Minnesota Today

Authorities shut down the iconic Stone Arch Bridge to avoid a repeat of the chaos and fireworks assaults in the Mill District last July. But crowds migrated to parks like Boom Island, Minnehaha Falls, Lake Nokomis and Bde Maka Ska instead. Social media postings show fireworks being launched directly at police and bystanders. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

Minneapolis police arrested 16 people almost all of them minors, after a night of unruly behavior in city parks that police termed a riot at one point. 

This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Last month, Adam Fravel was charged with two counts of second-degree murder for the death of his ex-partner Madeline Kingsbury. It is alleged that he concealed her dead body with a sheet and wooden debris in a storm drain in rural Minnesota. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota sees the hottest day of the year so far, and with it the risk for some bumpy July 4th weather, and applications are coming in for the panel that will redesign Minnesota's state flag. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Malaria cases, spread by mosquitos, have been documented in Texas and Florida, but threats do the pesky insects pose to Minnesotans in this part of country?

It’s not Malaria, but mosquitoes are more likely to transmit West Nile disease in parts of Minnesota along the border with the Dakotas than in other areas of the state. Dr. Beth Thielen of M Health Fairview recommends using DEET based repellents, removing standing water around living spaces and wearing protective clothing to avoid mosquito bites.

This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar says she’s outraged at the Supreme Court’s decision to block President Biden’s plan for student loan debt forgiveness. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.

Drought conditions across Minnesota continued to deepen over the past week, despite some weekend storms that brought rain to much of the state. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Supreme Court decision on affirmative action will impact Minnesota schools, but how remains to be seen, and opponents file suit to block new law easing restrictions on felon voting. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Voters in Minneapolis are not likely to see a rent control question on the ballot this fall. The city council Wednesday killed the measure while three council members were away to observe the Muslim holiday, Eid al-Adha. This is an MPR News morning updated, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota agencies that award state grants to nonprofits got new power from the Legislature this year to put holds on money if they spot potential problems. The added accountability steps coincide with an uptick in grant awards. An MPR News analysis of the new state budget shows nearly $1 billion in grants approved for the next two years.

This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Peter Cox. Music by Gary Meister.