As 2025 comes to a close, we are reflecting on the stories that impacted Minnesotans most this year.

The Annunciation Church and School community is working towards healing following a mass shooting. MPR News host Nina Moini talked with two Annunciation parents who are helping lead the community forward.

2025 was also a difficult year for state lawmakers following the killings of House leader Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. MPR News politics reporter Dana Ferguson explained how the tragedy is still impacting the legislature.

And Minnesota saw an explosion of data center proposals this year. MPR News reporter Kirsti Marohn broke down where things stand.

Plus, Minneapolis was the center of reality TV this year. We’re talking about Love is Blind! We heard from the only married couple from the show, Daniel and Taylor.