Minnesota news: the story so far
While You Were Out has covered Minnesota news in 12 verified stories since Wednesday, October 7, 2026, each checked against at least two news sources. Zach Bryan announced the Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs Tour: 23 shows at 19 stadiums across North America and Australia in 2027. A storm system brings rain to the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota Thursday, about a quarter to half an inch in the metro and three-quarters of an inch or more in the southeast, with highs in the low to mid 50s. The Minneapolis City Council voted 7-5 Thursday to override Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of an ordinance that would have required a city license and a paid human safety monitor in driverless rideshare vehicles such as Waymo.
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What's happening in Minnesota?
Oct. 15: Zach Bryan announced the Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs Tour: 23 shows at 19 stadiums across North America and Australia in 2027. Oct. 15: A storm system brings rain to the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota Thursday, about a quarter to half an inch in the metro and three-quarters of an inch or more in the southeast, with highs in the low to mid 50s. Oct. 15: The Minneapolis City Council voted 7-5 Thursday to override Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of an ordinance that would have required a city license and a paid human safety monitor in driverless rideshare vehicles such as Waymo.
What is the latest? (updated Thursday, October 15, 2026)
Zach Bryan announces a 23-show 2027 stadium tour starting in Minneapolis. Zach Bryan announced the Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs Tour: 23 shows at 19 stadiums across North America and Australia in 2027.
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- Zach Bryan announces a 23-show 2027 stadium tour starting in MinneapolisZach Bryan announced the Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs Tour: 23 shows at 19 stadiums across North America and Australia in 2027.
- Rain soaks southern Minnesota; frost likely Saturday morningA storm system brings rain to the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota Thursday, about a quarter to half an inch in the metro and three-quarters of an inch or more in the southeast, with highs in the low to mid 50s.
- Minneapolis council falls short of overriding Frey's robotaxi vetoThe Minneapolis City Council voted 7-5 Thursday to override Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of an ordinance that would have required a city license and a paid human safety monitor in driverless rideshare vehicles such as Waymo.
- Minnesota State shifts money to St. Cloud State and Bemidji StateThe Minnesota State board of trustees approved a plan to redirect up to $25 million a year for four years to struggling institutions, with about $15 million a year going to St. Cloud State and Bemidji State, which have faced enrollment declines and deficits.
- Teen charged in Eden Prairie homecoming shooting makes first court appearanceA teenager charged with assault and riot in the Oct. 2 shooting outside Eden Prairie High School's homecoming game made his first appearance in Hennepin County court Monday and was released on bond, with orders to stay three blocks from the school.
- Wild beat Vegas 4-2 in St. Paul behind special teamsThe Minnesota Wild beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 Monday night in St. Paul.
- Fall weather returns to Minnesota with Thursday rain and a first frost chanceAfter summer-like warmth, Minnesota cools to highs in the 50s and low 60s Tuesday.
- Two firefighters hurt in three-alarm fire on East Franklin Avenue in MinneapolisA three-alarm fire burned a commercial building that appears to be a former dollar store on East Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis on Sunday afternoon, affecting two connected buildings.
- Crews fight large grass fire in Sherburne National Wildlife RefugeCrews worked through the weekend on a large grass fire spotted Saturday in the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge in Sherburne County.
- Vikings beat Saints 23-13 to stay unbeatenThe Minnesota Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints 23-13 on Sunday in New Orleans to improve to 5-0.
- Minneapolis mayor nominates Bill Peterson as police chiefMinneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey nominated interim Police Chief Bill Peterson, a 30-year department veteran, to lead the Minneapolis Police Department permanently.
- Minnesota man charged in alleged ISIS-inspired plot against the Mall of AmericaFederal prosecutors in Minnesota charged an 18-year-old Twin Cities man with terrorism after they say he planned a mass shooting at the Mall of America in Bloomington in support of the Islamic State group.