Minnesota Today

The state has a money gusher pouring in revenue, kicking off a political battle over the proceeds. Also, we know who the next Minneapolis police chief will be, at least temporarily. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Declining enrollment in Minneapolis and St. Paul schools has accelerated during the pandemic, putting the districts in a financial crunch. With federal stimulus dollars on the way, why are these neighbors facing the same problem with different solutions? Education reporter Beth Hawkins brought host Cathy Wurzer more on the story.

Brooklyn Center is making changes in its approach to public safety after Daunte Wright’s killing by a police officer. The city council on Monday approved a 2022 budget giving around $1.3 million to support new public safety programs.

This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Both St. Paul and Minneapolis will be getting new police chiefs next year. Minneapolis chief Medaria Arradondo joined St. Paul chief Todd Axtell in not seeking reappointment. This is an MPR News evening update for Dec 6, 2021. Hosted by Nathan Stevens. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Michael Osterholm, director of the University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, joined Minnesota Now host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the omicron variant and another COVID winter.

Theme music by Gary Meister.

The State Patrol reported that from 5 p.m. Saturday through 11 a.m. Sunday, there were 261 crashes on Minnesota highways along with 115 vehicle spinouts and four jackknifed semis. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, December 6, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Jury selection is complete in the trial of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter. She is charged in the April killing of Daunte Wright. This is an MPR News evening update for Dec 3, 2021. Hosted by Nathan Stevens.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Opening statements are still set for Dec. 8 in the trial of the former Brooklyn Center police officer charged in Daunte Wright’s killing. Jury selection is expected to finish on Friday. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, December 3, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

State health officials have identified the first case of the omicron variant of the COVID virus in Minnesota. This is an MPR News Evening update for Dec 2, 2021. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Minnesota has its first reported case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus. The patient is an adult male resident of Hennepin County who recently traveled to New York City. He developed mild symptoms on Nov. 22 and was tested for the coronavirus on Nov. 24.

The Minnesota Department of Health has been talking with reporters about the case. MPR News reporter Catherine Richert joined Minnesota Now host Cathy Wurzer to share the latest details.

Theme music by Gary Meister.

Use the audio player above to listen to their conversation.