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Iranian-linked hacker group claims responsibility for Minnesota water system cyberattack

Podcast: Minnesota Today
Published: Aug 14, 2026
Duration seconds: 210
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Summary

An Iranian-linked hacker group has claimed direct responsibility for the recent cyberattack against Minnesota water systems. And newly filed court documents show that Homeland Security agents conducted widespread surveillance of anti-ICE protesters. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.