Minnesota Now: June 16, 2026

On Tuesday morning, federal prosecutors announced charges against 15 anti-ICE protestors. Reporter Matt Sepic joined us with details. A new report finds progress is stalling on the Minneapolis Police Department's court-ordered reforms. Federal loan programs for higher education are going through some major changes starting July 1. We heard what this means for students, especially those going into nursing and other healthcare professions. A dispute over a big solar project in southwestern Minnesota is closer to resolution. We found out how the case fits into the state's energy landscape. Saturday Nigh Live cast member Tommy Brennan is coming back home to Minnesota to help open a new venue in Shakopee.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Here Comes the Sun” by Motion City Soundtrack, and our Song of the Day was "Luna" by Thomas and the Rain and Studio Z.