. Embracing the idea of “why pay for your drinks twice,” he’s pioneering new drinks including hard and THC kombucha sodas — and hopes to break into the marijuana market.
by Gracie Stockton

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How the Israel-Hamas war is shaping the Omar-Samuels primary race

How the Israel-Hamas war is shaping the Omar-Samuels primary race

Rep. Ilhan Omar is a member of “the squad,” a group of progressive left wing democrats in the House. Representatives Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush, both squad members, lost their Democratic primaries earlier this year due to their stances on the Israel-Hamas war.
by Cathy Wurzer, Clay Masters and Ellen Finn

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How to create sustainable newsrooms for the future

How to create sustainable newsrooms for the future

MPR News host Angela Davis recently moderated two panels about the state of local news in Minnesota. The first is with funders who are pushing for new models to reinvigorate newsrooms across the state and the country. The second brings the conversation to news leaders across Minnesota.
by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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Northern lights and meteor showers danced across Minnesota over the weekend

Northern lights and meteor showers danced across Minnesota over the weekend

Many Minnesotans and neighboring states witnessed a jaw-dropping show of northern lights and meteor showers Sunday night and Monday morning. We received dozens of photos from readers and listeners. Here are some of our favorites.
by MPR News Staff

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Tuesday is primary day in Minnesota. Suni Lee comes home to St. Paul

Tuesday is primary day in Minnesota, and voters will decide who moves forward in 22 races for the Minnesota House of Representatives, as well as the U.S. Senate race and a handful of U.S. House races. And Olympic champion Suni Lee returned to the Twin Cities Sunday after winning three medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. 
by Phil Picardi

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Chicago ’68 recalls a Democratic convention and a political moment like no other

Chicago ’68 recalls a Democratic convention and a political moment like no other

In the months leading up to DNC 2024, "Chicago ‘68" has been repeatedly conjured. But there is nothing in this political climate to compare to '68 and the all-encompassing anxiety over Vietnam.
by Ron Elving

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As a new semester looms, students and colleges brace for more protests

As a new semester looms, students and colleges brace for more protests

The Israel-Hamas war has prompted some of the most volatile campus protests in decades. This summer, student organizers are rethinking strategies, as are counter-protesters and college administrators.
by Tovia Smith

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Abrupt Rainbow Health closure sparks a scramble to fill gaps in care

Abrupt Rainbow Health closure sparks a scramble to fill gaps in care

State and local agencies, former managers and other organizations are hurrying to reconnect clients to help after the sudden shutdown of Rainbow Health, a Twin Cities HIV and LGBTQ+ services clinic.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Local groups mobilize to support immigrant access to the polls  

Local groups mobilize to support immigrant access to the polls  

Local organizations are working to ensure voters in Latino, Somali, African diaspora and Hmong communities have the information and support they need to register to vote in the upcoming primary election.
by Sarah Thamer

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Your guide to dietary restriction-friendly food at the Minnesota State Fair

Your guide to dietary restriction-friendly food at the Minnesota State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair is just around the corner and the food is all the rage. If you or someone you’re visiting the fair with has a dietary restriction, here’s a look at the most popular fair foods that are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or dairy-free.
by Madelyn Bonkoski

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