Minnesota Today

State environmental authorities said Monday they will soon deploy new technology to the Twin Cities eastern suburbs to help clean water supplies contaminated for years by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Lake Elmo will be the first test. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

Minneapolis residents have the chance to meet face-to-face this week with the nominee to become the city's next police chief. 43-year-old Brian O'Hara is scheduled to appear at two open houses to discuss concerns about public safety with members of the public. 

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

Two open houses will be held this week in Minneapolis for residents to meet Brian O’Hara, Mayor Jacob Frey’s nominee to be the city’s next police chief. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

DFL incumbent Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen exchanged jabs in the final debate of this years race for Governor. The two differed on abortion access, taxes, education and the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Both candidates are set to barnstorm the state before Election Day. This is the evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister

DFL incumbent Tim Walz and Republican candidate Scott Jensen have met in two prior debates, both held in greater Minnesota. Their side-by-side appearance in St. Paul on Friday is the last time voters will see the two candidates engage before the election. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota's gubernatorial campaign is heading into the home stretch, with more endorsements. Also, charges are filed in high profile Roseville slaying. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Abdul Abubakar Ali, 40, of St. Paul is among 50 people whom the government has charged with defrauding two U.S. Department of Agriculture child nutrition programs, connected to the nonprofit Feeding Our Future. He pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Minneapolis is one step closer to having a new chief for embattled police department, and vacancies have risen sharply in Minnesota’s health care workforce. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Is Brian O’Hara the best choice to be the next leader of the troubled Minneapolis police force? MPR News traveled to Newark where O’Hara has worked in law enforcement for 20 years and asked people most familiar with his job performance and qualifications. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

False alert in Roseville slaying case prompts widespread alarm, lockdowns, and Steve Sviggum says he will leave U Board of Regents after Morris campus controversy. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.