Minnesota Today

President Joe Biden will visit Cummins Power Generation Facility in Fridley, Minn. on Monday as part of his Administration’s “Investing in America” tour. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

A federal jury today found one-time Minnesota Republican Party operative and top donor Tony Lazzaro guilty of sex trafficking.

This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Dan Kraker. Music by Gary Meister.

Cars carrying ethanol and corn syrup left the tracks early Thursday, leading officials to evacuate the small town of Raymond, about 90 miles west of the Twin Cities. People were being allowed to return home as of noon. No injuries were reported. This is an MPR news morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Western Minnesota train derailment stokes the national angst about rail safety and communities near trains and the jury will soon decide the fate of an alleged sex trafficker who’s indictment rocked the Minnesota Republican Party. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Starting Saturday, states can kick people off Medicaid who were allowed to stay in the program during the COVID-19 pandemic. They can stay but only if they sign up. Minnesota officials say it’s a daunting challenge to navigate those affected through the bureaucracy. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer Music by Gary Meister.

The city of Minneapolis is holding listening sessions starting next month on where to build a future 3rd precinct building in south Minneapolis.  

This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Michelle Wiley. Music by Gary Meister.

Among the hundreds of volunteers filling sandbags along the banks of the St. Croix River in Stillwater, was at least one who helped save the town from a catastrophic flood in 1965. Others said they just wanted to pitch in. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer Music by Gary Meister.

Flags in Minnesota will be flown at half-staff at all state buildings until sunset Friday to honor the Nashville school shooting victims.

This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.

Teams of volunteers started filling sandbags Monday in downtown Stillwater ahead of anticipated major spring flooding along the St. Croix River. This is an MPR morning news update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Health and environmental advocates Monday urged state lawmakers to pass legislation regulating so-called "forever chemicals."  

One bill moving through the Legislature would ban non-essential uses of PFAS in children's products, cookware, cosmetics, dental floss and other products. 

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