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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"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.
All kinds of voter resources for #election2025 when you're heading to the polls in Minnesota.
Here's a thread for you!
Here's a thread for you!
Minnesota Election Day 2025: What’s on the ballot and how to vote
Voting in Minnesota’s 2025 elections? Here’s what you need to know: polling hours, how to register, key mayoral races, school board contests, special Senate elections and ballot measures like Duluth’s...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
All kinds of voter resources for #election2025 when you're heading to the polls in Minnesota.
Here's a thread for you!
Here's a thread for you!
President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill did away with several clean energy incentives, including tax credits that helped lower the cost of making homes more energy efficient. Some homeowners are moving forward with energy projects anyway.
From @kirstimarohn.bsky.social
From @kirstimarohn.bsky.social
Clean energy tax credits are ending, but higher electricity costs still driving interest in solar
President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill did away with several clean energy incentives, including tax credits that helped lower the cost of installing solar, batteries, heat pumps and making hom...
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October 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill did away with several clean energy incentives, including tax credits that helped lower the cost of making homes more energy efficient. Some homeowners are moving forward with energy projects anyway.
From @kirstimarohn.bsky.social
From @kirstimarohn.bsky.social
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I'm working on a new show for Call to Mind and I want to know what stresses you out? What keeps you up at night? How does stress affect your mental health? Comment below or email with your stories about STRESS [email protected]
TY to anyone who can lend a 🔄 to help spread the word.
TY to anyone who can lend a 🔄 to help spread the word.
October 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I'm working on a new show for Call to Mind and I want to know what stresses you out? What keeps you up at night? How does stress affect your mental health? Comment below or email with your stories about STRESS [email protected]
TY to anyone who can lend a 🔄 to help spread the word.
TY to anyone who can lend a 🔄 to help spread the word.
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In an interview Friday morning, President Trump announced Memphis is his next target for federal intervention to combat crime. The president said he has support from Tennessee's governor and Memphis' mayor.
Memphis latest city Trump is targeting for federal government actions to combat crime
In an interview Friday morning, President Trump announced Memphis is his next target for federal intervention to combat crime. The president said he has support from Tennessee's governor and Memphis' mayor.
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September 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
In an interview Friday morning, President Trump announced Memphis is his next target for federal intervention to combat crime. The president said he has support from Tennessee's governor and Memphis' mayor.
Charlie Kirk was speaking at a debate hosted by his nonprofit political organization. Immediately before the shooting, Kirk was taking questions for an audience member about mass shootings and gun violence.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, died Wednesday after being shot at a college event, Trump said.
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September 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Charlie Kirk was speaking at a debate hosted by his nonprofit political organization. Immediately before the shooting, Kirk was taking questions for an audience member about mass shootings and gun violence.
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A real estate developer has allowed dozens of people to stay on an empty lot that he owns, racking up at least $15,000 in fines for public health citations. But unless he’s presented with a court order, Hamoudi Sabri said there’s nothing the city can do to make him close off his property.
Property owner faces possible legal action over Minneapolis encampment
Short of a court order, Hamoudi Sabri said there’s nothing the city can do to make him close off his property from people who need a place to sleep. Mayor Jacob Frey is expected to brief city council ...
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September 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM
A real estate developer has allowed dozens of people to stay on an empty lot that he owns, racking up at least $15,000 in fines for public health citations. But unless he’s presented with a court order, Hamoudi Sabri said there’s nothing the city can do to make him close off his property.
Silksong when?
Now.
Now.
After 6 years, Hollow Knight Silksong is here at last — and it was worth the wait
Hollow Knight was a Kickstarter-backed project that obliterated expectations. Now, after years of rumors, memes and anticipation, the three-person indie developer Team Cherry has delivered the sequel.
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September 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Silksong when?
Now.
Now.
The Minnesota Lynx holds the best record in the WNBA currently, with 32 wins and just eight losses this season.
Monday night, the Lynx rallied against the Dallas Wings for a 96-71 win. (Story from @anikabesst.bsky.social )
Monday night, the Lynx rallied against the Dallas Wings for a 96-71 win. (Story from @anikabesst.bsky.social )
Minnesota Lynx top Dallas Wings 96-71, begin prep for postseason run with Phee's return
There’s four games remaining in the league’s regular season, and while the Lynx were the first team to clinch a playoff spot, the team remains committed to closing the season off strong. Monday night,...
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September 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The Minnesota Lynx holds the best record in the WNBA currently, with 32 wins and just eight losses this season.
Monday night, the Lynx rallied against the Dallas Wings for a 96-71 win. (Story from @anikabesst.bsky.social )
Monday night, the Lynx rallied against the Dallas Wings for a 96-71 win. (Story from @anikabesst.bsky.social )
When Arden Grim of Duluth was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, her parents were told she may never walk or talk. This summer she worked as a researcher at the clinic where she went for therapy as a child that she described as “life-changing.”
Great story from Dan Kraker.
Great story from Dan Kraker.
Duluth college student conducts research where she got life-changing treatment
When Arden Grim of Duluth was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, her parents were told she may never walk or talk. This summer she worked as a researcher at the clinic where she went for therapy as a chil...
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September 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
When Arden Grim of Duluth was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, her parents were told she may never walk or talk. This summer she worked as a researcher at the clinic where she went for therapy as a child that she described as “life-changing.”
Great story from Dan Kraker.
Great story from Dan Kraker.
Like many Minnesota districts, St. Paul Public School leaders sent an email last week letting parents know they had plans in place to keep students safe.
The district has spent years developing a layered approach to school safety that’s backed by research. (From @eshockmanwrites.bsky.social )
The district has spent years developing a layered approach to school safety that’s backed by research. (From @eshockmanwrites.bsky.social )
St. Paul Public Schools focus on safe, welcoming start of the school year
The district has spent years developing a layered approach to school safety that’s backed by research.
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September 2, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Like many Minnesota districts, St. Paul Public School leaders sent an email last week letting parents know they had plans in place to keep students safe.
The district has spent years developing a layered approach to school safety that’s backed by research. (From @eshockmanwrites.bsky.social )
The district has spent years developing a layered approach to school safety that’s backed by research. (From @eshockmanwrites.bsky.social )
Feels like a bad breakup happening...
Kraft Heinz is splitting up, separating hot dogs from ketchup
One of the world’s largest food brands is splitting apart a decade after a messy mega-merger staged by Warren Buffett.
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September 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Feels like a bad breakup happening...
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The Great Minnesota Get-Together offers the perfect pool of participants on which to conduct health care research.
Minnesota State Fair offers perfect opportunity to conduct scientific research
The Great Minnesota Get-Together draws nearly two million people every year — a diverse collection of the state's and even the country’s residents. A side benefit — it offers the perfect pool of parti...
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August 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The Great Minnesota Get-Together offers the perfect pool of participants on which to conduct health care research.
Police are responding to a shooting Wednesday morning at a church and school in south Minneapolis. They say “the shooter is contained.”
This is a breaking news story, we'll update as we learn more.
This is a breaking news story, we'll update as we learn more.
Police: 'Shooter is contained' after reported south Minneapolis Catholic church, school shooting
Police are responding to a shooting Wednesday morning at a church and school in south Minneapolis. They say “the shooter is contained.”
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August 27, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Police are responding to a shooting Wednesday morning at a church and school in south Minneapolis. They say “the shooter is contained.”
This is a breaking news story, we'll update as we learn more.
This is a breaking news story, we'll update as we learn more.
So ready for Frost season
Brianna Decker, a former U.S. national team forward, has transitioned from playing to coaching after a career-ending injury at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games. Decker joins the Minnesota Frost as an assistant coach.
Brianna Decker continues transition from playing to coaching in being hired as PWHL Frost assistant
Brianna Decker, a former U.S. national hockey team forward, has transitioned from playing to coaching after a career-ending injury at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games. Decker joins the Minnesota Frost as...
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August 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
So ready for Frost season
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From 1973 to 1994 a family with six kids lived on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds year-round in what’s known as the J.V. Bailey house. Their dad, Bill Hermes, was the State Fair gardener and groundskeeper. Here’s what it was like to grow up right next to the space tower.
For more than two decades, a family lived full time at the Minnesota State Fair grounds
From 1973 to 1994 a family with six kids lived on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds year-round. Here’s what it was like to grow up right next to the space tower.
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August 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
From 1973 to 1994 a family with six kids lived on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds year-round in what’s known as the J.V. Bailey house. Their dad, Bill Hermes, was the State Fair gardener and groundskeeper. Here’s what it was like to grow up right next to the space tower.
In the southeast corner of the Minnesota State Fair, there’s a big pale yellow house, next to the Space Tower and across the street from the Agriculture-Horticulture building.
“This was home for 22 years. This is where mom and dad lived. This was our home,” said Sue Quam.
“This was home for 22 years. This is where mom and dad lived. This was our home,” said Sue Quam.
For more than two decades, a family lived full time at the Minnesota State Fair grounds
From 1973 to 1994 a family with six kids lived on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds year-round. Here’s what it was like to grow up right next to the space tower.
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August 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
In the southeast corner of the Minnesota State Fair, there’s a big pale yellow house, next to the Space Tower and across the street from the Agriculture-Horticulture building.
“This was home for 22 years. This is where mom and dad lived. This was our home,” said Sue Quam.
“This was home for 22 years. This is where mom and dad lived. This was our home,” said Sue Quam.
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Small town movie theaters have struggled to survive for years in an increasingly on-demand world. In Wadena, the local theater is flourishing thanks to generations of work by one family. Meet the Quincers.
Family ties, loyal crowds keep a Minnesota small-town movie theater thriving
Small town movie theaters have struggled to survive for years in an increasingly on-demand world. In Wadena, the local theater is flourishing thanks to generations of work by one family. Meet the Quin...
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August 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Small town movie theaters have struggled to survive for years in an increasingly on-demand world. In Wadena, the local theater is flourishing thanks to generations of work by one family. Meet the Quincers.
Sarah Schmidt hoped her kids would take to the farm life she grew up with and maybe show their animals at the State Fair. Years of early mornings, livestock shows and ribbons prove she didn’t have to worry.
‘Our way of life’: State Fair traditions keep a Minnesota farm family close across generations
Sarah Schmidt hoped her kids would take to the farm life she grew up with and maybe show their animals at the State Fair. Years of early mornings, livestock shows and ribbons prove she didn’t have to ...
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August 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Sarah Schmidt hoped her kids would take to the farm life she grew up with and maybe show their animals at the State Fair. Years of early mornings, livestock shows and ribbons prove she didn’t have to worry.
Small town movie theaters have struggled to survive for years in an increasingly on-demand world. In Wadena, the local theater is flourishing thanks to generations of work by one family. Meet the Quincers.
Family ties, loyal crowds keep a Minnesota small-town movie theater thriving
Small town movie theaters have struggled to survive for years in an increasingly on-demand world. In Wadena, the local theater is flourishing thanks to generations of work by one family. Meet the Quin...
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August 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Small town movie theaters have struggled to survive for years in an increasingly on-demand world. In Wadena, the local theater is flourishing thanks to generations of work by one family. Meet the Quincers.
A first-time crop artist, MPR News senior arts reporter and critic Alex V. Cipolle chronicles her exhausting but joyful journey of creating a whimsical, Magritte-inspired seed art piece for the Minnesota State Fair, discovering both the beauty and madness of gluing millet one seed at a time.
‘This will take forever’: My crop art journey to the Minnesota State Fair
A first-time crop artist chronicles her exhausting but joyful journey of creating a whimsical, Magritte-inspired seed art piece for the Minnesota State Fair, discovering both the beauty and madness of...
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August 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
A first-time crop artist, MPR News senior arts reporter and critic Alex V. Cipolle chronicles her exhausting but joyful journey of creating a whimsical, Magritte-inspired seed art piece for the Minnesota State Fair, discovering both the beauty and madness of gluing millet one seed at a time.