Minnesota Today

First day demand crushes debut of Minnesota's vaccine registration system, but officials say they’re taking steps to meet even more appointments. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Thousands of Minnesota elementary students will be on their way to school Tuesday morning — some of them seeing their classrooms in person for the first time ever. 

This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Minnesota is poised to launch a new community vaccination network, but needs more doses to accelerate shots to wider populations. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Protests to support President Donald Trump at the Minnesota Capitol on Saturday and Sunday drew only a handful of people. They came as authorities in state capitals across the country are on alert for possible violence ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday.

This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Despite initial concern that Minnesota’s Capitol was a target of militant groups, Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington said that does not appear to be the case for the moment. State and local law enforcement nevertheless plan to be on duty to protect the building should things change. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota officials say it’s OK now for the state’s health care providers to expand the pool of people eligible for a COVID-19 shot. The problem: Minnesota doesn’t have the supplies yet to vaccinate them. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, January 15, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

There will be traffic restrictions and an increased law enforcement presence near Minnesota’s Capitol over the coming week, to deal with possible security threats prior to the inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden. The is the MPR News afternoon update for Jan. 14, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

Expect a wintry mix to change to snow Thursday and Friday. Several inches is still likely, and this looks like a plowable, if not a major winter weather event. High winds will make travel very difficult in western Minnesota.

This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, January 14, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Minnesota, like the nation, splits on Trump as impeachment passes in the House, and heads for the Senate next week. And COVID vaccine continues a slow rollout. This is an evening news update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Teachers from some of Minnesota’s largest school districts are voicing concerns about the return to in-person instruction, noting that they have yet to be vaccinated at a time when the COVID-19 virus is still spreading.

This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.