Minnesota Today

Minnesota averts a shutdown and governor Tim Walz gives up his pandemic powers as the first half of 2020 comes to a close. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Lawmakers left themselves with little breathing room to complete a new state budget before a potential shutdown, but the final obstacles are clearing. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

It's gut check time for Minnesota's budget and changes to policing, as the final, most contentious bills hit the floor at the state capitol. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Some Democrats at the state Capitol were harshly critical of a public safety budget bill for not including more police accountability measures – but stopped short of saying they would vote against the bill. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Many at Capitol still unhappy as compromises on police changes pave the way to a budget deal. Votes tomorrow will be crucial. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

The deal includes changes to the way no-knock warrants and civil asset forfeiture are used, among other measures. It comes as part of the state’s new public safety budget.

This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, June 28, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

After his murder conviction, former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin is sentenced. George Floyd's family members, including his young daughter, Gianna, describe for the judge how Floyd's violent death continues to disrupt their lives. Chauvin and the other officers’ legal case continues at the federal level. This is a special edition of Minnesota Today for Saturday, June 26, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

A judge Friday sentenced Derek Chauvin to 22 and a half years in prison for the murder of George Floyd. The former Minneapolis police officer’s sentence is 10 years more than what state guidelines recommend. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill said in court Friday that he departed from the recommendations because of Chauvin's abuse of authority. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Friday, June 25, 2021. Hosted by Dan Gunderson. Theme music by Gary Meister.

Already a month late, the Legislature plodded along in its approval of a state budget, with agreements reached in all but one key area.

This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, June 25, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

The former Minneapolis Police officer who pinned George Floyd to the ground for more than 9 minutes is set to be sentenced Friday. A jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter in April. He’s the first white police officer in the state to ever be convicted of murdering a Black man while on duty. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Thursday, June 24, 2021. Hosted by Riham Feshir. Theme music by Gary Meister