Matt Mikus
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Digital producer and journalist at @mprnews.org. Off the clock, I'm a fan of board games, video games and curling. Will travel for breweries. Michigan State alum. Go Green.
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Two women who were in the north Minneapolis home where a man was shot and wounded by an ICE agent last week are sharing what they witnessed that night — and it’s different from the initial reports provided by federal authorities.
Man shot in leg by ICE in Minneapolis did not attack officer, women say in court documents
Two women who were in the north Minneapolis home where a man was shot and wounded by an ICE agent last week are sharing what they witnessed that night — and it’s different from the initial reports pro...
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January 22, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Two women who were in the north Minneapolis home where a man was shot and wounded by an ICE agent last week are sharing what they witnessed that night — and it’s different from the initial reports provided by federal authorities.
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Some brutal temperatures are coming to Minnesota this weekend. Starting Thursday, Arctic air will blow across the state plunging temperatures to the lowest since January 2019. Here are some locations where you can escape the cold.
As temperatures plummet in Minnesota, warming centers offer relief
Arctic air is blowing across Minnesota creating the lowest temperatures since January 2019.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Some brutal temperatures are coming to Minnesota this weekend. Starting Thursday, Arctic air will blow across the state plunging temperatures to the lowest since January 2019. Here are some locations where you can escape the cold.
VP JD Vance on Thursday called for more cooperation as a way to “tone down the temperature” during the federal government’s immigration enforcement surge in the Twin Cities. But he also blamed Minnesota officials for the problems and defended the tactics of federal agents.
Vance calls for more local cooperation for ICE surge, defends agents' tactics
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said more cooperation state, local and federal cooperation could “tone down the temperature” during the federal government’s immigration enforcement surge in the Tw...
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January 22, 2026 at 8:38 PM
VP JD Vance on Thursday called for more cooperation as a way to “tone down the temperature” during the federal government’s immigration enforcement surge in the Twin Cities. But he also blamed Minnesota officials for the problems and defended the tactics of federal agents.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar took an important step toward a campaign for Minnesota governor on Thursday, filing the paperwork to build out a campaign that is expected to launch in full in coming days.
From @elliemroth.bsky.social and Brian Bakst.
From @elliemroth.bsky.social and Brian Bakst.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar makes move toward Minnesota governor run after Walz exit
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar formed a campaign committee to run for governor as all signs point to an imminent entry into race to succeed Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:21 PM
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar took an important step toward a campaign for Minnesota governor on Thursday, filing the paperwork to build out a campaign that is expected to launch in full in coming days.
From @elliemroth.bsky.social and Brian Bakst.
From @elliemroth.bsky.social and Brian Bakst.
MPR News has looked into reports that federal agents have accessed private data to track and intimidate anti-ICE activists since the immigration crackdown surged in Minnesota in December. Privacy advocates say it’s a clear violation of state law. Reporting from @jcollins.bsky.social.
Privacy advocates: ICE using private data to intimidate observers and activists
MPR News has looked into reports that federal agents have accessed private data to track and intimidate anti-ICE activists since the immigration crackdown surged in Minnesota in December. Privacy advo...
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January 13, 2026 at 1:29 PM
MPR News has looked into reports that federal agents have accessed private data to track and intimidate anti-ICE activists since the immigration crackdown surged in Minnesota in December. Privacy advocates say it’s a clear violation of state law. Reporting from @jcollins.bsky.social.
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Gov. Tim Walz abandons reelection campaign amid unrelenting fraud attention, Trump clashes
Gov. Tim Walz was three months into a reelection campaign that has been plagued by criticism over his handling of fraud and political opposition stirred up by President Donald Trump.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz abruptly reversed course Monday and ended his campaign for a third term. Walz was three months into a reelection campaign that has been plagued by criticism over his handling of fraud and political opposition stirred up by President Donald Trump.
Gov. Tim Walz abandons reelection campaign amid unrelenting fraud attention, Trump clashes
Gov. Tim Walz was three months into a reelection campaign that has been plagued by criticism over his handling of fraud and political opposition stirred up by President Donald Trump.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz abruptly reversed course Monday and ended his campaign for a third term. Walz was three months into a reelection campaign that has been plagued by criticism over his handling of fraud and political opposition stirred up by President Donald Trump.
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Minnesotans and players on Minnesota's pro teams made Team USA's hockey rosters for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Minnesota Frost players Kendall Coyne Schofield and Lee Stecklein and Wild players Brock Faber, Matt Boldy and Quinn Hughes are all in.
Olympic rosters for ice hockey include a slew of Minnesotans
With the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan just weeks away, the rosters for U.S. ice hockey and Paralympic Sled hockey have been announced. The ice hockey teams host a slew of Minnesotans and...
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January 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Minnesotans and players on Minnesota's pro teams made Team USA's hockey rosters for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Minnesota Frost players Kendall Coyne Schofield and Lee Stecklein and Wild players Brock Faber, Matt Boldy and Quinn Hughes are all in.
A Minnesota grocery distributor has recalled hundreds of products sent to dozens of stores in the state, after unsanitary conditions were found in the company’s facility in Minneapolis.
The recall affects products handled by Gold Star Distribution.
The recall affects products handled by Gold Star Distribution.
Minnesota grocery distributor recalls hundreds of products
A Minnesota grocery distributor has recalled hundreds of products sent to dozens of stores in the state, after unsanitary conditions were found in the company’s facility in Minneapolis.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:12 PM
A Minnesota grocery distributor has recalled hundreds of products sent to dozens of stores in the state, after unsanitary conditions were found in the company’s facility in Minneapolis.
The recall affects products handled by Gold Star Distribution.
The recall affects products handled by Gold Star Distribution.
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History will be made in St. Paul Friday when Kaohly Her becomes the city’s first Hmong mayor and the first woman to hold the title. With her inauguration, all of St. Paul’s elected city leaders will be women.
Kaohly Her makes St. Paul mayoral history as she looks toward the future
History will be made in St. Paul on Friday when Kaohly Her becomes the city’s first Hmong mayor and the first woman to hold the title. On top of all that, St. Paul’s entirely elected leadership is now...
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January 2, 2026 at 1:04 PM
History will be made in St. Paul Friday when Kaohly Her becomes the city’s first Hmong mayor and the first woman to hold the title. With her inauguration, all of St. Paul’s elected city leaders will be women.
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Our photographer Alex Kormann captured the exact moment the presses stopped for the last time in Minneapolis, ending a 158 history of locally printed newspapers.
December 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Our photographer Alex Kormann captured the exact moment the presses stopped for the last time in Minneapolis, ending a 158 history of locally printed newspapers.
Might get bad out there, folks. If you don't have to go anywhere, stay home.
More than a half-foot of snow and blizzard conditions expected across much of the region, and it's expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season.
More than a half-foot of snow and blizzard conditions expected across much of the region, and it's expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season.
Dangerous travel expected as winter storm takes aim at Minnesota
A strengthening winter storm swept toward Minnesota on Sunday — with more than a half-foot of snow and blizzard conditions expected across much of the region — on what was expected to be one of the bu...
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December 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Might get bad out there, folks. If you don't have to go anywhere, stay home.
More than a half-foot of snow and blizzard conditions expected across much of the region, and it's expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season.
More than a half-foot of snow and blizzard conditions expected across much of the region, and it's expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season.
A pair of Duluth music scene mainstays will perform new songs Thursday night to a sold-out crowd at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul. Alan Sparhawk of slowcore band Low and the progressive bluegrass group Trampled by Turtles put out a self-titled record together this summer.
Duluth musical mainstays Alan Sparhawk and Trampled by Turtles team up to perform new songs in St. Paul
Thursday night’s sold-out show at the Fitzgerald Theater is the only date the musicians have scheduled in Minnesota. They’re performing songs from their self-titled album released over the summer.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
A pair of Duluth music scene mainstays will perform new songs Thursday night to a sold-out crowd at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul. Alan Sparhawk of slowcore band Low and the progressive bluegrass group Trampled by Turtles put out a self-titled record together this summer.
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Another round of snow is moving across southern Minnesota Thursday. It will be followed by some very cold air this weekend for this early in the winter season.
More snow for southern Minnesota Thursday followed by a frigid weekend
Another round of snow is moving across southern Minnesota Thursday. It will be followed by some very cold air this weekend for this early in the winter season.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Another round of snow is moving across southern Minnesota Thursday. It will be followed by some very cold air this weekend for this early in the winter season.
Nisswa City Council members criticized Mayor Jennifer Carnahan Wednesday during a special meeting into her conduct. One council member called for Carnahan, former head of the state GOP, to resign.
Nisswa Mayor Jennifer Carnahan faces criticism, call to resign
The city’s four council members spoke critically of Carnahan in the wake of allegations that a Nisswa restaurant employee overheard her disparaging a city council member. Carnahan later went on to all...
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December 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Nisswa City Council members criticized Mayor Jennifer Carnahan Wednesday during a special meeting into her conduct. One council member called for Carnahan, former head of the state GOP, to resign.
More automated vehicles are hitting the road in Minnesota as the robotaxi company Waymo continues its testing in Minneapolis. But for now, they still have drivers behind the wheel.
As Waymo testing continues, Minnesota legislators weigh regulations for autonomous vehicles
More automated vehicles are hitting the road in Minnesota — but for now, they still have drivers behind the wheel due to legal questions. Lawmakers are weighing possible regulations for driverless car...
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December 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
More automated vehicles are hitting the road in Minnesota as the robotaxi company Waymo continues its testing in Minneapolis. But for now, they still have drivers behind the wheel.
I was excited to see a few bands in the lineup, but all my music festival friends seem to be unimpressed...
And I'm not a 'go to a music festival by yourself' kind of person... 🫤
And I'm not a 'go to a music festival by yourself' kind of person... 🫤
The third annual Minnesota Yacht Club Festival is set for July 17-19 and will return to Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul with performances from The Lumineers, Matchbox Twenty, The Strokes and many more.
The Lumineers, The Strokes, Matchbox Twenty to headline Minnesota Yacht Club music festival
The third annual Minnesota Yacht Club Festival is set for July 17-19 and will return to Harriet Island Regional Park with performances from The Lumineers, Matchbox Twenty, The Strokes and many more.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I was excited to see a few bands in the lineup, but all my music festival friends seem to be unimpressed...
And I'm not a 'go to a music festival by yourself' kind of person... 🫤
And I'm not a 'go to a music festival by yourself' kind of person... 🫤
What's your favorite snow plow name from past contests?
Personally love "Ope, Just Gonna Plow Right Past Ya," but I also love "Waipahiƞte."
(Don't remember the past winners? We've got them! And don't forget to submit your name ideas before Dec. 19) ⬇️
Personally love "Ope, Just Gonna Plow Right Past Ya," but I also love "Waipahiƞte."
(Don't remember the past winners? We've got them! And don't forget to submit your name ideas before Dec. 19) ⬇️
Perfectly timed for the winter weather blowing in on Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Transportation kicked off its annual Name a Snowplow contest. It’s the agency’s sixth annual contest to name the beloved road-maintenance machines.
Name a Snowplow: MnDOT asks for name ideas for sixth annual contest
Perfectly timed for the winter weather blowing in on Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Transportation kicked off its annual Name a Snowplow contest.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
What's your favorite snow plow name from past contests?
Personally love "Ope, Just Gonna Plow Right Past Ya," but I also love "Waipahiƞte."
(Don't remember the past winners? We've got them! And don't forget to submit your name ideas before Dec. 19) ⬇️
Personally love "Ope, Just Gonna Plow Right Past Ya," but I also love "Waipahiƞte."
(Don't remember the past winners? We've got them! And don't forget to submit your name ideas before Dec. 19) ⬇️
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Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon will try next year for a fourth term in charge of an office that oversees elections and business registrations. He told MPR News in an interview that threats and challenges to elections are too great for him to step away.
Democrat Steve Simon will try for fourth term as Minnesota secretary of state
Steve Simon was the top vote getter for partisan office in Minnesota’s 2022 election. He’s trying for a fourth term for a post he says is his “center of gravity.”
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December 9, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon will try next year for a fourth term in charge of an office that oversees elections and business registrations. He told MPR News in an interview that threats and challenges to elections are too great for him to step away.
"Heavy snow in central and northern parts of the state."
Can 'heavy' snow be a foot? Is it weird that I want to see at least a foot?
Can 'heavy' snow be a foot? Is it weird that I want to see at least a foot?
Latest winter storm to bring a wintry mix and heavy snow to Minnesota
Our latest winter storm system will bring a mix of precipitation to southern Minnesota with heavy snow in central and northern parts of the state. Colder air follows for later in the week.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
"Heavy snow in central and northern parts of the state."
Can 'heavy' snow be a foot? Is it weird that I want to see at least a foot?
Can 'heavy' snow be a foot? Is it weird that I want to see at least a foot?
University of Minnesota researchers say they’ve discovered several naturally occurring parasitic fungi that could be weaponized against the invasive beetles responsible for killing millions of ash trees across Minnesota and the eastern United States.
U of M scientists find fungi can fight emerald ash borers
University of Minnesota researchers say they’ve discovered several naturally occurring parasitic fungi that could be weaponized against the invasive beetles responsible for killing millions of ash tre...
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December 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
University of Minnesota researchers say they’ve discovered several naturally occurring parasitic fungi that could be weaponized against the invasive beetles responsible for killing millions of ash trees across Minnesota and the eastern United States.
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"I've been a sergeant, lieutenant, inspector. You'll be in roll call and hear, 'We’re going to war tonight.'
Like, who are we going to war with?" www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
Like, who are we going to war with?" www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
10 years after Jamar Clark's killing, former Minneapolis police inspector still has questions
Saturday marks 10 years since the shooting of Jamar Clark by two Minneapolis police officers. Massive protests erupted in the aftermath, as and the community occupied the Fourth Precinct Police Statio...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
"I've been a sergeant, lieutenant, inspector. You'll be in roll call and hear, 'We’re going to war tonight.'
Like, who are we going to war with?" www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
Like, who are we going to war with?" www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
I wonder how Minnesota United fans feel about the season shift.
I'm following soccer just enough to think being in line with international leagues is a good thing, but I also wonder about just how challenging it will be for soccer fans to watch games in February.
I'm following soccer just enough to think being in line with international leagues is a good thing, but I also wonder about just how challenging it will be for soccer fans to watch games in February.
MLS owners vote to shift soccer season to a summer-to-spring calendar in 2027
Major League Soccer’s owners have voted to shift the league’s season to a summer to spring calendar in 2027, bringing it more in line with its international counterparts.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I wonder how Minnesota United fans feel about the season shift.
I'm following soccer just enough to think being in line with international leagues is a good thing, but I also wonder about just how challenging it will be for soccer fans to watch games in February.
I'm following soccer just enough to think being in line with international leagues is a good thing, but I also wonder about just how challenging it will be for soccer fans to watch games in February.
A pair of solar flares is headed toward Earth and could touch off a magnificent show of auroras Tuesday evening and overnight across Minnesota. More from @svensundgaard.bsky.social
Potential northern lights Tuesday evening
A pair of solar flares is headed toward earth and could touch off a magnificent show of auroras Tuesday evening and overnight across Minnesota.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A pair of solar flares is headed toward Earth and could touch off a magnificent show of auroras Tuesday evening and overnight across Minnesota. More from @svensundgaard.bsky.social
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A federal appeals court panel ruled Thursday that managers of a suburban Twin Cities Home Depot did nothing illegal when they banned an employee from wearing a Black Lives Matter slogan on their uniform.
Appeals court upholds Twin Cities Home Depot’s ban on Black Lives Matter insignia
A federal appeals court panel ruled Thursday that managers of a suburban Twin Cities Home Depot did nothing illegal when they banned an employee from wearing a Black Lives Matter slogan on their unifo...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
A federal appeals court panel ruled Thursday that managers of a suburban Twin Cities Home Depot did nothing illegal when they banned an employee from wearing a Black Lives Matter slogan on their uniform.