Minnesota Now

Minnesota Now: Feb. 5, 2025


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President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Wednesday banning transgender athletes from competing in women's sports. We talk to Minnesota Rep. Leigh Finke about the move and the impact it could have here in the state.


Fentanyl has been cited by the Trump administration as the reason for tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The head of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension explains how fentanyl gets into the state.


Plus, more snow could be on the way. MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner has the forecast.


We hear the story of how a Minnesotan is inspiring local athletes and being honored for her work.


And we meet an author and editor of an anthology nominated for a Minnesota Book Award.


The Minnesota Music Minute was “Even with Scars” by Venus De Mars and “Ren Fest Parade Music” by Peter Micholic was the Song of the Day.

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