The Need for Foster Parents Grows in Minnesota
For children facing uncertainty, one supportive adult can mean everything. That’s why agencies across Minnesota are encouraging more people to consider becoming foster parents. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
TODAY’S HEADLINES
Morning Headlines – August 27th, 2026
>>Minneapolis Marks One Year Since Deadly Annunciation Church Shooting (Minneapolis, MN) -- Minneapolis is marking Annunciation Remembrance Day with a public service event and tributes honoring Harper Moyski and Fletcher Merkel, the two children killed in the 2025 church shooting. A day of service and remembrance will be held this afternoon (Thurs) at Pearl Park from 1-5 p.m. In addition...
Afternoon Headlines – August 26th, 2026
>>Meta Nationwide Settlement (St. Paul, MN) -- Minnesota is set to receive at least $214 million under a nationwide settlement with Meta over allegations its social media platforms harmed young users. Attorney General Keith Ellison says Minnesota could receive up to $307 million. The agreement, which still needs court approval, requires new safeguards for teens on Instagram and Facebook,...
Morning Headlines – August 27th, 2026
>>Minneapolis Marks One Year Since Deadly Annunciation Church Shooting (Minneapolis, MN) -- Minneapolis is marking Annunciation Remembrance Day with a public service event and tributes honoring Harper Moyski and Fletcher Merkel, the two children killed in the 2025 church shooting. A day of service and remembrance will be held this afternoon (Thurs) at Pearl Park from 1-5 p.m. In addition...
Afternoon Headlines – August 26th, 2026
>>Meta Nationwide Settlement (St. Paul, MN) -- Minnesota is set to receive at least $214 million under a nationwide settlement with Meta over allegations its social media platforms harmed young users. Attorney General Keith Ellison says Minnesota could receive up to $307 million. The agreement, which still needs court approval, requires new safeguards for teens on Instagram and Facebook,...
Morning Headlines – August 26th, 2026
>>Walz Orders Minnesota Flags Lowered to Honor Dolly Parton (St. Paul, MN) -- Governor Tim Walz has ordered flags at Minnesota state buildings lowered to half-staff in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton. The move follows a proclamation from President Donald Trump ordering U.S. flags lowered nationwide following Parton’s death at age 80. Walz called Parton an American icon whose...
SPORTS
St. Thomas opens football season by hosting Winona State tonight
It is time. After months of waiting, the University of St. Thomas football team will officially...
Gopher women’s soccer in action tonight
The Golden Gophers return to the pitch this weekend with a split home-and-away pair of matches....
Jenkins homers again, but Saints fall to Mud Hens on Wednesday
Walker Jenkins continues to check all the boxes proving he is ready for the final step in his goal...
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