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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. 22 MIN AGO

    Minneapolis City Council hears input on neighbor shooting. Mining near Boundary Waters possible under Trump

    The Minneapolis City Council will listen to public input Tuesday afternoon about the shooting of Davis Moturi. Moturi, who is Black, was allegedly shot last month by John Sawchuck, a white neighbor who previously threatened Moturi. City leaders say an independent investigation is forthcoming that will focus on why police didn't intervene before the shooting occurred. And President-elect Donald Trump's victory last week could help ease the path for copper-nickel mines near the Boundary Waters. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Alex Simpson. Music by Gary Meister. Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org. Trump election could reopen path for mining near Boundary Waters Minneapolis city officials plan independent review of police handling of shooting case Read the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

    5 min

  2. 13 HR AGO

    Veterans Day ceremony in Minnesota; Close election in Sherburne County

    It is Veterans Day, and at ceremony in Arden Hills today Gov. Tim Walz thanked veterans and the people who care for them. And Sherburne County says it plans to pay for a hand recount in a few close races to confirm the accuracy of last week's election results. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

    4 min

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    Veterans Day recognized across Minnesota. Minneapolis City Council to hear George Floyd Square plans

    Veterans Day observances are taking place Monday across Minnesota to thank and honor all veterans for their service to the country. And the Minneapolis City Council will hear a proposal this week for reconstruction of the intersection where George Floyd was killed. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Alex Simpson. Music by Gary Meister. Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org. In Warren, a different kind of veterans memorial draws people near Native American veterans reflect on military service and family ties Read the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

    5 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Walz back in Minnesota; updated numbers on narrow House races

    A narrow winning margin for the DFL candidate for a St. Cloud-area seat in the Minnesota House has widened, now that updated figures were released today. And Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gave his first public speech after being part of the losing Democratic presidential ticket this week.  Those stories and more in tonight’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    4 min

  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    5 dead after apparent murder-suicide in Duluth. Adam Fravel found guilty in Kingsbury murder

    Duluth police say five people were found dead Thursday in an apparent murder-suicide at two homes in the city. Officers made a welfare check just after 2 p.m. and found a 47-year-old woman and a child dead from gunshot wounds. Police say they identified a suspect and went to his home about a mile away. Inside they found a 45-year-old woman and another child who also fatally shot. The suspect, a 46-year-old man, was also found dead.  And after a three-week trial, a Mankato jury has found Adam Fravel guilty on all four charges for the 2023 murder of Madeline Kingsbury. Kingsbury was the mother of Fravel's children. David Kingsbury, Madeline's father, says justice has been served — but it won't bring his daughter back. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister. Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org. Five people, including two children, found dead at two homes in Duluth Adam Fravel found guilty on all charges in Kingsbury murder Read the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

    6 min

  6. 4 DAYS AGO

    Jury finds Adam Fravel guilty; Dems assess poor showing in Tuesday's election

    After a three-week trial, a jury found Adam Fravel guilty of four charges for the murder of Madeline Kingsbury. Kingsbury was the mother of Fravel's children. The case attracted national attention and was moved from Winona to Mankato as a result. And Democrats are assessing their party’s poor showing in Tuesday’s election. That includes a further erosion of support for Democratic candidates in rural areas. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    5 min

  7. 5 DAYS AGO

    With a tie likely in the Minnesota House, party leaders look to share power

    The results of Tuesday's election is expected to produce a tie in the Minnesota House of Representatives; DFL and Republican Party leaders say they are looking at how to share power. And voters Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment that diverts tens of millions of dollars in Minnesota lottery proceeds annually to environmental projects around the state.  This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister. Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org. Expecting a tie in the Minnesota House, party leaders look to share power A deadlocked Minnesota House? We’ve been here before Voters overwhelmingly back Minnesota lottery spending on environmental projects for another 25 years Read the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

    5 min

  8. 5 DAYS AGO

    High voter turnout in Minnesota; state House could be split evenly between DFL and GOP

    The race for Minnesota's House of Representatives could well result in an even 67-67 split between parties, with two anticipated recounts. The last — and only time — the house was tied was in 1979. And it was another election with high voter turnout in Minnesota. About 76 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots, according to the state's initial estimates.

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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.

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    2012 - 2024
  • Episodes
    116
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