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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

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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00:05:18

DFL candidate wins special election, Dems regain Senate

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/29

Minnesota's Senate will again be run by Democrats. Doron Clark won a special election Tuesday in Minneapolis to fill an empty seat and break a 33-33 tie. Minnesota's political leaders Tuesday reacted angrily to news the Trump administration has implemented a funding freeze on federal grants and loans. And two brothers set to face trial in connection with a scheme to defraud taxpayer-funded child nutrition programs have pleaded guilty to fraud.This is an MPR News morning update,

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00:04:57

Minnesota's leaders react to federal funding freeze...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/28

The top budget writers in the Minnesota Senate are reacting to a White House announcement pausing all federal grants and loans today. And the sales tax plan proposed by Gov. Tim Walz got its first committee workover today at Minnesota's Capitol.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:07

Special election for Minnesota Senate seat today....

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/28

There's a special election Tuesday for an all-important seat in the Minnesota Senate. Democrat Doron Clark faces Republican Abigail Wolters in the Minneapolis-area senate district. The winner will tip majority control in the chamber — which is currently tied 33 to 33.State Senator Nicole Mitchell's burglary trial has been rescheduled for June 16. Mitchell was arrested in April in her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home. She is alleged to have taken several items that belonged to

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00:04:09

Minnesota senator burglary trial update; Sartell City...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/27

DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell's burglary trial in Becker County has been rescheduled to June 16. Mitchell was arrested in April in her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home. And a Sartell City Council member faces a charge of driving while intoxicated.Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:12

No Pride for Target, DFL stays out of House, Trump's...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/27

The executive order signed by President Donald Trump suspending the Refugee Admissions Program goes into effect Monday. Trump says communities are struggling to accommodate large numbers of new migrants and refugees. Arrive Ministries' Ruth LePage says that agency was expecting to resettle 550 refugees in Minnesota this year.The third week of the state legislative session opens like the prior two weeks, without Democrats in the Minnesota House. DFLers are boycotting the session so far,

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00:04:54

Supreme Court weighs in on state House standoff;...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/24

The Minnesota Supreme Court has weighed in on the standoff in the state House. Justices say 68 members are needed to conduct business — one more than Republicans have on their own. But the court declined to order a specific action beyond that, saying they assume the parties can work it out on their own with the quorum matter clarified.And a Republican candidate who narrowly lost a race for the Minnesota House won't ask the Supreme Court to step in.Those stories and more in today’s

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00:05:28

President Trump’s executive order to end birthright...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/24

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship. Minnesota was one of several states filing suit to block the order.The Minneapolis VA is expected to resume hiring soon, after it rescinded over 80 job offers this week. President Trump had issued an executive order on Monday, halting the hiring of federal workers. Ruark Hotopp leads the federal worker union representing Minnesota, the Dakotas, Nebraska and Iowa. He says the ambiguity

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00:04:21

Supreme Court to decide Minnesota House squabble

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/23

Minnesota's Supreme Court parsed constitutional wording about what makes up the Minnesota House as justices sorted today through an ongoing power struggle.The definition is important as the high court decides how far to delve into a standoff that has the House operating with only one party present. The crux of the case is whether 67 members is sufficient to do anything or if 68 is needed for a quorum.And Minnesota Republicans they want to scale back some sick time protections passed by

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00:05:31

Minnesota Supreme Court takes up House control case....

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/23

The Minnesota Supreme Court Thursday hears arguments on whether Republicans are conducting lawful proceedings in the state House. The anti-abortion group Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life held its annual "March for Life" at the State Capitol yesterday. The group has denounced the rise in abortions in the state.And the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office says it will not file charges against three Minneapolis police officers who fatally shot a man last June. County Attorney Mary

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00:04:24

Republicans continue to hold hearings without...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/22

Republicans in the Minnesota House are looking to roll back taxes and fees approved when Democrats had complete control of the Legislature. Republicans are holding hearings in the House while their Democratic counterparts are boycotting over a power dispute. And Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing to block President Donald Trump's order to end birthright citizenship. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Kelly Bleyer. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:04:59

Minnesota joins lawsuit to block Trump's attempt to...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/22

Minnesota has joined a multi-state legal challenge to President Donald Trump's executive order targeting birthright citizenship. Attorney General Keith Ellison confirmed the state is part of a coalition of 18 states arguing the order is unconstitutional.Also on the podcast this morning, local refugee resettlement agencies have expressed significant concern about the potential disruption to family reunification efforts. The suspension of resettlement programs could create substantial

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00:04:30

Minnesotans pardoned for January 6th riots; House...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/21

A trial that had been underway for two Minnesota men charged in the January 6 attack did not resume as scheduled this morning after President Donald Trump granted clemency to them and nearly 1,600 other defendants. And House Republicans have filed a response to lawsuits before the Minnesota Supreme Court over a power struggle in the Legislature. 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

Cold start causes school cancellations around...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/21

We started the day with extreme cold warnings and many school districts canceling or delaying classes. Anoka-Hennepin, Duluth, Minneapolis, Rochester, St. Paul and Winona all closed Tuesday.Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar called to order the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday. Klobuchar is chair of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. She noted how the peaceful transfer of power lies at the heart of what soon will be 250 years of American

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00:05:09

MPD union wants voice in consent decree; Dangerously...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/17

The Minneapolis police union said it wants a voice in the latest MPD reform plan. Our brief January thaw is coming to a crashing halt today, as strong northwest winds bring a blast of arctic air to Minnesota.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:56

Minneapolis Police Department clarifies policy on...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/17

With days to go before president-elect Donald Trump returns to office with mass deportation plans, the Minneapolis Police Department has clarified its policy on questioning immigration status. Police Chief Brian O’Hara has said MPD has a longstanding policy of not enforcing immigration law.Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday rolled out his proposed 2025 budget. He says it would curb the growth of costs for transportation for special education and for waivers for in-home services for people with

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00:04:44

Walz rolls out 2025 budget proposal; Clash in House...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/16

Gov. Tim Walz rolled out his proposed 2025 budget today, calling for a cut to state sales tax, a move he says will help offset increased costs from proposed federal tariffs.And Democrats in the state House of Representatives are back in their home districts, after boycotting the chamber amidst a power sharing dispute with Republicans.Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:05:28

State Supreme Court to step in on House control...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/16

The Minnesota Supreme Court says it will hear arguments on Thursday of next week, Jan. 23, in a dispute over who is running the Minnesota House. That means a standoff over House operations could remain in flux for awhile. And the court on Wednesday heard arguments in a special election case. Republicans want to delay the election, which earlier this month was scheduled for Jan. 28. This is a MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more

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00:04:53

Palestinian Minnesotan reacts to Biden announcing...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/01/15

President Joe Biden and other mediators say a ceasefire deal has apparently been reached in Gaza. Locally, some Palestinian Minnesotans are cautiously optimistic about the agreement, noting previous agreements have fallen apart. Minnetonka artist Ragdha Skeik says she was able to speak with her family members in Gaza and Egypt this morning. That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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