Minnesota Today

Tax rebate debate at the Capitol is coming to a head as big bonding bill comes to a vote and lawmakers weigh taking action to curb Hyundai and KIA thefts. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

26-year-old Khalil Ahmad Azad was found dead in Crystal Lake in July, two days after Robbinsdale police attempted to pull him over for a traffic stop. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill Friday that will let those convicted of a felony vote while they're on probation or parole. Dozens of people affected by the former restriction stood with the governor as he voiced his support for the proposal.

This is an MPR News evening update for March 2, 2023. Hosted by Hannah Yang.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

The Minnesota Senate has approved a bill that imposes new criminal penalties and tracking methods around catalytic converter theft. A House vote could send it to Gov. Tim Walz. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

After five seasons, Lindsay Whalen has stepped down as coach of the Gopher women's basketball team. Whalen’s resignation comes a day after her team lost to Penn State in the first round of the Big 10 tournament. The Gophers were 11 and 19 overall this year, and were 4 and 14 in regular season conference play. University of Minnesota Athletic Director Mark Coyle said it was a mutually-agreed-upon decision.

This is an MPR News evening update for March 2, 2023. Hosted by Matt Sepic.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Fernando Valdez-Alvarez, 19, of Minneapolis, admitted in court to shooting and killing 15-year-old Jahmari Rice and wounding another 17-year-old last year outside the South Education Center in Richfield. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota lawmakiers poised to pass catalytic converter theft law and teen is sentenced for killing student outside Richfield school. This is an evening update from MPR New, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Fernando Valdez-Alvarez pleaded guilty earlier this month to second-degree unintentional murder and first-degree assault for killing 15-year-old Jahmari Rice and wounding another teen at the South Education Center in Richfield last year. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

North High football standout Deshawn Hill's killer will spend decades in prison, and Republicans come out in support of state tax rebates, after spurning them last year. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Empire Township in Dakota County becomes Minnesota’s newest city Tuesday. Four years ago, Credit River in Scott County was the last township in Minnesota to become a city. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.