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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.
Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter, the officer charged with second-degree manslaughter for fatally shooting 20-year-old Black motorist Daunte Wright, is scheduled to appear in court via videoconference Monday. Potter, who is white, has an omnibus hearing, also known as a pretrial hearing, on Monday afternoon in Hennepin County District Court. The purpose of such a hearing is to go over evidence and determine if there's probable cause for the case to proceed.
This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, May 17, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Minnesota health officials say the dropping of mask mandates is a sign of progress in COVID-19 vaccination efforts. But some cities, schools and businesses says masks are necessary. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Friday, May 14, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
Minnesota will end its statewide mask-wearing order on Friday following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention allowing people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to stop wearing masks, Gov. Tim Walz said Thursday. Calling it a great day for Minnesota, the governor continued to plead with unvaccinated Minnesotans to get their shots to help hold back the spread of COVID-19.
This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, May 14, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
The trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting murder in the killing of George Floyd has been postponed until March. A Hennepin County judge overseeing the case ruled that the trial, originally scheduled for August, should be delayed to give time for the three officers to be tried on separate and more serious federal charges. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Thursday, May 13, 2021. Hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Theme music by Gary Meister.
Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill has found aggravating factors that would justify a tougher sentence for Derek Chauvin, including treating George Floyd with “cruelty” that resulted in his “slow death.” The former Minneapolis police officer was convicted of murder and manslaughter last month in Floyd’s killing.
This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, May 13, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Judge signals Dererk Chauvin will face increased penalty for the death of George Floyd, and newspaper legend Jim Klobuchar has died. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
When Otter Tail County opens Minnesota’s fishing season by hosting the 73rd annual Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener this weekend, some aspects will look a lot like past years: Lots of media, visits by dignitaries and a chance for the local community to promote tourism. But anglers won’t have to make the drive to Otter Tail County to join this year’s festivities. They won’t even have to own a boat. All they need is a fishing rod and a smart phone.
This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
COVID shots for kids 12 and up could start in Minnesota as soon as Thursday, and the Guthrie will lift the curtain on a full fall season this year. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Brooklyn Center poised to make major changes to policing as legislature winds down, and Minnesota’s COVID-19 comes in higher than expected. This is an evening update from Minnesota Public Radio News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott is proposing major changes to public safety in the Twin Cities suburb, nearly a month after the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright during a traffic stop. Elliott told residents at a meeting Saturday that his proposal would "add more tools to our toolbox to appropriately respond when members of our community are in grave need."
This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, May 10, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
