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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.
As the drought in Minnesota worsens, Gov. Tim Walz told farmers Thursday he’s working with state and federal agencies to help meet their most pressing needs. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, July 23, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Minnesota's drought is growing dire, with more two thirds of the state severely short of rain, and wells already starting to dry up in the northwest. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
A Hennepin County jury on Wednesday found Rep. John Thompson (DFL-St. Paul) guilty of a misdemeanor charge of obstructing the legal process. A judge sentenced him to 6 months of probation and ordered him to pay a $200 fine.
The charge stemmed from a 2019 incident at a Robbinsdale hospital when Thompson blocked a door, shouted at police and resisted arrest. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, July 22, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Drug makers settle with Minnesota, other states, over opioid epidemic in landmark deal, and an embattled state legislator suffers a legal setback. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Residents served by Minneapolis and St. Paul water utilities are being asked to conserve water, and move to odd/even watering schedules based on address. Mississippi River water levels are approaching among the lowest on record.
This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Smoke and heat add to summer suffering across the state, as drought starts to pinch water supplies in the Twin Cities. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
A state court on Monday sent a key air emissions permit for the planned PolyMet mine back to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, a setback in the company’s bid to open the state’s first copper-nickel mine.
This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Walz reiterates his calls for DFL lawmaker John Thompson to step down in wake of police reports, as Republicans bide their time. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
In a series of statements Saturday afternoon, Gov. Tim Walz, House Speaker Melissa Hortman, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler and Minnesota DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin referred to a Fox 9 story published Friday which uncovered several past domestic abuse allegations in which Thompson was accused of assaulting women, in some cases with children present. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, July 19, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
The boy was seriously wounded in a shooting Friday in Minneapolis. Police spokesperson John Elder says it appears the shooting happened in the 2700 block of Thomas Avenue North, just after 11 a.m. Also, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency extended an air quality alert from Moorhead across the top third of the state to Lake Superior that runs through noon Saturday. This is the MPR News update for Friday, July 16, 2021. Hosted by Peter Cox. Theme music by Gary Meister.
