Minnesota Today

COVID cases in Minnesota schools are up sharply in first weeks of classes, although the data is mixed on just how serious the problem is. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Duluth’s Gaelynn Lea has been tapped to compose original music for the production, which stars Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga. Lea rose to national recognition after winning NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2016.

This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, September 30, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

After years of controversy and legal wrangling, Line 3 is about to fill with oil from Canada to Superior, Wisconsin. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

The city of Brooklyn Center introduced its first public safety changes Tuesday — part of a package of reforms the mayor announced following the police killing of Daunte Wright in April. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Hundreds of Minnesota health care workers sue to block vaccine mandate for providers as COVID policy heads for a court showdown. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

The Chisholm school board voted Monday night not to mandate face masks this school year. Instead, the decision to mask or not will be left up to each student’s family. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.  

Timberwolves new owners offer some initial assurance the team will stay in Minnesota, but are already talking about the need for a new arena. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

The clinic has been closed since a gunman opened fire inside the building in February, killing one person and seriously injuring four others. Renovations to the building include security system updates and a redesigned interior. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, September 27, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Minnesota health officials say the state is ready to start delivering booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine following new federal guidance. In other news, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin says he plans to appeal his murder conviction. This is an MPR News evening update for Sept 24, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

Heading into the midterm campaign, a new Minnesota Poll shows fewer than 50 percent of Minnesota voters approve of the jobs being done by both Democratic President Joe Biden and Gov. Tim Walz. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, September 24, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.