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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.
Crews from the city of Minneapolis early Thursday removed some barriers at the intersection of 38th and Chicago known as George Floyd Square. The site had been closed to vehicles and became a memorial after Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer there last year. This is the afternoon update for Thursday, June 3, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
Prosecutors are seeking a 30-year sentence for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in George Floyd’s death, but a defense attorney is asking that Derek Chauvin be sentenced to probation and time already served, according to court documents filed Wednesday.
Chauvin is scheduled to be sentenced June 25 following his conviction on murder and manslaughter charges. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, June 3, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
The big mask mandates are done, as COVID cases plunge across the state, and a new study raises new concern about the impact of climate change on Minnesota lakes. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Enbridge is more than half done building the $7.3 billion project. It paused construction for April and May because of the spring thaw, but now says 4,000 workers are expected on the ground by mid-June. Meanwhile, more than 1,000 pipeline opponents are expected in northern Minnesota this weekend for several days of large-scale protests and civil disobedience.
This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Minneapolis lifts mask mandate, leaving few COVID restrictions still in place, and the Line 3 pipeline replacement is about to pick up again, for both builders and opponents. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
30-year-old Marc Bell Gonzales pleaded guilty in September to one count of conspiracy to commit arson, for his role in helping burn down a Minneapolis bank during last year’s riots.
Federal prosecutors have charged at least 16 people with arson related to the riots. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Paper vaccination cards will translate into free drinks at a number of Minnesota breweries and wineries. The newest round of vaccine incentives highlighted by Gov. Tim Walz is for people who have already had their shots. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Friday, May 28, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
Trinity Ottoson-Smith died on Thursday, after being shot while playing on a trampoline outside a Minneapolis home earlier this month.
Another child hit by stray gunfire in the city this month, 6-year-old Aniya Allen, died last week. A third child, 10-year-old Ladavionne Garrett Jr., remains in critical condition after an April 30 shooting.
This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, May 28, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Minnesota will give state park passes, Mall of America Nickelodeon Universe passes, fishing licenses and State Fair tickets to the first 100,000 people 16 and older who get vaccines between this weekend and the end of June. Also students talk about the meaning of George Floyd’s killing to them a year later. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Thursday, May 27, 2021. Hosted by Riham Feshir. Theme music by Gary Meister.
On Thursday, Walz is expected to announce a host of incentives to prompt more Minnesotans to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
In a statement, Walz spokesperson Teddy Tschann said that 100,000 people who are vaccinated between Memorial Day weekend and the end of June will be eligible for items including state park passes, fishing licenses and tickets to the Minnesota State Fair.
This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, May 27, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
