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On Saturday morning, Minnesota House Representative Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband were shot and killed in their home in Brooklyn Park, MN. Earlier that morning, state Senator John Hoffman (D) and his wife were also shot in their home in Champlin, MN, but both survived. Authorities identified a 57-year-old male suspect and, after a two-day manhunt, apprehended him on Monday. Hortman, 55, served as Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2019–2025.Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners have been asking for an ad-free version of this podcast that they could subscribe to — and we finally launched it. You can go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, our “Under the Radar” story ⁠here and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.Take the survey: Do you think political violence in the U.S. is getting worse? Let us know.Disagree? That's okay. My opinion is just one of many. Write in and let us know why, and we'll consider publishing your feedback.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was written by: Isaac Saul & Will Kaback and edited and engineered by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Hunter Casperson, Kendall White, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Saturday, Representative Melissa Hortman, a Democratic-Farmer-Labor party leader in the Minnesota House, was killed along with her husband Mark at their home in a suburb of Minneapolis. Another state representative, Democratic senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette, were also shot, but are recovering. Minnesota governor Tim Walz announced late Sunday that police had caught the main suspect in the case after a massive manhunt. The suspect, Vance Boelter, is due in court on Monday. We discuss the latest. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Federal and state officials are bringing multiple charges including murder against the suspect in the shooting of two Minnesota Democratic lawmakers, who were attacked this weekend along with their spouses. State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed. Lisa Demuth, Republican speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, joins William Brangham for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Federal and state officials are bringing multiple charges including murder against the suspect in the shooting of two Minnesota Democratic lawmakers, who were attacked this weekend along with their spouses. State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed. Lisa Demuth, Republican speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, joins William Brangham for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

pWotD Episode 2965: Melissa Hortman Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 1,180,118 views on Saturday, 14 June 2025 our article of the day is Melissa Hortman.Melissa Anne Hortman (née Haluptzok; May 27, 1970 – June 14, 2025) was an American lawyer and Democratic–Farmer–Labor politician from Hennepin County, Minnesota. She represented the northern parts of the Twin Cities metropolitan area in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2005 until her assassination in 2025, serving as minority leader from 2017 to 2019 and the 61st Speaker of the House since 2019. During her tenure, she advocated for transportation, environmental, abortion rights, police reform, and gun control policies, and was the chief author of the state's solar energy standard. On June 14, 2025, Hortman and her husband were assassinated in their home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The suspect was identified as 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter, who also allegedly attempted to assassinate Minnesota state senator John Hoffman in a related shooting the same day.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:49 UTC on Sunday, 15 June 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Melissa Hortman on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Ivy.

06/11/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by the Minnesota Republican Speaker of the House, Lisa Demuth. She was elected in 2018 to the Minnesota House, and joins Joel to talk about the special session wrapping up. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Howard is one of the leads on the Housing Committee in the Minnesota House of Representatives. He joined VIneeta with Details on the legislation headed to Governor Walz's desk.

Mike Howard is one of the leads on the Housing Committee in the Minnesota House of Representatives. He joined VIneeta with Details on the legislation headed to Governor Walz's desk.

This week on AgweekTV, needed rain gives growers a boost. We'll check on planting progress around the region. The Minnesota House passes an ag budget that makes up for some federal cuts. The future of meat processing is happening at Central Lakes College in Staples, Minnesota. And a South Dakota cattle rancher gets a surprise delivery in one of his calves.  

Gov. Tim Walz did not mince words Wednesday night in his State of the State speech when it came to President Donald Trump, but he struck a much more bipartisan tone when it came to Minnesota Republicans. During his speech to the Legislature, Walz, a Democrat and former candidate for vice president, talked about the two parties working together, giving a nod to the equally divided Minnesota House.The Minnesota Senate has passed a bill that grants veteran benefits to Hmong and Lao soldiers who fought with the U.S. military in Laos during the Vietnam War.A recent arrest for vandalism of Teslas in Hennepin County has become a political issue. Last week, Minneapolis police arrested a man seen on tape keying six Tesla vehicles around the city. A jury has convicted three Minneapolis street gang members of federal racketeering and murder charges.

The Minnesota Senate has passed a bill providing some benefits to Hmong and Lao veterans who helped the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. In the 1960s and early ‘70s, the CIA recruited tens of thousands of Hmong people in an operation known as the Secret War. Many of those recruits lost their lives. Others fled their home country when the war ended 50 years ago, eventually moving to states like Minnesota.  The bill still needs to be passed by the Minnesota House to become law. DFL Sen. Susan Pha, DFL-Brooklyn Park, is a co-author of the bill and joined Minnesota Now to talk about the impact it may have.  This story was first reported by Sahan Journal.

Send a Text to the Moms - please include your contact info if you want a response. thanks!Guest: Regina Graham, MD (she/her)Medical Director of Early Psychosis Programs,Health Sciences Clinical ProfessorUC Davis School of MedicineAccording to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness ( 52.9 million people in 2020). While People of Color (POC) have rates of mental health disorders similar to Whites, these disorders are more likely to last longer and result in more significant disability for POC. Most mental illness goes untreated, especially in communities of color. Fifty-two percent of Whites with AMI received mental health services in 2020, compared to 37.1% of Blacks and 35% of Hispanics.Dr. Graham is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, with expertise in intensive mental health settings -- including inpatient, residential, and emergency interventions -- working with vulnerable populations. She has a passion for prodromal, early and first-episode psychosis and its management utilizing specialized care models to optimize outcomes for patients, their families, and communities.Definition of Minoritized Communities:Groups who have experienced systemic discrimination and marginalization due to factors like race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic statusGroups excluded from opportunities and power structures in our society Questions:How does cultural background impact the experiences of schizophrenia for the individual and their loved ones?How could trauma impact members of minoritized communities with schizophrenia?How are members of minoritized communities with schizophrenia being served in mental health services, and what are the barriers to treatment?Specific story about how individuals from minoritized communities with schizophrenia hesitate in seeking treatment during a crisis?Thanks for liking and sharing the podcast! Mindy and her book: https://mindygreiling.com/Randye and her book: https://randyekaye.com/Miriam and her book: https://www.miriam-feldman.com/Hosts:Who:Randye Kaye - was a morning Radio Personality bringing humor to CT families when her own son was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Now she is still a Broadcaster, Actress, Voice Talent, Speaker, and Author (Ben Behind his Voices, Happier Made Simple)Miriam Feldman -  is an artist, writer, and the mother of an adult son with schizophrenia. Her book, He Came in With It chronicles her family's story and was released to rave reviews on July 21st, 2020.Mindy Greiling - Mindy Greiling was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for twenty years. She helped found the nation's first state mental health caucus, which successfully lobbied forWant to know more?Join our facebook page Our websites:Randye KayeMindy Greiling Miriam (Mimi) Feldman

The Minnesota House and Senate chambers and all the committee rooms have been quiet this week while the Legislature is on recess.The Capitol will be a busy place though as the dash-to-the-finish begins next week. That phase can be filled with strategy, hijinks and downright trickery. In one respect, it's how the Capitol wound up in St. Paul in the first place. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and associate digital producer Anika Besst will revisit that caper — and how one spurned city might finally get recognition. Then, a hunt for the origins of a law that should keep imbibing lawmakers on their best behavior. If not, “habitual drunkenness” could get them removed. Later, MPR economics contributor Chris Farrell looks at the way tariffs of long ago hit in Minnesota. Plus, Peter Cox talks about how a powerhouse baseball team that played more than a century ago could land a plaque at the Capitol complex.Guests:Anika​ Besst is an associate digital producer for MPR News. Chris Farrell is a senior economics contributor for MPR News and Marketplace.  Peter Cox is a general assignment reporter for MPR News and is currently covering politics at the Minnesota Capitol. Subscribe to the Politics Friday podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or RSS.   

A package of bills aimed at protecting infants and toddlers at childcare centers is making its way through the Minnesota House. The bills are authored by Republican Rep. Nolan West, after his family discovered that their daughter was abused at a daycare center in Blaine. Rep. West joined Minnesota Now to talk about what happened at the daycare center he sent his daughter to, what the proposed bills would do if they became law and where childcare oversight falls short.

Representative Kristi Pursell of District 58A discusses the work she has been doing and the various developments in the Minnesota House of Representatives over the last week.

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All Minnesota GOP lawmakers in Congress joined their fellow Republicans in voting for a budget framework that includes $2 trillion in spending cuts. While it doesn't specify the programs, Republicans have targeted Medicaid and food aid programs.Tribal leaders are asking members of Congress to address funding concerns and uphold federal government's treaty obligations to tribes. Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Fineday testified to a House Appropriations subcommittee Tuesday afternoon.A new report released Wednesday by the Minnesota Chamber Foundation found that nearly 60 percent of the state's total labor force and employment growth came from foreign-born workers from 2019 to 2023.Those stories and more in today's morning update. Hosted by Gracie Stockton.

Democrat David Gottfried defeated Republican opponent Paul Wikstrom in a Tuesday special election to fill a vacant Minnesota House seat representing Roseville and Shoreview.The results bring the House into a tie, with 67 Republicans and 67 Democrats. It also prompts a reset at the Capitol and returns the chamber to a bipartisan power sharing agreement reached earlier this year.Gottfried joins MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about his plans as a new lawmaker. And MPR News senior politics reporter Dana Ferguson breaks down what the election means for state politics and this session's main priority: passing a budget.

DFLer David Gottfried defeated Republican Paul Wikstrom in House District 40B, which will restore a 67-67 tie in the Minnesota House of Representatives. What will this mean going forward in the state legislature? The U.S. department of education is cutting half of its workforce and Minnesota lawmakers are talking about the impact on the state.

All Minnesota GOP lawmakers in Congress joined their fellow Republicans in voting for a budget framework that includes $2 trillion in spending cuts. While it doesn't specify the programs, Republicans have targeted Medicaid and food aid programs.Tribal leaders are asking members of Congress to address funding concerns and uphold federal government's treaty obligations to tribes. Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Fineday testified to a House Appropriations subcommittee Tuesday afternoon.A new report released Wednesday by the Minnesota Chamber Foundation found that nearly 60 percent of the state's total labor force and employment growth came from foreign-born workers from 2019 to 2023.Those stories and more in today's morning update. Hosted by Gracie Stockton.

Sloppy weather is on the way for much of the state. We break down what you need to know about a spring storm in the forecast. An election one week from Tuesday will decide control of the Minnesota House. We learn about the candidates. Our digital world uses a lot of electricity that has a real-world footprint. We have the latest on one proposed data center in Minnesota.Parenting is costly, especially with just one income. We learn about a Minneapolis organization's strategy for helping single moms and their families get out of poverty. Registration opened Tuesday for the Twin Cities marathon. With more people getting into distance running in recent years, we find out why the hobby is getting more competitive.Our Minnesota Music Minute was ‘Love Me 2' by Gully Boys and our Song of the Day was ‘Lost Time' by Loud Mouth Brass.

All Minnesota GOP lawmakers in Congress joined their fellow Republicans in voting for a budget framework that includes $2 trillion in spending cuts. While it doesn't specify the programs, Republicans have targeted Medicaid and food aid programs.Tribal leaders are asking members of Congress to address funding concerns and uphold federal government's treaty obligations to tribes. Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Fineday testified to a House Appropriations subcommittee Tuesday afternoon.A new report released Wednesday by the Minnesota Chamber Foundation found that nearly 60 percent of the state's total labor force and employment growth came from foreign-born workers from 2019 to 2023.Those stories and more in today's morning update. Hosted by Gracie Stockton.

For our newer segment Out to Lunch, we get out of the studio and into the community, where news and life is happening. We sit down with people you may have heard from on the show and get to know them at a deeper, personal level over lunch.In this episode, we hear a conversation with the Republican Speaker of the House, Lisa Demuth. Earlier this month, she became the first Black person and Republican woman to hold the role in the Minnesota House of Representatives.Speaker Demuth has served in the House since 2018 and represents the Cold Spring area, just southwest of St. Joseph. Before becoming speaker, she served as the Republican House Minority Leader when Democrats had full control of the House, Senate and the governor's office.

Statewide data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows seasonal virus hospitalizations are trending downward.Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has issued a formal opinion saying organizations that comply with President Donald Trump's recent executive order banning transgender students from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity would violate state law. The guidance comes after the Minnesota State High School League asked the state office for formal advice on the matter.The first bill voted on in the Minnesota House this session didn't get enough support to pass Thursday. The Republican-sponsored bill would have declared more data from state attorney general investigations as public.

Some say religion and politics don't mix. But they do in the lives of couple Marcia Zimmerman and Frank Hornstein.Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman is the senior rabbi at Temple Israel in Minneapolis.   Frank Hornstein served for 22 years in the Minnesota House of Representatives representing neighborhoods near downtown Minneapolis and Lake of the Isles. He decided not to seek reelection last year.They have raised three children together and supported each other in their individual callings over 42 years of marriage.MPR News host Angela Davis continues her Power Pair series with a conversation about faith, politics and the importance of strong relationships — in marriage and community.Guests:Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman is the senior rabbi at Temple Israel in Minneapolis. Frank Hornstein served as a DFL representative from District 61A in the Minnesota House of Representatives for 22 years until deciding in 2024 not to seek reelection.Listen to all the conversations in our Power Pairs seriesDo you know a 'Power Pair'? Let us know!

Statewide data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows seasonal virus hospitalizations are trending downward.Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has issued a formal opinion saying organizations that comply with President Donald Trump's recent executive order banning transgender students from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity would violate state law. The guidance comes after the Minnesota State High School League asked the state office for formal advice on the matter.The first bill voted on in the Minnesota House this session didn't get enough support to pass Thursday. The Republican-sponsored bill would have declared more data from state attorney general investigations as public.

Statewide data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows seasonal virus hospitalizations are trending downward.Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has issued a formal opinion saying organizations that comply with President Donald Trump's recent executive order banning transgender students from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity would violate state law. The guidance comes after the Minnesota State High School League asked the state office for formal advice on the matter.The first bill voted on in the Minnesota House this session didn't get enough support to pass Thursday. The Republican-sponsored bill would have declared more data from state attorney general investigations as public.

Full episode transcript HERE.Buckle up, we've got a banger for you! This week on Feminist Buzzkills, Lizz holds it down alone as Moji is off on a birthday vacay, so wish our favorite Pisces all the best! Missouri fucked around and found out, so Lizz drills into what the hell is going on with the “Mother of the West's” pregnancy registry and how it's really just a taxpayer-funded stalking site. Plus, JD Vance causes MANARCHY IN THE UK, and IVF gets a boost from the POS POTUS. Call us, text us, we wanna help! Got Questions about the continued assault on your reproductive rights? Lizz answers a few on the show this week! But if you are freaking out about something abortion-related, THE FBK LINES ARE OPEN! Just call or text (201) 574-7402, leave your questions or concerns, and Lizz and Moji will pick a few to address on the pod!AND LOOK AT THIS WEEK'S GUESTS! We chat with Minnesota State Rep. Leigh Finke, the first trans woman elected to statewide office and author of the Trans Refuge Bill, about her work making Minnesota a safe haven for bodily autonomy, building an intersectional future, and what allies can do for the trans movement. PLUS! Veteran journalist superstar and new Executive Director of Rewire News Group, Mallory Johns, joins to explain that we're in this current abortion crisis because comprehensive media coverage on reproductive care has never existed(!), self-care tools for navigating toxic information, and how we need to support indie media *cough* i.e. Rewire and AAF *cough* as we fill the gap!  Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.  OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our OpSave pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.socialMoji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social SPECIAL GUESTS:Mallory Johns IG: @mmsuperflyjr @RewireNewsGroup / Bluesky: @RewireNewsGroup.comLeigh Finke IG: @Leighformn Bluesky: @LeighFinke.bsky.social GUEST LINKS:Rewire News Group WebsiteDONATE: Rewire News GroupLeigh Finke WebsiteMinnesota House: Leigh FinkeMallory's Romantasy Book Picks:Court of Thorn and Roses by Sarah J. MaasThrone of Glass by Sarah J. MaasThe Empyrean by Rebecca Yarros Onyx Storm by Rebecca YarrosThe Fallout Newsletter NEWS DUMP:JD Vance Abortion Buffer Zone Comments ‘Dangerous'West Virginia Senator Withdraws Bill That Would've Removed Abortion Exemptions for Rape, IncestTrump Said He Was the ‘Father of IVF.' After His Executive Order, These Voters Are Rejoicing.Missouri House Bill 807Missouri Bill Proposes Registry for Pregnant Mothers to ‘Reduce Preventable Abortions'Anti-abortion ‘Baby Olivia' Video Could Become Required Viewing for Some Schoolkids EPISODE LINKS:2/25 WEBINAR: Understanding the Difference: Emergency Contraception and Medication AbortionADOPT-A-CLINIC WISHLIST: Friends of the Wild West Access Fund of NevadaBuy a Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy Tour Poster to Benefit AAF!EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsOperation Save AbortionAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage PlaylistJoin us in Washington DC at SCOTUS SHOULD I BE SCARED? Text or call us with the abortion news that is scaring you: (201) 574-7402 FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK PodcastInstagram ~ @AbortionFrontBluesky ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!When BS is poppin', we pop off!

Renee Carlson of True North Legal, alongside our Director of Public Policy Rebecca Delahunt and many allies, defended integrity and fairness in girls' sports in the Minnesota House this week. Our policy team brought in experts and additionally testified in favor of HF12, the bill that would ensure that only girls are playing on girls' teams in k-12 schools. Renee joins us this week on the Family Beacon podcast to discuss. Note: This episode was filmed before Attorney General Ellison released his legal opinion claiming that the President's Executive Order violates the Minnesota Human Rights Act.Watch testimonies from the HF12 hearing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGtwBfWCrDg

I'm thrilled to share our latest episode with you, featuring an incredible guest, Joe Rotondi. Joe is an alumnus of Saint John's University, co-founder of Unit Network, and founder of Joe Roll Capital. Our conversation was nothing short of inspiring, and I can't wait for you to hear it!Here are some of the key takeaways and intriguing points from our chat:

This special edition of Breaking Battlegrounds features House Majority Whip Tom Emmer for a conversation on the state of Congress, President Trump's executive orders, and the push for fiscal reform. Whip Emmer explains the role of the Majority Whip, the effort to unify the Republican Party, and the urgent need to codify Trump's policies into law to prevent future administrations from undoing critical reforms. He discusses the border security crisis, the executive actions already in place, and the need to rein in government spending—from foreign aid mismanagement to bloated federal agencies. With insight into Trump's leadership approach and its impact on both domestic and global affairs, Whip Emmer also shares his thoughts on key Senate races and what it will take to flip Minnesota red. Don't miss this special edition of Breaking Battlegrounds!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guests:Congressman Tom Emmer was sworn in for his first term in the U.S. House of Representatives on January 6, 2015. He is currently serving his sixth term.After serving as the Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee for the 116th Congress and again for the 117th Congress, Tom was elected by his fellow Republican colleagues to be the House Majority Whip. Currently, he sits on the House Financial Services Committee.Born in 1961, Tom grew up in Minnesota and attended St. Thomas Academy. He received his BA in Political Science from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and his JD from William Mitchell College of Law.After practicing law for several years, he opened his own law firm. The next 20 years were spent balancing family, business, coaching hockey, and serving on the city councils in Independence and Delano.Before coming to Congress, he served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2004-2008.He and his wife Jacquie have been married for over 30 years and have seven children. They reside in Delano. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

Recall petitions — the first step in a lengthy process for having a recall election — have been filed against seven Minnesota House members. The petitions stem from the three-week standoff in the House over leadership. Six of the petitions are for Democrats including caucus leader Rep. Melissa Hortman, who led Democrats through the boycott of the session until a leadership agreement was struck. A recall petition also was submitted against Republican Duane Quam of Byron. Business, agriculture and mining groups are voicing their support for a bill that aims to make Minnesota's environmental permitting process more efficient.And authorities are investigating possible links between burglaries at several Minnesota homes — including the homes of at least two pro athletes — and similar high-profile incidents across the country. This is an MPR News morning update hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Read the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

With the Minnesota House session finally underway, lawmakers are tackling fraud. On Tuesday morning, a house committee heard several bills aimed at eliminating fraud in state agencies. That afternoon, a senate committee heard a bill that looks to create an Office of the Inspector General, which would devote an entire agency dedicated to identifying fraud.The bill's author is Sen. Heather Gustafson, DFL-Vadnais Heights. Gustafson spoke in front of the committee. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini to explain the role and goal of having an Office of the Inspector General.

The Minnesota House on Thursday convened for its first session with both Democrats and Republicans in attendance. It happened after a power-sharing agreement was struck by legislative leaders Wednesday night. Republican Rep. Lisa Demuth will wield the speaker's gavel for the next two years.The Minneapolis City Council voted to delay a plan for George Floyd Square. A council committee voted 4-2 Thursday in favor of tabling the city's plan and will instead consider a pedestrian-only design. City officials say the decision may delay construction until 2026.This is an MPR News morning update hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.‘No-shenanigans handshake' helps usher in Minnesota House return after prolonged power standoffConstruction on George Floyd Square delayed, council puts redesign plan ‘on ice'Read the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

The Minnesota House has relaunched with a power-sharing deal. At the same time as Minnesota House leaders were unveiling that deal to get the chamber running again, Minnesota Supreme Court justices were hearing arguments in a lawsuit over problems that arose during the three-plus week standoff.Those stories and more in today's evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Leaders in the Minnesota House are holding separate news conferences Thursday to announce a joint deal to reboot a chamber stalled since mid-January.Gov. Tim Walz has scheduled a special election for a Minnesota House vacancy for March 11. It's the seat that will determine whether the House is tied 67 to 67 or if Republicans lock in a majority that allows them to pass bills on their own.This is an MPR News morning update hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Minnesota House DFL, GOP strike agreement to end stalemateWalz sets special election for seat in suburban Ramsey County that will decide House powerRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

On Thursday, the full Minnesota House of Representatives is expected to gavel in for the first time this year with enough members to do business. For more than three weeks Republicans and Democrats have been stuck in a dispute over chamber control. A deal struck Wednesday night and outlined Thursday will put Republican Representative Lisa Demuth in the speaker's chair but give Democrats some of what they wanted. Reporter Peter Cox joined Minnesota Now to talk about the recent updates.

The political standoff that has lasted more than three weeks is ending in the Minnesota House. We learn about the deal that state legislators struck to get the chamber up and running with a live update from reporter Peter Cox at the Capitol. A Minnesota university is partnering with a small Hawaiian community to revitalize an indigenous dialect that has only two hundred speakers. We learn more about the program.Many young people agree that friendship or romantic connection is growing harder to find offline. We talk to people who are working to create authentic connections without the apps. A painting found at a Minneapolis garage sale has caused quite a stir. There's controversy about it being painted by Vincent Van Gogh himself. We get the details.The Minnesota Music Minute was “Ritmo Caliente” by Nachito Herrera and “Kansas City Lightning” by Mike Munson was the Song of the Day.

The University of Minnesota is under federal investigation over allegations of antisemitism harassment.  On Monday, the U.S. Department of Education announced it would be opening investigations into five colleges including the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.Richfield-based Best Buy is assessing the potential effects of President Trump's tariffs on some of the nation's key trade partners. Best Buy CEO Corie Barry says getting vendors to move production away from China and diversify supply chains will take time.Republicans in the Minnesota House are pushing recall petitions for all 66 Democrats in the chamber. Party leaders say they expect to have petitions signed and submitted to the Secretary of State's office next week — the first step in a lengthy process.This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Trump administration launches investigation into U of M on antisemitism reportsRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

As the impasse in the Minnesota House drags on, Republicans say they'll up the pressure on Democrats, who have so far boycotted the session.It's shaping up to be a snowy weekend across the northern half of Minnesota, especially along the North Shore.Those stories and more in today's evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chair Ken Martin is viewed as one of the top contenders to lead the national Democratic Party and will face a key test tomorrow. Republicans have been unable to conduct business in the Minnesota House during a DFL boycott of the legislative session. And yesterday, they filed a lawsuit with the Minnesota Supreme Court seeking to move a stalled session forward. The annual City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival takes place this weekend at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis.  Organizers make their own snow for the event.This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Weekend vote to decide if Ken Martin jumps from Minnesota Democratic perch to national party headRepublicans file new lawsuit over Minnesota House standoffRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

New results from the Nation's report card show Minnesota students are still struggling in math and reading after the pandemic.  Average scores in fourth and eighth grade reading and math for Minnesota were not significantly different in 2024 than the last time students took the National Assessment of Education Progress tests in 2022. Republicans in the Minnesota House are supporting a legislative package to strengthen public safety measures in the state.And the St. Paul-based Center for Victims of Torture says it has cut staff by 75 percent because of President Donald Trump's executive orders. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Minnesota reading, math scores stagnant five years after the pandemicCenter for Victims of Torture dramatically slashes workforce after Trump administration ordersRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

A Republican in the Minnesota House plans to introduce a bill to enhance criminal penalties for physically accosting peace officers. New data from national 4th- and 8th-grade tests shows Minnesota students are outperforming their peers across the country in reading and math ... but not making significant gains after the pandemic.Those stories and more in today's evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

On Minnesota Now, we get to hear from so many different people in Minnesota over the phone and in the studio. But we don't often meet them in the community, where news — and life — happens. In a new series we are calling Out to Lunch, we sit down for a meal with people from Minnesota news and culture to get to know them better. Our first guest is DFL Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who received national attention last year while campaigning for former Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz. But she has worked in politics and advocacy since her early 20s, beginning with the Sen. Paul Wellstone's 2002 campaign. Later, she led Minnesota's chapter of the Children's Defense Fund and served in the Minnesota House. A member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, she is now the highest-ranking Indigenous woman elected to executive office. She met MPR News host Nina Moini at Owamni in Minneapolis.

The executive order signed by President Donald Trump suspending the Refugee Admissions Program goes into effect Monday. Trump says communities are struggling to accommodate large numbers of new migrants and refugees. Arrive Ministries' Ruth LePage says that agency was expecting to resettle 550 refugees in Minnesota this year.The third week of the state legislative session opens like the prior two weeks, without Democrats in the Minnesota House. DFLers are boycotting the session so far, over a lack of a power sharing agreement.  Republicans have a one seat majority in the chamber pending a special election.Twin Cities Pride, Minnesota's second largest festival, is removing Target from its June LGBTQ+ celebration. Andi Otto, Twin Cities Pride executive director, says the decision was made after the Minneapolis-based retailer announced on Friday it was dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts.This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Minnesota lawmakers hit a reset after Supreme Court ruling, but will that break the stalemate?Target gets booted from Twin Cities Pride festival after rolling back DEI effortsRead the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

The Minnesota Supreme Court has weighed in on the standoff in the state House. Justices say 68 members are needed to conduct business — one more than Republicans have on their own. But the court declined to order a specific action beyond that, saying they assume the parties can work it out on their own with the quorum matter clarified.And a Republican candidate who narrowly lost a race for the Minnesota House won't ask the Supreme Court to step in.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota's Supreme Court parsed constitutional wording about what makes up the Minnesota House as justices sorted today through an ongoing power struggle.The definition is important as the high court decides how far to delve into a standoff that has the House operating with only one party present. The crux of the case is whether 67 members is sufficient to do anything or if 68 is needed for a quorum.And Minnesota Republicans they want to scale back some sick time protections passed by Democrats in prior years. Those stories and more in today's evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they dive into the Senate Democrats' focus on theatrics over persuasion during the Pete Hegseth confirmation hearings, the Minnesota House of Representatives' political standoff, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass still sounding tone deaf over her performance during the wildfire crisis.First, they analyze Pete Hegseth's opening statement during his bid to become Secretary of Defense. Then they focus on the embarrassing spectacle put on by Senate Democrats. Rather than focusing on persuasive arguments, many Senate Democrats appeared more interested in creating viral moments and making it far more likely that Hegseth will be confirmed.Next, they discuss the political turmoil in Minnesota, where Republicans hold a slim one-seat majority in the state House of Representatives. Democrats are boycotting the chamber to prevent Republicans from forming committees and advancing their legislative agenda. With a special election approaching, Democrats are accusing the GOP of a "coup" and demanding further delay before any legislative action can take place.Finally, they shake their heads as Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass still doesn't have a good answer about whether she should have left for Ghana when the warnings for severe wildfire conditions were so high. Jim minces few words about the mayor's job performance and her very unimpressive public appearances.Please visit our great sponsors:Oraclehttps://Oracle.com/MARTINICut your current Cloud bill in half if you move to OCI.  See if your company qualifies today.

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they dive into the Senate Democrats’ focus on theatrics over persuasion during the Pete Hegseth confirmation hearings, the Minnesota House of Representatives’ political standoff, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass still sounding tone deaf over her performance during the wildfire crisis. First, they analyze Pete Hegseth’s opening […]