Minnesota Today

Police reform advocates in Minneapolis are denouncing the Trump administration's attempt to drop the federal consent decree.

And a working group on the human services budget bill at the Minnesota Legislature is meeting privately to iron out differences. As they do, advocates for disabled people in the state held a rally this morning to push against possible cuts for disability waivers.

Those stories and more in today’s evening news update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

While much of the state budget will get sorted out in a special session, lawmakers passed a bill to fund several state government agencies last night.

Heavy rains that have fallen in parts of the state today will ease drought and abnormally dry conditions.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Crews battling wildfires in northeastern Minnesota have had to contend with windy conditions today. East winds of 15 to 20 miles per hour have been accompanied by gusts of up to 40 miles per hour.

And meteorologist Sven Sundgaard says that while a system will bring rain to the state today through Wednesday, it's expected to miss the region where fires are burning.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Gov. Tim Walz is promising residents in the fire ravaged areas in the northeastern part of the state will get help in rebuilding.

Public sector unions are expressing frustration over a proposed plan to close the state prison in Stillwater.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Bright. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz say they have a budget deal. Leaders say the negotiations brought a bipartisan plan that balances the budget into the future.

And the University of Minnesota will close a research center focusing on racial health disparities following a plagiarism scandal.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.