Minnesota Today

The Rochester school district discovered “unusual activity” on its computer networks last week. This comes after a computer system hack in Minneapolis Public Schools, which resulted in student data being posted online. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister. 

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is defending his decision to ask Gov. Tim Walz to assign his office to the prosecution of two juveniles accused in the death of a Brooklyn Park woman last fall. This is the evening MPR News update for April 7, 2023. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.

St. Paul streets are failing at a faster rate than city maintenance workers can keep up with, city officials said as they announced the official opening Thursday of its asphalt plant. And they warned the long-awaited repairs will take longer. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota poultry producers are bracing for another year of avian influenza. Last year 110 flocks were affected. The first case this year was reported this week. This is the evening MPR News update for April 6, 2023. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.

There's pushback from Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office offering plea deals to two teens suspected of killing a 23-year-old woman. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

The city of St. Paul issued a formal flood emergency declaration, ahead of an expected crest on the Mississippi in mid-April. The declaration by mayor Melvin Carter authorizes formal actions for flood preparations and assistance from county and state agencies. The Mississippi River has risen about a foot since Friday, and is expected to rise another three feet over the next week. This is the evening MPR News update for April 5, 2023. Hosted by Lisa Ryan. Theme music by Gary Meister.

The former head of the Minneapolis police union has settled a lawsuit over his role in the treatment of demonstrators at protests after the murder of George Floyd.  This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Another major winter storm on the way, with up to 20 inches of snow forecast in northern Minnesota, and postponement of the Twins home opener. Also, opponents rally against the DFL-controlled legislature at the Capitol. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

A powerful storm system is bearing down on the region and like last week's, it will include a little bit of everything -- rain, thunder, snow, sleet, ice and high winds. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

U.S. President arrives in Minnesota, U of M president announces she's on her way out and Hamline’s president announces retirement in wake of academic freedom controversy. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.