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Today is the deadline for candidates to pull out of the running in two special elections for state legislative seats. Ten Democrats and three Republicans are running for a Senate seat in Minneapolis that came open after the death of DFL Sen. Kari Dziedzic. In a Roseville-area special election for the House there are five DFL and one Republican candidate. A man died and another was injured in a stabbing late on New Year’s Eve at a bar in southwest Minnesota. A suspect was arrested.Minnesota’s first sled dog race of the new year — the Gunflint Mail Run — has been postponed because of poor snow conditions.This is a MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Minnesota Capitol control remains in flux after senator’s death, House seat vacatedRain and warmth forces postponement of the first sled dog race of the seasonRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.
Starting tomorrow, all court participants will be required to use the Minnesota Digital Exhibit System to upload hearing and trial evidence. And cannabis compact negotiations are underway between the state and some of the 11 tribal nations in Minnesota. If successful, this could lead to tribal cannabis growers providing wholesale supplies to dispensaries around the state when they open in mid-to late 2025.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
Gov. Tim Walz called a special election to fill the Senate seat of former Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic who died last week. It will take place Jan. 28, along with another special election for a Minnesota House seat.A pedestrian died and another was injured when they were struck by a vehicle Monday night in St. Louis Park. The driver of the vehicle was arrested.And Duluth police have arrested a man on suspicion of stealing hockey sticks from the Mankato boy's hockey team on Friday night in Duluth.This is a MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.January special election called for tiebreaker Minnesota Senate seat after Dziedzic’s deathDuluth police recover most Mankato West hockey sticksRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.
Minnesotans are remembering former President Jimmy Carter, who died yesterday at 100 years old. Carter picked Minnesota U.S. Senator Walter Mondale as his vice president. And Gov. Tim Walz has called a special election to fill the Senate seat of former Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, who died last week.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
Minnesota political leaders say former President Jimmy Carter will be remembered for his efforts to preserve the environment and his work toward world peace.A boy was shot outside the 4th Precinct police station in Minneapolis Sunday. After hearing gunfire, officers inside the station responded to the shooting and found a juvenile male with life-threatening injuries.And the Mankato West boy's hockey team reported their hockey sticks were stolen while at a tournament in Duluth Friday night. Many of the sticks were later recovered, but the team was unsure about their condition.This is a MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, has died at 100Duluth police recover most Mankato West hockey sticksRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.
The departing chair of the Minnesota Republican Party says he plans to remain involved — even after losing a bid this month to keep the top role.The Minnesota Court of Appeals has affirmed the drunk driving conviction of a man police found sleeping and apparently intoxicated in the passenger seat of his truck. According to court documents, Walter Mendez Cabrera argued there wasn't enough evidence to prove he was actually in control of the vehicle.This is a MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.
Two St. Paul parents were arrested in connection with their toddler's death Wednesday. The federal government is proposing to designate some rivers as critical habitat for endangered mussels. A one million dollar Minnesota Lottery prize has gone unclaimed all year. If it’s not claimed by December 31, the money will go back to the state.This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Theme music is by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Time is running out to claim million-dollar Minnesota Lottery prizeSurvey on isolation: Nearly half of Minnesotans report feeling left out at times
The longest-serving member of the Minnesota House died Wednesday evening. Mary Murphy was 85 years old.And a new $1.6 million shelter that can serve one dozen young adults aged 18 to 24 is set to open in Duluth next month. Currently there are only two to four beds for young adults in Duluth. This is a MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Former DFL Rep. Mary Murphy, longest-serving woman in Minnesota House, dies at 85New shelter to open in Duluth for young adults experiencing homelessnessRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.
The Minnesota DNR is investigating the deaths of waterfowl found dead across 20 counties in southern Minnesota in recent weeks. More than 50 birds were discovered and have tested positive for the a strain of the avian flu virus. Also longtime Minnesota legislator suffered a stroke last week.This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Emily Reeze. Theme music is by Gary Meister.
Prosecutors and defense attorneys are preparing for the felony burglary trial of DFL State Sen. Nicole Mitchell. And consumer groups and utilities are calling on state lawmakers to increase funding for energy assistance.This is a MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.As costs rise, number of Minnesotans losing heat, electricity spikesAs session nears, status of a Minnesota lawmaker facing criminal charges remains a flashpointRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting over 40 outbreaks of norovirus so far this month. This is almost two times more than the usual number of outbreaks that occur in December.Addressing Medicaid fraud is the focus of a new position in the Minnesota Attorney General’s office, amid cases of alleged overbilling for substance abuse treatment service.This is the MPR News evening update, hosted by Emily Reese. Theme music by Gary Meister.
About 21,000 public employees in Minnesota may soon be eligible to receive Social Security benefits. On Saturday, the U.S. Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act. If signed by President Joe Biden, the bill would allow police officers, letter carriers, firefighters and other public employees to receive a public pension and Social Security benefits.And NewRange Copper Nickel has wrapped up work on a $20 million salvage operation at its facility in northeastern Minnesota as the company continues to prepare for a possible mine.This is a MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Twenty years after first proposed, NewRange still vying to build Minnesota’s first copper mineRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.
In a ruling critical to Minnesota House control, a Democrat elected in November is barred from taking office after a court order in Ramsey County. Also, if you’re a fan of the snow that fell across much of the region this week, make sure to get out and savor it this weekend. Warmer weather is in the forecast for next week.This is the MPR News evening update, hosted by Emily Reese. Theme music by Gary Meister.
The weather will be top of mind for many of us Thursday. There is a winter storm warning in place from northwestern Minnesota running southeast through east-central Minnesota. There is winter weather advisory for just about everywhere else. Some schools across the state are closed or on delayed schedules.Minnesota’s second largest school district is set to select a new superintendent Thursday. St. Paul school leaders have narrowed their options to three candidates. All are women of color. And in sports, Karl-Anthony Towns returns to Target Center Thursday night. The former Timberwolves star was traded to the New York Knicks just before the season started. This is a MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.
Minneapolis and Saint Paul have declared snow emergencies due to the snow with special parking rules going into effect at 9 p.m. Thursday. Snow totals by afternoon totaled 7 inches at New Prague in southern Minnesota, as well as at Holt in the northwest. Also, the state increased the size of the labor force with more workers taking jobs. Wages in Minnesota outpaced the rate of inflation.This is the MPR News evening update, hosted by Emily Reese. Theme music by Gary Meister.
The weather will be top of mind for many of us Thursday. There is a winter storm warning in place from northwestern Minnesota running southeast through east-central Minnesota. There is winter weather advisory for just about everywhere else. Some schools across the state are closed or on delayed schedules.Minnesota’s second largest school district is set to select a new superintendent Thursday. St. Paul school leaders have narrowed their options to three candidates. All are women of color. And in sports, Karl-Anthony Towns returns to Target Center Thursday night. The former Timberwolves star was traded to the New York Knicks just before the season started. This is a MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.
Winter storm warnings are now in place for much of northern and central Minnesota —including the Twin Cities — from late Wednesday through Thursday. A storm system may drop more than half-foot of snow on parts of the state. The warnings stretch from the Red River Valley south and east to Saint Cloud, Duluth and the metro area. Also, Minnesota taxpayers eligible for a child tax credit can opt for advance payments beginning next year.This is the MPR News evening update, hosted by Emily Reese. Theme music by Gary Meister.
Two Minnesota Democrats will be taking leadership positions on agriculture committees in Washington. And voters who backed DFL Representative Brad Tabke testified today amid an election lawsuit.Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
Electoral College members meet Tuesday at the State Capitol and at sites across the U.S. to cast the final votes in the presidential election. Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips gave farewell remarks to Congress on the House floor Monday. The 3rd Congressional District Democrat did not seek reelection. Phillips unsuccessfully sought his party's presidential nomination earlier this year.This is a MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Read the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.
A judge has sentenced a southeast Minnesota man to life in prison without the possibility of parole for killing his estranged partner. Family and friends tearfully remembered Madeline Kingsbury in a Winona County courtroom Tuesday during Adam Fravel's sentencing hearing.And Minnesota took part in the ceremonial casting of Electoral College votes on Tuesday.This is a MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.‘Pure evil’: Madeline Kingsbury’s family, friends decry abuse that led to her murderAdam Fravel sentenced to life in prison for murdering Madeline Kingsbury‘An irreplaceable feeling’: Formerly incarcerated advocate votes in Electoral CollegeRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.
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