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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. 1d ago

    Minneapolis City Council rejects police chief nomination, DFLers say ERA has a path forward

    Here’s a quick look at news across the state Friday morning. The Minneapolis City Council rejected the nomination of interim police chief Bill Peterson to take the position permanently. Peterson has worked for the department for more than 30 years. He was named interim chief in May after former chief Brian O’Hara’s resignation. Democrats say they have a clearer path forward for a Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment as they prepare to take Capitol control. The amendment would ban discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability or sex. The amendment would also cover protections for pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation. Minneapolis City Council recognized Transgender Day of Remembrance with an honorary resolution. Three transgender women who died in the last four years were named in the resolution, including Stella Nez Perce who was killed in October. Minnesota state Rep. Dan Wolgamott was arrested Wednesday night on suspicion of DWI. Wolgamott was booked into the Stearns County Jail on suspicion of driving while impaired and causing bodily harm. He has not yet been formally charged. Minnesota is seeing its highest number of measles cases in 36 years, with 160 cases reported so far in 2026. With more measles cases expected in the coming weeks and months, health officials advise residents to review their immunization records and contact a healthcare provider, local health department or pharmacy if they need the vaccine.

  2. 2d ago

    Mpls City Council votes on Peterson for chief, southern Minn. counties to get funds for storm damage

    Here’s a quick look at news across the state Thursday morning. The Minneapolis City Council will decide Thursday morning whether to permanently appoint veteran officer Bill Peterson as head of the Minneapolis Police Department. University of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Rachel Moran said an internal candidate like Peterson could benefit from knowing how the department has been criticized in the past. But a new chief will also face a city government sharply divided between the mayor and city council. Three conservation groups are suing the state in hopes of getting a more rigorous environmental review of a long-proposed copper mine in northeast Minnesota. The lawsuits argue the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources should have ordered a new environmental impact statement — an EIS — for NewRange Copper Nickel. The company, formerly known as PolyMet, wants to build an underground mine near Hoyt Lakes and Babbitt. The state will be providing disaster assistance to four southern Minnesota counties that sustained damage in severe flooding back in September. Gov. Tim Walz authorized the disaster assistance on Wednesday for Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca counties. Heavy rainfalls beginning Sept. 19 flooded roads and many homes and businesses, including almost the entire city of New Richland. More headlines: Despite threats, first Somali American legislator-elect from St. Cloud is eager to serve Minnesota Republicans hope for a seat at the table with new DFL trifecta

  3. 2d ago

    ICE brings re-arrest strategy from Minnesota to Colorado

    The practice of immigration agents immediately re-arresting people freed by federal judges spread from Minnesota to Colorado. And a western Minnesota detention center is now accepting Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Elena See. Music by Gary Meister.

  4. 3d ago

    St. Peter woman sues feds for violent arrest during Metro Surge

    Here’s a quick look at news across the state Wednesday morning. A St. Peter woman is suing the federal government over her treatment at the hands of immigration agents who arrested her last winter. Jamie Martens says when immigration agents saw her recording enforcement activity on Jan. 29, they chased her, stopped her, and with guns drawn, “forcefully tore her out of her car and sat on her back,” according to her lawsuit. Now Martens is suing the government, alleging assault, battery, false arrest, negligence and emotional distress. Suburban winners in last week’s election from the Twin Cities Metro area told MPR News that Operation Metro Surge convinced them to run. And Minnesota’s annual Veterans Day ceremony will take place today in Duluth.

  5. 4d ago

    Man re-arrested by ICE a second time. Copper mining ban may return to Legislature

    Here’s a quick look at news across the state Tuesday morning. A man who Immigration and Customs Enforcement released and instantly re-arrested has been released and re-arrested a second time. ICE’s lawyers argued in federal court Monday that instantly re-arresting a Guatemalan man twice at the Whipple building didn’t violate a judge’s release orders. U.S. District Judge John Tunheim already ruled the first re-arrest violated his release order. He’ll rule on the second re-arrest soon. Backers of a state ban on copper mining near the Boundary Waters are optimistic following last week’s election. DFL state Rep. Alex Falconer of Eden Prairie says he plans to reintroduce a bill to ban mining at the state level. But supporters say Democratic legislative majorities don’t guarantee its passage. Republican state Rep. Roger Skraba of Ely hopes Democrats will collaborate. The Spring Lake Park mayor’s race that ended in a tie during last week’s election now has a winner. After 2,802 votes, the city’s mayoral election came down to a film canister pulled from a bag on Monday. Incumbent Robert Nelson defeated challenger Halyn Roth after his name was selected.

  6. 4d ago

    Minneapolis City Council considers police chief nomination; One Minnesota farmer reflects on last week's election

    The Minneapolis City Council is considering the nomination of Bill Peterson to be the next chief of police. Peterson is currently the interim chief after former chief Brian O'Hara resigned earlier this year amid misconduct allegations. And the DFL and the Democratic Party won sweeping victories across the state and the nation in last week's midterm election. Farmer Jason Keck from Steele County isn't too happy about that. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR news. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

  7. 5d ago

    The next Spring Lake Park mayor will be decided by chance Monday night

    The next Spring Lake Park mayor will be decided by chance Monday night. The city’s mayoral race ended in a draw between incumbent Robert Nelson and challenger Halyn Roth last week. Monday the Minneapolis City Council will resume a discussion of possible zoning regulations for data centers. City leaders agree regulation is needed, but disagree on how strict to be. St. John’s University in central Minnesota is suing a New York university of the same name for using its trademark nickname. The complaint says the private Catholic college has been using the name “Johnnies” for its students and sports teams since at least 1900.

  8. Nov 6

    Gas prices down; Finstad plans recount request

    The average price of gas in Minnesota has dropped back below $4 a gallon And Republican Congressman Brad Finstad says his campaign will pursue a recount in the election for his first district U.S. House seat. Unofficial results show Democratic challenger Jake Johnson leads the race by just over 320 votes. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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