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Minnesota Now — 235 episodes
Twin Cities bars and breweries see bump from World Cup
U of M conducting research on growing trend of teens turning to AI chatbots
A look at the immediate aftermath of tornado damage in Becker County
As Minnesota paid leave program hits half-year mark, 75,000 have already tapped into it
Minnesota Now: July 6, 2026
For Valerie Castile, every day is a tribute to her son Philando
Team U.S. plays Belgium in the World Cup round of 16
Twin Cities Black nonprofits come together to form new collaborative
Minnesota Now: July 2, 2026
Mississippi River cities turning to a new AI-assisted disaster insurance
Veterans Campground in Washington County celebrates 100 years of comradery
Minnesota Now: July 1, 2026
Want to get rid of your creeping bellflower? Try eating it.
Creators of legal defense hotline say it fills a critical gap in early hours after arrest
State funding kicks in for Minnesota counties to upgrade old technology systems
How the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes impacts Minnesota
Defendants plead not guilty in federal conspiracy case tied to immigration protests
Minnesota Now: June 30, 2026
U of M professor takes Alzheimer's education to all 87 Minnesota counties
Minnesota Beethoven Festival returns to Winona for its 19th season
Advocate: Federal housing bill is 'really big deal' for Minnesota housing affordability
Trump’s DOJ said police reform was 'factually unjustified.' A new report shows otherwise.
Minnesota Now: June 29, 2026
'People have lost everything': Minnesota Venezuelans seek help for earthquake victims
Minnesota Lynx continue their hot streak on top
5 things about Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve's past, support system and goals
Local pools expecting a big wave of people looking to beat the heat
Minnesota advocates worry about disability rights with move of federal special education office
Minnesota Now: June 25, 2026
Thousands from Ethiopian community set to gather in Minnesota for soccer tournament
Professional Help: Help me climate-proof my home
New law creates rules for Minnesota banks and credit unions venturing into cryptocurrency
Minnesota school safety agency welcomes new leader
Minneapolis Downtown Council welcomes exemption for downtown in data center moratorium
Twin Cities Pride organizer aims to bring joy, safety to festival this weekend
Some county officials say a change to youth prosecution is coming before they are ready
GLP-1 weight loss drugs to become cheaper for some under temporary Medicare program
Google to hold open house on simmering Hermantown data center proposal
Minnesota Now: June 23, 2026
Special Olympics USA Games: Local bocce coach on what athletes gain beyond competition
Minnesota-raised author describes history of region's racism in 'Cruelty of Nice Folks' book
Tribal health experts gather to uplift traditional tobacco and confront commercial tobacco
As police leadership shifts, Minneapolis council seeks information on future of department
Minnesota Now: June 22, 2026
Report: South St. Paul family adjusts to life after father's deportation to Laos
In new book, sister of radio's 'Dream Doctor' chronicles their waking lives
Minneapolis donors gave as ICE surged, but eviction filings are rising
Minnesota Now: June 18, 2026
Annunciation parents look to engage community through storytelling
15 Minnesotans have been charged with conspiracy. What does it mean for protesting?
'Kumbayah: The Juneteenth Story' celebrates 30 years of bringing history to the stage
Report authors say feds violated Minnesotans' human rights during ICE surge
Minnesota Now: June 17, 2026
Prosecutors say indicted anti-ICE protesters have ties to antifa groups. What is antifa?
A new sunscreen ingredient is OK'd for the first time in decades. Here's why doctors are excited
With 50 years of Grandma's Marathon, only one man will have ran them all
U.S. Supreme Court will soon rule on geofencing, months after similar case in Minnesota
Minnesota Now: June 16, 2026
St. Paul's Tommy Brennan of 'Saturday Night Live' to host opening of Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Experts: Cuts to federal student loans could hurt first generation students, healthcare industry
What a southern Minnesota solar dispute could mean for renewable energy projects in rural, tribal areas
'I'm not comfortable with where things are:' State leader on lack of progress in Minneapolis police reforms
Minnesota Now: June 15, 2026
Once again, a Minnesotan leaves the team and wins a championship
New Minneapolis clinic provides safe space for sexual assault exams, outside traditional ER settings
Post Modern Times plans to continue donation-based restaurant model as long as possible
ICE, Border Patrol getting $70 billion in funding. Advocates say it comes with little oversight
Minnesota Now: Marking one year since the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman
'Guided by Gilbert' litter carries on Hortmans' legacy through service dogs
'She's still here:' Rep. Kristin Bahner honors Melissa Hortman's legacy in her work and life
Experts on uptick in political assassinations and polarization in recent years
Steps to honor Hortman, prevent future tragedies take root in year since her assassination
Minnesota Now: June 10, 2026
DEET for dinner? Study finds mosquitoes could learn to love bug spray
Inside the Twin Ports gay bar that helped fuel LGBTQ+ rights activism in northern Minnesota
Minnesota Truth Council begins collecting stories from ICE surge
Minneapolis estimates Operation Metro Surge cost the city $700 million
Minnesota Now: June 9, 2026
This St. Paul high school class takes place in a giant sandbox
Protests at New Jersey's Delaney Hall draws parallels to Minnesota's ICE clashes
In-depth report on manhunt for Vance Boelter brings law enforcement response into question
At the end of the academic year, Fridley schools assess setbacks from ICE surge
Minnesota Now: June 8, 2026
Minnesota Lynx off to strong start in the season, 1st in the WNBA
Minnesota Now in Moorhead: ‘River Keepers’ look to unite community through Red River
With more healthcare mergers in Minnesota, Attorney General's office plays a key role
Minnesotans continue to navigate changes to asylum, green card applications
After 50 years, musician Deb Jenkins is still finding ways to make Fargo-Moorhead more vibrant
Farming is a community endeavor for this Moorhead-area producer
Fowzia Adde turns to her refugee experience to help other immigrants thrive in Moorhead
‘We are making a downtown’: Moorhead mayor on the city’s revitalization
Minnesota Now: Live from Moorhead!
Minnesota Now: June 3, 2026
'A fortunate meeting': Penumbra Theatre showcases August Wilson play written in St. Paul
Road trip to Moorhead: Birds, bugs and flowers thrive in tallgrass prairie
Minnesota-based aid group responding to extreme drought in Somalia
Analysis: More than 4,000 leisure, hospitality jobs lost during first three months of 2026
Minnesota Now: June 2, 2026
Road trip to Moorhead: A stroll with trolls in Detroit Lakes
Study dives into three potentially dangerous crowd-control weapons used during the ICE surge
Minneapolis' North High School turns the corner on graduation rates
Advocates say thousands of legitimate providers disenrolled from high-risk Medicaid programs
Minnesota Now: June 1, 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns heads to NBA Finals with the Knicks, two seasons after Timberwolves trade
Road trip to Moorhead: Strange wonders abound in Treasure City
‘A story about community:’ Musical adaptation of ‘My Ántonia’ to premiere in Minneapolis
‘Industries rely on teens:’ Experts say summer jobs are out there, despite job market challenges
After award for courage during ICE surge, Twin Cities imam says more work remains
City of Minneapolis moves ahead with development at George Floyd Square
Minnesota Now: May 21, 2026
10 years after killing of north Minneapolis grandmother Birdell Beeks, her daughter carries on her legacy
'That’s a Rap!': Duluth music education program strives to help youth find their voice
Minnesota Now: May 20, 2026
'Vigilant, not fearful': Minnesota Muslim leaders coordinate safety after California mosque shooting
New kids podcast demystifies puberty with help from experts and teens who've been through it
Nationwide report shows economic, racial achievement gaps persist in Minneapolis schools
Minnesota Now: May 19, 2026
Looking ahead to Minnesota's pre-professional women's soccer season with Rochester Loons
With AI the norm, local professor explores what it means to get an education
Lack of legislation to support immigrants post-surge leaves 'dire' situation
Prosecution of ICE agents in Minnesota is uncharted legal territory
Minnesota Now: May 18, 2026
Good news: The Twins are no longer the worst team in their division
Twin Cities Black homeownership rate falls after several years of growth
Report: Minnesota’s nonprofit hospitals among the least charitable in the country
Tracking wildfires across Minnesota
How the legislative session wrapped up
Minnesota Now: May 14, 2026
New project maps 50 years of Hmong Minnesotan history
Study: 1 in 50 HCMC violent trauma patients ended up as victims or perpetrators of homicides
Your live music guide to this year's Art-A-Whirl with The Current's Diane Miller
Tab fee cuts, property tax aid, HCMC fix are part of deal to finish legislative session
What we know about a Minnesotan's possible hantavirus exposure
Minnesota Now: May 13, 2026
Bison Festival celebrates release of herd that helps prairie habitat thrive
Passage of Minnesota prediction market ban sets stage for likely lawsuits
Electric vehicle sales in Minnesota are losing steam. Could gas prices change that?
Minnesota Now: May 12, 2026
Grandfather of Aniya Allen seeking justice in unsolved killing, 5 years later
Why developers are building more luxury single-family rental homes in Minnesota
A lawsuit against a lawsuit: DOJ argues Minnesota overstepped authority in climate case
State legislative auditor: New fraud watchdog office needs time, grace, resources for success
Minnesota Now: May 11, 2026
Playoffs continue Monday for Wild, Frost and the Timberwolves tie series 2-2
Minnesota names its first youth poet laureate
Inside Minneapolis Public Schools' budgeting errors
Minnesota Now: May 7, 2026
Minnesota teens continue to report declining rates of cannabis use
'A birdhouse for loons': DNR studying human-made platforms loons can nest in
Minnesota Now: May 6, 2026
Turkeys are trotting everywhere right now. We got an expert to answer your questions
As diesel prices spike, Minnesota's trucking industry feeling the hit from war in Iran
With 'Doors Open,' Minneapolis festival connects residents to their city
Minnesota Now: May 5, 2026
Minneapolis emergency rent relief fund on track to dole out $300K in the first month
Local academic, CEO publishes new framework for social change
Minnesota woman in ICE detention with ovarian cyst denied humanitarian parole
Minnesota Now: May 4, 2026
Playoff bonanza: Wild fall in high-scoring game, Wolves fans hopeful for Anthony Edwards' return
In its 3rd year, North Star Promise helping Minnesotans obtain free college and boost enrollment
Minnesota Senate approves firearm restrictions, school safety funding; fate is murkier in House
Minnesota Now: April 30, 2026
Minnesota poised to become first in the nation with AI nudification ban
West Side of St. Paul set to celebrate Cinco de Mayo after challenging winter
Community organizations launch trainings on how to collect stories from ICE surge
Minnesota Now: April 29, 2026
‘Language carries many things’: How Minnesotans are preserving 6 rare languages
In the courts and the Capitol, Minnesota leaders take aim at fossil fuel companies
A Minnesota man has spent 90 days in ICE detention, uncertain if or when he'll be deported
Feds: Feeding Our Future ringleader tried to ‘minimize her starring role’ by leaking secret documents from jail
Minnesota Now: April 28, 2026
Youth suicide rate lower than projected after launch of 988 suicide hotline, study shows
New documentary explores history of Minneapolis West Bank’s influential, funky music scene
Lakeville's population is booming. So why is the city pressing pause on new housing?
Feds, state execute search warrants at Twin Cities daycares and autism centers
Minnesota Now: April 27, 2026
Timberwolves-Nuggets rivalry takes center court for Game 5 of playoffs
Somali Day at the State Capitol comes after a challenging several months for community
Reporter's notebook: Examining Minnesota's group home industry
N.D. lawmaker killed in plane crash remembered for her ‘joyful spirit’
Minnesota Now: April 23, 2026
As Minnesota looks to ban prediction markets, regulatory gray areas arise
Native community gathers for annual conference on sexual assault amid cuts and turmoil
Transmission dance party celebrates 25 years
After hunger strike, organizers calling for shutdown of HERC say their effort will continue
Minnesota Now: April 22, 2026
An Earth Day check-in on Minnesota's climate goals
U of M Morris, known for sustainability, takes on renewable heat
School psychologist explains seclusion rooms as lawmakers reconsider ban
Minnesota Now: April 21, 2026
Report shows some Minnesota companies are profiting from war in Iran
With slow market and AI shifts, college seniors rethink the job hunt
Nothing compares 2 Prince: A look at his life and legacy 10 years after his death
More than 70 Minnesota children detained in Operation Metro Surge, data show
Minnesota Now: April 20, 2026
'A horrible decision': Domestic violence survivors hiding during ICE surge faced increase danger
Minnesota Wild and Timberwolves look to make a playoff run
Minnesota sees its most active start to severe weather season in 4 years
Expert: Cyberattacks on local governments are no longer rare
Olmsted Co. residents begin recovery efforts after dozens of homes damaged in tornadoes
Minnesota Now: April 16, 2026
St. Paul elementary in Rondo neighborhood set to become Afrocentric school this fall
37 years after son's killing, Jacob Wetterling's parents tell their story in new documentary
New report gives a behind-the-scenes look into Trump's DHS and immigration operations
Outdoor writer Stephanie Pearson's new book is a guide to the country's most iconic hikes
Mining industry group reacts to Senate overturning ban on mining near Boundary Waters
Minnesota Now: April 15, 2026
Duluth musician Gaelynn Lea releases her first memoir
After Artemis hype, Dark Sky Week aims to keep focus on the night sky
As rural MN diversifies and grows, one expert says housing will be key to sustained growth
Tim Walz, Keith Ellison impeachment push over fraud problem runs aground in Minnesota House
Minnesota wilderness group urges state, federal action to prevent mining in boundary waters
Minnesota Now: April 14, 2026
Local group wants to see St. Paul reach a more climate-forward, flexible contract with Xcel
Former diplomats gather in Minneapolis to discuss nuclear proliferation amid war in Iran
'Fargo' 30 years later: How it put Minnesota on the map, for good and bad
Minnesota Now: April 13, 2026
Kevin Garnett returns to Target Center, Lynx gear up for draft night
Beading, weaving and animal hides: New exhibitions showcase diversity of Native textile art
How federal efforts to oversee elections may weaken trust in voting
State lawmakers press on relief efforts after ICE surge ‘rocked’ local economies
Minnesota Now: April 9, 2026
Help me get a (late) start on my taxes
International Festival of Minnesota revives tradition of multicultural celebration
Black Visions launches effort to redistribute money raised following George Floyd's murder
State lawmaker explains proposal to raise sales tax to help HCMC amid financial crisis
Minnesota Now: April 8, 2026
How one group rapidly distributed millions in just 3 months during ICE surge
Out to Lunch: Advocate Comfort Dondo knows that 'change is scary, but possible'
DNR: 75-year-old system of protected lands is the 'heartbeat' of wildlife conservation
Minneapolis Public Schools works to reenroll students dropped during ICE surge
Minnesota Now: April 7, 2026
'The kids are not alright': After ICE surge and Annunciation school shooting, how can we help kids heal?
Iranian Minnesotans have mixed emotions as conflict continues
Timberwolves stumble toward playoffs without Anthony Edwards