Minnesota Today

The first of two remaining debates between DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen will take place on Tuesday night. It’s the only televised showdown on their calendars, and will air live on stations in Duluth, Fargo, Mankato and Rochester. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

The Feeding Our Future alleged fraud produced tense debate exchanges between candidates for Minnesota attorney general Friday. This is an MPR News evening update, hosted by Lisa Ryan. Music by Gary Meister.

In the first and only debate of their rematch campaign, DFL Congresswoman Angie Craig and Republican challenger Tyler Kistner sparred Thursday over the economy, inflation, abortion rights and other issues. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

First guilty pleas offered in massive Feeding Our Future fraud, with dozens of cases pending and a century old rare wreck has been found at the bottom of Lake Superior. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota should learn next June if it will host a world expo. Officials spent the week showcasing the region to an international delegation. This an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

The two candidates for Congress in Minnesota's competitive 2nd District race are focusing on different issues as they head into the final weeks of the campaign. DFL Congresswoman Angie Craig is facing a rematch challenge from Republican Tyler Kistner. This is the evening MPR News update, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Theme music by Gary Meister.

The federal lawsuit challenged a key permit for the new pipeline, which has been in service for just over a year. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

The Biden administration Tuesday announced hundreds of billions of dollars in funding for small businesses in 11 states including Minnesota. This is an MPR News evening update, hosted by Peter Cox. Music by Gary Meister.

In the agreement reached last month, the MPCA agreed to pay Mark Toso $159,000 plus mediation fees, but did not admit any wrongdoing. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Homeless advocates call for Minneapolis to end encampment raids and more than 1,000 U of M workers vote to approve strike after contract impasse. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.