Small plane crashes in Brooklyn Park, no survivors on board A small plane traveling from Iowa to Minnesota crashed Saturday in a residential area of a Minneapolis suburb, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Everyone on the plane is believed to have died. The Associated Press 3h ago University of Minnesota says ICE detained a graduate student U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials Thursday detained a University of Minnesota graduate student at an off-campus residence. The international graduate student was enrolled at the school’s Twin Cities campus. MPR News Staff Mar 28, 2025 Smoke and memory: A Civil War painting endures in Minnesota's Capitol At the Minnesota State Capitol, Howard Pyle’s Civil War painting “The Battle of Nashville” stands as a vivid tribute to Minnesota soldiers, preserved through time and restoration as a centerpiece of historical memory and evolving interpretation. Anika Besst 12h ago Richard Carlbom ascends to top role at Minnesota DFL Party as its first new chair in 14 years Richard Carlbom was chosen as the Minnesota DFL Party chair, rising to the top post after years of working behind the scenes on party elections and causes. MPR News Staff 6h ago MSP-bound flight, military jet told to divert to avoid collision at Reagan airport A U.S. passenger flight preparing to leave the nation’s capital and an incoming military jet received instructions to divert and prevent a possible collision. The Associated Press 8h ago Randle and Edwards help Timberwolves complete a 4-game season sweep of Suns 124-109 Julius Randle scored 25 points, Anthony Edwards finished with 20 after missing the second quarter due to injury and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Phoenix Suns 124-109 on Friday night. The Associated Press 10h ago Authorities investigating three fatal crashes in Twin Cities metro area Authorities are investigating three separate fatal crashes involving pedestrians or cyclists in the Twin Cities metro area in less than a day. MPR News Staff Mar 28, 2025 Blues sign Gophers star Jimmy Snuggerud to 3-year contract The St. Louis Blues signed University of Minnesota forward Jimmy Snuggerud to a three-year contract Friday. He’s expected to join the team for practice Monday. The Associated Press 6h ago Minnesota food shelves worried as USDA cancels truckloads of food This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture canceled almost half of food shelf orders from Minnesota farmers under the federal Commodity Credit Corporation. Organizations providing nutrition programs say they are concerned about how to provide for their clientele. Hannah Yang 12h ago Ask a Bookseller: 'We Will Be Jaguars' by Nemonte Nenquimo Laynee Wessel with Bliss Books & Bindery in Stillwater, Okla., recommends “We Will be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People” by Nemonte Nenquimo and Mitch Anderson. Emily Bright 12h ago Snow, sleet, hail, thunderstorms, record heat across Minnesota Two storms bring a variety of inclement weather to Minnesota through the weekend. Paul Huttner Mar 29, 2025 See More FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES! Facebook X iOS Android Alexa ' On Air Now Free Talk Live 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM