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Jan 13, 2021
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her will hold a press conference at 3:30 p.m. today regarding the federal immigration enforcement agents deployed to Minnesota. Federal officials said Monday that more than 2,000 immigration arrests have been made in Minnesota since the enforcement surge began in December. On Sunday, DHS officials announced they are sending hundreds of additional immigration enforcement officers to the state. | MPR N
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her will hold a press conference at 3:30 p.m. today regarding the federal immigration enforcement agents deployed to Minnesota. Federal officials said Monday that more than 2,000 immigration arrests have been made in Minnesota since the enforcement surge began in December. On Sunday, DHS officials announced they are sending hundreds of additional immigration enforcement officers to the state. | MPR N
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Minnesota legislators are opening the legislative session at the Capitol. It's the first time they're convening since the assassination of Melissa Hortman, the Annunciation school shooting and the 10-week ICE operation in Minnesota. Major issues on the table include guns, fraud and immigration. But with an almost evenly split Legislature, meaningful action on controversial topics is going to be tough. Story by Nicole Ki Video edited by Tony Xiao | MPR News
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Minnesota legislators are opening the legislative session at the Capitol. It's the first time they're convening since the assassination of Melissa Hortman, the Annunciation school shooting and the 10-week ICE operation in Minnesota. Major issues on the table include guns, fraud and immigration. But with an almost evenly split Legislature, meaningful action on controversial topics is going to be tough. Story by Nicole Ki Video edited by Tony Xiao | MPR News
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On Jan. 23, hundreds of businesses across Minnesota were closed for a one-day strike and economic blackout in response to the federal ICE operation in Minnesota and the killing of Renee Macklin Good. The strike was organized by Minnesota faith leaders and endorsed Minnesota labor leaders including Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation and the Minnesota AFL-CIO. Labor scholar and retired history professor Peter Rachleff spoke to MPR News’ All Things Considere
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On Jan. 23, hundreds of businesses across Minnesota were closed for a one-day strike and economic blackout in response to the federal ICE operation in Minnesota and the killing of Renee Macklin Good. The strike was organized by Minnesota faith leaders and endorsed Minnesota labor leaders including Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation and the Minnesota AFL-CIO. Labor scholar and retired history professor Peter Rachleff spoke to MPR News’ All Things Considere
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Ravi Norman of Minneapolis says MPR's stations help him feel a part of a larger community conversation. | Minnesota Public Radio
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Ravi Norman of Minneapolis says MPR's stations help him feel a part of a larger community conversation. | Minnesota Public Radio
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For more than 50 years, MPR has shared the local events that have shaped world history alongside the stories of our neighbors. We’re proud to claim that some of the nation’s best music and journalism happens right here in Minnesota. Now, we want to know: What do you think makes Minnesota special? You can share your perspective at minnesota.mpr.org | Minnesota Public Radio
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For more than 50 years, MPR has shared the local events that have shaped world history alongside the stories of our neighbors. We’re proud to claim that some of the nation’s best music and journalism happens right here in Minnesota. Now, we want to know: What do you think makes Minnesota special? You can share your perspective at minnesota.mpr.org | Minnesota Public Radio
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Does your news feed need a makeover? Introducing Reverb, a new way to news from MPR News. We’re here to bring you all the news that’s fit to post from every corner of the state. From cat tours and reality TV to college protests and cannabis news, you can find the best MPR News reporting right here where you are – on mobile, online and on social media. Find it by following @mprnews and #ReverbMPR on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. #reverpmpr #minnesota #news 📹 created and edited by Anne Guttridge
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Does your news feed need a makeover? Introducing Reverb, a new way to news from MPR News. We’re here to bring you all the news that’s fit to post from every corner of the state. From cat tours and reality TV to college protests and cannabis news, you can find the best MPR News reporting right here where you are – on mobile, online and on social media. Find it by following @mprnews and #ReverbMPR on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. #reverpmpr #minnesota #news 📹 created and edited by Anne Guttridge
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It can be difficult to find free, accurate information about candidates. The MPR News 2024 Voter Guides make it easy! Find information about Minnesota candidates for U.S. Congress, the state Legislature, county commissioner, school boards and more at mprnews.org/election. 🎥 by Anne Guttridge | MPR News
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It’s possible that parts of Minnesota will experience a derecho, or a widespread windstorm, on Monday, July 28. The sheer size and duration of these storms pose a significant risk to people and property. Unlike tornadoes, which are more localized, derechos can impact entire regions and span multiple states. According to National Weather Service, there may be winds up to 80 mph but not everyone who sees the storms will experience the peak strength. Here's what to know if you live in southern Minn
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Former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice and Minnesota Vikings player Alan Page making a snow angel today in Minneapolis. Courtesy video | MPR News
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MPR is now facing a more than $6M budget gap annually. Your support is needed. Make your first gift today at mpr.org/donate. | Minnesota Public Radio
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Minnesotan’s least favorite fifth season is in full swing and with it comes orange construction cones, “work zone” signs and road closures. This year, 180 road and bridge projects are happening across the state. Drivers have already been frustrated with traffic congestion around bigger construction projects, like the bridge repairs on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis and the Interstate 35 bridge work in Hinckley. We asked our readers to send us questions about construction zones in Minnesota and had
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Democrat Tim Walz has a clear lead over Republican Jeff Johnson in the race to be Minnesota's next governor. But with fewer than two months until the election, a sizable percentage of voters remain undecided, according to a new MPR News/Star Tribune Minnesota Poll: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2018/09/15/minnesota-governor-race-walz-johnson-mpr-star-tribune-poll | MPR News
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After closing out their regular season as the No. 1 team in the WNBA, the Minnesota Lynx is ready to begin their "revenge tour" in the playoffs. They're vying for the title after a heartbreaking loss to the New York Liberty last year. MPR Newscaster and Lynx superfan Emily Reese joined Minnesota Now host Nina Moini in the studio to break down why fans can expect this year's playoffs to have no shortage of drama. For more on the Lynx, head over to mprnews.org Audio engineering by Cliff Bentley Vi
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The small town of Cook in Minnesota is underwater. Businesses in the town of 500, along with City Hall and the public library, are inundated and closed for the foreseeable future. “Everybody in town is kind of in a state of shock right now. Nobody knows what to do. We’re just waiting for the water to recede and get back into our businesses and homes,” Ryan Horner said, who runs Comet Theater. 📹 by Erica Dischino, editing by Anne Guttridge. | MPR News
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The anticipated tie in the Minnesota House of Representatives effectively breaks up the full control Democrats have held on the state's legislative branch for last two years. Pending recounts of two seats, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party and the Republican part will likely each hold 67 seats in the House. The DFL will retain a one-seat majority in the state Senate and they continue to hold the governor’s office. The Minnesota Constitution forbids the House from having two House speakers at the
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Fans of the Minnesota Frost celebrated the team’s dominance with the raising of the Walter Cup Champions banner at the season opener on Sunday, Dec. 1 in St. Paul, Minn. The team, which was know as PWHL Minnesota in its inaugural season, also debuted its new name for the second season. More than 8,000 people attended the team’s first home game. Minnesota Frost is one of six teams in the newly launched Professional Women’s Hockey League, or PWHL, which was founded in 2023. The team lost their sea
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One forestry official said as of mid May, fires already have burned more than 37,000 acres in Minnesota, compared to about 12,000 acres in an average year. Get the latest updates on the wildfires at mprnews.org/wildfires. Video captured by Derek Montgomery for MPR News and edited by Anne Guttridge | MPR News
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Minnesota United defeated the Seattle Sounders in the opener of their best-of-three MLS Western Conference playoff series on Monday, Oct. 27 in St. Paul. After a scoreless draw, the Loons beat the Sounders 3-2 on penalty kicks. At one point, a flag was unfurled that read “You Betcha” and featured a flying loon, the club mascot. The Loons will play Game 2 against the Sounders in Seattle on Monday, Nov. 3. Video captured by Michael Olson and edited by Anne Guttridge | MPR News
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Minnesota has reduced the amount of mercury it spews into the atmosphere by nearly two-thirds since 2005. Yet the level of mercury found in walleye and northern pike in many of the state’s lakes has continued to slowly but steadily rise for the past 30 years. Hundreds of lakes across the North Woods are contaminated with mercury, including those in protected areas like the Boundary Waters. That contamination is worsening now despite years of efforts to close coal-fired power plants and scrub ind
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Fraud in Minnesota has become a flashpoint for incendiary comments about Somali-Americans by President Donald Trump, as well as a sticking point in the 2026 Minnesota gubernatorial election. It's also resulted in a fair bit of misinformation and disinformation in the news. To explain how we got here, MPR News correspondent Matt Sepic breaks down one of the largest fraud scandals in recent memory: Feeding Our Future. Find the full length version of this video on our YouTube at youtube.com/@MPR_Ne
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Crown Prince Haakon — heir to the throne of Norway — arrived in Minneapolis on Monday, Oct. 6 and will remain in Minnesota through Oct. 8. Earlier Monday, he visited Luther College and the Vesterheim museum in Decorah, Iowa. He also will be in New York on Oct. 9. The Norwegian Embassy to the U.S. said the purpose of the visit is to “highlight the deep cultural and historical ties between the two countries and promote cooperation in business, education, and culture.” Haakon’s events in the Twin C
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It's Minnesota's budgeting year. Officials had projected a $1.5 billion surplus, but some measures of national economic growth have been slowing. The new numbers released Thursday are key to lawmakers' efforts to build a two-year budget. Here's how the governor and legislators set the new state budget. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/02/28/minnesota-budget-surplus-falls-to-one-billion | MPR News
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On lakes across Minnesota, it’s common to see shorelines buffered with boulders, often stretching hundreds of feet across and several feet deep. These barricades of large rocks, known as riprap, are designed to keep soil from crumbling into the lake due to waves or high water. For many home or cabin owners, riprap also creates a neat, aesthetically pleasing shoreline, a status symbol for up-north lake life. But armoring lakeshores comes with an environmental cost. Story by Kirsti Marohn, video c
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Around 500 Minnesota state employees protested Saturday, March 29 to push back against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s return to office policy. The governor says having more employees spend at least half of their workdays each month in the office will improve communication and collaboration. The Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 5 together represent around 40,000 employees. MAPE organized the pro
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As hundreds of firefighters and emergency crews have descended on northeastern Minnesota, Hugo’s Bar in Brimson has become a de facto distribution center for the donations pouring in to help keep the crews fed and hydrated. The Camp House fire is burning near Brimson, about 40 miles northeast of Duluth. The Jenkins Creek fire is burning east of Hoyt Lakes, and south of Babbitt. The two fires are just a few miles apart and are now being managed as the “Brimson Complex” fires. About 25 miles away,
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The city of Anoka is taking the plunge into Minnesota’s recreational cannabis market with the opening of its new dispensary, making it one of the first municipal operations in the country and the first in the state. Anoka Cannabis Company held a soft opening on Feb. 5 to cannabis industry insiders. The shop is believed to be one of the only government-run dispensaries currently operating in the country. But it’s not the first of its kind. In 2015, the city of North Bonneville in Washington opene
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Over 5,000 carved pumpkins are now on display at the Minnesota Zoo at its annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular which runs through Nov. 2. The event is part pumpkin patch, part art installation with artistically carved pumpkins lighting the way through a wooded trail at the zoo. This year’s theme of the carvings is “What Goes Bump in the Night,” and features an expanded walking route. Tickets to the event often sell out and must be bought in advance on the Minnesota Zoo website. Story and video by J
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Much of Minnesota was blanketed in thick haze Tuesday, June 3, as the sight and smell of smoke from Canadian wildfires spread across the state. That smoke led to the worst air quality the state has seen since 2023. And the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said it was among the worst conditions seen since the agency started issuing air quality alerts in 2008. Depending on the weather, we may see more smoke from Canadian wildfires throughout the rest of spring and summer. Stay tuned to the end o
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and law enforcement authorities briefed reporters on June 15 just before 11 p.m. following the capture of Vance Boelter. Boelter had been the subject of an extensive, multiday manhunt after he allegedly shot and killed Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, early Saturday morning at the Hortmans’ home in Brooklyn Park. He is also believed to have shot and wounded state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, at their home in Champlin. Pool video by WC
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