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    Clash over gun violence policies at the Legislature

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 3:55


    State troopers are patrolling in Minneapolis this week following two shootings along Lake Street on Monday that injured 12 people.Republican and Democratic senators clashed over how to respond to gun violence during a working group at the Capitol today.And leaders of Minnesota's Department of Human Services say they've ended grant payments from a housing stabilization program to a hundred and fifteen service providers, which they believe were making fraudulent claims.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    Democrats hold the seat of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 5:14


    Walz announces reelection campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 4:12


    Gov. Tim Walz announced today that he'll run for third term in 2026. Police are investigating a shooting that injured eight people at an encampment in south Minneapolis last night.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    Voters decide Tuesday who will fill seat of slain former House Speaker Melissa Hortman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 5:02


    Minneapolis police say five people shot and injured on Lake Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 4:02


    Minneapolis police say five men were struck by gunfire today near the intersection of Lake Street and Stevens Avenue on the city's south side. Police chief Brian O'Hara says one man suffered serious injuries. Parents of Annunciation Catholic Church and School students told Minnesota lawmakers about the horror they and their children felt during a mass shooting that killed two and injured many more.Xcel Energy customers have a chance this week to weigh in on a proposed rate hike, including at a meeting tonight in Stillwater.This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Emily Reese. Theme music is by Gary Meister.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS. 

    Lawmakers to address gun violence prevention. Remembering Harper Moyski

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 5:24


    Feds indict Twin Cities man, saying he threatened a federal judge, U.S. Supreme Court justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 5:12


    Prosecutors say a Twin Cities man charged earlier this week with threatening to kill a federal judge also threatened a U.S. Supreme Court justice and a defense attorney. Robert Ivers, 72, went to prison in 2019 after a jury convicted him of threatening to kill Judge Wilhelmina Wright, now retired, after she ruled against him in a civil suit.Also, organizers of Farm Aid say they won't cross a picket line at the University of Minnesota's Huntington Bank Stadium until there's a resolution in the strike by custodial, food service and maintenance staff. U officials say they want the strike to stop so the benefit concert can go on next weekend.This is the evening MPR News update, hosted by Gracie Stockton. Theme music is by Gary Meister.

    16-year-old faces charges after allegedly bringing handgun to school

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 5:30


    Sen. John Hoffman and family call on leaders to address political violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 5:40


    Gun violence prevention working group gears up to meet next week

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 4:06


    Gov. Tim Walz says when the regular legislative session starts next February, he'd like to revisit legislation that did NOT get passed in 2023. Walz says a tax credit for child care could help ease the high cost for families.And leaders of a Minnesota Senate working group on gun violence prevention are gearing up for meetings next week.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    Walz vows to call a special session to address gun laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 5:41


    Legislature responds to mass shooting; Strike at the University of Minnesota

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 4:06


    Legislative leaders and the governor met today to discuss a special legislative session to forge a response to a Minneapolis mass shooting, which could include votes on gun bills. Custodians, maintenance staff and food service workers are now on strike at several University of Minnesota campuses... including Duluth, Crookston, and Morris.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    Rep. Zack Stephenson elected new DFL House leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 5:19


    Vaccine access, drinking water access in Minnesota

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 4:32


    The administration of Gov. Tim Walz will take steps to maintain access to vaccines, including for COVID-19, as moves by federal regulatory officials raise doubt over availability. And a Ramsey County Court judge has ordered two state agencies to review the effectiveness of rules in place protect Minnesota's drinking water.Thoe stories and more from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    Family and friends remember 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel at funeral

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 5:38


    Girl in critical condition since Annunciation shooting has bullet in brain

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 5:59


    Doctors say 12-year-old Sophia Forchas remains in critical condition 10 days after being shot in the head during a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. A St. Paul man faces state and federal charges in connection with a crash during a police pursuit in Minneapolis Thursday that left two women dead and a child injured.This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Elena See. Theme music is by Gary Meister.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS. 

    Investigation continues into Minneapolis crash that left 2 women dead, 1 child injured

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 5:38


    Funeral scheduled for 8-year-old killed in mass shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 5:58


    Vice President visits Minneapolis; Oil spill in Duluth harbor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 4:14


    Vice President JD Vance came to Minnesota today to meet with some families affected by last week's shooting at Annunciation Church and School.The U.S. Coast Guard says it responded yesterday to a spill of up to 30 gallons of oil in the Duluth harbor.A city council meeting last night in Harwood, North Dakota, near Fargo, got heated over a proposed AI Data Center.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    Vice President JD Vance visiting Minneapolis to pay respects to victims of the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 4:53


    Mayors call for gun restrictions; Schools prioritize safety in wake of shootings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 4:07


    The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul are calling on Governor Tim Walz to schedule a special session where gun restrictions would be considered. And as school started in many locations in the metro today, Minneapolis police have increased patrols around schools and places of worship. St. Paul's police department offered extra police presence to all public and private schools in that city.A new program in St. Cloud will provide free school supplies to some students this year.All that and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    Safety is on the minds of many as school returns to session for many in Minnesota

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 5:20


    Minneapolis police step up presence around schools, houses of worship after mass shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 4:17


    As more schools begin classes, police in Minneapolis are getting help from other agencies for extra patrols in the wake of this week's deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School. MPD is calling on county sheriffs, state troopers and surrounding municipalities to help patrol close to schools and houses of worship.A federal judge in Minnesota has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to block abortion access in the state.This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Elena See. Theme music is by Gary Meister.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS. 

    Two children shot and killed at Annunciation Catholic School have been named

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 4:58


    Authorities continue to investigate possible motivations of Annunciation shooter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 4:29


    Authorities continue to investigate possible motivations of the suspected shooter after two children were killed and 18 other people wounded in Wednesday's shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in south Minneapolis.Several vigils for the victims and the community were held last night in Minneapolis.This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Elena See. Theme music is by Gary Meister.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS. 

    Thousands gathered at vigils to remember and pray for the victims of the shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 4:58


    Police searching for a suspect in south Minneapolis shooting that left 1 dead, 6 injured

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 5:25


    West Nile in Minnesota; State Fair daily attendance record

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 3:24


    West Nile virus cases are increasing across the state. The Minnesota Department of Health reports 20 cases of West Nile virus so far this year. Two of the affected people have died. Monday's daily attendance at the Minnesota State Fair hit a record. The daily attendance creeped just past 145,000 people yesterday -- about 500 more people than the record set in 2017.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    Health insurance for individual, small groups will likely see higher premiums

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 4:49


    Sen. Hoffman makes first public remarks since June shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 5:30


    Gov. Tim Walz talks third term

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 4:06


    Will Gov. Tim Walz run for a third term? That's still up in the air. That story and more in today's evening news update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    Minnesota DFL revokes endorsement of state Sen. Omar Fateh for Minneapolis Mayor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 5:16


    Thousands head to Minnesota State Fair opening day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 3:41


    Gates opened for the Great Minnesota Get-Together Thursday morning, kicking off the annual 12-day run of the fair. Beautiful late-summer weather is likely helping boost the opening-day attendance.Said Farah, a defendant in the first Feeding Our Future trial who was found not guilty in the underlying fraud case, pleaded guilty on Thursday to trying to bribe a juror.This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Emily Reese. Theme music is by Gary Meister.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS. 

    Three men charged in connection with spate of armed gas station robberies Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 5:01


    New Minnesota governor candidate; new Target CEO

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 4:12


    Republican state representative Kristin Robbins announced today that she is running for Minnesota governor.And for the first time in more than a decade, there will soon be a change in leadership atop Minnesota retail giant Target.Those stories and more from this evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    ICE reportedly eyeing western Minnesota for new detention center

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 6:01


    TikTok lawsuit; West Nile on the rise; Southern Minnesota flooding

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 3:48


    Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against the social media app TikTok, claiming it's harming children. West Nile Virus cases have been on the rise in the U.S., and neighboring states like North and South Dakota have seen a rise in the mosquito borne disease.And rivers are still rising across parts of southern Minnesota in the wake of heavy rain in recent days.Those stories and more in today's evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    Minnesota blood center declares blood emergency due to shortage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 4:09


    Flooding in Austin; Binary trigger ban struck down

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 3:50


    The city of Austin, Minnesota experienced flooded streets last night and this morning from heavy rainfall accumulating faster than it could be diverted away from road surfaces. Some streets and parks are closed.A Ramsey County District Court judge has struck down Minnesota's binary trigger ban. And Minnesota stands to lose $62 million of federal funding for new solar energy programs designed to serve low-income households.Those stories and more in today's evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    Minnesota utility regulators approve Minnesota's 1st stand-alone battery storage project

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 4:39


    New state charges for Vance Boelter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 3:54


    The man accused of killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark is facing new state charges of first-degree premeditated murder. And the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board announced today it will reduce the historic Hiawatha Golf Course from 18 to nine holes. The course, which has ties to the Twin Cities Black Community, has experienced major flooding over its century long history.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    Vance Boelter faces first-degree premeditated murder charges

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 5:12


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