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MPR News political analysts Chas Anderson and Todd Rapp dive deeper into the primary results and what they mean for the November midterm. Anderson, a Republican, is the CEO and senior principal at Park Street Public. Rapp is a DFL political analyst with Rapp Strategies.

Tuesday is primary election day. The polls are open across the state until 8 p.m. MPR News reporters are out talking to voters, and will share what issues are standing out as voters choose candidates to send to the November election for governor, senator and other races. In St. Paul, voters may see a question on their November ballots about the right to repair for renters. A nurse practitioner is reconnecting with patients who were living in a homeless encampment that the City of St. Paul cleared last week. We'll hear from her about her work.Imagine 89,000 EV chargers in the Twin Cities metro. That's what's needed to keep up with demand, according to the Metropolitan Council. Is it heaven? Is it Iowa? We'll go to Major League Baseball's new “Field of Dreams.”Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Decision Day” by Field Report, and our Song of the Day was “Is It Far Or Is It Close” by Author.

It's been about a week since the city of St. Paul cleared a homeless encampment at Pig's Eye Park near the Mississippi River. An estimated one to two hundred people were living there. Now that it's closed, many former residents are now staying in another encampment a few miles upriver. The city has said it also plans to clear that encampment, plus one other in St. Paul, in the coming months. It hasn't set a timeline for those closures. A spokesperson said the city is doing an after-action review of the first one and considering its next steps. Nurse practitioner Kat Donnelly is trying to stay connected with patients who have been staying in encampments in St. Paul. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini to share perspective on the situation.

A new report from the Metropolitan Council has found that there is a significant gap between public electric vehicle charging supply and projected demand. Right now, in the Twin Cities metro, there are just over 2,000 public EV charging ports. By 2040, in the next 14 years, that will need to increase to roughly 90,000 EV chargers. It's based on an estimate of 1.2 million EVs on the road in the metro by that time. Joining Minnesota Now is the person behind this report, Tony Fischer. He is a transportation planner with the Metropolitan Council.

You likely recognize the quote “If you build it, he will come.” It took off in the American lexicon from the 1989 Iowa baseball film, "Field of Dreams." People have been coming to that Iowa baseball diamond in the middle of a cornfield for more than 30 years now — to visit the movie site. Now, Major League Baseball and the town of Dyersville, Iowa have built something new. It's a professional field alongside the film set. On Thursday evening the Twins and the Phillies will face off on it, and the game will stream live on Netflix. The St. Paul Saints will play at the field Tuesday evening against the Iowa Cubs. Jacque Rahe knows the field well. She's the executive director of the Dyersville Economic Development Corporation and has been helping manage the “Field of Dreams” site for years. She talked to MPR News host Nina Moini about the first game at the new field, and why “Field of Dreams” has resonated with fans for so long.

A judge has ruled that a right to repair ballot initiative must be on the ballot for St. Paul residents. Right to repair would allow renters to take on smaller repairs if their landlord has not, and then get reimbursed. St. Paul city council had voted to reject the ballot initiative citing concerns it may conflict with state law. That led the organization behind the initiative, Safe Homes St. Paul, to file a lawsuit. On Monday, a Ramsey County judge ruled that the city couldn't keep the measure from voters. And Aug. 11 is the deadline for the city to get the measure on November's ballot, and the court is ordering the city to do so. The city of St. Paul filed an appeal with the Minnesota Supreme Court, which denied their request. Joining Minnesota Now host Nina Moini about what's next is Cole Hanson, with Safe Homes St. Paul.

Minnesotans will decide on Tuesday who will be on the November ballots. We'll hear more about the key races in this year's primary. And a coalition of dozens of northeast Minnesota businesses are calling for more help with wildfire recovery.Our neighbors in Wisconsin will also be heading to the polls Tuesday. We'll have more on the Governor race there that's seen several shakeups.And asylum seekers are facing a new rule change that some lawyers worry could make more people vulnerable to deportation. The federal government says it's meant to help clear the backlog of cases.Plus, A Minnesota Lynx player made history. Kayla McBride made 10 3-pointers in a Lynx win over the Dallas Wings. We'll hear more about it and get more Minnesota sports updates.

More than 80 businesses have signed a letter asking the state for help after wildfires in northeast Minnesota forced closures around the Boundary Waters during what is normally the busiest time of year. It comes after Gov. Walz said there would not be a special session held to address the economic impacts of the fire. MPR News host Nina Moini spoke with two of those businesses owners, both based in Ely, who voiced their concerns: Elli Piragis, general manager of Piragis Northwoods Company, and Abby Dare, owner and operator of The Meadows Gallery and Studio.

The Minnesota Lynx are the first team in the WNBA to secure a spot in the playoffs this fall. As they beat the Dallas Wings yesterday 103 to 90, guard Kayla McBride lived up to her nickname: McBuckets. She made 10 3-pointers, breaking the WNBA record for 3s in a single game. Plus, a check in on Minnesota Vikings training camp and the Minnesota Twins are back home after a close series with the Milwaukee Brewers. Minnesota Now sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to talk about the latest sports headlines.

A new story from Sahan Journal looks at a change in federal immigration policy and what it means in Minnesota. The policy has to do with affirmative asylum seekers, or people who applied for asylum with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Under a new rule, USCIS officers can send their applications straight to an immigration judge, without interviewing them first. The agency said in its announcement the change will help chip away at a massive backlog in asylum cases. But some lawyers in Minnesota say it will land more asylum seekers in court, facing deportation. And it comes as the federal government is rolling back other protections for people who fear returning to their home countries. Sahan Journal reporter Shubhanjana Das has been covering the story and joined Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to talk about her reporting.

Across the border, voters in Wisconsin are also heading to the polls Tuesday. And there, the primary for Governor is getting nationwide attention. On the Democratic side, the field is crowded with four candidates. On the Republican side, Congressman Tom Tiffany is seen as the presumptive Republican nominee. They are all looking to take over from Democratic Governor Tony Evers , who is leaving office. Joining Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to breakdown the race is PBS Wisconsin senior political reporter Zac Schultz.

A former prison in the western Minnesota town of Appleton will soon be an ICE detention center. After a recent sale, the federal government now owns the facility. We talked to a city council member about concerns that the sale could impact the city's tax base. Flock surveillance cameras have become the center of debate in many Minnesota cities. And some people are taking matters into their own hands by vandalizing them. Plus, the nationally-recognized nonprofit Black Visions is shutting down after a decade of racial justice advocacy. And, we'll take you center stage at the Minnesota Fringe Festival, where more than 100 productions will show at theatres across the Twin Cities.The Minnesota Music Minute was “Midnight Rain” by Blue Groove Bluegrass. The Song of the Day was “Body and Heart” by Drew Medin.

It's that time of year again when Twin Cities theaters turn their stage over to the Minnesota Fringe Festival. From the funny to the frightful, this year's lineup includes a show that takes viewers into a ‘zombified post-war' world of corporate professionals to a comedy musical about Elvis stirring up trouble at a real-estate agency. And that's just two of the more than one hundred productions showing this year. Minnesota Fringe executive director Dawn Bentley and producer/performer Jen Scott have been busy preparing for opening night Thursday. They spoke to MPR News host Nina Moini about what people can expect.

A Minnesota organization formed in the wake of the police killings of Jamar Clark and Philando Castile nearly a decade ago has announced it will close its doors at the end of 2026.Black Visions has become a nationally-recognized voice since its founding in 2017, leading efforts to advance social and racial justice. Notably, it was behind the “Yes on 2” campaign to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department and establish a Department of Safety following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Yolanda Roth, director of communications with Black Visions, joined Minnesota Now to talk more about the decision and the transition ahead.

It's been a busy week in the small western Minnesota town of Appleton. First, the town learned the Department of Homeland Security is moving forward with plans to detain immigrants in a shuttered private prison nearby. Then, CoreCivic, the company that owns the prison, announced it is selling it to the federal government. It's expected to open this fall as an ICE detention center. CoreCivic will still manage the facility. But, as federal property, it may be exempt from taxes that currently support Appleton's budget. Appleton City Council member Jim Massee joined to talk more about what impacts this could have.

Law enforcement around the state and country are finding Flock traffic cameras smashed, cut off from their power sources or simply whisked away. The devices use artifical intelligence to record and store vehicle information like license plate numbers. Police departments say they help solve crimes and find missing people. But privacy advocates say they allow law enforcement to gather too much information about individuals and their movements, without warrants. Some critics are taking their concerns to public meetings. Others are physically taking out the cameras. Sanya Mansoor is a freelance journalist who recently covered what she described as a “growing vigilante movement” against Flock cameras for The Guardian. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about her reporting.

More than 100 people were cleared from St. Paul's largest homeless encampment Wednesday morning. The closure of the encampment at Pig's Eye Park drew backlash. Reporter Cari Spencer joined Minnesota Now with the latest. The use of drones by Minnesota police departments is increasing. We dug into the data. Plus, teens under 18 are passing their drivers test at higher rates than young adults. We learned why. The weather has finally cooled down after coming off a record-hot July. Chief Meteorologist Ben Cathey shared the forecast. One of the country's largest music festivals kicks off Wednesday in Detroit Lakes. We met a Minnesota native performing at WE Fest.

Country music is in the air in Detroit Lakes this week. One of the nation's largest country music festivals starts Wednesday at Soo Pass Ranch just outside town. Big names like Lainey Wilson and Brooks & Dunn will take WE Fest's three stages to play for tens of thousands of fans. The lineup includes a couple local artists, like Zach Thomas, who's from the western Minnesota town of Wendell and now lives in Fargo. He joined MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon to talk about his upcoming gig, why he writes sad songs and what it's like to witness the explosion of pop country's popularity as an independent artist.

You may recognize them by sound, or maybe you have seen them flying above. Drones are becoming an increasingly common sight in the sky, and a common tool of Minnesota police. According to state data, there's been a steady rise in the use of drones by law enforcement agencies without a warrant between 2020 and 2025. Nikki Davidson is a Duluth-based independent data journalist who looked into this. She joined MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon to share what she found.

In Minnesota, 16 to 20-year-olds made up 50 percent of people taking road tests for driver's licenses last year. But within that age group, Driver and Vehicle Services workers have noticed a disparity. Eighteen to 20-year-olds are passing their tests at much lower rates than 16 and 17-year-olds, and compared to the overall rate. Mark Larson has administered more than 10,000 road tests during his career and now oversees exam operations across northern Minnesota. He joined MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon to share what examiners are seeing behind the wheel.

Minnesota's health department is investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to Chipotle and other quick-service Mexican restaurants. As of Wednesday morning, state health officials have identified 110 cases and they say jalapeños may be the source. Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist Dana Eikmeier joined MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon to share more about the situation.

With the primaries a week away, we'll talk to Secretary of State Steve Simon about how elections staff are preparing for possible threats and working to make sure this year's elections are fair and secure. Tens of thousands of Hmong and Lao soldiers fought alongside the U.S. in the Secret War in Laos. More than 50 years later, Secret War veterans in Minnesota are now eligible for benefits. Remember Rosie the Riveter? We'll talk about the life of a Minnesota woman who went to work during World War II. A new book named after Roseville's "Har Mar" strip mall tells the stories of women living in Turkey and Minnesota.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “You Got It All” by The Jets, and our Song of the Day was "Come to Me" by Lily and Madeline.

Minnesota's primary elections are on Aug. 11. The winning candidates will compete in the November general election for various local positions as well as seats in the governor's office and Congress.MPR News host Kelly Gordon talked with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, a Democrat, about how election officials are preparing for potential threats to election integrity and security.

The image of Rosie the Riveter flexing her bicep beneath the words "We Can Do It!" has become an enduring symbol. The iconic poster represents the millions of women who stepped into factories, shipyards and assembly lines during World War II, including Minnesota-raised Jeanne Gibson.Gibson, who died on July 29 at age 100, grew up in Minneapolis before heading to Seattle to help build Navy destroyers as a welder during the war. She is believed to have been one of the last surviving Rosie the Riveters. In the decades that followed, she dedicated herself to making sure the stories like hers would not be forgotten, volunteering at the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, Calif.Tammy Brumley is a fellow volunteer known as the park's "Rosie Wrangler.” She was also a close friend of Gibson's in her final years of life. Brumley said the women known as “Rosies” were essential to victory in World War II when they took on jobs that had traditionally been for men after millions left to serve in the military."They stepped up," Brumley told Minnesota Now guest host Kelly Gordon. "Whether it was typical riveters or welders, or people making parachute pins or K-rations, anything for the war effort.”That history becomes more urgent to preserve with each passing year, Brumley said. While a handful of Rosies are still alive, their numbers continue to dwindle.For Jeanne Gibson, the path to becoming a Rosie began in Minneapolis. She was a student at Southwest High School when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. As a teen, she hoped to become a veterinarian but the nearest veterinary school rejected her application because she was a woman. Gibson briefly enrolled in the University of Minnesota's Cadet Nurse Corps program before deciding nursing wasn't the right fit for her. She and a friend headed west to Seattle, where they both became welders at Todd Pacific Shipyards.Brumley said Gibson had a gift for explaining welding and even found it fun."She describes welding kind of like sewing," Brumley said. "You would tack the item first, which is like basting, and then you would do the welding, which is like sewing. You would just coax that molten metal along."Working union jobs during the war exposed Gibson to something many women had never experienced before: equal pay for equal work. But after the war ended, she quickly encountered discrimination again.Brumley said Gibson left one job after discovering she was earning less than a male file clerk because she was a woman. At another position, she was told she wouldn't advance because she was expected to get married, have children and leave the workforce.But Gibson didn't accept those limitations. She quit those jobs and continued her education, earning a master's and doctorate degree from the University of California, Berkeley.Gibson went on to spend her career as a teacher, and spent her retirement volunteering every Friday to tell her story as a Rosie at Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park.Brumley said that even in her final days, Gibson remained committed to telling the Rosie story. Just a week before her death, she appeared before before a crowd for the halftime of a professional soccer game to continue advocating for the women who helped reshape the American workforce.Gibson viewed those appearances as an extension of her decades-long career as a teacher, according to Brumley."It gave her another opportunity to teach Americans their history and to help young girls understand the message to advocate for themselves and never take no for an answer," Brumley said.Gibson received many accolades for her work, including a Congressional Gold Medal in 2024, the National WWII Museum's American Spirit Award in 2026 and just last month, a banner of her own at the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park.Gibson often joked that she would die with her boots on. In the end, Brumley said, she did. Gibson died wearing her red and white polka-dot tennis shoes, a nod to the scarf depicted in the iconic Rosie the Riveter poster.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation with Tammy Brumley and MPR News host Kelly Gordon.Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

A once-iconic shopping center in Roseville serves as the backdrop for a new short story collection exploring migration, identity and belonging.“Har Mar,” released in July, is the debut collection from author Hilal Isler. The interconnected stories follow women whose lives span Turkey and Minnesota as they navigate family, grief, love and the challenges of building a life between cultures.From a nanny hoping to leave her life in Istanbul behind to a bookseller coping with loss through an unlikely relationship, each character searches for connection while confronting uncertainty.MPR News host Kelly Gordon spoke with Isler about the inspiration behind “Har Mar,” why she chose the Roseville shopping center as the book's title and setting, and what she hopes readers take away from the collection.

Minnesota is recognizing veterans of the Secret War for the first time. During the Vietnam War, the CIA recruited tens of thousands of Hmong soldiers to carry out covert operations in Laos in support of U.S. efforts. Many later resettled in Minnesota, but they were not eligible for state veterans benefits.A new state law that took effect Aug. 1 changes that, allowing eligible Secret War veterans living in Minnesota to apply for state veterans benefits. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is holding its first benefits clinic to help veterans navigate the application process.MPR News host Nina Moini spoke with State Sen. Susan Pha, the DFL lawmaker who authored the legislation, about what the change means for Minnesota's Hmong veterans.

People living at the encampment at Pig's Eye Park in St. Paul have until Wednesday to leave. That's when the city says it will clear the site. We'll hear from one group working to support people there and plan for what's next. Dozens of Minnesota cities are trying to shore up their water systems after a cyberattack last week. A cybersecurity expert explains what made these systems vulnerable.And county workers in Chisago County are still at the picket line in what has become the longest county worker strike on record in Minnesota. And it's impacting resident's social services.Plus, we'll talk to a former employee at Pearson's the company behind the beloved Salted Nut Rolls, after news that the St. Paul factory is shutting down.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Sycamore” by Pit Stop and our Song of the Day was “$mile” by Karate Chop Silence.

The WNBA's two highest-scoring teams played a whirlwind of a game this weekend. The dust settled on a win for the Minnesota Lynx, who beat the Indiana Fever 108 to 100. The close game also played out against a political backdrop. Protesters gathered outside Target Center to show support and opposition to Indiana guard Sophie Cunningham's stance against transgender athletes participating in girls and women's sports. Inside the arena, a few people wore shirts that said, “Trans kids belong,” including Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve. She talked with Cunningham on the sidelines before the game and later said she appreciated the face-to-face dialogue.The Lynx win, their 10th in a row, makes this their longest winning streak since 2016. Meanwhile, the Twins are up against a trade deadline on Monday. And the Savannah Bananas will be taking over Target Field this weekend while the Twins are away. Joining Minnesota Now with the latest sports headlines are contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.

In one neighborhood of St. Paul, the smell of nuts and caramel sometimes wafts through the air. But not for long. On Friday, Pearson's Candy Company told state officials it plans to shut down the factory. It's been making candy on West Seventh for 67 years. Eighty employees will lose their jobs. The company said the plant is no longer financially sustainable. But it may find a new manufacturer for its famous products like the Salted Nut Roll. St. Paul resident Traci Travis worked at the Pearson's factory for about eight years in the early 2000s. She joined Minnesota Now and spoke to guest host Kelly Gordon about her time on the job.

Monday is day 95 on the picket line for a group of public employees in the north metro. Workers with the Teamsters Local 320 union in Chisago County went on strike back in the spring, on May 1. That's after a long set of contract negotiations failed. Those began last fall. It's the longest county worker strike on record, according to the state Bureau of Mediation Services, which started keeping track in the early 1970s. The striking workers include people employed at the county government center and, mostly, health and human services staff, including social workers. Hana Ikrammudin is a Minnesota-based reporter for The Imprint, a national news outlet that covers child welfare and youth justice. She's following the impact the strike is having on social services and joined Minnesota Now to talk about her reporting.

Minnesota's water systems were attacked last week -- and we weren't alone. Seven states were targeted in all. That's according to new reporting done by the New York Times over the weekend. The Times also reports that federal officals suspect Iran may be behind the attacks, although the investigation is still ongoing. Plymouth, just northwest of downtown Minneapolis, was one the cities that dealt with the cyber attack. Public Works Director Michael Thompson says it wasn't their drinking water systems that went offline, but their sanitary system and two water towers. Thompson also shared with MPR News that since last week's attack, there have been more attempts to hack into Plymouth's water systems, “even though there's been attempted intrusions since those have all been blocked, but we continue to monitor.” Faisal Kaleem is a cybersecurity expert with Metro State University. He joined Minnesota Now to talk about the cyberattack.

The clock is ticking for people living at a large encampment in Pig's Eye Park in St. Paul. The city plans to clear the site on Wednesday. Advocates have been working to connect people living there with shelter and other services ahead of the closure though they say there still aren't enough places for everyone to go. Outreach workers from the Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities have been at the encampment almost every day since the clearing announcement was made. Community Relations Director Sarah Peterka joined Minnesota Now to talk about how they're planning for what's next.

Several new state laws around domestic violence will take effect Saturday. We talked about rules on warrants, guns, and survivor support with a domestic violence prevention expert. Plus, a new facility for young people who are homeless will open its doors in North Minneapolis. Many families who were in hiding during the ICE surge are facing a new hurdle. After losing income during the surge, some can't afford to renew their permits to work here. We heard more from a reporter who's been following their stories.Also, the Como Zoo is helping to keep a special species of toad afloat.And we heard about a cultural exchange between Minnesota and South Korea — through choral music.The Minnesota Music Minute was “Dead Oaks” by Now, Now. The Song of the Day was “Los Angeles” by A Piano In Every Home.

In several zoos across the Midwest, there are staff dedicated to feeding and breeding a rare toad. They hope to keep the species alive and support its recovery, despite threats like climate change and a deadly fungus. Next week, the zookeepers will head west to see the toads in the wild. Minnesota Now producer Alanna Elder reports on the effort to save a species that happens to share her hometown.

On July 31, the music of Korea will be showcased in a special performance by the Oratorio Society of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota School of Music.But it doesn't stop there. Members of the choir will then travel to South Korea for a choral cultural exchange in August.Matthew Mehaffey, professor of music at the U of M and artistic director of the Oratorio Society of Minnesota, spoke to MPR News host Nina Moini about the concert and trip.

When federal immigration enforcement ramped up in Minneapolis earlier this year, many immigrant families went into hiding, afraid to leave home for work, school or even the store. Months later, some of those families are facing a new challenge: they're struggling to pay hundreds of dollars in fees to renew their DACA protections and work permits because they lost income during the surge. Chabeli Carrazana is an economy and childcare reporter for The 19th who recently reported on how these financial pressures are affecting some immigrant parents in Minneapolis. Carrazana shared more about the issue on Minnesota Now.

A number of new state laws will take effect Aug. 1 and several of them relate to domestic violence. One details the process for giving up guns to law enforcement, when domestic violence offenders are required to do so. Another gives police more time to arrest alleged abusers without a warrant. Lawmakers also approved funding for organizations that serve domestic violence survivors. Jess Palyan is policy program manager for Violence Free Minnesota, a coalition of such groups. He spoke to Minnesota Now host Nina Moini about the changes.

North Minneapolis is getting a new space for youth experiencing homelessness. Twin Cities organization Avenues for Youth is celebrating the site's grand opening Thursday. It includes shelter space, emergency beds and apartments. It will also be the head offices of Avenue staff like executive director Katherine Meerse, who shared more about the new space on Minnesota Now.

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is under investigation over allegations of sexual harassment of city employees. MPR News reporter Estelle Timar-Wilcox shared the latest. Plus, Elon Musk is suing Minnesota over its AI nudification ban, saying it violates the First Amendment. An expert broke down the case.After the death of a longtime Twin Cities paramedic, we took a look at the mental health challenges facing EMS providers. We learned about the troubling trend of resident-on-resident altercations in dementia care facilities turning deadly.And a break from the heat is finally in the forecast. We talked with Chief Meteorologist Ben Cathey. Plus, Minnesota's professional women's tackle football team, the Vixen, won their first championship! We heard from the head coach.

EMS workers are mourning the loss of one of their own. Longtime paramedic and inventory technician Chuck Brady died by suicide earlier this month. He worked with Allina Health EMS for 17 years. Paramedics are one of the many professions that experience unique mental health challenges. EMS providers are 1.39 times more likely to die by suicide than the public according to the CDC. Joining Minnesota Now to remember Chuck and talk about the mental health challenges EMS providers face is Brett Hopper. He is a paramedic and union president for the International Association of EMTs and Paramedics Local 167.

Minnesota finally has a professional football champion. The Minnesota Vixen captured their first Women's Football Alliance national title over the weekend, defeating the Pittsburgh Passion 42-14 in Ohio. The game ended a championship drought for the country's longest continuously-operating women's tackle football team. The Vixen had reached four previous title games but had never won. Head coach Connor Jo Lewis joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about what it's been like to bring the title back to Minnesota.

Elon Musk is taking Minnesota to court. A lawsuit by Musk's artificial intelligence company, X.AI, argues the state's new so-called "nudification ban" set to take effect Saturday violates the First Amendment.The ban targets technology that allows users to create and post deepfake pornographic videos or images of people without their consent. Companies that violate the law could face a hefty fine. The state Legislature passed the law almost unanimously this year. Incoming University of Minnesota law professor and First Amendment expert Jeff Kosseff joined MPR News host Nina Moini to help explain the case and what it means for the state's law.