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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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00:05:16

Tuition increasing at the University of Minnesota....

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/19

Tuition is going up at the University of Minnesota this fall. The Board of Regents yesterday approved a 6-and-a-half percent increase — the largest in a decade and a half. In-state tuition for undergrads on the Twin Cities campus will be just over 16-thousand dollars in the next academic year. That does not include additional fees — which are also going up.Brooklyn Park police are investigating a break-in at the home of DFL leader Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark. The incident comes

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00:03:44

Police report an apparent burglary at the Hortman home

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/18

Brooklyn Park police are investigating a break-in at the home of DFL leader Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark. The incident comes days after the Hortmans were shot and killed in their home in what authorities are calling a politically motivated attack. Police say they discovered pried-off plywood that was covering the home’s rear window, but nothing appeared to be missing.Also, state Rep. Kristin Bahner confirmed that her home was one of the targets of the man suspected of the shootings

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00:04:23

Candlelight vigil to honor Melissa and Mark Hortman...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/18

A candlelight vigil to honor the late DFL House Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark is planned for Wednesday night at Minnesota’s state Capitol. Organizers are asking attendees not to bring signs of any kind. The Hortmans were the target of a political assassination early Saturday morning at their home in Brooklyn Park. The Capitol building will be closed to the public during the vigil that begins at 8 p.m.Federal authorities have revealed that the man suspected in the shootings had

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00:03:59

Vigil for slain state Democratic leader Hortman set...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/17

Investigators are still trying to figure out what motivated a man to allegedly target Democratic elected officials in a series of shootings early Saturday morning. Meanwhile, candlelight vigil to honor top state House DFLer Melissa Hortman is planned for Wednesday night on the steps of the state Capitol. In other news, the Superior National Forest will charge people more to enter the Boundary Waters.This is the MPR News evening update, hosted by Emily Reese. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:09

Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect Vance Boelter...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/17

Vance Boelter has been charged in federal court with the targeted murder of state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and the shooting of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.Acting U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Joe Thompson was among a contingent of law enforcement officials who discussed the shootings Monday in a news conference. Thompson alleged Boelter researched his victims and surveilled their homes before the shootings.Boelter allegedly visited the homes of two other

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00:03:41

State, federal charges announced in Minnesota...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/16

State and federal prosecutors today outlined charges filed against the man suspected of killing Minnesota House DFL leader Melissa Hortman and her husband.That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:29

Manhunt ends after suspected shooter arrested

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/16

A two-day manhunt for the suspect in the killings of a top DFL lawmaker and her spouse ended with his capture late last night. Vance Boelter faces murder charges in the deaths of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. The 57-year-old Green Isle man also faces attempted murder charges in the wounding of state Sen. John Hoffman and his spouse, Yvette. Boelter allegedly had a list of politicians and others, including both of Minnesota’s U.S. senators. The

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00:05:52

University of Minnesota Board of Regents meeting...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/13

Students interrupted a University of Minnesota Board of Regents meeting today — protesting a sale of university land to an aerospace company that works with the U.S. Department of Defense.And the homes of several members of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents were vandalized yesterday.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Elena See. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:06

Minnesota could lose up to $500 million annually if...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/13

Gov. Tim Walz testified before Congress Thursday about Minnesota’s cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Walz and two other democratic governors were questioned by a House committee about having what the Department of Homeland Security calls “sanctuary states.” Walz said Minnesota does not have any laws that make it a sanctuary state, and he says local law enforcement work with federal law enforcement.A Republican candidate for governor in Minnesota, Kendall Qualls is using the

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00:05:40

Gov. Tim Walz to testify at U.S. House hearing on...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/12

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00:05:40

Effort to open land near Boundary Waters to mining...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/11

An effort to open up a big swath of federal land near the Boundary Waters to copper-nickel mining has been stripped from the massive budget bill moving through Congress. Several dozen people protested outside the Sherburne County Jail in Elk River today in support of a St. Paul woman arrested for alleged actions during a raid in Minneapolis last week.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Bright. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:19

Woman accused of assaulting FBI agent during...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/11

A St. Paul woman is facing federal charges after allegedly assaulting a FBI agent during last week’s search of a Minneapolis restaurant. In a criminal complaint, prosecutors allege the woman was recorded on video trying to punch an FBI SWAT officer as others in the crowd tried to stop her. She then allegedly kicked the agent before breaking free of the crowd and pushing another FBI agent.The state’s response to protests following the murder of George Floyd five years ago was a point of

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00:04:46

Two Minnesotans spar during Congressional hearing

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/10

In a marathon one-day special session that ended early this morning, the Legislature passed 15 bills, most of them dealing with the budget. And two Minnesotans — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Democratic Representative Betty McCollum — sparred during a congressional hearing today in Washington.Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Bright. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:00

Minnesota lawmakers pass budget. Some DOH layoffs...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/10

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00:04:09

Special session continues at Capitol

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/09

A special session has been underway today at the state Capitol to pass a budget. Of the 14 bills that are up for a vote, one bill that would remove adult immigrants without legal status from MinnesotaCare passed the House by a small margin.That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:04:57

Special session convenes to vote on rest of Minnesota...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/09

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00:04:28

Minnesota Legislature sets special session; Derrick...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/06

A special session has been called for the Minnesota Legislature - it will happen three weeks to the day after the regular session finished. And a jury has found Derrick Thompson guilty of all charges in the deaths of five women who were in a vehicle struck by the SUV Thompson was driving in 2023.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:16

Trump’s travel ban affects Minnesotans, including...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/06

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00:04:11

Homeland Security agent charged with producing child...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/05

A Homeland Security agent from the Twin Cities is jailed and charged with producing child sex abuse material. And Gov. Tim Walz says his office did not get a heads-up about a federal raid of a south Minneapolis restaurant earlier this week.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jeff Jones. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:35

Layoffs possible if lawmakers don't reach deal;...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/06/04

Gov. Tim Walz says his administration will send out tens of thousands of layoff notices by Monday if legislative leaders don't reach a final deal before then that can win passage in a special legislative session. And sighs — and breaths — of relief across Minnesota today, as the worst of the smoke from Canadian wildfires has pushed to the east.

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