NSS Daily Headlines: June 18, 2026

North Star Stories continues its special reports on former House Speaker Melissa Hortman’s legacy, Pine Island changes rules for public speaking at city council meetings, and mayflies muck up bridges in southeast Minnesota-----Producer: Xan HolstonReader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston Image:  Mayflies are lovely when they’re not swarming the lights and coating bridges. [credit: Kees Guequierre, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons]-----For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/instagram.com/northstarstoriesmn/Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund