Minnesota Today

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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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Wildfires in Superior National Forest; Worker protections for affordable housing projects

Two new wildfires are burning in the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota. And two affordable housing developers announced today their commitment to sign on to a program designed to protect workers in the Twin Cities non-union construction industry from exploitation. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota Lynx head to WNBA championship match. Businesses push back on Walz family leave claims

The Minnesota Lynx have advanced to the WNBA championship series. They beat the Connecticut Sun Tuesday night in the fifth and deciding game of a semifinal playoff series 88-77. The Lynx will face the top-seeded New York Liberty in Game 1 on Thursday night in New York City. And Minnesota business groups are pushing back on a comment Gov. Tim Walz — the Democratic candidate for vice president — made Monday on “60 Minutes.” Walz said the state's paid family and medical leave law, which passed in 2023, was promoted by the business community. While some business owners backed the proposal, the state's largest business groups opposed it. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister. Find these headlines and more at Mprnews.org. Lynx return to finals with 88-77 win over Sun behind Collier's 27 points, 11 rebounds Business groups push back after Walz says they supported paid leave program Read the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

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1 DAY AGO

Shortage of IV bags requires Minnesota hospitals to postpone non-urgent surgeries

The portrayal by Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota's new paid family and medical leave program is getting pushback from state business leaders. And some Minnesota hospitals are postponing non-urgent surgeries and procedures due a shortage of IV bags. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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1 DAY AGO

Rapidan Dam Store reopens at temporary location. Voyageurs park ranger who died ID'd

The Rapidan Dam Store reopened at its new, temporary location in Mankato Monday after the original building collapsed during flooding earlier this summer. And the National Park Service ranger who died responding to a call at Voyageurs National Park on Sunday has been identified. 55-year-old Kevin Grossheim was on Namakan Lake rescuing three stranded boaters when his boat capsized in high wind and rough water and Grossheim failed to surface. His body was later recovered from the lake. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister. Find these headlines and more at Mprnews.org. Voyageurs National Park ranger dies while helping stranded boaters in rough waters Read the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

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2 DAYS AGO

Minnesota National Guard members in Florida; Voyageurs National Park ranger dies

Governor Tim Walz has deployed members of the Minnesota National Guard to help with disaster assistance in Florida. And a Voyageurs National Park ranger died yesterday while attempting to rescue three people stranded on an island where they were camped on Namakan Lake. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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2 DAYS AGO

Minnesotans protest, grieve on one year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks in Israel

Monday marks one year since Hamas killed about 1,200 people inside Israel. The attacks started a war that has since claimed the lives of an estimated 40,000 people in Gaza. On Sunday, more than 1,000 people rallied in downtown Minneapolis to protest the ongoing war. Over the weekend, Minneapolis police arrested a man who they say made terroristic threats against a Minneapolis synagogue. And Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz — the Democratic candidate for vice president — appeared on Fox News Sunday. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister. Find these headlines and more at Mprnews.org. Pro-Palestinian protestors march in downtown Minneapolis, marking one-year of Israel-Hamas war A rabbi and his son mourn Oct. 7 victims, disagree on next steps Man arrested for alleged terrorist threats against Minneapolis synagogue Walz says he'll 'own up' when he misspeaks as the Democratic ticket steps up media interviews Read the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

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5 DAYS AGO

Why people are talking about biochar. Good chance for northern lights this weekend

A substance called biochar, which is made by cooking wood waste or other biomass at high temperatures without oxygen is getting a lot of attention in Minnesota. The resulting charcoal can store carbon dioxide for centuries. And forecasters say a strong geomagnetic storm means there's a chance to see the northern lights this weekend. This is an MPR News afternoon update, hosted by Elena See. Music by Gary Meister. Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org. Read the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

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5 DAYS AGO

Minnesota lineworkers head to Southeast U.S. to help restore power after Hurricane Helene

Dozens of lineworkers from Minnesota utilities are on their way to the Southeast U.S. to help restore power in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The Minnesota Rural Electric Association says 18 power cooperatives across the state are sending a total of 80 workers to the region for one to two weeks — and possibly longer. They will be working to repair outages for three co-ops in South Carolina. One of those co-ops reported 98 percent of its system down following the high winds and flooding. Xcel Energy says it has sent more than 100 employees from Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota and other states to help in the Southeast. And the WNBA semifinals series between the Minnesota Lynx and the Connecticut Sun continues tonight in Connecticut. So far, the series is even with the Lynx losing one of their two games at home in Minneapolis. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister. Find these headlines and more at Mprnews.org. Minnesota first responders, volunteers head south to aid in Hurricane Helene cleanup Napheesa Collier’s sticky defense and all-around play propelling Lynx playoff hopes Read the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

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Cathy Wurzer

Host

4.4

out of 5

196 Ratings

Satisfactory

02/28/2023

Noga Nogard

Proper news in under 5 minutes, two times a day M-F.
Missing MNUFC updates

Sep 16

The truck mom

If the other professional sports teams are being reported on…why leave out MNUFC? Just had another W this weekend against STL.
“Sure” “ya”

10/12/2023

fitgal1961

The young reporters start every answer to a question with “Sure” and “Ya”. Very annoying and distracting. They all need to work on this to sound professional.
Needs lots of work

03/11/2023

Harsh But Fair

Repeats far too many stories. This is not the radio; we subscribe and listen to every episode. Weather is a waste of time, too, since it tries to cover the entire state, making it generic to the point of useless. Sports are also not useful news; leave that kind of garbage to the people who also “report” lottery numbers and horoscopes. Update: Now they’re including episodes of another podcast in this feed, meaning you either are getting even *more* repeats if you like that podcast, too, or unwanted stories here if you don’t. MPR needs to hire someone who understands what podcasts are, and I’m very close to unsubscribing completely. Last Update: Finally unsubscribed after they wasted my time with a “viral prom-posal” story. I’m looking for news, not increasingly encroaching vapid social media content.

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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Minnesota Public Radio
Years Active

2012 - 2024
Episodes

116
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Minnesota Today

Minnesota Today

Wildfires in Superior National Forest; Worker protections for affordable housing projects

Minnesota Lynx head to WNBA championship match. Businesses push back on Walz family leave claims

Shortage of IV bags requires Minnesota hospitals to postpone non-urgent surgeries

Rapidan Dam Store reopens at temporary location. Voyageurs park ranger who died ID'd

Minnesota National Guard members in Florida; Voyageurs National Park ranger dies

Minnesotans protest, grieve on one year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks in Israel

Why people are talking about biochar. Good chance for northern lights this weekend

Minnesota lineworkers head to Southeast U.S. to help restore power after Hurricane Helene

Hosts & Guests

Cathy Wurzer

Satisfactory

Missing MNUFC updates

“Sure” “ya”

Needs lots of work

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Wildfires in Superior National Forest; Worker protections for affordable housing projects

Minnesota Lynx head to WNBA championship match. Businesses push back on Walz family leave claims

Shortage of IV bags requires Minnesota hospitals to postpone non-urgent surgeries

Rapidan Dam Store reopens at temporary location. Voyageurs park ranger who died ID'd

Minnesota National Guard members in Florida; Voyageurs National Park ranger dies

Minnesotans protest, grieve on one year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks in Israel

Why people are talking about biochar. Good chance for northern lights this weekend

Minnesota lineworkers head to Southeast U.S. to help restore power after Hurricane Helene

Hosts & Guests

Cathy Wurzer

Ratings & Reviews

Satisfactory

Missing MNUFC updates

“Sure” “ya”

Needs lots of work

About

Information

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