Minnesota Today

Schools will operate as normal on Monday in both cities, but will close beginning Tuesday if no agreement is reached. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, March 7, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Governor Tim Walz took formal action today on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  He signed an executive order that condemns the invasion and offers support to the people of Ukraine. It specifically requires state agencies to terminate any existing contracts with Russian entities and refrain from entering future contracts. The order also encourages companies and organizations to do the same. 

This is an evening update from MPR News, Hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meiste.

Hennepin Healthcare’s CEO says she has “taken action” against two white employees who allegedly appear in a photo wearing blackface makeup. The image was emailed to leaders of the county health system last month and published this week in the Star Tribune. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, March 4, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Minnesota attorney general takes legal action against embattled non profit child feeding program and local relief agencies hit the ground in eastern Europe to help Ukraine. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meiste

Rising costs for fuel, fertilizer, and food are just some of the issues American farmers are dealing with following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They may be able to sell their goods at higher prices, but will they be able to make end’s meet? Minnesota Today host Cathy Wurzer gets the answers from Kent Thiesse, Farm Management Analyst and Senior Vice President of MinnStar Bank in Lake Crystal.

House lawmakers will debate a bill Thursday requiring an extensive audit into cost overruns, schedule delays and other project management issues surrounding the 14.5-mile Southwest Light Rail transit line. It’s among the most expensive public construction projects in state history.

This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, March 3, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Biden visits Twin Ports to tout infrastructure, highlighting Blatnik bridge replacement, and a Corey Hepola launches a third party bid that could spell trouble for the DFL. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

The president will visit the University of Wisconsin-Superior on Wednesday, where he’s expected to discuss the $1 trillion infrastructure law. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

COVID-19 numbers in the state continue to trend in the right direction. Minnesota is now averaging fewer than 1,000 newly confirmed cases a day, down from more than 3,000 a day a few weeks ago. This is an MPR News Evening update for March 1, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

Minnesota lawmakers have even more money to work with after the state’s surplus ballooned to more than $9.25 billion, according to the Minnesota Management and Budget.

MPR News capitol reporter Brian Bakst joined host Cathy Wurzer on Minnesota Now for a look at where the money might go and how lawmakers will handle current issues like the Russian invasion of Ukraine and inflation.