Good morning, Minnesota. Happy Monday and welcome to June!
Here's the latest news from across the state to start your day.
WEATHER
☀️ It’ll be hot, windy and hazy Monday. Highs will be near 90 degrees with storms developing west ahead of a cool front in the afternoon followed by cooler air.
😷 We also have smoke to contend with. Air quality alerts remain in effect for all of Minnesota through 6 p.m. Monday.
A vibrant exhibition of giant, hand-crafted Mexican alebrijes now transforms St. Paul’s Raspberry Island, blending folk art tradition with community revival efforts led by the Minnesota Latino Museum.
For almost a year, teens at the Al Lenzmeier Boys and Girls Club have been helping their peers with mental health struggles and community issues through art. They’re also learning to lead.
To honor 50 years of Hmong refugee resettlement and immigration to Minnesota, MPR News highlighted Hmong Minnesotans throughout the month who are making a difference in our state. From a park naturalist to a soccer coach, these are our ChangeMakers.
NEWS ROUNDUP
📺 Minnesota public TV station leads fight against Trump executive order to defund public media. Lakeland PBS in Bemidji has joined the national PBS organization in challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order calling for an end to government support for both PBS and NPR.
🛶 Canadian wildfires aren’t keeping BWCA visitors home — yet. Smoke from wildfires in Canada traveled into Minnesota in recent days, triggering an air quality advisory that continues until Monday evening. But in Ely, families who booked their trips to the BWCA months in advance are continuing with their plans.
🧑🏻🌾 NW Minnesota farmer stays grounded with plans to help a new generation of growers. He’s been a successful farmer for 44 years, but rather than cash out to a corporate interest, Tim Dufault decided to give six young farmers access to his land in Polk County. He hopes to cultivate a new generation of farmers.
💨 Air quality alert continues through Monday evening, higher concern for northern Minnesota. An air quality alert is in effect for almost all of Minnesota. The alert is expected to last until 6 p.m. Monday.
📢 Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz energizes Democrats in South Carolina and California. Walz hasn't officially said if he'll seek a third term in 2026, but acknowledges he's thinking about it. He's given mixed signals on a 2028 presidential run while keeping up his attacks on Trump.
👮🏽 Minneapolis marks one year since the death of officer Jamal Mitchell. It has been one year since officer Jamal Mitchell was killed while responding to a chaotic shooting in Minneapolis’ Whittier neighborhood. The department held a private ceremony Friday and is planning a public event in honor of Michell for June 14.
🏀 Collier scores 24 points, Lynx use big 2nd-half run to beat Valkyries 86-75. Napheesa Collier had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Courtney Williams added 20 points, five rebounds and five assists and the Minnesota Lynx beat the expansion Golden State Valkyries 86-75 on Sunday night.
MUST LISTEN
🎧Brewing breakthrough: Craft beer makers eliminate wastewater in experiment.
On the latest episode of ClimateCast, MPR News Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner talked to University of Minnesota professor Paige Novak about a new, sustainable way to treat wastewater from breweries.
