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Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Minneapolis News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Minneapolis—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Minneapolis News…
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Casper's Tragedy and the Failure of Care
A seven-year-old boy, Casper OBrien, died from cardiac arrest worsened by extreme obesity and neglect, prompting charges of murder and torture against his…
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St. Paul's 4th in the Park Tradition
St. Paul’s 4th in the Park, a 79-year-old Minnesota tradition, returns this Saturday with a full-day celebration featuring a historic parade, kid-friendly…
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Mom Breeds Monarchs to Save Species
A Minnesota mom turned science project into a conservation crusade—raising monarch butterflies one caterpillar at a time to fight their alarming population…
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FBI Car Heist Amid Civil Unrest
A 32-year-old man pleaded guilty to stealing a rifle, silencer, and ammo from an FBI vehicle during a chaotic federal operation in north…
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St. Paul’s Big 250th Birthday Fireworks
St. Paul’s Fourth of July is back with a bang—literally—for America’s 250th birthday, featuring “Red, White & BOOM!” fireworks over Cathedral Hill Park, the…
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Cold Spring Hosts Governor's Fishing Opener
Minnesota’s Governor’s Fishing Opener rolls back into action May 14-17, 2027, with Cold Spring stepping into the spotlight as the first-ever host town — a…
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Eight-Year-Old Victim Sues Schools
An eight-year-old boy is suing Best Academy and Hospitality House after being assaulted and videotaped by teacher Aaron Hjermstad — a man already convicted of…
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Minnesota Primary Election Guide
Minnesota’s primary election kicks off Friday, June 26th—your chance to shape your party’s November general election ticket. With 46 days to vote by mail or in…
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Finstad Challenges SPLC Curriculum Claims
Congressman Brad Finstad’s fiery letter to Minnesota’s education department sparks a national debate over curriculum control, as he accuses the Southern…
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Running Mate's Capitol Visit Sparks GOP Firestorm
Kendall Qualls’ running mate Brian Nicholson is sparking national controversy after confirming his attendance at the January 6 Capitol riot, calling himself…
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Air Rescue Saves Injured Hiker
A hiker suffered a serious leg injury while wielding a machete on the rugged Angle Worm Trail in the Boundary Waters—prompting a dramatic air rescue by the…
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Urban Lights: Hip Hop’s Last Standing Hub
In the heart of St. Paul, Urban Lights stands as one of just 35 Black-owned record stores left in the nation, thriving for 32 years as a cultural beacon for…
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Heat Wave Alert: Stay Safe This Week
Summer heat is roaring back with temps climbing into the low 80s by Saturday, then hitting the upper 80s with sticky humidity by Sunday—feeling like the 90s…
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Shooting Near Mortimer's Bar Under Investigation
Shooting Near Mortimer's Bar Under Investigation
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Shooting in North Minneapolis
Shooting in North Minneapolis
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Heat Wave Alert for Fourth of July
This weekend’s weather starts sunny and comfy on Saturday, but Sunday brings humidity and possible storms. Monday kicks off a dangerous heat wave with temps…
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Radio Camp Empowers Young Storytellers
MPR News’ annual Radio Camp wrapped up this past Tuesday, spotlighting the creative heartbeat of storytelling through hands-on workshops with writers from The…
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U.S. Strikes Iran After Drone Attack
U.S. military strikes Iran’s missile and drone sites in retaliation for a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz — the first such action since a…
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Pride 2025: Community Over Corporate
Minneapolis is alive with Pride energy as thousands flood downtown for one of the city’s biggest celebrations, with local businesses stepping up when corporate…
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Pride Festival Needs Your Support
Twin Cities Pride is back in Loring Park this weekend, bigger than ever — but with a twist: no VIP grandstand, just pure queer joy. After losing big corporate…
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From Pandemic Baking to Viral Cookies
A Minneapolis couple turned pandemic baking into a viral business sensation—The Golden Batch Home Bakery exploded after an influencer feature turned their…
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Teen Shot in Minneapolis Shooting
A 19-year-old was shot in north Minneapolis Friday evening, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. He was outside when the shooting began, ran inside after…
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Officer Buss Home After Standoff
Officer Austin Buss, shot during a tense standoff while responding to a call, has been released from the hospital and is now recovering at home in St. Peter…
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False CPS Report Shocks Buttigieg Family
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s family was targeted in a shocking false Child Protective Services report, leading to a 24-hour separation from his…
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Minnesota Cities Pause Data Centers
Inver Grove Heights has paused all new data center construction for a year after a tense five-to-two vote, fueled by resident concerns over noise and massive…
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Xcel Energy Hikes Rates Again in Minnesota
Xcel Energy’s back with another electric rate hike—5.8% approved by Minnesota’s Public Utilities Commission—after already asking for a big jump. But consumer…
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Shakopee Incident Sparks Community Outcry
A viral TikTok video with over 2 million views captures a tense confrontation in Shakopee, Minnesota, where a Somali family was verbally attacked by two…
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Aimee Bock Appeals $50M Fraud Conviction
Aimee Bock, founder of Feeding Our Future, has filed an appeal against her conviction in a $50 million fraud case that abused federal child nutrition funds —…
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Lush Lounge Burglary Sparks Community Resilience
A man faces charges in a string of Twin Cities burglaries, including a brazen Lush Lounge heist where thieves stole a safe in under four minutes. Investigators…
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UMN Approves Tuition Hike Amid Budget Crunch
The University of Minnesota just approved a $5.4 billion budget that includes a 3.8% tuition hike for most students — a move sparking backlash as inflation…
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Minnesota Child Care Goes Digital
Minnesota’s child care system is getting a major upgrade: starting June 22, all CCAP-funded centers must use electronic attendance records, a move aimed at…
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Heritage Park Housing Crisis Deepens
Heritage Park in north Minneapolis is crumbling under neglect—hundreds of repair requests ignored despite $10 million in funding over four years. Broken…
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False Report Forces Buttigieg Into Crisis
Pete Buttigieg’s life was upended when authorities raided his home over a false tip claiming he posed a danger to his children — a harrowing 24-hour ordeal…
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Hospice Nurses Prepare Strike
Sixty-five hospice nurses at Allina Health are preparing to strike July 6th unless a deal is reached, citing unfair labor practices and being denied raises…
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Fifteen Hundred Beagles Find New Homes
Fifteen hundred beagles rescued from a Wisconsin lab-breeding farm are finding new lives — 33 of them, sent to Minnesota, are already thriving with their…
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Jail Overtime Crisis and New Social Programs
County jails are drowning in overtime costs because staffing budgets ignore inevitable absences — a consultant’s four-year plan proposes hiring more staff…
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Fraudster Arrested in Somalia
Federal authorities have cracked down on the largest pandemic fraud case in U.S. history, targeting Feeding Our Future—a group that allegedly stole millions…
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Binger Center Under Fire Over Immigration Activism
A new report sparks controversy over the University of Minnesota Law School’s James H. Binger Center for New Americans, accusing it of promoting “far-left…
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Candidates Clash Over Operation Metro Surge
The Hennepin County Attorney race is boiling over as five fierce contenders battle it out, all vying to lead the charge against federal overreach — especially…
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County Signs Deal with Meridian Health
County officials announce a major shift in services, partnering with Meridian Behavioral Health to manage detox and withdrawal care at the University Avenue…
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Tax Preparer Convicted in $1M Fraud
A Minnesota tax preparer, Cortez Hollis, just got convicted by a federal jury on 20 counts of filing false tax returns for clients, allegedly stealing over a…
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Lavender Magazine Ends 30-Year Run
Lavender Magazine, Minnesota’s longtime LGBTQ+ voice since 1995, is shutting down its print run — a bittersweet farewell as Pride weekend looms — marking the…
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Timberwolves Trade Naz Reid for LaMelo Ball
The Minnesota Timberwolves just pulled off a jaw-dropping trade: sending beloved veteran Naz Reid and future draft assets to Charlotte for LaMelo Ball and Josh…
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Feds Capture Key Fraud Ring Leader
Feds just arrested Abdikerm Eidleh, 43, a key lieutenant in a $250 million pandemic fraud ring, in Mogadishu, Somalia—after a four-year manhunt. Accused of…
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Data Centers Divide Minnesota Communities
Big data centers are sparking heated debates across Minnesota, from Hermantown’s Google community meeting to Inver Grove Heights’ shouting match over a stalled…
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New Breakthrough in Nancy Guthrie Case
Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance just got a shocking new twist—eighty-four-year-old mom of Savannah Guthrie has vanished for nearly five months, and investigators…
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Emmer's Assimilation Demand Sparks Outrage
Congressman Tom Emmer’s inflammatory remarks about immigration and assimilation have ignited national controversy, especially after he suggested Somali…
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Emmer's Assimilation Demand Sparks Outrage
Congressman Tom Emmer sparked outrage at a Capitol Hill town hall by insisting immigrants must fully assimilate into American society—or leave, sparking…
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Officer Buss Returns Home After Standoff
St. Peter officer Austin Buss, shot in the arm during a tense standoff that triggered a shelter-in-place, is set to return home today — escorted in a community…
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Senate Challenges Justice Department Fund
Democratic senators, led by Cory Booker, are sounding the alarm over a $1.776 billion Justice Department fund they say was secretly created to bypass legal and…
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Brooklyn Park Cameras Boost Safety
Brooklyn Park’s Safe Community Camera Program is gaining traction, with over 450 cameras registered and 230 integrated into the system—helping police respond…
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DJ Afro’s Pride Dance Journey
Daddy Issues crew drops their annual Pride Block Party this weekend, with DJ Afro—once a dancer and designer, now a house music legend—curating a wild…
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NAACP Demands Action on Heritage Park Housing
Minneapolis NAACP demands firing of MPHA exec over crumbling Heritage Park housing, citing mold, leaks, and years of neglect — threatening lawsuit and calling…
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Church Camp Recording Lawsuit
A family is suing Parkview Christian Church after claiming their kids and a parent were secretly recorded while using the restroom during a summer camp. A…
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Rep Engen Faces DUI Charges
State Rep. Elliott Engen’s campaign just took a major hit after a late-night traffic stop revealed he was driving impaired—blood alcohol levels over the limit…
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Tragedy at Winona Airport
A 74-year-old local pilot tragically lost his life when his microlight plane crashed near the Winona Municipal Airport runway Thursday evening. Emergency crews…
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Rep Engen’s DWI Case Moves Forward
State Rep. Elliott Engen, running for state auditor, is still navigating legal fallout from a March DWI arrest after speeding, expired tags, and a failed…
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Final Push for Journalism
Final stretch of the summer member drive—61 more recurring donations needed before midnight to keep delivering the in-depth journalism you trust. Every…
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Two Shootings in South Minneapolis
A man was fatally shot early Friday in south Minneapolis, with police responding to multiple gunshots. Shortly after, another man arrived at a local hospital…
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First Black-Owned Bank Opens in Twin Cities
First Independence Bank, Minnesota’s pioneering Black-owned bank, officially launched its newest branch in St. Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood, marking a major…