Several people were injured Monday night when a tornado touched down and caused <a href="https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/07/07/possible-tornado-in-detroit-lakes-minnesota" class="default">significant damage north of Detroit Lakes</a>. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado based on weather spotter sightings. Nearly 75,000 people got approval to take <a href="https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/07/07/minnesota-paid-leave-program-hits-halfyear-mark-75000-have-already-tapped-into-it" class="default">paid family and medical leave</a> under the state’s program in the first six months since it got off the ground. The Elk River City Council Monday night voted down changes to a city ordinance that would have allowed a new data center Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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