Minnesota Now

Minnesota Now: May 15, 2025


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Some much needed rain is coming to the state and it has the potential to come in the form of severe weather. We learn more from our meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber.


The rain could help contain wildfires in northeast Minnesota that are still raging today.


Minnesota's legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz have reached a budget deal just in time before the session ends. We learn more about their dash to tie up loose ends.


We hear the story of the first Hmong-American to have a musical professionally produced right here in Minnesota, as part of our ChangeMakers series


And do you have a tree climber in your life? A competition this weekend highlights the dare devils at the top of their game.


The Minnesota Music Minute was “Sugar” by FenixDion. The Song of the Day was “Baby Girl” by Eleanor Sievers.

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