Minnesota Now

Minnesota Now: June 4, 2025


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Dozens of federal agents surrounded a Minneapolis restaurant Tuesday. The incident sparked protests from some who believed it was an immigration raid, but officials say it was unrelated to immigration enforcement. We learn more from Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt.


It's been a wild week of record smoke throughout the state. When will we get relief? MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner shares the latest forecast.


And a new program is encouraging more doctors to work in rural parts of Minnesota. We hear about the new residency program in Grand Rapids.


Plus, you may have read one of Tim O'Brien's books in school. He's a famous novelist from Minnesota. We talk to the author of a new book about his life.


And we hear about the future of a Minneapolis sambusa business that sells the frozen Somali pastries to schools and stores around the state.


Today’s Minnesota Music Minute was “Just Another Sucker” by 94 East and “Solo Cups” by Fred the Bear was the Song of the Day.

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