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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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00:05:10

Witness in Feeding our Future fraud case says he did...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/02/12

Minneapolis police are investigating links between six separate violent incidents that resulted in two people being shot and wounded early Tuesday on the city's south side. And a Twin Cities man listed as Feeding Our Future's board president testified Tuesday he had no knowledge of the nonprofit and was surprised to see his signature on its documents.This is an MPR News morning update hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.MPD:

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00:04:12

Minnesota's cannabis market could launch soon; debit...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/02/11

The interim leader of the state's effort to start a retail cannabis market says Minnesota is close to a launch date. And a credit union with branches across central and northern Minnesota says nearly 100 of its customers were victims of debit card fraud.That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:17

Minnesota tax collection dropped in January. New...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/02/11

January was a down month for Minnesota state finances. A monthly update from the state agency that manages the budget says tax collections were about 2 percent lower than expected last month — about $64 million less.A Becker County attorney has added a second burglary charge against Woodbury state Sen. Nicole Mitchell linked to an alleged attempt to remove items from her stepmother's house in Detroit Lakes in April of last year. The new charge is one count of possession of burglary or

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00:04:52

Another burglary charge against state senator;...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/02/10

The Becker County attorney today added a second burglary charge against Woodbury state senator Nicole Mitchell linked to an alleged attempt to remove items from her stepmother's house in Detroit Lakes last year. And jurors heard opening statements today in the trial of Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock and one of her co-defendants. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:04:47

Second Feeding Our Future trial begins. U of M could...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/02/10

Opening statements are set for Monday in the second trial to stem from what federal prosecutors say was the “single largest” fraud scheme in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar defended the U.S. Agency for International Development on CBS's “Face the Nation” Sunday. The agency has been at the center of a controversy over how much the U.S. should help other countries with foreign aid — and how that aid is spent.And the University of Minnesota could

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00:04:21

Klobuchar reacts to tariffs; Feeding Our Future verdict

Minnesota Today ·

2025/02/07

DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar says tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed — or plans to impose — will end up making life more expensive for Americans. And the latest defendant to be sentenced in the Feeding Our Future case is headed to federal prison for 3 and a half years.Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Jeff Jones. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:04:56

Minnesota House gets back to work. Minneapolis...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/02/07

The Minnesota House on Thursday convened for its first session with both Democrats and Republicans in attendance. It happened after a power-sharing agreement was struck by legislative leaders Wednesday night. Republican Rep. Lisa Demuth will wield the speaker's gavel for the next two years.The Minneapolis City Council voted to delay a plan for George Floyd Square. A council committee voted 4-2 Thursday in favor of tabling the city’s plan and will instead consider a pedestrian-only

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00:05:07

House reaches power-sharing agreement; Minnesota...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/02/06

The Minnesota House has relaunched with a power-sharing deal. At the same time as Minnesota House leaders were unveiling that deal to get the chamber running again, Minnesota Supreme Court justices were hearing arguments in a lawsuit over problems that arose during the three-plus week standoff.Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:25

Minnesota House leaders reach agreement. Walz calls...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/02/06

Leaders in the Minnesota House are holding separate news conferences Thursday to announce a joint deal to reboot a chamber stalled since mid-January.Gov. Tim Walz has scheduled a special election for a Minnesota House vacancy for March 11. It's the seat that will determine whether the House is tied 67 to 67 or if Republicans lock in a majority that allows them to pass bills on their own.This is an MPR News morning update hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines

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00:04:34

MPR News analyzes outside spending in Minnesota...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/02/05

$25 million in outside spending flowed into races for the Minnesota Legislature in 2024. Groups that operate independently from candidates funneled $25.3 million into races for 134 House seats and one Senate seat, according to an MPR News analysis of campaign reports. And Republican Congressman Pete Stauber has reintroduced legislation that could pave the way for copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted

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00:05:11

Republicans push for recall petitions for missing...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/02/05

The University of Minnesota is under federal investigation over allegations of antisemitism harassment. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Education announced it would be opening investigations into five colleges including the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.Richfield-based Best Buy is assessing the potential effects of President Trump's tariffs on some of the nation's key trade partners. Best Buy CEO Corie Barry says getting vendors to move production away from China and

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00:04:50

Tariffs could have had major effect on Minnesota...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/02/04

Minnesota Farm Bureau president Dan Glessing says many people in the state's agriculture industry are relieved that President Donald Trump has paused his plan to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Those tariffs -- and any retaliatory trade measures -- could have had a major effect on Minnesota farmers.And the University of Minnesota is among five colleges under federal investigation for reports of widespread antisemitism.Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by

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00:05:16

Power dynamic shifts to DFL in Minnesota Senate by...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/02/04

The Minnesota Senate is back to a 34-33 split after a Democrat was sworn into office Monday. Some Minnesota businesses — including restaurants — were closed Monday in support of a nationwide movement aimed at demonstrating the importance of immigration. Organizers called it A Day Without Immigrants.And a newly reopened child care in Crystal, Minn., is trying to help families in child care deserts as more parents head back into the office.This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil

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00:04:58

Minnesota state senator sworn in, breaking tie for...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/02/03

A Minneapolis state senator was sworn into office today bringing the chamber to a one-vote advantage for Democrats.That story and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:00

Jury selection begins for Feeding Our Future. DEI...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/02/03

Jury selection is underway Monday in the second trial of people charged in an alleged $250 million fraud scheme.President Donald Trump's executive order slapping tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China goes into effect Tuesday. Duties on goods imported from Canada and Mexico will be 25 percent, except for a 10 percent rate on Canadian energy, including oil, natural gas and electricity. And the University of Minnesota Law School is pausing its search for a new assistant dean of

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00:04:46

Minnesota House impasse; Snow predictions for the...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/31

As the impasse in the Minnesota House drags on, Republicans say they'll up the pressure on Democrats, who have so far boycotted the session.It's shaping up to be a snowy weekend across the northern half of Minnesota, especially along the North Shore.Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:12

Minnesotan DFL Ken Martin top contender for national...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/31

Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chair Ken Martin is viewed as one of the top contenders to lead the national Democratic Party and will face a key test tomorrow. Republicans have been unable to conduct business in the Minnesota House during a DFL boycott of the legislative session. And yesterday, they filed a lawsuit with the Minnesota Supreme Court seeking to move a stalled session forward. The annual City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival takes place this weekend at Theodore Wirth

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00:04:56

Minneapolis City Council settles Chauvin lawsuit;...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/30

The Minneapolis City Council today approved a $600,000 lawsuit settlement with a woman who claims then-police officer Derek Chauvin used excessive force against her in 2020. And the Trump administration has started making changes to immigration policies, but for now, one program remains unaffected. The H-2A program allows U.S. employers who meet specific requirements to bring migrant workers to the country temporarily to fill agricultural jobs.Those stories and more in today’s evening

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00:05:10

Minnesota students still struggle in math and reading...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/30

New results from the Nation’s report card show Minnesota students are still struggling in math and reading after the pandemic. Average scores in fourth and eighth grade reading and math for Minnesota were not significantly different in 2024 than the last time students took the National Assessment of Education Progress tests in 2022. Republicans in the Minnesota House are supporting a legislative package to strengthen public safety measures in the state.And the St. Paul-based Center for

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00:04:26

Minnesota Legislature update; new data on math and...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/29

A Republican in the Minnesota House plans to introduce a bill to enhance criminal penalties for physically accosting peace officers. New data from national 4th- and 8th-grade tests shows Minnesota students are outperforming their peers across the country in reading and math ... but not making significant gains after the pandemic.Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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