Minnesota Now

Minnesota Now: April 3, 2025


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Sweeping tariffs from the Trump administration are creating new trade war and recession fears. We talk to an economist at St. Olaf College about what the new policy means for you when you're out shopping and also how it could impact Minnesota businesses.


In Minnesota, an investigation found that when criminal suspects with mental illness can't go to trial, it can lead to tragic consequences. Now it's been a year since a board was created to address the problem.


Plus, we hear about a new film documenting past sexual abuse at the Children's Theatre Company.


It's opening day at Target Field for the Twins. We learn about a new facial recognition technology being implemented.


And we honor one of MPR's own, Euan Kerr, who is retiring after nearly 40 years.


The Minnesota Music Minute today was “Little Trouble” by The Roe Family Singers and the Song of the Day was “Pony to Ride” by Erik Koskinen.

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