Minnesota Today

Walz signs off on legalizing marijuana, marking a historic shift starting August 1, although it will take years to stand up a full-fledged cannabis industry in the state. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

A young man was found dead in a north Minneapolis on Memorial Day. Minneapolis police chief Brian O’Hara says there are active leads, but no arrests have been made yet. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

As many Minnesotans hit the road this holiday weekend, gas prices have inched up slightly over the past week. But they’re far lower than a year ago. 

This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Music by Gary Meister.

Gov. Tim Walz has signed the legislation that creates a leave benefit that doesn’t depend on where a person works. It will take a few years implement the state program that allows up to 20 weeks off per year with partial pay for a range of qualifying conditions or family care needs. his is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Landmark Supreme Court ruling gives Minnesota woman a legal property rights win and Walz issues his first veto, striking down rideshare regulations. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Today marks three years since George Floyd died at the hands of Minneapolis police. His death launched protests, some that turned violent, and led to a push for racial justice in policing. There will be a candlelight vigil tonight at George Floyd Square in south Minneapolis.

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

State Democrats strike up the band on the Capitol lawn to tout their legislative sweep and Xcel says there’s anothe radioactive tritium spill at its Monticello plant. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

A federal judge has upheld St. Paul’s rent control law. Judge Nancy Brasel rejected claims from two apartment building owners who sued to block the ordinance. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

While some of the Legislature’s policies garnered blowback from Republicans, DFL House Majority Leader Jamie Long, of Minneapolis, said they were supported by most Minnesotans. 

But Republican Minority Leader Lisa Demuth, of Cold Spring, said Democrats focused too heavily on partisan issues. 

This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

State lawmakers wrapped up a couple of hours before the midnight adjournment after passing a $72 billion budget and a $2.6 billion public infrastructure bill. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.