Minnesota Today

Tuesday is Election Day with local races for mayor, city council and school boards to be held across the state. Some voters in St. Paul will decide whether to increase the city’s sales tax to fund road and park improvements. Rochester residents will weigh a new levy to pay for tech upgrades in the city's public schools. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Last month, Gov. Tim Walz announced a $300 million investment for the Great Start Compensation Support payments program for the next two years and future permanent funding to help get childcare providers closer to a living wage. Almost 6,000 childcare providers across the state applied for support funds.

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

The Minnesota Supreme Court will now decide a case whether Donald Trump can appear on the 2024 state ballot. Twin Cities-based Fairview Health Services is cutting 250 full- and part-time jobs. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Attorneys made arguments on whether Donald Trump's actions on Jan. 6th, 2021, disqualify him from Minnesota ballots.

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

President Joe Biden called for a "pause" in the fighting between Israel and Hamas, in response to an activist who interrupted him during a campaign stop in Minneapolis on Wednesday night. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Peter Cox. Music by Gary Meister.

MnDOT says a portion of the Twin Ports interchange project will not be completed this fall as planned because of a discovery of "findings of historical significance." That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

President Joe Biden is visiting Minnesota today, focusing on federal programs that support rural economies. The Minnesota Twins long-time TV play-by-play announcer is stepping down. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

The Minnesota DNR has approved a mining company's plan to drill several exploratory holes near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

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

The Minnesota Supreme Court hears a case today on whether schools can be held liable for hiring employees with a problematic past who then go on to abuse students.

A Minnesota judge is weighing whether people with felony records can vote this year — even if their full sentences aren’t over.

This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Hockey player Adam Johnson died in a tragic accident during a game in the U.K. over the weekend. He helped lead UMD to the national championship game in 2017. He went pro and played 13 games in the National Hockey League and spent the last two seasons in Europe.

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