The start of 2025 means new laws going into effect in the state. We get a rundown of those, plus two special elections this month.

The federal government wants to require reform at the Minneapolis Police Department.

And the Vikings are taking an exciting step towards the Super Bowl. They are vying for the top spot in the playoffs on Sunday night.

A taskforce is recommending the state decriminalize psychedelic drugs for therapeutic purposes.

Plus, for many Somali Americans, New Year’s Day doubles as a birthday. We learn about why so many Somali refugees celebrate their birth on Jan. 1.

Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Compression” by Monica LaPlante.