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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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00:05:17

Trump administration threatens to cut off SNAP...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/12/03

Leaders in Minneapolis and St. Paul say they are standing with the local Somali community amid reports federal officials are planning a targeted immigration crackdown. The operation would target a few hundred people with final deportation orders. Most Somali residents in Minnesota are U.S. citizens and city leaders raised concerns they could be caught up in a federal operation. Gov. Tim Walz says he's open to a federal probe focused on whether Minnesota funding went to terrorist groups in

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00:06:00

Twin Cities leaders raise concern about federal...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/12/02

President Donald Trump is intensifying his disparaging remarks about Minnesota's Somali community and lobbing criticism at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.According to reports, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is beginning an operation targeting undocumented Somali immigrants in the Twin Cities.Tens of thousands of Somali immigrants live in Minnesota, and most are U.S. citizens. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey raised concerns that citizens will be caught up in a federal operation.That story

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00:05:16

Minneapolis attorney Chris Madel joins governor race,...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/12/02

The quick change from mild fall to winter cold means an increasing need for shelter beds across the Twin Cities. A Duluth nonprofit that operates the largest homeless shelter north of the Twin Cities is getting the largest gift it has ever received. The former leader of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce has pleaded guilty to embezzling money from the organization. Minneapolis attorney Chris Madel has announced he’s running for governor. He’s competing for the Republican

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00:04:43

Cold, snow and snowmobile season on Dec. 1 in Minnesota

Minnesota Today ·

2025/12/01

Today is the first day of meteorological winter ... this fall turned out to be our 4th warmest ... and very dry. The cold and the snow mean it's snowmobile season. In Minnesota, the season can start as early as December 1 — if conditions are right.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Elena See. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:06:14

Chillier temperatures for the first day of...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/12/01

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00:03:31

Update on ICE operation in St. Paul; Man dies...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/26

A federal operation yesterday in St. Paul ended with at least two people taken into custody. And authorities in northeast Minnesota say a man died after being struck by a falling tree while clearing snow this morning amid the winter storm.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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00:04:55

St. Paul Police confirm officers used chemical irritants

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/26

Just in time for holiday travel, a snow storm impacting much of Minnesota has left several inches of snow in a swath from southwestern Minnesota to the northeast. Roads were slick and snow covered Wednesday morning. I-94 was closed for a time due to jack-knifed semis. The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport says Wednesday is one of the busiest travel days of the year.Federal authorities on Wednesday took at least two people into custody in St. Paul during an operation that drew

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00:05:35

Snow is on the way. Winter storm warnings issued...

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/25

There is a winter storm warning for northeast into southern Minnesota going into effect for Tuesday afternoon into early Wednesday. There is a winter weather advisory for northwestern Minnesota spreading south for the same time period. Fog will turn to rain and snow. Some areas could get several inches in northern Minnesota and northern Wisconsin.Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced the U.S. will end temporary protected status for migrants from Myanmar in January. Minnesota

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00:03:42

Snow expected in Minnesota; Immigration news updates

Minnesota Today ·

2025/11/24

Snow is expected tomorrow and Wednesday across much of the state... with several inches of accumulation possible in northern Minnesota ahead of the holiday weekend. The Twin Cities could get 1 to 3 inches.An immigration judge today ordered the deportation of a Northfield man who was detained by ICE earlier this month. Somali community leaders and Democratic lawmakers rallied at the Capitol today to oppose a proposal to end temporary protected status -- or TPS -- for Somali people in

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00:04:47

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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