Minnesota Today

Video of a fatal Minneapolis collision with a police car surfaces surfaces, as a prominent civil rights attorney steps into the matter. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Officials say they need at least until next spring to complete a wolf management plan. The state took over management of gray wolves when the federal government removed endangered species protections last year. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, July 8, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Possible road rage shooting kills Twin Cities youth baseball coach; Plymouth police call it a senseless act of violence and ask for any information from the public. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson.

Laura Bishop resigned as Minnesota Pollution Control Agency commissioner rather than face a confirmation vote. She had been assailed by Republican lawmakers for pushing new standards around vehicle emissions, industrial pollution and food-packaging chemicals. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

After a promising start, demand for COVID-19 vaccines has dropped off considerably. Even with incentives ranging from free beer to amusement park tickets and park passes, people in some parts of the state, especially rural areas, have been reluctant to get shots. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

The incident happened early Sunday, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, July 5, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi.

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Four Minnesota law enforcement groups have sued over a recently enacted law that changed the standard for justified use of deadly force by police. Also, the Republican-controlled Minnesota state Senate will examine the records of some of DFL Gov. Tim Walz’ commissioners. This is the MPR News Update for Friday, July 2, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

Attorneys for the woman who was with Winston Smith Jr. when he was fatally shot by members of a U.S. Marshals task force, say it wasn't clear who the officers were when they surrounded the vehicle with guns drawn.

State investigators say they found a handgun in Smith’s car. Attorneys for Norhan Askar say she did not see a gun, and that Smith was attempting to livestream the incident when he was shot.

This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, July 2, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Sun Country stumbles on what may be the biggest travel day since the pandemic started, with software glitch and big delays. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Their deadline was midnight on Wednesday, the end of the fiscal year. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, July 1, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

 Our theme music is by Gary Meister.