Minnesota Today

The Minnesota Senate this afternoon passed a bill legalizing cannabis in the state. The bill now goes to a conference committee. Governor Walz has indicated he will sign the bill. This is an MPR evening update hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister

A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Thursday to criminal vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal crash. Brian Cummings, 39, admitted in court that he was chasing a vehicle stolen in a carjacking at speeds approaching 100 miles per hour on July 6, 2021 when he struck and killed Leneal Frazier. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

FBI shoots and kills man after north Minneapolis standoff, and southwestern Minnesota pork producer files for bankruptcy, raising fears of shutdown and layoffs. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

The Twin Cities Muslim community is calling for action, and DFLers say they will push for stronger hate crime laws following two fires at Minneapolis mosques this week. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

A Minnesota tax forfeiture case goes before the U.S. Supreme Court for a pivotal decision and state officials say immigration could ease Minnesota’s labor woes. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Big health bill is up for a vote in St. Paul, including a plan for a so-called "public option" for Minnesota Care. Also, House passes human services bill aiming to boost for state’s nursing home workforce. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota House has passed historic approval of legalization for marijuana, Senate is next. Also, authorities are investigating two suspicious fires at mosques in Minneapolis. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Two finalists for chancellor of the Minnesota state system of colleges and universities will appear before the state board tomorrow followed by public forums Thursday. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

The Minnesota House is set to approve legalizing marijuana, with the Senate to follow soon, and Kimberly Potter has been released from prison after serving 16 months for the shooting death of Daunte Wright. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson.

Former police officer Kimberly Potter was released from prison early this morning after serving 16 months for killing Daunte Wright during a traffic stop two years ago. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.