Minnesota Today 11/13/25

Here are a few regional Minnesota headlines for Thursday, November 13, 2025

• Drought conditions continue to grip Minnesota as the ground prepares to freeze, limiting any additional moisture absorption. MPR News

• The federal spending bill under consideration threatens to impact Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC industry, which currently generates around $140 million in retail sales in the state.

• Expect a bright and mild day across central and southern Minnesota, with highs in the low to mid-50s as winds calm and skies clear. FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

• The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) 2025 football state tournament semifinal round is underway today in Minneapolis, featuring the 9-Player semifinals and matchups in Class 4A and Class 6A. SI

• The Minnesota Golden Gophers cross-country teams are headed to the regional meet in Stillwater as another step toward the NCAA regionals. gophersports.com