<p>Host Melissa Townsend introduces this new, smart and funny weekly news show from the Minnesota Star Tribune where local  journalist dig deep into the stories that matter to the midwest U.S. and beyond. </p>

Host Melissa Townsend introduces this new, smart and funny weekly news show from the Minnesota Star Tribune where local journalist dig deep into the stories that matter to the midwest U.S. and beyond.

Introducing Essential Minnesota

Every Friday some of the best reporters in Minnesota dig into one important local story. Host Melissa Townsend brings her distinct curiosity and humor to these weekly deep-dive conversations with journalists from the Minnesota Star Tribune where they break down the facts, the players and the impact. No spin, pretense or A.I. – just great local stories that matter to Minnesota and beyond. It’s what we do best. Available Fridays at 4:30 A.M. Central.

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Introducing Essential Minnesota

Introducing Essential Minnesota