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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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Minnesotans have mixed feelings about the end of the travel mask mandate

Minnesotans have mixed feelings about the end of the travel mask mandate and DFLers in the state house say they want to spend $7 billion of the state’s expected $9 billion surplus. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Tornado cleanup continues in Taopi, Minn.; residents expected to rebuild

Cleanup continues in Taopi, near the Iowa border, after a tornado last week destroyed nearly half the homes in the community. Officials said 10 of the town's 24 homes are total losses. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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The Mississippi is now one of America's most endangered rivers

The Mississippi is now one of America's most endangered rivers. Also, COVID is creeping back up in Minnesota — not alarmingly yet, but health officials say it bears watching. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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St. Cloud resident returns to Boston to reprise historic marathon

Val Rogosheske was among the first women to participate in the Boston Marathon back in 1972. Monday’s race marks the 50th anniversary of her historic race, and this year, Rogosheske is running with her two daughters. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, April 18, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota Today Sunday: Stories from the MPR News North Star Journey series

The MPR News North Star Journey series follows the history and culture of various Minnesota communities. Each Sunday, MPR News brings Minnesota Today listeners a couple of these stories.
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Minneapolis schools drop mask mandate

Minneapolis Public Schools announced Thursday that it is dropping its mask requirement. The district will also discontinue contact tracing and will not send notifications to parents when their students are exposed to others in their schools who have contracted COVID-19. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, April 15, 2022. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota's economy is booming, with the lowest unemployment since 1999

Minnesota's economy is booming, with the lowest unemployment since 1999, and Taopi is cleaning up a day after a tornado destroyed almost half the houses in town. This is an evening update from MPR New, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Parents of detained children want apology from Maplewood police

The parents of four children handcuffed and made to wait in squad cars this week say they want an apology from Maplewood police. Police say officers acted professionally after a report of gunfire. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, April 14, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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