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Drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro were first developed to treat diabetes. They turned out to be so effective at helping people lose weight that new versions were approved for weight loss. And now, their use has skyrocketed. One in every eight American adults has taken what are known as GLP-1 drugs. They not only lead to health benefits associated with weight loss, like lower risk of heart attack and stroke, they also seem to tame addictive cravings and boost sleep. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with a doctor and a dietitian about the exploding popularity of GLP-1 drugs, side effects and how to use them responsibly.

On Wednesday, federal employees will receive their first paychecks since the nation's government shut down more than two weeks ago. The money they are taking home is significantly less than what they normally get. As the shutdown continues, food shelf leaders in the state are preparing for potentially increased demand.At the same time, a national leader on ending hunger in the United States happens to be visiting Minnesota. Claire Babineaux-Fontenot is CEO of the nonprofit, Feeding America. She met with Second Harvest Heartland CEO Sarah Moberg to discuss the shutdown and other issues facing their network of organizations. MPR News host Nina Moini talked with them both on Minnesota Now.

Mayors across the Twin Cities metro and beyond are calling for the Minnesota Legislature to repeal a state law that prevents cities from enacting their own gun regulations. The call comes in the wake of the August shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School. Two children were killed, and dozens of others were wounded during a back-to-school mass. MPR News host Nina Moini talked with one of the mayors pushing for a state law change, Kim Norton of Rochester.

Sue Abderholden is retiring after more than two decades leading NAMI Minnesota, the state's chapter of the National Alliance for Mental Illness.As one of the state's most influential voices for mental health, she's helped raise awareness, change laws and expand access to care. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with Abderholden about how far Minnesota has come — and what work still lies ahead.Guest: Sue Abderholden has served as the executive director of NAMI Minnesota, the Minnesota chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, since 2001. She is also a community faculty member at the University of Minnesota's School of Social Work. And she has held leadership positions at The Arc Minnesota, the Minnesota office of U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone and PACER Center. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Call or text 988 to get connected with trained counselors who can help. The 988 suicide and crisis lifeline is available 24/7.  2025 How Medicaid changes will affect health care in Minnesota | MPR News 2025 Trump slashes mental health agency as shutdown drags on 2025 Psychiatric hospitals turn away patients who need urgent care. The facilities face few consequences. 2025 20 years of the national suicide crisis hotline: Minnesota 988 meets you 'wherever you're at' 2025 Nonprofit Avivo building new indoor shelter of tiny homes in St. Cloud Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. 

A new startup in Minnesota's medical technology hub recently won an annual statewide business competition. Twin Cities based AcQumen Medical walked away from this year's MN Cup with $100,000 in prizes. Its winning idea is a device to measure blood flow in babies who are in neonatal intensive care. Clinical trials for the device will begin later this week. AcQumen Medical co-founder and CEO Dori Jones joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about it.

Artificial intelligence is changing how many people work. In several Twin Cities area police departments, it's taking on some of the paperwork that comes with law enforcement by helping write police reports. Axon, the company behind Taser, has an AI tool that helps officers write reports using body camera footage. The tool is called Draft One. As KSTP first reported, three departments in the metro are using it. But some prosecutors and civil rights advocates have raised concerns. Spokespeople for Bloomington and Brooklyn Park police said a group of officers within their departments are piloting the tool. MPR News host Nina Moini spoke with Lieutenant Nate Tennessen from the Eagan Police Department, which has been using Draft One since June.

The WNBA Finals ended in a win for the Las Vegas Aces. It's their third championship in four years. Now, attention in the league has turned to a different countdown.  The players union and WNBA administrators contract expires at the end of October. Negotiations have been tough so far. Some players, most notably Lynx star Napheesa Collier, have gone public with their frustrations with leadership.  Adam Minter has been thinking and writing about Collier's role in this moment for the WNBA. He's a sports business writer for Bloomberg Opinion, and is based in Minnesota. He joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about what Collier has said and what she'll do next.

Municipal elections are around the corner and one seat that's contested is the mayor of St. Paul. We got the scoop on that race ahead of an MPR News and Pioneer Press debate Tuesday afternoon. We found out how the federal government shutdown might affect MEA week travel. We learned how state law enforcement is responding to problems with the use of breathalyzers. Some Twin Cities police departments are beginning to use AI to help write police reports. We talked with one officer about how it works. We met the winner of a recent startup competition. Her company is working on a medical device for babies in intensive care. With the season behind us, we talked about why the WNBA may be at a turning point.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “BRISKET WEEK” by Juice Lord and the Song of the Day was “idk i just work here” by Durry.

Communities, tribal nations and cities across Minnesota celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, Oct. 13. MPR News editor and guest host Leah Lemm talks with reporters from our Native News team about how they cover Minnesota's Native communities, tribal nations and people every day. From cannabis to land return, cultural events and arts, they're steeped in Native journalism all year long.Guests:Melissa Olson is an award-winning reporter for MPR's Native News team. She is a member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.Chandra Colvin is a citizen of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa and a member of MPR's Native News team. She started at MPR News as an intern and now covers Native American communities in Minnesota for us through Report for America, a national service program that places journalists into local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. 2025 How to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day around Minnesota 2025 Center for Indian Country Development hosts data summit, looks to future of tribal economies 2025 National conference brings together Native scientists, engineers and educators 2023 What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history 2023 Meet our new team working to strengthen coverage of Native communities Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

Crews continue working to contain a wildfire that's now burned more than 200 acres in a state park along Minnesota's North Shore.And University of Minnesota administrators say they're continuing talks with health care companies about possible partnerships with its medical school. Its current partnership with Fairview is set to expire in 2026.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Elena See. Music by Gary Meister.

This week MPR News invites you to jump on the Minnesota Lynx bandwagon. Why? Because the No. 1 ranked team is in the playoffs which kick off this week. And they are looking great. Even if you don't know a thing about the WNBA, basketball or care about sports in general, the Lynx players are just plain fun to follow. At least that's what MPR News resident Lynx superfan tells us. MPR newscaster Emily Reese joined Minnesota Now to explain who the standout stars on the team are and why everyone should be watching the Lynx during the WNBA playoffs.

Former state Sen. Scott Jensen maneuvered his way through a crowded governor's race field to gain the Republican Party's backing in 2022. Now, he's hoping to do it again. Jensen, a family physician, won the Minnesota Republican Party endorsement in 2022 but lost in November to Gov. Tim Walz by more than 7 percentage points. He says he's running again to “restore the values, safety and opportunity that once made Minnesota a national model for prosperity and fairness,” he said in July as he announced his latest candidacy.MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talked with Jensen about his new campaign.Then, it's harvest time. But this season has a lot of Minnesota farmers on edge. Their crop yields are generally strong, but their markets are in question because of global trade tensions.  We're joined by two MPR News reporters to detail how farmers are coping with trade barriers with China during the tariffs fight.Guests: Scott Jensen is a former state senator and family physician and is pursuing the Republican endorsement for Minnesota's 2026 governor's race. Chris Farrell is a senior economics contributor for MPR News and Marketplace.  Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval is an MPR News reporter based in the Fargo-Moorhead area. He covers the region with a focus on agriculture. 

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

Federal judges are deciding whether the National Guard can continue to deploy in Chicago. Two of Minnesota's former governors are signing their support to sue the Trump administration over it. Former Republican Gov. Arne Carlson will weigh in.The University of Minnesota's regents faced some tough decisions over their budget and the historic Eastcliff Mansion Thursday. We get an update on that. Plus, MPR News senior reporter Hannah Yang lets us in on her process covering flooding and water quality in southwestern Minnesota.And one of Minnesota's favorite musicians Dessa brings us her brand new music.The Minnesota Music Minute was “Just Another Sucker feat. Prince” by 94 East.

The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago are suing to stop the deployment of Texas National Guard troops to the Chicago area. The Trump administration says it needs the National Guard troops to protect federal agents who are carrying out immigration enforcement orders. A bipartisan group of former governors is asking to get involved in the case in support of Illinois and Chicago leaders. Among them are two former Minnesota governors, Democrat Mark Dayton and Arne Carlson, who served as a Republican but has since moved away from the party. Carlson joined MPR News host Nina Moini to share more.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency recently released an analysis of the water quality of rivers, lakes and streams across the state. While the Blue Earth River in southwestern Minnesota has improved, scientists are still seeing the effects of the June 2024 Rapidan Dam failure on the river's water quality.MPR News senior reporter Hannah Yang has been covering the impacts of the dam failure, which released more than a century's worth of sediment buildup into the Blue Earth River. She joined Minnesota Now to share what she's learned, as a part of a regular check-in with reporters in Greater Minnesota.

Minneapolis singer, rapper and writer Dessa has risen to fame over the past two decades through her genre-defying solo performances and collaborations with groups like the Minnesota Orchestra and Doomtree.Dessa is releasing a new single “Camelot” off her new EP on Friday. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini to share a sneak peek of her new project and reflect on her two decades in the Twin Cities music scene and beyond.

Seasonal migration is underway, and Minnesota's landscape is playing an important role in guiding birds down south.But milder winters across the state can impact the migration process, as well as disrupt food availability and breeding opportunities. “This [is] what we call migratory connectivity,” said Lynn Schofield, a biology instructor and staff biologist at St. Olaf College, “which is to connect all the dots between where the birds are spending their summers, where are they spending their winters and all of the places that they need to go between their summer and winter habitat.” MPR News meteorologist Paul Huttner talked with Schofield about warmer winters in Minnesota and how it's disrupting summer and winter habitats.Click play on the audio player above to listen to this episode, or subscribe to the Climate Cast podcast.

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.

From shrinking newsrooms to less news coverage, local journalism faces many challenges.Since 2005, more than 3,200 print newspapers have vanished, according to Northwestern University's 2024 report on the state of local news.But one thing that still makes local journalism powerful is when reporters live in the places they cover. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with reporters who do just that. They'll talk about what it means to report on their own communities and why that connection matters. Guests: Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval is an MPR News reporter based in the Fargo-Moorhead area. He covers the region with a focus on agriculture. Tadeo started his journalism career as an intern at KMUW, the NPR Station in Wichita, Kan. In 2024, he interned at The Wall Street Journal where he produced and hosted a miniseries on Gen Z's debt. Molly Castle Work is an MPR News reporter based in Rochester. She covers health care in southeast Minnesota. Prior to joining MPR News, Molly worked as an investigative reporter at the Rochester Post Bulletin and later as a correspondent for KFF Health News in California. Dan Kraker is an MPR News correspondent based in Duluth where he covers the people, economy and environment of northeast Minnesota. Before joining MPR News, Dan worked at KNAU Arizona Public Radio for 11 years. He covered northern Arizona's Native nations and then served as news director. He also contributes regularly to National Public Radio programs and Marketplace.

Wednesday morning, security guards at Temple Israel in Minneapolis discovered the synagogue had been vandalized with what synagogue leaders are calling antisemitic rhetoric. The vandalism at Temple Israel comes on the heels of a break-in at Alhikmah Islamic Center in Minneapolis on Monday. A few days prior, there was a fire at the same mosque. Police are investigating whether the two mosque incidents are connected. For more, MPR News host Nina Moini talked with Temple Israel Senior Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman and Jaylani Hussein, executive director of Minnesota's Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

A recent raid on a construction site in St. Paul has alarmed neighbors and immigrant advocates. ICE confirmed agents arrested four people who were working on a roof project on Thursday. A spokesperson for the agency said three of the four had criminal convictions but did not provide names or further information. MPR News has not independently verified those details. At a vigil, immigrant advocates said arrests like these are creating a climate of fear. MPR News host Nina Moini talked to Merle Payne about how this moment is impacting people working in the Twin Cities who could be subject to immigration arrests. Payne is executive director of the worker advocacy group, CTUL.

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.

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.

Since it was launched 20 years ago by Minnesota Public Radio, The Current has grown into much more than your average music radio station. It's become a cultural hub for music lovers across Minnesota.It's where local artists are played alongside national names, and for many musicians, hearing their song on The Current isn't just exciting — it's a career milestone.MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with some of The Current's staff. They'll pull back the curtain on The Current's sound and how it all comes together.Guests:Lindsay Kimball is the program director of The Current. She started her career at The Current as an intern in 2005.Amber Hoback is the music director of The Current. She curates the station's playlist and works to shape the sound of The Current.Gannon Hanevold is a weekend host at The Current. You can hear him every Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m.   Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.    

Tuesday marks two years since the beginning of the war in Gaza. Currently, there is a new round of peace talks between Israel and Hamas over a plan drafted by the U.S.  The war began when Hamas militants stormed across the border, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. 48 hostages remain in captivity. Israel responded by launching an attack in Gaza, which has killed 67,000 Palestinians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.  College campuses have been a flashpoint for the war. On Tuesday, the University of Minnesota is both a place of protest and place for support for Jewish students.  Rabbi Jill Avrin is the director of campus affairs for the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas. She spoke to MPR News host Nina Moini about working with Jewish students across the spectrum of political beliefs.

It's been more than 60 years since the construction of Interstate 94 destroyed much of the historically Black St. Paul neighborhood known as Rondo. Minneapolis writer Debra J. Stone remembers visiting her grandparents as a child in Rondo every Sunday without fail. She even remembers playing in an enormous dirt pit from I-94 construction growing near their house. It was only when her grandparents' house was demolished that she realized the effect the interstate would have. Debra wrote a novel about a little girl, not unlike herself at the time, grappling with the destruction of the Rondo neighborhood in 1963. The book is called “The House on Rondo,” and it is out Tuesday. She spoke to MPR News host Nina Moini about her experience growing up visiting Rondo and her new book.Debra will read from her new book at Black Garnet Books in St. Paul for a book launch event on Oct. 11.

As soon as Tuesday, the Trump administration is expected to announce a significant bailout package to help soybean producers and other farmers. President Donald Trump's trade policies have had an outsized impact on farmers. China, the biggest buyer of U.S. soybean exports, isn't buying any beans. It's leaving Minnesota's soybean farmers in a lurch. Ed Usset is a grain market economist for University of Minnesota Extension. He joined MPR News host Nina Moini to explain why soybean farmers need government assistance and the potential impact of that federal aid.

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.

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with MPR President Duchesne Drew about the future of local journalism and public media in the wake of government funding cuts. They talk about how MPR News is adapting, what's at stake for communities and what he thinks it will take for public media to survive and thrive.Guest:Duchesne Drew is senior vice president at American Public Media Group and president of Minnesota Public Radio. He leads the teams that produce MPR News, The Current, APM Reports and YourClassical MPR.Editors note: MPR receives money from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. When reporting on the business of MPR and public media, we do so independently from news executives and do not let them review material before it runs. 

Business owners and city leaders kicked off the second annual Minneapolis Latino Business Week. The city partnered with multiple community organizations to put on training events, mixers and a celebration highlighting the many businesses led by Latinos in the city. The recognition week comes amid a year of highly restrictive enforcement and efforts to limit both illegal and legal immigration by the Trump administration. The heart of Latino Business Week is at Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis. One business owner, Wilin Castro, runs a restaurant there called Andy's Garage. He joined MPR News host Nina Moini along with Minneapolis City Council Member Jason Chavez.

Federal tax credits for solar projects are expiring at the end of this year, and some smaller towns in rural Minnesota have tapped into the benefits.For Climate Cast this week, MPR News meteorologist Paul Huttner talks to Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Kristoffer Tigue about the skepticism around solar power that many small and local governments had adopted over the years and the economic benefits that changed their minds.

Minnesota Republicans feel good about their chances in 2026. They've got lots of opportunities to break through on the statewide map — with several key offices on the line. None is more tantalizing than the governor's office. DFL Gov. Tim Walz is after a third term, and Republicans are out to convince voters he's worn out his welcome. One of the candidates working to make that case is GOP state Rep. Kristin Robbins, who has made fraud a campaign focus from her position as chair of the House Committee on Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight. Rep. Robbins talks with MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst about why she's running and how she'll navigate a field of GOP hopefuls. Later, we'll get an update on the impending closure of the Stillwater prison from Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell. His department is under orders to shutter the facility by 2029.

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.

Willmar, Minn., is one of the most diverse cities in greater Minnesota. More than 25 different languages are spoken in its school system, and immigrants hailing from east Africa, Mexico, Myanmar and central America have revitalized its downtown. So on Sept. 8, Kerri Miller took the Rural Voice town hall series to Foxhole Brewhouse in Willmar to talk with community members about how they've successfully built an inclusive city. Rural Voice in Willmar The conversation focused on how the region evolved over the last few decades to include immigrations from Africa, Mexico and other countries and discuss the positive impact that integration has had on the local culture and economy. Participants also discussed ongoing challenges, like political representation for newcomers and institutional discrimination. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.

State leaders outlined some of the potential impacts of the federal budget shutdown Thursday. Gov. Tim Walz and other state budget officials said thousands of federal employees are at risk of being furloughed and funding for nutrition programs and clean energy projects are in limbo. MPR News politics correspondent Dana Ferguson joined MPR News host Nina Moini with details.

The Lower Sioux Indian Community has been leading the charge in Minnesota in building homes out of hemp. The tribe has its own facility that makes a home insulation material known as “hempcrete," which is safer and healthier than conventional materials.Lower Sioux's innovation has led it to host the 13th International Hemp Building Symposium this weekend. It's the first time the conference has been held in the United States.Danny Desjarlais, a member of the Lower Sioux Indian Community and the industrial hemp construction project manager for the tribe, joined MPR News host Nina Moini to share more about the symposium and his work.

Most magnets are made from rare-earth elements imported from China, and access to these elements has become a bargaining chip in the U.S. trade war with China. But the magnet supply could become less of a concern, if a Minnesota company is successful in its bid to replace rare-earth magnets. Niron Magnetics held an official groundbreaking of its new manufacturing plant in Sartell last week. MPR News correspondent Kirsti Marohn joined Minnesota Now to share what she's learned, as a part of a regular check-in with reporters in Greater Minnesota.

It's been 75 years since Charles Schulz's beloved comic strip “Peanuts” debuted on October 2, 1950, in St Paul.Charlie Brown, Snoopy and their friends have had a huge impact on culture in Minnesota and around the world. Kate Roberts, senior exhibit developer at the Minnesota Historical Society and self-proclaimed “Peanuts” superfan, joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about the comic's legacy.

The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed 10 new cases of measles since Monday, bringing the total to 18 cases in the state. Meanwhile, national health officials reported there is a total of more than 1,500 cases across the country. That's the highest number since the disease was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2000. Jessica Hancock-Allen, the director of the Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division at the Minnesota Department of Health, joined MPR News host Nina Moini to explain the situation.

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.

In 2023, Minnesota passed a law requiring free menstrual products in all public school bathrooms for grades four through 12.But when the law went into effect last year, some schools weren't sure how best to put it into practice.MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with two graduate students who created the Minnesota Menstrual Products in Schools Toolkit to help school staff navigate implementing the law.They shared what they learned about the needs inside schools and why they believe their toolkit can make a difference for students and educators alike.

The U.S. government has shut down after the Senate failed to pass a stopgap spending bill. That means some U.S. government services are coming to a temporary halt and many federal workers are furloughed or working without pay through the shutdown. Republicans and Democrats could not come to an agreement on the spending bill before the deadline, which was at midnight. U.S. Sen. Tina Smith from Minnesota is one of many Senate Democrats who voted against the Republican-backed spending bill. MPR News host Nina Moini talks with her about that decision and what's ahead.

Minnesota is facing a heat wave that harkens back to the dog days of summer, not the start of October. MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joins Minnesota Now to explain.

Minnesota is recognized as one of the leading states for school-based mental health care. A three-part series from MinnPost explores how that came to be and where gaps in care still exist.Andy Steiner is mental health and addiction columnist for MinnPost. She joins MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about the series, which she wrote as part of a fellowship with the Solutions Journalism Network.

On Wednesday morning, a statewide coalition working to stop domestic violence released its annual homicide report. It names 24 people who were killed last year due to intimate partner abuse in Minnesota, plus three others whose deaths are listed as suspicious. For more about what these cases reveal about intimate partner violence, MPR News host Nina Moini talks with Nikki Engel, interim co-executive director of Violence Free Minnesota. The group has published a version of this report every year since 1989.If you or someone you know is in a dangerous situation with a partner, there is a 24-hour statewide domestic and sexual violence hotline. You can call Minnesota Day One at (866) 223-1111 or text (612) 399-9995.

One of Minneapolis' most recognizable rock bands this decade will release their long-awaited debut album on Friday. Gully Boys have been playing grunge-infused pop songs on local and national stages for more than nine years. The upcoming self-titled album contains songs their superfans know and love, plus many new releases. Gully Boys guitarist Mariah Mercedes joins MPR News host Nina Moini to share some of those songs and talk about the band. Beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, MPR News' sister station The Current will play the full album with commentary from the band.

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.

The Federal Reserve recently cut its key interest rate for the first time since December 2023. The move marked a shift in monetary policy as the central bank responds to what Fed Chair Jerome Powell described as a “really cooling off” labor market, while continuing to monitor inflation.MPR News guest host Catharine Richert and senior economics contributor Chris Farrell talk about the reasoning behind the Fed's decision and what the rate changes could eventually mean for your credit cards, mortgage, savings account or investments. Guest:Neel Kashkari is president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. It's one of the Federal Reserve System's 12 regional banks with a district that includes Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Northern Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.     

The Department of Justice is suing Minnesota, the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Hennepin County, the Hennepin County Sheriff and the attorney general over sanctuary policies.These policies, which jurisdictions often call separation ordinances, limit local government and law enforcement's collaboration with ICE. The federal government says the policies interfere with federal immigration enforcement and are illegal. In response to the lawsuit, both mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul say they are committed to the city's ordinances. Ana Pottratz Acotsa, a visiting professor at the University of Minnesota Law School and the Binger Center for New Americans, spoke to MPR News host Nina Moini about what impacts the lawsuit could have in Minnesota.