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My guest is Dayna Henry, Outreach Associate, Southeast AMHI for Wellness in the Woods. They provide free, 24/7 peer support for Minnesotans through programs focused on advocacy, education, and connection & work to improve access to mental health and substance use recovery—especially in underserved communities across the state.

The federal government shutdown could mean more than 440,000 Minnesotans will lose their SNAP food assistance benefits in a matter of days. That loss also will hurt the more than 3,600 retailers across the state that accept SNAP, including grocery stores, convenience marts and farmers markets. Officials say every dollar in SNAP benefits generates up to $1.50 in local economic activity.Minnesota is preparing to lay off around 100 state health workers amid the government shutdown. The Minnesota Association of Professional employees union says notices are going out Thursday at the health department with layoffs of workers in the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program.Eleven people were arrested in a sit-in at Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's office on Tuesday. They stayed in the building several hours after closing and were arrested around midnight for trespassing. Protesters are asking Frey to enact several policies strengthening the city's separation ordinance which bars local police from collaborating with federal immigration enforcement. They want a citywide ban on law enforcement officers wearing face coverings and arrests of federal officers who break that rule.

Fourteen Medicaid programs that provide support for Minnesotans with disabilities are being audited for fraud. We talk to a care provider about the impact this may have on people who rely on these services. Election day is coming up. We hear from the mayoral candidates in Minneapolis and St. Paul who took the debate stage at MPR News. We peak inside the notebook of MPR's Rochester reporter to see how she told the story of people bridging political divides.And we get an update from a northeast Minneapolis co-op that was upturned by vandalism.Plus, are you ready for Halloween? A local podcast is looking into Minnesota's most haunted places.The Minnesota Music Minute was “Try to Sleep” by Low. The Song of the Day was “I Put a Spell on You” by Annie Lennox.

Every Wednesday, Jake & Ben compete in Two 5-selection drafts - One sports-related & one not sports-related. This week on What You Got Wednesday: Biggest Sports Trailblazers & Best Minnesotans. Vote for your winner @JakeAndBenKSL on X. 

At its peak, an estimated 35,000 rotting Minnesotans participated in the annual Zombie Pub Crawl, founded 20 years ago. The event grew large enough to set a world record for the largest amount of people dressed as zombies. Then the festival seemed to have its own apocalypse. Our guest is columnist Laura Yuen. Still curious? Read more at the Minnesota Star Tribune. To support Curious Minnesota and the important work of the Minnesota Star Tribune, subscribe today by visiting Startribune.com/WorthItToSubscribe. Stay up to date with the Star Tribune at @startribune on TikTok, Bluesky, X, Facebook, and Instagram.

The World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays is tied 1-1 in a best-of-seven series. The Dodgers would be the first team to win consecutive championships since the New York Yankees won three from 1998-2000.There are several Minnesotans and former Minnesota Twins players to watch for, including two players who were let go as part of the teams fire sale in July. MPR News sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined Minnesota Now host Nina Moini with who to watch. Louis VarlandLouis Varland is the relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays. He went to North St. Paul High School and Concordia University in St. Paul. He played for the Minnesota Twins for three-and-a-half seasons before the Twins made their roster shake up earlier this year. Ty FranceTy France is a first baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays. He played for the Minnesota Twins for half of the 2025 season before the big trade as well. France had been injured since Sept. 23, but was activated for the World Series roster last week. Alex CallAlex Call is an outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Call was born in Burnsville and went to River Falls High School in Wisconsin. He was traded to the Dodgers from the Washington Nationals at the trade deadline in 2025. David PopkinsDavid Popkins is the Blue Jay's hitting coach. He was in the same role for the Minnesota Twins for three season, but the team did not bring him back in 2025. It's unclear why they parted ways. The Blue Jays are one of the top offensive teams in the league. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation along with more sports headlines.

White Cane Day 2025 at the Minnesota State Capitol was a celebration of pride, freedom, and possibility. Leaders, students, families, and blind, low vision, and deafblind Minnesotans gathered to affirm a simple truth: the white cane is not just a mobility tool — it is dignity, safety, and independence. Speakers honored the history of White Cane Safety Day, first recognized nationally in 1964, and reminded Minnesota that accessibility is a responsibility we all share. Youth and adults stood side by side to read the Governor's proclamation declaring October 15, 2025 White Cane Safety Awareness Day in Minnesota, lifting up the right of every person to travel, work, learn, and live fully. Again and again the message was clear: this community is strong, joyful, and on the move. The white cane is confidence. It is opportunity. It is the key to adventure, employment, and everyday life — and it belongs in every space Minnesotans belong.   To find out more about the services provided at State Services for the Blind, and what they can do for you, contact Shane DeSantis at shane.desantis@state.mn.us or call Shane at 651-385-5205.   Full Transcript   thanks for Listening!  

Jason kicks off the show by asking if you want ICE in Minneapolis, have you had an "Airport Divorce", he says stealing a crimestoppers award is next level disgusting embezzlement, he talks with VEAP President and CEO Kari Thompson about Minnesotans potentially losing benefits and more.

Rochester is changing in many ways. City blocks are filled with construction work zones. Streets are littered with detours. Cranes tower over the skyline as a massive makeover plays out.Much of it is tied to a major medical expansion associated with the largest employer around — Mayo Clinic.  There have also been political shifts. Rochester is one of the shrinking number of places outside of the Twin Cities-area where Democrats seem to have an upper hand. It wasn't always that way.On this special broadcast of Politics Friday, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst heads to Rochester, where he and his guests talk about what's behind the spruce-up and where the city's politics fit in the southeastern part of the state. Politics Friday in Rochester, Minn. Plus, we'll meet a candidate hoping to make his way to Congress from southern Minnesota. He's an underdog out of the gate. Then, we'll get to know more about Molly Castle Work, the newest MPR News reporter based in Rochester, and a special field production. Later, a politics panel with Dana Ferguson and Catharine Richert. Politics Friday: Voices from Rochester, Minnesota Matt Alvarez, Molly Castle Work, Lukas Levin, and Paton Whaley. On Fridays, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst discusses Minnesota politics. The show often features a number of voices in a weekly audio postcard.In this special feature, MPR News reporter Molly Castle Work and producer Matt Alvarez ventured out to gauge the economic temperature from Minnesotans in the southeastern part of the state. Guests: Kim Norton is the Mayor of Rochester. She became the first woman to be elected Mayor of Rochester in 2018 after a prior stint in the Legislature. Patrick Seeb is the Destination Medical Center (DMC) Economic Development Agency Executive Director. Sen. Carla Nelson is a Republican representing the southeastern area of the state, now in her fifth term.  Jake Johnson is a Democrat running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District. Molly Castle Work is an MPR News reporter based in Rochester. She covers health care in southeast Minnesota. Dana Ferguson is a political correspondent for MPR News. She has covered Minnesota politics and state government for Forum News Service. Catharine Richert is a correspondent based in Rochester, where she covers southeast Minnesota for MPR News. She also leads Talking Sense, a reporting project helping Minnesotans have hard conversations about politics, better.  This discussion was recorded at 125 LIVE in Rochester, Minn. on Oct. 21. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation or subscribe to the Politics Friday podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or RSS. 

Drew, Sydney, and Peter break down the latest news in the junior hockey landscape with the Minnesotan flavor. State of Hockey natives Brent Solomon and Cooper Simpson are atop the USHL scoring leaderboard, more than 30 Minnesotans are listed on NHL Central Scouting's Preliminary Watchlist, and a small handful of Minnesotans make their verbal commitments. PLUS the USHL video of the week, unhinged Facebook comment of the week, and more.

Several government assistance programs are under threat due to the federal government shutdown. WIC, a nutrition program for mothers and young children, is funded in Minnesota through mid-November. But SNAP, a wider food benefit program, won't have funds starting Nov. 1. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps Minnesotans heat their homes, is also delayed. All together, these programs help hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans. Tammy Alto, Director of the Energy Assistance Program for Hennepin County, joined MPR News host Nina Moini to share how that energy program has been impacted by the shutdown.

How should Minnesota approach climate change action in the years to come?Minnesotans can have a voice in that process by commenting on the state's latest proposed Climate Action Framework, a comprehensive plan laying out steps Minnesota should take to address climate change and reach a carbon-free future. The last framework was released in 2022 and established a statewide target to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. That framework was adopted into state law in 2023. Kate Knuth, climate director for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, shared more about the framework and how people can get involved on this week's Climate Cast.Click play on the audio player above to listen to this episode or subscribe to the Climate Cast podcast.

Minnesotans are seeing their health care costs take significant jumps. How is that impacting your family and your wallet?

Chad opens the show discussing the rise in health care costs hitting many Minnesotans very hard before so lighter topics and fun with our friend Rena Sarigianopoulos from KARE-11.

About 158,000 Minnesotans are looking for new options for Medicare now that the local company UCare is dropping their Medicare Advantage plan. The insurance company isn't the only one to no longer offer Medicare Advantage— it's not as financially beneficial as it once was. Enrollment opened last week, and this shift is causing people to scramble for new affordable options for medical insurance. Kelli Jo Greiner is a health care policy analyst for the Minnesota Board on Aging and the Minnesota Department of Human Services. She joined Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to explain coverage options.

An Eagan Police detective concluded a local high school teacher engaged in an alleged pattern of predatory grooming with female students. But no charges were ever filed. MPR News reporter Elizabeth Shockman shares what she learned from the public police report.Minneapolis-based health insurance company UCare has dropped their Medicare Advantage Plan. Thousands are now scrambling to find new coverage. We'll learn how that's impacting Minnesotans.Plus, LGBTQ+ conversion therapy is banned in the state. But what happens to that ban if the U.S. Supreme Court decides it's unconstitutional? We'll break it down.And the Vikings are now three and three this season. We'll hear what's next for the team with sports contributors Wally and Eric.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Manoominike Giizis” by MPR News Native News editor Leah Lemm and our Song of the Day was “October Passed Me By” by girl in red.

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Let's start with the facts. Republicans currently control the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and the presidency. That means they have full authority to pass a budget and keep the government open. When one party holds all the power in Washington, that party also holds the responsibility to govern.This shutdown began because Republican leadership has refused to negotiate on Democratic proposals to protect and strengthen healthcare – proposals that would make sure families in Minnesota and across the country can afford the care they need. Democrats have been willing to compromise to keep the government open. But negotiations only work if both sides show up, and so far, only one side has walked away.The effects of this shutdown are being felt in every corner of Minnesota.Thousands of federal employees who work at the Minneapolis VA, or the IRS center in Bloomington, or the National Weather Service in Duluth are either furloughed or working without pay. That means workers are missing paychecks. Families are struggling to cover rent. People are having to choose between essentials like groceries and child care.Farmers who depend on the USDA for crop insurance payments and loans are seeing delays right when they need support the most. Small businesses waiting on federal contracts or loans can't move forward. Families relying on nutrition assistance or housing programs are anxious about whether help will arrive on time.These are not abstract numbers on a budget spreadsheet. These are real Minnesotans. They are our neighbors, friends, and public servants caught in the middle of a political standoff they didn't create.Republicans have the power to end this shutdown today. All it takes is a willingness to govern responsibly and to sit down and negotiate in good faith.Minnesotans value hard work, decency, and accountability. We expect our leaders to do their jobs. Keeping the government open, protecting healthcare, and respecting the people who serve our country should not be partisan issues.It's time for Republicans to put politics aside, reopen the government, and start serving the people. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit affordingyourlife.substack.com

Adam Carter is in for Jason. He talks to Matt Ehling from Minnesotans for Open Government about stories out of Minneapolis and St. Louis County that raise question about whether local leaders are being open and transparent with their constituents.

3pm Hour: Adam Carter is in for Jason. He declares Home Run Inn as the single best frozen pizza. Prove him wrong! Then he talks to Matt Ehling, board member of Minnesotans for Open Government, about a couple of stories that have him questioning government transparency.

The MNsure health insurance marketplace opened Wednesday for Minnesotans to shop for 2026 plans, but the costs they'll see may be discouraging. Premiums on the individual marketplace are 22 percent higher on average compared with 2025. That increase does not account for the expiring federal tax credits that are at the center of the federal government shutdown. If the credits do expire, premiums will be even higher.About 190,000 Minnesotans get their health insurance through the marketplace. They can't sign up for a plan until open enrollment begins on November 1st. In the meantime, navigators like Jonathan Marchand are beginning to walk people through the options. Marchand is the Community Services Manager for United Community Action Partnership in Willmar. He joined MPR News host Nina Moini on Minnesota Now.

Thousands of Minnesotans are shopping for MNSure health insurance plans as the marketplace opened up this week, but some are bracing for higher premiums. We explore how rates have changed and whether a compromise in Congress would provide relief. It's been one month since Minnesota's first state-licensed recreational cannabis business opened in Duluth. We learn about the triumphs and hiccups so far. And we stay in Duluth to hear from our reporter Dan Kraker about sustainability in cemeteries.Plus, our show Minnesota Now turns 4 this week! We talk to the composers behind the program's theme music.For Prince fans, we get the glimpse of the new Prince musical debuting in Minneapolis.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Purple In The Sky”, by Nur-D. Our Song of the Day was “Particle Physics” by Motion City Soundtrack, featuring Patrick Stump.

Send us a textU.S. Congressman Brad Finstad (R - Minnesota) joined Liz Collin on her podcast for a wide-ranging conversation. Congressman Finstad is a Republican who represents Minnesota's first congressional district. He's also a fourth generation farmer from the New Ulm area—and joined Collin from his combine for the interview. Rep. Finstad weighed in on the government shutdown; the Minneapolis mayoral race; his calls for a Mankato professor to resign in the wake of abhorrent posts on social media; and legislation he introduced that would block foreign governments for protecting fraudsters.Support the show

The first group of Norwegian immigrants arrived in the U.S. on a ship from Norway 200 years ago. And this week, Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, the heir to the Norwegian throne, is in Minnesota to recognize the unique ties the state has had to the country since 1825. On Tuesday, Haakon visited Norway House in Minneapolis. He was greeted by hundreds of community members waving Norwegian flags and he cut the ribbon for a library connecting Minnesotans with Norway. Sandy Ulsaker Wiese is board chair of the Norway House. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini to explain the significance of the Crown Prince's visit and how Norwegians have shaped Minnesota.

Jim Rubin owner of Mint Properties who was featured in the documentary A Precarious State joins Reuvers in studio.When the Truth Is Hidden, Communities SufferA Precarious State reveals what many residents already sense: that without clear, honest information, communities are left in the dark about the systems shaping their lives. Through powerful interviews and investigative storytelling, the film brings transparency to issues like public safety, education, and business. In a time of confusion and noise, it offers clarity—giving Minnesotans the context they need to better understand the world around them. It's not about sides—it's about truth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Rubin owner of Mint Properties who was featured in the documentary A Precarious State joins Reuvers in studio.When the Truth Is Hidden, Communities SufferA Precarious State reveals what many residents already sense: that without clear, honest information, communities are left in the dark about the systems shaping their lives. Through powerful interviews and investigative storytelling, the film brings transparency to issues like public safety, education, and business. In a time of confusion and noise, it offers clarity—giving Minnesotans the context they need to better understand the world around them. It's not about sides—it's about truth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thursday is the second day of the federal government shutdown. We learn how Minnesotans could be impacted.There are now 18 measles cases confirmed in Minnesota. We talk to an infectious disease expert with the state health department about efforts to stop the dangerous disease. We learn about the Lower Sioux Indian Community's work building homes out of hemp.Since the U.S. started a trade war with China, making magnets in the U.S. has been difficult. A new plant in Minnesota could change that.We hear how a woman was comforted after a huge loss in our “Thank You, Stranger” series.Plus, we go to MPR's archives for a conversation with the late Jane Goodall.And it's the 75th anniversary of Charles Shulz's “Peanuts” comics! We look back at the St. Paul cartoon that changed the world.

Torey Van Oot from Axios joins Adam and Jordana for her weekly appearance.

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here.The Saint John's Bible ExperienceCalligrapher Maura Lynch of Minneapolis encourages a visit to The St. John's Bible, a monumental work of sacred calligraphy and art housed on the peaceful campus of St. John's University.The Bible, which involved significant contributions from Minnesotans, can be viewed year-round both in person and digitally.Maura says: Calligraphy is seen first and read second. When you experience the words in the Bible that have been rendered in a visually and aesthetically beautiful way, it elevates the entire experience.— Maura LynchEdge of the Big Woods Art WanderHutchinson-based potter Betsy Price recommends the Edge of the Big Woods Art Wander in Carver County. The self-guided studio tour runs through a wooded landscape that gives the region its name, and features over 40 artists, including potters, jewelers, painters, woodworkers and more. Visitors can explore studios, watch live demos, and connect with artists.The event runs Friday through Sunday, with stops including the Mocha Monkey where there will be a pottery demo by “Jon the Potter.” Betsy says: It feels like a true wander through art and nature.— Betsy PriceKinship and Clay at Form + Content GalleryMinneapolis arts advocate Becky Smith shares her admiration for “Kinship,” a show at Form + Content Gallery that pairs Chris Cinque's life-size charcoal portraits of friends from her lesbian and nonbinary community with expressive ceramic vessels by Sharon Jaffe, a radical Jewish feminist artist.The exhibition runs through Oct. 4 in the North Loop of Minneapolis.Becky says: They're celebratory, and they also serve as a real documentation towards resistance and survival of people who are experiencing an oppressed sexual identity.— Becky Smith

Far left Communist Socialist Robyn Wonsley, a Minneapolis council member, was worried that the Turning Point USA evening in Minneapolis presented danger to her community. Robbinsdale schools have to ask the taxpayers for more money to account for their failure to budget correctly. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:KSTP/SurveyUSA poll results: Majority of Minnesotans want special session, assault-type gun banMajor changes recommended for Robbinsdale schools; school closures and bond referendum likely2 detainees killed and another critically injured in Dallas ICE facility, Homeland Security saysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textWelcome back to the American Experiment Podcast!Grace and Kathryn kick things off with Turning Point's first event since the assassination attempt on Charlie Kirk, held right here at the U of M. They break down the crowd's energy, and the disturbing protests outside.Next, they react to alleged comedian Jimmy Kimmel's return to air following ABC's suspension debacle, plus a laughable clip of Senator Tina Smith at a press conference pretending to “defend” free speech.Then, the two tackle what U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson has dubbed Minnesota's “culture of fraud.”In the second half, American Experiment's public safety policy fellow David Zimmer joins to discuss the fallout from Mary Moriarty's reckless decision to stop prosecuting certain crimes and what that means for Minnesotans.Don't forget to like, share, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - Coming Up!00:36 - Welcome Back03:45 - Turning Point visits the U of M in first event post-assassination10:26 - Some "sick in the head" protesters15:00 - Alleged comedian Jimmy Kimmel back on air?19:33 - Minnesota's "culture of fraud"24:06 - David Zimmer joins the show!24:51 - Mary Moriarty refusing to prosecute crime?!

Lou Nanne joins Chad to open the hour sharing his thoughts on the situation the Wild are in with Kirill Kaprizov's contract negotiations. Later, we discuss the problem the NFL has with Tom Brady serving as both team owner of the Raiders and broadcaster with FOX. Plus, will the opening of non-tribal marijuana shops today impact how many Minnesotans use marijuana?

Send us a textGrace and Kathryn are once again joined by Bill Walsh to STOP THE TAPE on Gov. Walz's third-term announcement. From exaggerations to inflated stats to flat-out lies, Grace, Kathryn, and Bill correct the record for the Governor. Then the three of them break some news with our latest Thinking Minnesota Poll showing Minnesotans are skeptical of a Walz third term to say the least. Finally, Grace and Kathryn are joined by former MN state representative Kevin Knight, who now serves as Chief of Staff for Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-1).Be sure to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to help us grow, and never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - Welcome Back00:38 - A hard week for the conservative movement02:56 - Governor Walz seeks a third term06:18 - STOP THE TAPE on Walz's announcement video17:03 - BREAKING POLLING raises questions for Gov. Walz25:09 - Kevin Knight joins the show!

Peggy Flanagan is Minnesota's 50th Lieutenant Governor, a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, and currently the country's highest ranking Native woman elected to executive office. At the center of all her work is making progress for children, working families, communities of color and Indigenous communities, and Minnesotans who have historically been underserved…

With just a little over a year until the 2026 midterms, office-seeking Minnesotans are building their campaigns for the state's top political positions.On the Republican side, several candidates are vying for a GOP nomination to replace Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, although Walz has yet to state if he'll try for an unusual third term.Some prominent DFLers are campaigning hard for an open U.S. Senate seat as Sen. Tina Smith prepares to retire at the end of her term.MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst introduces us to two candidates: Republican candidate for governor Kendall Qualls and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Craig, a member of the U.S. House currently representing the state's 2nd District.Also, how likely is a special session for state lawmakers? Walz has hinted at a potential emergency legislative session to address gun possession, mental health care access and school safety issues. MPR News reporters Clay Masters and Dana Ferguson break down the latest from the state Capitol.Guests: Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig is pursuing a Senate seat in 2026. Rep. Craig represents Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District and handily won her fourth term in 2024.Kendall Qualls is an Army veteran and a Republican candidate running for Minnesota's 2026 governor's race. Qualls is a former business executive who has led conservative advocacy groups in recent years and ran for the post in 2022. The discussion with Rep. Craig was recorded at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 28 and was lighted edited for the broadcast. The full conversation can be heard on the Politics Friday podcast. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or RSS.   

Norm Coleman, former United States Senator from Minnesota and Sid's first cousin, calls into the show to touch upon the tragic church shooting in Minnesota that claimed the lives of two children and left many others wounded. Coleman expressed deep sorrow, emphasizing faith, prayer, and community as sources of healing, while criticizing political leaders for turning the tragedy into a gun control debate instead of centering on the victims. He condemned the shooter's hateful motives, describing him as a “monster,” and raised concerns about broader cultural and mental health issues fueling such violence. Coleman argued that strict gun laws haven't stopped shootings in cities like Chicago and New York, and said difficult conversations about school security, gun-free zones, and allowing teachers to carry firearms may be necessary. He acknowledged bipartisan gestures, such as Gov. Walz thanking Trump, as a sign of needed unity, and concluded with a reflection on Minnesotans' resilience in balancing grief with everyday life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason is joined at the Fair by GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Kendall Qualls, as they discuss any change to gun laws, repeal protections for trans Minnesotans, street crime and more!

12 - After filling in for Dawn, we kick off today's show with a question on who is in the corner? Tony and Robin talk about how much of a struggle it was to make dinner last night. 1215 - Tony brings a conspiracy forward that he might believe. Tony and Robin make the differentiation between Minnesotans and their elected officials. 1220 - Would Robin have transitioned if she was born in today's era? 1240 - How fake are these pastors in cities like Chicago who are against federal intervention in cleaning up crime in their city? 1250 - Get me a smashburger! Former MLB All-Star Mark Teixeira is running for Congress in Texas! Bruce Willis is entering hospice, and Tony and Robin detail their experience putting people into assisted care. 1 - Meteorologist and friend of the show, John Bolaris, joins us today! Why did he “abandon” Philadelphia for warmer pastures down in Florida? Why the east coast of the state instead of joining Tony and Robin and on the west? John details a harrowing experience he had in Philadelphia that led to his move. How nice is it to live in a place where people don't care about your politics? How badly have we lost the plot as a society now that people recognize the USA flag as racist? 130 - We continue with John. Is John still into the weather despite being retired? Can he be replaced by AI? 150 - Some corrections. Which nationalities have the best hair? Who is bald? What the hell is this new supplement on the shelves? Do they even work? 2 - Tony corrects his comments on who the last Republican mayor of Philadelphia actually was. 205 - Are there shenanigans going on in the Philadelphia voting system? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - The U.S. government is having an auction selling off its old equipment it no longer uses. Tony and Robin go through the catalog. 240 - Who is the real life American Psycho? Do Republicans fear the Democrats? What about vice 250 - Is Mike Opelka here for a crossover?

Minnesotans are reeling after an 8-year-old and 10-year-old celebrating the start of school were killed and 18 people were injured at Annunciation Church and School in south Minneapolis.We take you to a vigil where thousands gathered to grieve and we also get a better picture of how emergency responders approached the harrowing morning.Plus we talk to a member of the Catholic community about reckoning with the profound trauma their church has faced.We learn more about the 23-year-old suspected shooter.And a mental health professional will share about how to talk to children about this scary moment as Minnesota students are returning to school next week.The Minnesota Music Minute was "The Road Home" by Stephen Paulus.

Adam, Jordana and Steve with continued coverage of the mass school shooting in Minneapolis! full 2357 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:15:01 +0000 2bc8u9UdAB91uYFJJLpO96mKns8Hg1c2 news Adam and Jordana news Adam, Jordana and Steve with continued coverage of the mass school shooting in Minneapolis! Coming at the news of the day from very different perspectives, Adam & Jordana have candid, fun, and sometimes serious conversations about current events along with all the other daily things that impact Minnesotans. Weekday mornings 9a-noon on NewsTalk 830 WCCO. 2024 © 2022 Audacy, Inc. News False h

An interview with Courtney Dauwalter before the 2025 UTMB. In this interview, Courtney talks about why she wanted to return to UTMB after her 2023 win, her goals for the race, what a year of less racing and more uninterrupted training has looked like, and what happens to two Minnesotans when they talk on a camera together.

The smoky summer of 2025 has produced a near record number of air quality alerts for Minnesota. Most of this summer smoke has drifted in from these massive Canadian wildfires where more than 16 million acres of forest has burned in Canada this year.MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talked with Matthew Taraldsen, a meteorologist with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), about poor air quality and reason behind the state's smoke-filled summers.The following has been lightly edited for clarity. Listen to the full conversation by clicking the player button above or subscribe to the Climate Cast podcast. First, some good news. The smoke has drifted away, and there's the possibility of rain in some Canadian wildfire zones. Can that possibly limit our smoke over the next week or two? Yes, it definitely can. The areas that have been on fire have also been extremely dry, and so it likely isn't enough to put out the fires, but it will definitely kind of dampen down the fire activity and limit the amount of smoke that the fires do emit. This has been quite a summer when it comes to air quality alerts. How close is the state to hitting record? We've had 19 alerts this year so far. Our current record is 53, so we're not quite to record, but we're above record pace. We're higher than we were at 2023 at this point in the season. No matter how you cut it, it's a very high-impact wildfire season. Most of our smoke this year is coming from Canada. That was also the case in 2023 when over 45 million acres burned in that country. What can we say about wildfire trends in the U.S. and Canada, and smoke in Minnesota, in the past few decades? The short answers is, it's definitely on the rise. There's been plenty of research out there in the western U.S. that the wildfire trends are growing as our climate warms. In Canada, the data until last year was a little bit more ambiguous. But there's definitely a signal that what we're seeing is likely being influenced with climate change.I think what what we're seeing this year is likely still going to be an outlier. But I do think going forward, we're likely to see at least some smoke impacts every year. We've also been having volatile, organic compounds inside the smoke that have also been serving as a pretty powerful base for ozone formation and seeing higher ozone days in ways we haven't seen before. It's kind of a one-two-punch. We hear a lot about climate change and wildfires versus forest management and fire suppression. How do you extinguish fire in 1.2 billion acres of boreal forest in remote areas with few roads?You don't, is the short answer. In Minnesota, we think of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area as being remote, and it is to an extent. But Canada takes it to a whole new level.Canada has remote areas the size of the state of Texas and when you get a fire that starts there, there is no easy way to put that fire out, unless you air drop in firefighters who will then hand dig fire lines. This year, you have fires that are burning roughly the size of the state of South Carolina — think of how long it would take to hand carve fire lines around an entire U.S. state. On the other side, when those people are out, far away from civilization, if something were to happen more locally, they're no longer on the field and you have to bring them back. So they're letting them burn just because they don't have the manpower to extinguish them all. It's a multifaceted problem, but I think people lose sight of just how incredibly large this area is with no roads, no water lines, nothing out there. Your tools to control those fires are very limited. I know you're in the air quality business and not in politics, but people are complaining about forest management, both the build up of fuels by suppressing fires and the let-it-burn approach. Now people are blaming Canada for not putting out fires. So what is it?The other point is that this is not just impacting the U.S. In Flin Flon, Manitoba, the air quality last month was over 500 for the entire month. So this is impacting people in Canada as much as it's impacting people the United States, and no one's happy with it. What's your overall message to Minnesotans about our summer air quality and climate change going forward? I think the big thing to take away is to be vigilant. We've heard from a lot of people that checking the air quality has really become of part of their daily routine — just like you would check the normal weather forecast.That's probably the most prudent thing. Check the air quality, have a plan to deal with smoke, wear a mask. It will protect you. Be prepared if you are outside in the smoke, and listen to your body.

A new report on no-knock warrants in Minnesota shows 79 percent decrease in their use in the first full year since state legislators passed restrictions on the controversial law enforcement practice. There were 18 no-knock warrants issued last year. In 2023, that number was 84. And the year before that it was 179. The change to state law followed the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Amir Locke during a no-knock raid in 2022, in which he was not a suspect.Navy veteran Tom Weiler is running for the U.S. Senate. Weiler, a former candidate for the U.S. House, is running as a Republican. He has filed campaign paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission. He's vying for the seat that will come open because Sen. Tina Smith is not seeking a new term.It is the last day to vote in a special primary contest in a northwest Twin Cities House race. Tuesday in St. Paul, residents are electing a new city council member in Ward 4. The seat was formerly held by Council President Mitra Jalali, who stepped down in January, citing health concerns. Ward 4 includes the neighborhoods of Merriam Park, Hamline-Midway, St. Anthony Park, Como and Mac-Groveland. Four candidates are vying for the seat.St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter says the group behind the ransomware attack targeting the city last month allegedly stole about 43 gigabytes of data, primarily from the parks and recreation department. Carter said the data ranged from work documents to copies of employee IDs, but did not include data like payroll or permits. The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners votes today on a measure to dismiss current directors of Hennepin County Medical Center and take over their duties in light of financial issues at the hospital. Otherwise, hospital and county officials say the hospital could have to make cuts to staff and programs, or risk closing by the end of the year. Commissioners have proposed eliminating the current hospital board and taking over budgeting and oversight. Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services says Minnesotans who applied for a Real ID back in April may just be receiving them now.

U.S. Rep Tom Emmer joins to offer his opinion on the parallels between Washington D.C. and Minneapolis, along with reviewing the achievements of President Trump's second term. Jon is joined by Hank Long where they look at an editorial covering Minnesotans affected by Medicaid cuts and the Democratic candidate likely to fill Melissa Hortman's seat.

A new report on no-knock warrants in Minnesota shows 79 percent decrease in their use in the first full year since state legislators passed restrictions on the controversial law enforcement practice. There were 18 no-knock warrants issued last year. In 2023, that number was 84. And the year before that it was 179. The change to state law followed the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Amir Locke during a no-knock raid in 2022, in which he was not a suspect.Navy veteran Tom Weiler is running for the U.S. Senate. Weiler, a former candidate for the U.S. House, is running as a Republican. He has filed campaign paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission. He's vying for the seat that will come open because Sen. Tina Smith is not seeking a new term.It is the last day to vote in a special primary contest in a northwest Twin Cities House race. Tuesday in St. Paul, residents are electing a new city council member in Ward 4. The seat was formerly held by Council President Mitra Jalali, who stepped down in January, citing health concerns. Ward 4 includes the neighborhoods of Merriam Park, Hamline-Midway, St. Anthony Park, Como and Mac-Groveland. Four candidates are vying for the seat.St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter says the group behind the ransomware attack targeting the city last month allegedly stole about 43 gigabytes of data, primarily from the parks and recreation department. Carter said the data ranged from work documents to copies of employee IDs, but did not include data like payroll or permits. The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners votes today on a measure to dismiss current directors of Hennepin County Medical Center and take over their duties in light of financial issues at the hospital. Otherwise, hospital and county officials say the hospital could have to make cuts to staff and programs, or risk closing by the end of the year. Commissioners have proposed eliminating the current hospital board and taking over budgeting and oversight. Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services says Minnesotans who applied for a Real ID back in April may just be receiving them now.

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Mike Welch tournament director for the 3M Open taking place next week. Get your tickets hereFeds execute search warrants connected to ‘massive scheme to defraud' a Minnesota housing programAlpha News was on location as a search warrant was being served at several locations related to a “massive scheme to defraud” Medicaid and Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) program.According to the search warrant, the fraud investigation involves HSS providers who billed for various services intended to provide stable housing for Minnesotans.The search warrant states, “The Program has proved to be extremely vulnerable to fraud.”The vulnerability stems from limited requirements for service providers and the vast services they can provide for Medicaid reimbursement.“Since Minnesota became the first state to offer Medicaid coverage for Housing Stabilization Services, dozens of new companies have been created and enrolled in the program. These companies, and the individuals who run them, have taken advantage of the housing crisis and the drug addiction crisis in Minnesota to prey on individuals who need help getting back on their feet as they recover from drug addiction,” the warrant says.“These companies and individuals do so by contacting Medicaid-eligible people in halfway houses and residential drug treatment facilities and offering to help them find stable housing. After registering these people to receive housing stabilization services, the companies fraudulently claim to provide dozens of Program service hours to their new ‘clients.' In reality, client after client has reported that they received little or no actual services or assistance from these companies. But the companies engaged in this scheme have received millions of dollars in Medicaid funds for housing stabilization services they did not actually provide,” it continues.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.