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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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The jury in the federal human smuggling trial in Fergus Falls today returned guilty verdicts on all counts against Hari Patel and Steve Shand. The four Republican members of Minnesota's U.S. House delegation hope to influence President-elect Donald Trump's choices for federal appointments in the state. And another legal challenge looms over a Minnesota House race in the knotted-up legislative chamber.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
The Democratic incumbent in a Shakopee-area legislative race is the likely winner after a recount Thursday. Rep. Brad Tabke led his Republican challenger, Aaron Paul, by 15 votes. And after three days of testimony, a federal human smuggling trial is drawing to a close in Fergus Falls. The jury will receive final instructions before beginning deliberations Friday.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Tabke wins Shakopee-area legislative race after recount, House control still unknownClosing arguments delivered in federal human smuggling caseRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.
Legislative leaders met with Gov. Tim Walz today for the first time since voters broke up DFL control of the Legislature in this month's election.And the Minnesota Lottery needs to strengthen its internal controls to ensure that it meets all its legal obligations, according to a new report from the Minnesota Legislative Auditor.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
The Robbinsdale school district held a town hall Wednesday night to discuss its budget. A counting error left the district with a $20 million shortfall. And two former St. Paul school district employees are filing a lawsuit against the district, claiming they were fired after raising concerns about how district leaders were handling finances. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Robbinsdale schools to make budget cuts to address $20M shortfall errorTwo former St. Paul school employees file lawsuit, alleging they were fired for raising financial concernsRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.
On the second day of a human smuggling trial in Fergus Falls, U.S. Border Agents told a federal court the harrowing story of when they learned a family had frozen to death trying to enter the United States. Two men faces charges linked to the deaths.Police in Eagan say a recent report of a sexual assault at Lebanon Hills Park was false. A woman reported an assault on Nov. 7, and police began an investigation and stepped up patrols at the park. Police now say the woman admitted it never happened.This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Border agents lay out a day of horror leading to the discovery of a frozen familyEagan police say report of assault at Lebanon Hills Regional Park was falseRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.
Minnesota DFL Party Chair Ken Martin is hoping to become the next leader of the Democratic National Committee. Rain is changing over to snow this evening across the region, with several inches possible in northwest Minnesota by late tomorrow. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
A new report from the state Department of Health finds most Minnesota schools are not completing recommended radon level tests. The odorless, colorless gas found in two out of five Minnesota homes is the second leading cause of lung cancer.An E. coli outbreak linked to beef and carrots has led to at least 15 cases in the state. The beef has been linked to 10 cases of E. coli from burgers sold at multiple locations of Red Cow restaurants in the Twin Cities area and the Hen House eatery in Minneapolis. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.E. coli outbreak in Minnesota: How to stay safeRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.
Elections officials across the state are spot-checking the November election results. And two Ramsey County races are headed for a recount tomorrow.Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
Jury selection is set to begin Monday in Fergus Falls for two men facing human smuggling charges. The men are accused of smuggling Indian nationals across the U.S. border from Canada. A family of four perished in a snowstorm two years ago after they got separated from a larger group and froze to death. And real estate sales in Minnesota last month were up considerably from the year before.This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Jury selection begins in Fergus Falls for two men charged with human smuggling that resulted in deathsRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.
Arctic Cat has cut more than five dozen jobs at its plant in Thief River Falls amid a downturn in the market for snowmobiles. And Anheuser Busch will close a large malting facility in Moorhead and move the work to a plant in Shakopee.Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
George Floyd’s murder by Minneapolis police in 2020 started an uprising in Minneapolis and across the country. A new book and accompanying art exhibit spotlights and documents the art from that time period: the plywood murals made by protesters and mourners during the uprising.MPR News host Nina Moini talks with Leesa Kelly, the book’s author and founder of the organization, “Memorialize the Movement,” along with Amira McClendon, an artist and curator of the exhibition at the University of Minnesota.
A meatpacking company will pay a $2 million penalty, after reaching a settlement with the state of Minnesota over alleged child labor violations. The state says it found that Smithfield Foods illegally employed 11 teenagers, some as young as 14, at its plant in St. James between 2021 and 2023. Also, Lindsey Vonn says she’s ready to compete again. This is the evening MPR News update, hosted by Emily Reese. Theme music by Gary Meister
Scott County elections officials set Thursday, Nov. 21, as the day ballots will be recounted by hand in the race for House District 54A in Scott County. The county's canvassing board certified the vote count Wednesday which gives Democratic incumbent Rep. Brad Tabke a 14-vote margin of victory over his Republican challenger Aaron Paul.And people in Minnesota can now apply to a state health care program regardless of citizenship or immigration status.This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.GOP Minnesota House candidates say they’ll ‘fight to make sure every ballot is counted’MinnesotaCare applications now open to Minnesotans regardless of immigration statusRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.
Emailed bomb threats have been coming into county election offices across the state since last Friday.And President-elect Donald Trump announced Army veteran, Fox News host and Minnesota native Pete Hegseth as his pick to be defense secretary.Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated a Minnesota native to serve as his defense secretary. 44-year-old Pete Hegseth grew up in Forest Lake. He's an Army veteran who ran against U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar in 2012. Hegseth is now a co-host of "Fox and Friends Weekend" on the Fox News Channel.And a federal judge recently struck down a Biden administration policy that could impact thousands of Minnesota families with mixed citizenship status.This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Alex Simpson. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Trump nominates Fox News host and Minnesotan Pete Hegseth for defense secretaryJudge strikes down Biden program shielding immigrant spouses from deportationRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he'll sue if President-elect Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress try to circumvent Minnesota law. And St. Paul officials will erase the medical debt of 32,000 people. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
The Minneapolis City Council will listen to public input Tuesday afternoon about the shooting of Davis Moturi. Moturi, who is Black, was allegedly shot last month by John Sawchuck, a white neighbor who previously threatened Moturi. City leaders say an independent investigation is forthcoming that will focus on why police didn't intervene before the shooting occurred.And President-elect Donald Trump's victory last week could help ease the path for copper-nickel mines near the Boundary Waters.This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Alex Simpson. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Trump election could reopen path for mining near Boundary WatersMinneapolis city officials plan independent review of police handling of shooting caseRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.
It is Veterans Day, and at ceremony in Arden Hills today Gov. Tim Walz thanked veterans and the people who care for them.And Sherburne County says it plans to pay for a hand recount in a few close races to confirm the accuracy of last week's election results.Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
Veterans Day observances are taking place Monday across Minnesota to thank and honor all veterans for their service to the country.And the Minneapolis City Council will hear a proposal this week for reconstruction of the intersection where George Floyd was killed.This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Alex Simpson. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.In Warren, a different kind of veterans memorial draws people nearNative American veterans reflect on military service and family tiesRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.
A narrow winning margin for the DFL candidate for a St. Cloud-area seat in the Minnesota House has widened, now that updated figures were released today. And Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gave his first public speech after being part of the losing Democratic presidential ticket this week. Those stories and more in tonight’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
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so this channel used to be MPR news then changed to Covid-19 Updates but there has been no coverage of the pandemic for weeks. are you going to change the title and photo to Minneapolis Riots or Justice for George Floyd?