Stories from May 20, 2025

While much of the state budget will get sorted out in a special session, lawmakers passed a bill to fund several state government agencies last night. Heavy rains that have fallen in parts of the state today will ease drought and abnormally dry conditions.
Andrea Jenkins says Minneapolis should ‘recommit’ to investment in George Floyd Square
As Minneapolis leaders work to implement court-ordered police reforms, they are also trying to figure out what’s next for the site where George Floyd was murdered.
Report reviews one year of Minneapolis’ progress in court-ordered police reform
On Tuesday, the independent monitor shared a report that laid out what the city and the police department has done to comply with court-ordered reforms thus far, where it’s fallen short and what’s next.
Conservative group, softball players sue over Minnesota’s trans athlete policy
The lawsuit argues state policy that allows transgender athletes to compete on female teams violates federal law. Plaintiffs include three softball players from Maple Grove and Farmington high schools.
New Trump vaccine policy limits access to COVID shots
Federal health officials will no longer routinely approve annual COVID-19 shots for younger adults and children who are healthy. Companies that want to market their vaccines to those Americans will need to conduct large, new studies, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday. 
Midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta highlights USWNT roster for upcoming matches
Midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta has been named to her first U.S. national team roster for matches against China and Jamaica. The United States plays China at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on May 31, then faces Jamaica at Energizer Park in St. Louis on June 3.
The Aging Mind
Studies show that 1 in 4 older adults live with a mental illness such as depression, anxiety and substance use disorders.
As expected, Gov. Tim Walz will need to call a special session for the Minnesota Legislature to finish up its work. Firefighters have continued to make progress battling two major wildfires in northern Minnesota.
What a Texas showerhead salesman discovered about 'Made in the USA' labels
A Texas showerhead salesman wanted to know how much more customers would pay to buy a product that's made in the USA. The answer could pour cold water on President Trump's plan to encourage more companies to open factories in the U.S.
Tariffs, interconnection grid delays set back proposed southwest Minnesota wind farm project
President Trump’s tariffs are raising the costs of materials and components needed to produce wind and solar energy, adding another hurdle to those working to develop clean energy projects.