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    The MPR News Update podcast is a valuable source of information for me, even though I live in Singapore and cannot access the radio. In the last couple of weeks, I have encountered some issues with downloading episodes, but overall, this podcast is a great way for me to keep up with events in Minnesota. Even after the COVID-19 pandemic passes, I hope this podcast continues to be regularly available.

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    Unfortunately, there have been some recent issues with downloading episodes. On multiple occasions, I have encountered an "episode unavailable" message that prevents me from being able to listen to certain episodes. This has been frustrating as I rely on this podcast to stay informed about events in Minnesota. Although I am still able to download other NPR podcasts without any issues, it seems to be specific to The MPR News Update podcast.

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    Wrongful death suit alleges Eagan police mistook symptoms of a major stroke for drug impairment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 5:08


    Minnesota Secretary of State speaks out on voter roll removal; Tougher regulations on Minneapolis landlords

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 4:03


    Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is supporting a new bill before Congress to prohibit removal of people from state voter rolls without evidence of a change in status.And the Minneapolis City Council this morning passed an ordinance that aims to tighten accountability for negligent landlords.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister

    Annunciation victim count increases; Legislative special session possibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 3:38


    Minneapolis police say they've identified more people who were hurt in the August shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church, bringing the total count to 30 victims.Gov. Tim Walz is walking back prior remarks that he'd call a special legislative session with or without an agreement with lawmakers.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    Faith leaders press Gov. Walz on special session on gun legislation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 5:22


    Vandalism at Minneapolis synagogue leads to hate crime investigation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 5:19


    Fall frost; Lazarro appeal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 3:47


    Tonight could be the coldest night of the fall so far across much of the region.And a former Minnesota Republican consultant and donor will not have his sex trafficking conviction reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    School board members across the state urge officials to comply with Title IX ruling from Trump administration

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 4:22


    Minnesota soybean farmers suffering from trade war; Minnesota senator to retire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 3:27


    Minnesota soybean farmers are suffering after their largest consumer stopped importing amid the Trump administration's trade war.And a prominent Democrat in the Minnesota Legislature has announced he will retire at the end of his term.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    Feeding Our Future defendant due in federal court to answer allegations of witness tampering

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 4:32


    Emmer speaks on government shutdown; Neighbor describes ICE operation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 4:23


    House Majority Whip Tom Emmer spoke about what it will take to end the federal government shutdown.And a resident who witnessed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in St. Paul's North End neighborhood says it only took about 15 minutes.Those stories and more in today's evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    State allowed to move forward with its lawsuit against Fleet Farm for gun sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 5:10


    Walz pushed back against White House; Feeding Our Future update

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 3:47


    Gov. Tim Walz pushed back on a White House proposal to cancel funding for clean energy projects in states that didn't support President Donald Trump's presidential bid. The DFL governor and former vice-presidential candidate said the threat was clearly a political move. And prosecutors are asking a judge to jail a defendant in the next Feeding Our Future trial for allegedly trying to stop a cooperator from testifying.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    Health insurance premiums are on the rise for many Minnesotans

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 4:53


    Federal shutdown; Trump administration says Minnesota's trans athlete law is violation of civil rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 3:54


    Federal workers are either furloughed or working without pay during the government shutdown that started today.And federal officials say Minnesota's inclusion of trans athletes in female sports is a violation of Title IX. The Trump administration announced yesterday it had found Minnesota's high school league and state department of education in violation of civil rights law for policies that allow transgender athletes to compete on teams consistent with their gender.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    Federal government shut down after not reaching a spending agreement Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 4:53


    DOJ sues Minnesota; Driver dies after colliding with school bus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 3:15


    The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the state of Minnesota — along with Hennepin County, Minneapolis and St. Paul — over policies limiting local law enforcement agencies' work in immigration operations.And the driver of a pickup truck died this morning after it collided head-on with a school bus in the city of Andover. Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    Minneapolis man who tired to join ISIS pleads guilty to a federal terrorism charge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 4:23


    Tax refund scam; Construction zone worker safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 4:26


    The Minnesota Department of Revenue is warning Minnesotans NOT to engage with text messages claiming to provide tax refunds. Work was paused today on road construction projects across the state... after two workers died in separate incidents in construction zones last week. MnDOT says the first-ever statewide safety stand-down was held in part to honor the lives lost. It also was a chance for workers to have discussions and share their experiences in an effort to recommit to and improve work zone safety.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    Minnesota Lynx eliminated from WNBA playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 4:44


    Minneapolis mayoral candidates debate encampment solutions, downtown revitalization

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 3:56


    Five candidates vying to be the next Minneapolis mayor participated in Friday's debate. This year's election is on Nov. 4 and uses ranked-choice voting. Early voting began Sept. 19.Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told MPR News if he's elected to a third term, he plans to serve the entire term.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. 

    Mayoral candidate's building vandalized; DOJ sues Minnesota for voter registration data

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 4:25


    State Senator and Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh says his campaign office was vandalized this week with an Islamophobic message and threat graffitied on a wall. And the U.S. Department of Justice is suing Minnesota's top election official as it tries to unlock statewide voter registration data.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

    Another worker has been killed in a Twin Cities road construction area

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 5:30


    Minnesota Department of Health holds hearing about closures at two Allina Health hospitals

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 5:00


    Twin Cities woman charged with stealing from state autism program

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 4:48


    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and attorneys for the state are appealing a ruling that upended a new legal ban on binary triggers. Federal prosecutors today charged a Twin Cities woman with stealing $14 million from a state autism program.That story and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Todd Melby. Music by Gary Meister.

    Minnesota Supreme Court suspends Anoka County judge for misconduct

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 4:28


    Former state senator sentenced; Annunciation shooting survivor's recovery progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 4:07


    Former state Senator Nicole Mitchell has been sentenced to 6 months in jail for her felony burglary convictions.And the family of 12-year-old Sophia Forchas says she continues to make steady progress at recovery. The young student was critically injured in a mass shooting that killed two children.Those stories and more in today's evening update. Hosted by Kelly Bleyer. Music by Gary Meister.

    Hundreds of people gather for Turning Point USA event at U of M

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 4:46


    A Capitol security advisory committee is still working toward consensus on measures to fortify the complex

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 4:21


    The Advisory Committee on Capitol security met Monday and heard about gun restrictions, screenings and other safety measures in capitols around the country. A professor at Minnesota State University in Mankato is catching heat for online comments.This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Theme music is by Gary Meister.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS. 

    Metro Blue Line light rail will be closed until October with buses replacing trains

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 4:46


    Walz pitches himself as ‘battle-tested' leader in bid for third term

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 4:28


    Gov. Tim Walz is pitching himself as a “battle-tested” leader prepared to face unpredictable headwinds from the federal government as he charges into his bid for a third term in office. Former state Senator Nicole Mitchell's defense team is asking the judge in her upcoming sentencing for leniency.This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Theme music is by Gary Meister.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS. 

    Early voting starts Friday in Minneapolis mayor, city council elections

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 5:07


    Minnesota state program fraud allegations; Using campaign funds for security

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 4:03


    Federal prosecutors announced charges today against eight people for allegedly defrauding a state Medicaid program. And the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board gave political candidates more leeway when using campaign funds for security.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

    Eight are charged with stealing from a Medicaid-funded housing program

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 4:00


    Federal prosecutors announced charges Thursday against eight people for allegedly defrauding a state Medicaid program. Defendants are charged with stealing a total of around $10 million from Minnesota's housing stabilization services program, which started in 2020, and was meant to help people with disabilities secure housing.Also, St. Paul's library system and rec centers have restored internet service after a cyberattack caused an outage.This is the evening MPR News update hosted by Emily Reese. Theme music by Gary Meister.

    Hennepin County will end automatic prosecution of low-level traffic stops

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 5:51


    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


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