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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.
Walz makes it official and says he's running for re-election next year, and MSP is likely going to be busier than it has been in more than a year this week. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Gov. Tim Walz will seek a second term in 2022. The DFLer made the announcement alongside Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, in a video released Tuesday morning.
A handful of Republicans have already announced they will run, including Sen. Michelle Benson, former Senate Republican leader Paul Gazelka, former Sen. Scott Jensen, Mike Marti, Mike Murphy and Neil Shah. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Minnesota winter is coming, and so may be heating bill sticker shock as natural gas prices are heading higher this year. This is an evening update from MPR News hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
In a special edition of Minnesota Today, host Cathy Wurzer interviews the leading candidates for Minneapolis mayor as part of her new weekday noon show, Minnesota Now. AJ Awed spoke about his priorities for Minnesota’s largest city.
Theme music is by Gary Meister.
In a special edition of Minnesota Today, host Cathy Wurzer interviews the first of five of the candidates running for Minneapolis mayor as part of her new weekday noon show, Minnesota Now. Former state lawmaker Kate Knuth spoke about her priorities for Minnesota’s largest city.
Theme music is by Gary Meister.
The strike is scheduled to last until 7 a.m. Wednesday. That's when Allina WestHealth says it will reopen its Plymouth location. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, October 18, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Theme music is by Gary Meister.
The governor has called upon he National Guard to help free-up capacity in Minnesota's long-term care facilities, as hospitals buckle under the weight of the latest wave of COVID-19. State leaders are pleading with Minnesotans to get vaccinated, as hospitals hit a capacity crisis. This is an MPR News evening update for Oct 15, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter is charged with first- and second-degree manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright last April. Her trial is scheduled to begin November 30.
In a new filing, her defense team says Potter may argue her use of the gun was an "innocent accident" or an "innocent mistake." Prosecutors have said they plan to introduce evidence from other encounters with civilians that show Potter knew the correct way to draw her Taser.
This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, October 15, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Gov. Walz says that 5 to 11 year old children should be able to get COVID-19 shots in the coming weeks. Winona-Rochester diocese settles with abuse victims. "Hatchet" author Gary Paulsen dies at 82.
This is an MPR News evening update for Oct. 14, 2021, hosted by Matt Sepic.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Minnesota’s latest COVID-19 surge stubbornly refuses to retreat, although the newest numbers offer signs that conditions may be starting to plateau. Still, nearly 1,000 residents are currently hospitalized with the disease. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, October 14, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
