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Minnesota Today

Minnesota Public Radio

Minnesota Today from MPR News brings you the most important stories from around the state. All on your schedule. Get updated on the latest news in about five minutes, every weekday morning and evening.

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00:03:18

New DFL Congressional candidate; Roof Depot deadline

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/14

A DFL state lawmaker is running for Congress in an attempt to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach in a district representing a wide swath of western Minnesota.And Minneapolis climate advocates face a Monday deadline to complete the purchase of a site for an urban farm project... and they're short several million dollars.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:13

Controversial data center near Duluth on pause

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/14

Minnesota lawmakers voted with their parties on the bill to end the federal government shutdown. The U.S. House passed the bill last night that replenishes government funds for agencies shut for more than seven weeks. Republicans Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach, Brad Finstad and Pete Stauber backed the bill. Democrats Angie Craig, Betty McCollum, Kelly Morrison and Ilhan Omar voted against.The University of Minnesota is raising concerns about an agreement between Fairview Health Services and

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00:04:26

Property taxes in Minnesota; Anoka County deputy assault

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/13

Property owners across Minnesota could be asked to come up with nearly one billion dollars more for city, county and other local government operations. Minnesota police groups say a judge set bail far too low for a man accused of assaulting an Anoka County sheriff’s deputy. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:06

Bill to end the federal government shutdown is...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/13

Minnesota lawmakers voted with their parties on the bill to end the federal government shutdown. The U.S. House passed the bill last night that replenishes government funds for agencies shut for more than seven weeks. Republicans Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach, Brad Finstad and Pete Stauber backed the bill. Democrats Angie Craig, Betty McCollum, Kelly Morrison and Ilhan Omar voted against.The University of Minnesota is raising concerns about an agreement between Fairview Health Services and

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00:03:27

Vance Boelter case; Fraud audit contract will cost...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/12

Federal prosecutors said today that they're still deciding whether to seek the death penalty against the man accused of killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. A one-year contract between a key Minnesota agency and a consulting firm will cost the state $2.3 million. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:04:55

An independent evaluator will review the law...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/12

The state’s official Veterans Day program is at the National Guard Armory in Mankato. Officials from the Minnesota National Guard and the state Department of Veterans Affairs will join elected officials and others for the event.Minnesota has begun distributing SNAP benefits to recipients — but there continues to be widespread confusion over whether that will continue as the Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to again freeze the payments. County administrators are struggling to

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00:03:50

Food pantry network for veterans; Minnesota binary...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/11

Veterans and their families in Minnesota who are experiencing hunger will get food support from the state. And a Ramsey County judge won't let Minnesota keep a binary trigger ban in effect as a case challenging goes through appeals.Those stories and more in today’s evening from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:24

Deal to reopen the government could threaten...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/11

The state’s official Veterans Day program is at the National Guard Armory in Mankato. Officials from the Minnesota National Guard and the state Department of Veterans Affairs will join elected officials and others for the event.Minnesota has begun distributing SNAP benefits to recipients — but there continues to be widespread confusion over whether that will continue as the Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to again freeze the payments. County administrators are struggling to

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00:03:57

Minneapolis schools avert teachers strike; Demuth...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/10

Minneapolis teachers have reached a tentative agreement with the district, averting a strike that was scheduled to begin tomorrow. And GOP gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth is the first in the race to announce her running mate.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:16

Monday marks 50th anniversary of the Fitzgerald’s...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/10

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00:05:09

MSP sees a reduction in flights due to the government...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/07

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00:04:12

MSP expects to see canceled flights due to shutdown

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/06

The Minneapolis-St. Paul airport expects to see canceled flights starting Friday after federal officials said they're cutting back air traffic by about 10 percent due to the government shutdown. Patrick Knight, a businessman and former Marine, has joined the race to be the Republican candidate for Minnesota governor.This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Emily Reese. Theme music is by Gary Meister. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

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00:05:09

Jacob Frey wins third term as Minneapolis mayor

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/06

After a second round of ballot counting on Wednesday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey won a third term in office. Frey surpassed the needed 50-percent threshold of ranked choice votes to claim the win. His closest challenger, Sen. Omar Fateh, earned a little more than 44 percent of the vote. In St. Paul, the capital city's new mayor will be state Rep. Kaohly Her. She ousted two-term incumbent Melvin Carter. Her says she will seek legislative support for St. Paul projects. Her term as mayor

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00:04:23

Election results: New mayor in St. Paul; Frey wins...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/05

Election results: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has been narrowly elected to a third term at City Hall. And in St. Paul, state Rep. Kaohly Her will be the next mayor, unseating incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter.

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00:06:09

Kaohly Her makes history as first woman and Hmong...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/05

State Rep. Kaohly Her made history early this morning by becoming the first Hmong American and first woman elected to lead the city of St. Paul. Her defeated incumbent mayor Melvin Carter after a second round of tabulation of ranked choice ballots. Her campaigned on revitalizing the downtown and Midway neighborhoods, and working to make the city more business-friendly and responsive.There was no winner declared in the race for Minneapolis mayor Wednesday morning. With 99 percent of

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00:04:54

Election Day in Minnesota; Hormel announces layoffs

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/04

Today is Election Day. There are races for mayor, city council and school board in communities around the state, as well as ballot questions.A report released today flags issues related to internal controls in the governor's office. And Austin-based Hormel Foods Corporation announced it would cut around 250 jobs as part of a restructuring. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:18

Minnesotans head to the polls for Election Day

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/04

It's Election Day across the state. Voters are selecting school board members, county commissioners and deciding other local races. In St. Paul, there's a mayoral election. Minneapolis voters also selecting a mayor today — and all 13 members of the City Council. Six candidates are facing off today over three seats on the Anoka-Hennepin school board, which oversees the state’s largest school district. Two slates of candidates — one conservative and one progressive — are vying to claim those

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00:04:16

Election Day preview; Open enrollment

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/03

Tomorrow is Election Day for many communities across Minnesota. Most polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Minnesota offers same-day registration, as long as you have proof of residence. Open enrollment for state health care plans started Saturday, and many Minnesotans are seeing steeper prices for coverage next year.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:04:45

House Speaker Lisa Demuth announces run for Minnesota...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/03

House Speaker Lisa Demuth is running for governor. In an interview with MPR News ahead of the announcement, the Cold Spring Republican described herself as being best positioned among a crowded Republican field to take on DFL Gov. Tim Walz, who is seeking a third term.Demuth climbed to the role of speaker earlier this year under a power-sharing deal in the tied House. Six other Republicans are in the governor's race so far. Demuth’s entrance into the race is drawing sharp reaction in both

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00:04:03

Medicaid providers concerned about audit delays;...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/10/31

Many Medicaid service providers have been scrambling this week to understand how a new Minnesota audit will play out. And China has agreed to buy soybeans from the United States again, ending its boycott of the American crop.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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