Minnesota Today

A strong cold front is bringing snow showers to Minnesota today — and a blast of arctic air tomorrow into Thursday.

And Republican lawmakers in the Minnesota House are surveying state agencies ahead of the 2025 legislative session about areas for budget reductions.

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

The arrest of a suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is a relief for people who worked with Thompson. A 26-year-old man, Luigi Nicholas Mangione, has been charged with murder after a quick-thinking McDonald’s customer in Pennsylvania recognized him from a surveillance photo and police officers found a gun, mask and writings linking him to the ambush.

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter says he wants to raise taxes. Some homeowners say they can't afford it. Carter is proposing a nearly 8 percent increase in the city's 2025 budget.

And Frank Paro, a prominent figure in the American Indian Movement, has died. Paro was a tribal citizen of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

This is a MPR News morning update, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

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New York prosecutors charge suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing with murder

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Police have arrested a man they believe was involved in the fatal shooting of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.

And more than seventy hospital and long-term care workers at Deer River Essentia Health began an open-ended unfair labor practice strike today.

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

Hundreds of law enforcement leaders will meet in downtown Minneapolis this week for a Justice Department summit on crime reduction.

Two people were shot in Robbinsdale shortly after midnight Sunday morning. Police have released few details about what happened, but say both shooting victims were juveniles. One person is in critical condition while the other has non-life-threatening injuries.

And Minnesota DNR officials were busy this fall apprehending people for illegally cutting the tops off of spruce trees.

This is a MPR News morning update, hosted by Elena See. Music by Gary Meister.

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‘Green Gold’: Booming demand for holiday greenery sparks illicit trade in northern Minnesota

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The investigation into the fatal shooting of a Minnesota corporate executive in New York City is now in its third day.

The St. Paul Public School district has named three finalists for its next superintendent. The district began its search after Joe Gothard left the post for a job in Wisconsin this spring.

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

Officer Jesse Branch, who died as a result of a two-vehicle crash on Nov. 27, will have a funeral held for him Saturday in Red Lake. The driver of the other vehicle, Alan Lussier Jr., a Red Lake band member, also died. The 35-year-old officer was a father of six.

Minnesota's top federal law enforcement official says he'll step down before Inauguration Day. Andy Luger is wrapping up his second stint as the state’s U.S. Attorney after serving under President Barack Obama, as well. It's custom for political appointees to resign during presidential transitions.

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Minnesota U.S. Attorney Andy Luger to step down ahead of Trump transition

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The search for the gunman who fatally shot a Minnesota corporate executive continues today in New York City.

And the Minneapolis City Council fell one vote short of overriding Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of a labor standards board.

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

New York City authorities report no new details in the shooting death Wednesday of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He was gunned down by a person who fled the scene on foot, and then may have used an electric bike to ride through Central Park. NYPD chief of detectives Joe Kenny said the assailant waited for Thompson before shooting him multiple times.

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Angie Craig on Wednesday offered her condolences to Thompson’s family and his colleagues, during a gathering of Minnesota health professionals.

Minneapolis City Council Member Emily Koski has announced she’s running for mayor. She joins Minnesota DFL Sen. Omar Fateh and Rev. DeWayne Davis in challenging Mayor Jacob Frey in his bid for reelection.

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Police hunt for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO in Manhattan

Minneapolis City Council member Emily Koski joins mayor’s race

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Brian Thompson, the CEO of Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed this morning.

The state of Minnesota has released an economic forecast this morning that is $1.1 billion less than its prior estimates.

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

State economic officials release a key budget forecast on Wednesday. The projection of either a surplus or deficit will provide lawmakers and the governor an idea of how to proceed when crafting a new two-year budget.

A Ramsey County judge heard arguments Tuesday in an election challenge that could alter a party tie in the Minnesota House next year. 

And the Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday about whether USA Powerlifting discriminated against a transgender woman when it refused to allow her to take part in women's competition in 2018.

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Minnesota economic forecast will set fiscal tone at newly configured state Capitol

Transgender powerlifter asks Minnesota Supreme Court to let her compete in women’s events

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