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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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00:05:41

Prosecutors move forward with case against Boelter in...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/07/04

Prosecutors are moving forward with their case against the man accused of killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. Vance Boelter, 57, is charged in a six-count criminal complaint with the murder of the Hortmans early on June 14 and with shooting and wounding DFL State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette earlier the same night. Boelter is also charged with stalking the lawmakers.A Minnesota Department of Education employee no longer works there after a

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00:03:30

U.S. House passes budget bill

Minnesota Today ·

2025/07/03

Minnesota's U.S. House members split along party lines on a tax and budget bill that President Donald Trump plans to quickly sign.That story 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

Minneapolis police hope to avoid a repeat of last...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/07/03

Communities across Minnesota will be celebrating the Fourth of July with parades, picnics and fireworks displays. While most fireworks are Friday night, a few cities will get an early jump on the holiday with shows Thursday. That includes the Stars and Stripes Days fireworks in Pequot Lakes beginning at dusk. On the Iron Range, the Aurora Patriotic Days fireworks begin at 10 p.m. and the Thunder Over Eveleth fireworks are at 10:15 p.m. In the Twin Cities, Bloomington’s annual Summer Fete

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00:04:30

Watch for severe weather over the Fourth of July weekend

Minnesota Today ·

2025/07/02

If you have plans to watch fireworks or take part in other outdoor activities on the Fourth of July, keep an eye on the forecast over the next couple of days. MPR meteorologist Sven Sundgaard says a cool front may touch off thunderstorms. Also, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday he is joining a multistate coalition suing the Trump Administration, accusing it of sharing personal health data with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This is the afternoon MPR

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00:05:10

Missing teen's body found in Elk River landfill

Minnesota Today ·

2025/07/02

Law enforcement officials are continuing their investigation into the death of 16-year-old Jordan Collins who was known as “Manny.” Anoka County Sheriff Brad Wise says searchers found the boy’s body in a landfill in Elk River over the weekend. Wise says law enforcement still wants any help it can get from the public to solve the crime.A 14-year-old boy was killed and a 13-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries when a pickup truck struck the motorized scooter they were riding

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00:04:15

Senate passes tax and budget package; Authorities...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/07/01

The U.S. Senate passed a major tax and budget package today after after days of floor debate over the bill's contents. Vice President JD Vance cast the tiebreaking vote.Law enforcement is asking the public for any information about Jordan Collins Jr. -- known as "Manny." Searchers found the teen's body in a landfill in Elk River over the weekend.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News.

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00:05:49

New state laws and a departure from 'The X'

Minnesota Today ·

2025/07/01

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Motorcyclists can now split lanes; New state law for...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/30

Starting tomorrow motorcyclists in Minnesota will be allowed to maneuver between lanes of traffic in certain conditions -- but only when traffic is stopped or moving slower than 25 miles per hour. And a new state law meant to protect minor children from appearing on the internet goes into effect tomorrow.Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:04:58

Much of Minnesota impacted by weekend storms

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/30

It was a weekend of severe weather for much of Minnesota. The National Weather Service says four tornadoes swept through Carver County alone. The the storms knocked down trees and power lines, but no storm-related injuries have been reported.Storms spawned a large twister on the Minnesota-South Dakota border. Heavy rains from the storms caused localized flooding as well.It was also a weekend of mourning in the Twin Cities with funeral services for Melissa and Mark Hortman. After a viewing

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00:05:25

Minnesotans can pay respects Friday to former House...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/27

Minnesotans get an opportunity to pay their final respects to former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman Friday. The Hortmans, along with their golden retriever Gilbert, will lie in state at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul Friday from noon to 5 p.m.State investigators say one of the Brooklyn Park police officers sent to check on Melissa Hortman the night of her slaying fired shots at the man suspected in the killings. A Michigan news outlet is reporting the

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00:03:59

Wife of Vance Boelter releases statement; More rain...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/26

The wife of Vance Boelter — the man charged in the killing of State Rep. Melissa Hortman — has released her first public statement since the shootings. More rain is expected across central and southern Minnesota today, following storms that caused flash flooding yesterday.Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:04:57

U.S. House passes bipartisan resolution honoring...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/26

The U.S. Justice Department is suing Minnesota over a state law that gives undocumented college students access to in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities.A bipartisan resolution honoring Melissa and Mark Hortman was passed by the U.S. House Wednesday. It was introduced by Minnesota’s congressional delegation, alongside leaders from both parties.Community leaders in Minneapolis are speaking out against violence in the wake of the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy

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00:05:35

Shooting suspect briefly worked at U of M medical...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/25

A tentative truce between Israel and Iran is faltering. Israel is vowing to retaliate after saying Iran launched missiles into its airspace more than two hours after a ceasefire was supposed to take effect. And as that conflict, and the U.S. part in it, soaks up interest around the globe, Iranians in Minnesota are voicing their concerns.A year ago this week, many of us will remember the images of a house plunging into the raging Blue Earth River as it carved a path around the Rapidan Dam in

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00:03:34

Hortmans to lie in state; Sentencing in fatal...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/24

The late Minnesota House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark will lie in state at the Capitol on Friday.And a Hennepin County judge today sentenced the woman who pleaded guilty to unintentional murder and assault for driving her automobile into a group last fall. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:05

Tentative truce between Israel and Iran falters....

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/24

A tentative truce between Israel and Iran is faltering. Israel is vowing to retaliate after saying Iran launched missiles into its airspace more than two hours after a ceasefire was supposed to take effect. And as that conflict, and the U.S. part in it, soaks up interest around the globe, Iranians in Minnesota are voicing their concerns.A year ago this week, many of us will remember the images of a house plunging into the raging Blue Earth River as it carved a path around the Rapidan Dam in

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00:03:34

Severe storm damage in Bemidji; Feeding Our Future...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/23

Beltrami County and the city of Bemidji have declared a state of emergency due to severe storm damage over the weekend. The storms early Saturday had winds of more than 100 miles per hour.And another defendant in the Feeding Our Future case admitted that he tried to bribe one of the jurors at his trial last year.That story and more in today’s evening news update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:27

Bemidji continues cleanup after stormy weekend with...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/23

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00:03:52

Gov. Walz says lawmakers should look at banning...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/20

Gov. Tim Walz says the Minnesota Legislature should consider prohibiting people from carrying firearms in the state Capitol. Current law says Minnesotans with a permit to carry are able to bring a gun inside the statehouse. Walz comments come after authorities charged a registered lobbyist who allegedly sent a text message threatening violence at the Minnesota Capitol.Also, heat advisories and warnings are in place for parts of southern and western Minnesota as a sweltering heat wave is

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00:05:21

New law, fewer thefts? Depends who you ask

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/20

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Very high temperatures on the way for Minnesota this...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/19

Extreme heat and humidity will roll into Minnesota this weekend. The sauna-like weather will be the first major heat wave of the summer. Temperatures will start to rise on Friday. The tropical air mass will push heat indexes to around 90 to 105 degrees.Also, more than 23,000 runners are registered for events connected to Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, including a half and full marathon on Saturday. That number tops last year's record-breaking participation.This is the afternoon MPR News

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