Minnesota Now

Minnesota Now: March 17, 2026


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Some Minnesotans are in a legal limbo as uncertainty continues surrounding the temporary protected status program. The Supreme Court ruled on Monday to temporarily block the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians.


Lawmakers in the state House and Senate are set to discuss potential regulations for self-driving taxis on Minnesota roads Wednesday. Waymo, the company behind these autonomous cars, has been doing tests in the state since last fall. One expert talked about the future of Waymo in the state.


The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa celebrated the return of nearly 90 acres of land on Monday.


Thousands of Minnesotans are out on the streets of downtown St. Paul for the 60th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. We got a glimpse of the festivities.


Our Minnesota Music Minute was "Farewell to Nova Scotia" from The Inland Seas and our Song of the Day was “Danny Boy” by Johnny Cash.

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