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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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Minnesota’s Somali community is rejecting a call from...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/24

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00:03:17

Biggest Give to the Max Day; Waymo starts testing

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/21

Donors gave more than $37.8 million to Minnesota nonprofits and schools on Give to the Max Day yesterday. That's according to an update from Give M-N, the nonprofit behind the event. It's a record amount for the annual giving day, which started back in 2009.And Waymo announced yesterday that it will start testing its autonomous taxis in Minneapolis, though the service won't be available to the public just yet.

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00:05:44

2 days after a federal operation in St. Paul, ICE...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/21

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00:03:47

Minnesota baby in hospital due to nationwide baby...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/20

A 3-month-old baby is in the hospital in Minnesota after consuming formula linked to a nationwide botulism outbreak. The family filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the company that makes ByHeart formula. A Capitol event Thursday marked Transgender Day of Remembrance.This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Kelly Bleyer. Theme music is by Gary Meister. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

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00:05:32

Families are still trying to reach loved ones...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/20

Families and advocates Thursday said they were still trying to reach loved ones detained during an ICE operation at a St. Paul manufacturer this week. Three former employees of a Sherburne County town are charged with embezzling 20 percent of the community’s budget. Twin Cities-based Target is partnering with Open AI to allow people to find and buy Target merchandise through ChatGPT. The retailer issued its latest earnings report Thursday showing a drop in sales, and a challenging outlook

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00:04:12

Minnesota business news: Target faces challenging...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/19

Target says it’s facing a challenging outlook for the holiday shopping season. But the Minneapolis-based retailer also outlined more steps today to try to reverse its recent struggles.One of Minnesota's largest health insurers, UCare, is shutting down at the start of next year. Another nonprofit insurer will be taking over its members. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:11

ICE employee is among 16 men arrested on suspicion of...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/19

A federal law enforcement operation Tuesday drew a large protest to St. Paul. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said agents were serving a search warrant at Bro-Tex Inc. as part of a federal criminal investigation. They didn’t provide further details and didn’t say whether anyone was detained.An employee of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is among 16 men arrested on suspicion of soliciting a minor after a sting operation in suburban Minneapolis. Researchers at the University of

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00:04:05

Federal agents clash with St. Paul protesters;...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/18

Federal agents clashed with protesters during an operation at a St. Paul manufacturer today. Agents from the FBI, DEA and ICE carried out a search warrant at Bro-Tex Incorporated, according to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson. And the entire Minnesota delegation in the U.S. House voted in favor today of forcing the release of investigative files involving sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily

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00:04:58

Minneapolis business consultant sentenced to 7 years...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/18

A Minneapolis business consultant has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for a a $3.5 million scheme to defraud government pandemic aid programs. A St. Paul man is charged with vehicular homicide and fleeing the scene after allegedly killing a woman who was out walking her dogs last week. Minnesota hasn’t elected a third-party governor since 1998, but Mike Newcome hopes that will change in 2026. Newcome has launched a campaign as an Independence party candidate. Newcome

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00:05:02

State Rep. Feist won't seek reelection

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/17

State Rep. Sandra Feist announced today that she'll leave the Legislature when her term runs out next year.And it's open enrollment season for many people who get health insurance through their employer. A recent survey found the average cost per employee will go up 7 percent.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Elena See. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:04:53

Officials denounce ICE detainment of Northfield man....

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/17

Local officials are denouncing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement over the detention of a Northfield man who, according to court records, has no criminal history.Adan Nunez Gonzalez was detained by ICE agents last Tuesday on his way to work and is now being held at Kandiyohi County Jail.Nunez Gonazlez is a father of four and has lived in Northfield for more than a decade.The demand for food assistance continues even with the restoration of SNAP benefits last week.Jessica Sund is

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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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