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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will travel to his home state of Nebraska this weekend as the Democratic vice presidential nominee makes a play for a single Electoral College vote.

A Minneapolis fire last night injured four people and displaced thirty.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

We now know the names that will appear on November’s general election ballot after Tuesday’s primary elections. Incumbent Sen. Amy Klobuchar easily defeated Democratic challengers and will face Republican Royce White.

In congressional races, Minneapolis-area Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar survived a challenge from Don Samuels. And Republican Rep. Michelle Fishbach turned back a challenge from Steve Boyd.

Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic candidate for vice president, yesterday responded to claims he lied about his service in the the Army National Guard. Campaigning for Kamala Harris in Los Angeles, Walz told union workers he was proud to have served 24 years.

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Primary elections: Reps. Ilhan Omar, Michelle Fischbach survive primary challenges

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Primary voting is underway in Minnesota today. Voters will determine which candidates will be on the ballot in the November general election.

And St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter delivered his 2025 Budget Address today, announcing his proposed budget for next year.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

It's primary election day across the state. Polls are open until 8 p.m. for voters to determine which candidates they want on the ballot in November's general election. There are partisan contests for the U.S. Senate and House races, as well as several primary battles in the Minnesota Legislature. There are also dozens of nonpartisan races for local positions including city council members, county commissioners and mayors.

The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority has announced it has met its goal of installing fire suppression systems in every public housing complex. The city installed the fire sprinklers after a deadly 2019 fire in a high-rise in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.

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Leaders celebrate completion of public housing sprinkler installations

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Gov. Tim Walz soon will make his first solo campaign stops as a vice presidential candidate.

And a DFL candidate for the Minnesota House disavowed by the state party has been charged in an alleged sign-stealing case in Alexandria.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Tuesday is primary day in Minnesota, and voters will decide who moves forward in 22 races for the Minnesota House of Representatives, as well as the U.S. Senate race and a handful of U.S. House races. And Olympic champion Suni Lee returned to the Twin Cities Sunday after winning three medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

Many parts of Minnesota have already surpassed their annual average rainfalls, and some heavy precipitation this week only added to that.

And gas prices in Minnesota are lower this summer than one year ago.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Construction will close parts of Interstate 35E for two weekends starting Friday night. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says northbound I-35E will be closed between Little Canada and Columbus this weekend. Next weekend, the southbound lanes will be closed.

After being closed for more than a month due to river flooding, Fort Snelling State Park in the Twin Cities is open again. The park at the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers closed June 22 as river levels rose following heavy rain. Park staff had to repair flood damage to roads, trails and other infrastructure before reopening.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's first campaign tour as part of the Democratic presidential ticket will head west today.

And some Minneapolis city council members say the city has lagged in its efforts to center violence prevention in its public safety approach.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

More than $1 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funding has been distributed to Minnesotans impacted by severe storms and flooding. Nearly 200 applicants across 19 designated counties now have FEMA funds to cover losses from flooding in June.

The U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team has reached the semifinals at the Paris Games. The team, led by Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, beat Nigeria yesterday 88-74. Lynx star Napheesa Collier scored six points. The U.S. plays Australia on Friday.

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Earlier: Eligible Minnesotans can now request federal funding for flood damage

US women's basketball team: Led by Lynx coach Reeve, USA beats Nigeria 88-74 to reach Olympic semifinals

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