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Minnesota Today
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 Today
Vice President JD Vance to visit St. Cloud on Friday to make fraud announcement
Vice President J. D. Vance's office says he will be in St. Cloud on Friday to make an announcement about the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to stop…
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Pine Island to conduct more-thorough environmental review of proposed Google data center
The Minneapolis City Council will vote this week on an ordinance that would allow supervised parking lots for unsheltered residents to sleep overnight in their…
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Conservative YouTubers charged with voter fraud; Feeding Our Future defendant sentenced
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says two YouTubers from out-of-state violated Minnesota law when they recorded themselves allegedly attempting to vote…
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Another key player in the Feeding our Future case faces sentencing Wednesday
Last year a jury convicted Salim Said on all 21 counts including wire fraud, bribery and money laundering. At the same trial, jurors also convicted Feeding Our…
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Alex Pretti's family speaks; Hermantown cancels meeting on data center
The parents of Alex Pretti spoke earlier today in Minneapolis. They sharply criticized federal officials’ handling of the investigation into their son’s…
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Hermantown moves data center vote amid protests
The Hermantown City Council is expected to vote Tuesday whether to approve or reject a proposed Google data center after dozens of protesters blocked the start…
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Hermantown to vote on Google data center; Obama endorses Flanagan
The Hermantown City Council is scheduled to vote tonight on whether to approve a controversial Google data center in a rural area just outside Duluth. Google…
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Detroit Lakes School Board meets Monday, community members worry rainbow sticker ban may still be discussed
The Detroit Lakes School Board is meeting Monday. Some community members have signed up to give public comment about the board's recent efforts to ban rainbow…
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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar casts ballot but bails on planned press conference
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar cast her ballot today in her first public appearance since federal agents raided her home last week. And Minnesota officials…
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Family of Allison Lussier say they finally feel justice was served
Several competing and collaborating groups are releasing lists of school board candidate endorsements. The conservative Minnesota Parents Alliance has endorsed…
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DOJ election monitors in Minnesota; No change in drought conditions
The Minnesota Secretary of State's office says Hennepin and Ramsey counties have been notified that the Justice Department will send election monitors there on…
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Justice Department seeks to disqualify two Minnesota federal judges from immigration-related cases
Candidates for governor Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Demuth held their first — and likely final — televised debate in Rochester on Wednesday. Questions covered…
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Flanagan proves membership in academic society after national report
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Peggy Flanagan provided evidence Wednesday of her membership in an academic honor society, undermining a national publication’s…
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Election Day races: candidates for Minnesota governor discuss fraud
Republican Lisa Demuth says the first thing she would do as governor is sign an executive order adding more protections for state government whistleblowers…
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Red Lake Nation Chairman Darrell Seki Sr. says he will not step down
A sprawling district in northeast Minnesota could determine who controls the state Senate. It’s a political rematch that's drawing a huge amount of outside…
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Minnesotan gubernatorial candidates both say they'll grow the state's economy
At their first head-to-head forum, Minnesota's nominees for governor both cast themselves as capable of growing the state's economy. And the Minneapolis City…
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Minneapolis City Council to hear public comment on mayor's proposed budget
Minneapolis City Council members will take public input Monday on Mayor Jacob Frey’s proposed $2.6 billion budget for 2027. Frey is proposing cuts to about 100…
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Flanagan, Tafoya clash in first U.S. Senate debate ahead of Election Day
Minnesota U.S. Senate candidates Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya disagreed on a range of issues during an hour-long debate on MPR News Friday. Flanagan, the…
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Nearly 390,000 Minnesotans face new health choices after Medicare Advantage plans discontinued
The Twin Cities No Kings Coalition will hold a rally and festival Saturday that will focus on democracy and the right to vote. The event will feature food…
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Rep. Ilhan Omar's phone seized, according to AP
Federal authorities have seized Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's phone and issued more than a dozen subpoenas, a source has told the Associated Press. The…
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'Forever chemicals' are contaminating U.S. waterways, including the Mississippi River, new report finds
A new report says so-called "forever chemicals" are contaminating U.S. waterways, including the Mississippi River. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl…
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D.C. U.S. Attorney investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia said her office is investigating Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s financial disclosures. The Wall Street Journal…
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Minneapolis Public Schools leaders say they no longer recommend school closures for 2027-28 school year
Leaders with Minneapolis Public Schools say they are no longer recommending school closures for the 2027-28 school year. Last month the district presented…
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Trump endorses Michele Tafoya for Senate
Republican U.S. Senate nominee Michele Tafoya isn't saying much about an endorsement from President Donald Trump. Instead, she's pitching herself as an…
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ICE agent charged with assault in alleged road rage incident may testify to move case to federal court
An ICE agent charged with assault in an alleged road rage incident may testify Tuesday in his effort to get the case moved from state to federal court…
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Rep. Ilhan Omar's DC home searched by feds as part of a criminal probe
Agents with the Department of Homeland Security raided the Washington, D.C.-area home of Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Monday morning. The U.S. Department…
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Law enforcement calling for regional task force to address gang violence
Over 40 law enforcement agencies met to discuss recent shootings happening across the Twin Cities metro area, which they say are linked to gang violence…
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2nd Congressional District candidates hold contentious debate on MPR News
The two candidates for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd District held a contentious debate on MPR News Friday. Republican Eric Pratt and Democrat Matt Little…
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Republican Congressman Brad Finstad faces off against DFL challenger Jake Johnson in debate
Community leaders and families in the Somali community are worried a recent string of shootings involving Somali youth in Eden Prairie will add more negative…
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Prosecutors say Minneapolis nightclub shooting may have been retaliation for earlier assault
Prosecutors say a mass shooting outside the Reign Event Center in Minneapolis in July may have been retaliation for an assault at another club the previous…
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FBI says it foiled a planned mass shooting at the Mall of America
The FBI says it foiled a planned mass shooting at the Mall of America. Investigators say 18-year-old Sheikhdoon Mohamud told an informant that he wanted to go…
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Alleged attack planned for Mall of America; M State Detroit Lakes campus closing
Federal officials say they stopped a man from carrying out an alleged terrorist attack at Mall of America. FBI agents arrested 18-year-old Sheckdoon Abdullahi…
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Opening statements begin Wednesday morning in the latest Feeding Our Future trial
Opening statements begin Wednesday morning in the latest Feeding Our Future trial. Muna Fidhin is among 81 people charged over the last four years with ripping…
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Gas prices rise; Latino Business Week in Minneapolis
Average gas prices in Minnesota climbed nearly 10 cents overnight. And Minneapolis is marking its third annual Latino business week with professional events…
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Edina’s mayor warns against blaming Somali American neighbors for recent gun violence
Edina’s mayor is warning against blaming Somali American neighbors for recent gun violence. At a community meeting Monday, Mayor Jim Hovland said some…
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Classes resume at Eden Prairie High School, days after shooting outside homecoming football game
Two men say they fell victim to a new ICE tactic to keep immigrants in detention in Minnesota. Two young men being held in the Freeborn County Jail for…
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MPR hosts attorney general debate; More than 63,000 Minnesota voters have already cast absentee ballots
Candidates for Minnesota's attorney general tussled over financial holdings -- and more -- during an MPR News debate this afternoon. And more than 63,000…
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Renee Good's family announces lawsuits; St. Paul released full investigation report on allegations against mayor
Attorneys for Renee Good's family today announced two lawsuits for her killing by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis in January. And the city of St…
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Justice Department files ethics complaint against seven Minnesota federal judges
The Justice Department has filed an ethics complaint against seven Minnesota federal judges. The complaint singles out Judges Patrick Schiltz and John Tunheim…
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DOJ files complaint against Minnesota judges; St. Paul City Council hires law firm to represent city, mayor in sexual harassment lawsuit
In a rare move, the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a judicial misconduct complaint against multiple Minnesota judges over comments they made to the New…
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Attorney General’s office charges nine people with Medicaid fraud totaling $3 million
For the third time this year — there’s a proposed merger involving major healthcare systems in Minnesota. This time it’s Twin Cities-based HealthPartners and…
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HealthPartners and Essentia Health propose merger; Budget shortfall for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Another proposed health system merger is poised to reshape Minnesota’s healthcare industry. Bloomington-based HealthPartners and Duluth-based Essentia Health…
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Trump announces new $15 billion steel plant in Iowa that would use Minnesota ore
Fresh on the heels of President Donald Trump announcing a new $15 billion steel plant in Iowa, Republicans and Mesabi Metallics say Minnesota will have to…
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Police charge man in Roseville kidnapping; New Richland flooding
Authorities have detained and charged a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman last week. And teams of state and federal officials will…
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St. Paul police chief will stay in his job during lawsuit against mayor
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry is suing Mayor Kaohly Her for sexual harassment. Regina Medina reports he plans to stay in his job despite the lawsuit. And…
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Minnesota's annual school tests could change; Flooded homes face total loss
A Minnesota nonprofit accused of defrauding food assistance programs for children is set to dissolve and pay the state more than $18 million. That's part of a…
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St. Paul mayor declines comment on lawsuit; Gas prices are down slightly but still up year-over-year
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her declined comment today when asked about the lawsuit filed against her by Police Chief Axel Henry. And gas and diesel prices in…
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St. Paul police chief sues Mayor Kaohly Her
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry is suing Mayor Kaohly Her for sexual harassment. The lawsuit filed Wednesday comes on the heels of an outside investigation of…
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Motor oil prices increase, raising costs for car owners in Minnesota
Motor oil prices are going up, which means Minnesotans are paying more for an oil change. This is the evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese…
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New Richland continues cleanup after weekend storm
Clean up continues in New Richland after a weekend storm flooded the small southern Minnesota town. And the Minneapolis Mobile Medical Unit has treated more…
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ICE stops publicly sharing location information for thousands of detainees
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stopped publicly sharing location information for thousands of detainees. Three current and former ICE officials told…
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Minnesota U.S. Senate race quiets down after busy primary campaign
Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race has been relatively quiet since the August primary set up the fall matchup between DFL Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Republican…
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Group home in Brooklyn Center allegedly billed state for services its residents didn’t receive
A Hennepin County judge set bail at $200,000 for an ICE agent accused of shooting and wounding a Venezuelan man in January. Early and absentee voting for…
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ICE agent pleads not guilty to charges of lying to FBI about Minneapolis shooting
A federal immigration agent who shot and wounded a man in north Minneapolis this winter pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges of lying to the FBI…
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Early and absentee voting for November's midterm election starts Friday in Minnesota
A Hennepin County judge set bail at $200,000 for an ICE agent accused of shooting and wounding a Venezuelan man in January. Early and absentee voting for…
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Anti-ICE protest defendants ask court to dismiss federal charges
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and wounded a man in north Minneapolis this winter was arrested Wednesday in downtown Minneapolis…