Minnesota Now

Minnesota Now: May 21, 2025


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The Department of Justice wants to drop an agreement that would have mandated police reforms for the city of Minneapolis and the police department. We learn what that means for the path to change in policing and how local officials are responding to the move.


And a business owner at George Floyd Square shares his perspective about how five years after Floyd’s murder, his business is being impacted.


Plus, we learn how an insect may have helped contribute to the fast spread of wildfires in northern Minnesota.


How much rainfall did Minnesota get this week? Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner joins us with the answer.


And we go Out to Lunch with the chef and owner behind Billy Sushi to learn about his unique path to becoming a successful restauranteur.


Our Minnesota Music Minute was "Buckets of Rain” by Bob Dylan and our Song of the Day was "Magnolia Tree” by Turn Turn Turn.

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