Minnesota Today

By Minnesota Public Radio

Minnesota Today from MPR News brings you the most important stories from around the state. All on your schedule. Get updated on the latest news in about five minutes, every weekday morning and evening... more

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August 25, 2025 Sen. Hoffman makes first public remarks since June shooting
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August 22, 2025 Gov. Tim Walz talks third term
Will Gov. Tim Walz run for a third term? That’s still up in the air.

That story and more in today’s evening news update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
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August 22, 2025 Minnesota DFL revokes endorsement of state Sen. Omar Fateh for Minneapolis Mayor
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August 21, 2025 Thousands head to Minnesota State Fair opening day
Gates opened for the Great Minnesota Get-Together Thursday morning, kicking off the annual 12-day run of the fair. Beautiful late-summer weather is likely helping boost the opening-day attendance.

Said Farah, a defendant in the first Feeding Our Future trial who was found not guilty in the underlying fraud case, pleaded guilty on Thursday to trying to bribe a juror.

This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Emily Reese. Theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 21, 2025 Three men charged in connection with spate of armed gas station robberies Sunday
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August 20, 2025 New Minnesota governor candidate; new Target CEO
Republican state representative Kristin Robbins announced today that she is running for Minnesota governor.

And for the first time in more than a decade, there will soon be a change in leadership atop Minnesota retail giant Target.

Those stories and more from this evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
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August 20, 2025 ICE reportedly eyeing western Minnesota for new detention center
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August 19, 2025 TikTok lawsuit; West Nile on the rise; Southern Minnesota flooding
Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against the social media app TikTok, claiming it's harming children.

West Nile Virus cases have been on the rise in the U.S., and neighboring states like North and South Dakota have seen a rise in the mosquito borne disease.

And rivers are still rising across parts of southern Minnesota in the wake of heavy rain in recent days.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
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August 19, 2025 Minnesota blood center declares blood emergency due to shortage
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August 18, 2025 Flooding in Austin; Binary trigger ban struck down
The city of Austin, Minnesota experienced flooded streets last night and this morning from heavy rainfall accumulating faster than it could be diverted away from road surfaces. Some streets and parks are closed.

A Ramsey County District Court judge has struck down Minnesota's binary trigger ban.

And Minnesota stands to lose $62 million of federal funding for new solar energy programs designed to serve low-income households.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
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FAQs about Minnesota Today:

How many episodes does Minnesota Today have?

The podcast currently has 4,589 episodes available.