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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.

  1. 2 hr ago

    Mower County cleans up after second round of flash flooding in a week

    Damage assessment and cleanup continues in Mower County after the second round of flash flooding there in a week. Parts of the county, including Austin, Adams and LeRoy, received around a half-foot of rain Wednesday. The flooding swamped streets and highways and sent water into basements. The sheriff’s office said it had to rescue some people from their homes. St. Paul plans to close homeless encampments throughout the city, citing public health and safety concerns. The first closure will be the encampment at Pig’s Eye Park near the Mississippi River on August 5. After that, other encampments will be closed on a rolling basis. Mayor Kaohly Her says the city has been working with partners to help encampment residents transition to safer, more stable housing. The Minneapolis City Council is considering a 75-day pilot program that would have police fly drones to 911 calls. Police leaders say drones will save time and give officers information before they respond to calls. Dozens of residents expressed opposition to the proposal at a public hearing Wednesday. MPD says the program would be designed to comply with the state Department of Human Rights consent decree. Striking Chisago County workers say residents are beginning to feel the effects of delayed services. A union representative says people have come directly to the picket line looking for county staff, including social workers and septic inspectors. Union members voted overwhelmingly to continue the strike. The two sides were scheduled to return to mediation Thursday. The Minnesota State Fair has released this year’s list of new foods and vendors. The new foods include savory pickle pie with ranch-and-hot-sauce frosting, cheese curds rolled into lumpia and a Hmong corndog from Union Hmong Kitchen made in collaboration with Kramarczuk’s. Nine new vendors are joining the fair this year. The State Fair runs from August 27 through September 7. The weather across Minnesota will be relatively quiet over the next few days, but another heat dome is developing over the upper Midwest. After more typical temperatures Thursday and Friday, the weekend will bring more heat. Highs could reach 90 degrees as early as Saturday, with 90s likely Sunday into much of next week. Heat index values could reach the 95 to 102 degree range.

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  2. 11 hr ago

    Federal lawsuit alleges Mayo Clinic has been cutting corners as it incorporates AI

    Republican candidates for governor are telling voters they'll reduce Minnesota's budget and taxes if they're elected. Democrats called on Republicans to more clearly spell out what they'd seek to cut. A federal lawsuit alleges that the medical giant Mayo Clinic has been cutting corners as it incorporates artificial intelligence into its research and patient care. Deere & Company, a farm equipment manufacturer, reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and five states, including Minnesota.

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  3. 1 day ago

    MN Somali leaders denounce Trump post; Officials ask for more time to return Renee Good's vehicle

    Minnesota Somali community leaders are denouncing President Donald Trump for posting a clip of Somali kindergartners at a St. Paul graduation on Truth Social. The Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office is again asking a judge for more time to respond to a demand from Renee Good's widow for the return of her vehicle. Cleanup continues north of Detroit Lake following Monday night’s tornado that caused major damage to buildings and trees. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    4 min

  4. 1 day ago

    Hugo woman to be sentenced in September after pleading guilty to making threats against Minnesota lawmakers

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  5. 2 days ago

    Tornado touches down near Detroit Lakes; 75,000 tap into Minnesota paid leave

    Several people were injured Monday night when a tornado touched down and caused significant damage north of Detroit Lakes. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado based on weather spotter sightings. Nearly 75,000 people got approval to take paid family and medical leave under the state’s program in the first six months since it got off the ground. The Elk River City Council Monday night voted down changes to a city ordinance that would have allowed a new data center Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    4 min

  6. 2 days ago

    Suspected tornado in Detroit Lakes injures 2 people

    Two people were injured Monday when a suspected tornado touched down and caused significant damage north of Detroit Lakes. The Becker County Sheriff's Office says those injuries were not life-threatening. Minnesota's new paid family and medical leave program is now a full six months old. The volume of signups was high when the program went live in January because many families who welcomed a new baby during the prior year could apply. The state expected the numbers to level off. A small wildfire that ignited on Thursday in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is now fully contained. The city of St. Paul is notifying over 12,000 staff and residents their personal data might have been accessed during a cyber attack in July of last year.

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  7. 3 days ago

    Three people drowned over Fourth of July weekend; Allina hospice workers hold one-day strike

    Authorities across Minnesota report at least three people drowned over the Fourth of July weekend. And Dozens of hospice nurses at Allina Health held a one-day strike on Monday. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    4 min

  8. 3 days ago

    Monday marks 10 years since Philando Castile was shot and killed by a St. Anthony police officer

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  • Creator
    Minnesota Public Radio
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    116
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