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Morning Edition, with Cathy Wurzer in St. Paul and NPR hosts in Washington and Los Angeles, brings you all the news from overnight and the information you need to start your day. Listen from 4 to 9 a.m. every weekday.
Live, down to earth, unscripted interviews that aim to connect, inform and entertain. Real people share real stories with Nina Moini. It’s journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously and puts people first. Listen Mondays through Thursdays at noon.
All Things Considered, with Tom Crann in St. Paul and NPR hosts in Washington, is your comprehensive source for afternoon news and information. Listen from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. every weekday.
On Fridays at noon, MPR News political editor Brian Bakst discusses Minnesota politics and the latest from the legislature. Join us for interviews with lawmakers, candidates and more.
MPR meteorologist Paul Huttner joins All Things Considered to talk about the latest research on our changing climate and the consequences we're seeing here in Minnesota and worldwide.
small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood is a podcast and learning platform highlighting smart, practical and collaborative money skills developed by people living with lower and unstable incomes. Hosts Chris Farrell and Twila Dang talk to community members who are redefining wealth and poverty, the value of community and the purpose of money. Money wisdom taught by the true experts — people who have learned from experience. From MPR News.
Each week three people from the Minnesota arts community talk about a performance, opening, or event they're excited to see or want others to check out.
In March 2021, the first of the former officers charged in the killing of George Floyd went on trial in Minnesota. Police officers are rarely prosecuted in such cases — and the world was watching. MPR News, which has followed this case in detail from the beginning, brings listeners updates on the monumental case, and the consequences it holds for the city and the country. Created in collaboration with American Public Media.
In July 2016, the world watched a man die, live on their phones, after a traffic stop in suburban Minnesota. This is the story of that man, Philando Castile, and the officer, Jeronimo Yanez, who is about to go on trial in his death. It sits at the intersection of race, policing, justice and safety in America. A lot can happen in 74 seconds.
Oil. It’s in your tires, your makeup, your kids’ toys, your gas tank. And the pipelines that get it to you have become the focus of growing protests, from Keystone XL to Dakota Access. On Rivers of Oil from Minnesota Public Radio News, we’ll look at those pipelines buried beneath our feet, how they’ve come to the forefront of an epic tug of war between reliance and risk, and how we all have a role to play in this story.
Highs on Sunday broke records. It was 92 degrees in the Twin Cities. It's never been that hot in the in that region on October first. The Twin Cities Marathon was cancelled due to the warm and muggy conditions.
Dean Philips is stepping away from a leadership position in his caucus over his view that there should be more primary challengers running against president Joe Biden.
This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
Gov. Tim Walz has ordered flags at state buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff to honor the life of longtime California U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein.
And as some Minnesota law enforcement agencies return resource officers to schools, a new legal interpretation of changes in state law could cause further uncertainty.
Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.
Minnesota Republican Congressman Tom Emmer is brushing off talk about being the next House Speaker if Kevin McCarthy is ousted. More confusion is bubbling up over school resource officers in Hennepin County. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
A federal lawsuit alleging that Minneapolis police and Hennepin County Sheriff's deputies targeted journalists is heading to trial. The alleged targeting happened during unrest following George Floyd's 2020 killing by a police officer.
And Conagra Brands paid more than $8 million for air violations at its Waseca plant.
Those news stories and more in today’s MPR News evening update. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.
The St. Paul City Council has passed an ordinance restricting smoking cannabis, tobacco and hemp products in public places and recreation areas. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating after a man was shot and wounded by a law enforcement officer near Granite Falls Wednesday afternoon. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
Minnesota fugitive accidentally freed in Indiana is arrested in the Twin Cities and government shutdown could cut off food assistance for tens of thousands of women and children. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Attorney General Keith Ellison said Minnesota is joining a lawsuit filed by the federal government and 17 states against Amazon. The suit accuses the online giant of violating antitrust laws by taking actions that stifle innovation and competition and preventing other companies from competing against it.
This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
Walz says he should have hired professional regulator for state cannabis czar, and Target is closing nine stores on east and west coast because it can’t stem thefts. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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