Minnesota Now: June 18, 2025
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DFL Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, a close colleague of Rep. Melissa Hortman, is voicing her shock and grief over the shootings of lawmakers. Plus, we hear from a social worker about working through the collective grief and trauma of this loss.
We have the latest on a former Minnesota ISIS member granted early release after he helped terrorism investigators.
Plus, our Native News team gets us up to speed on funding threats to tribal colleges and we hear from a recent graduate.
Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner will give us the rundown on how many tornadoes touched down earlier this week.
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And Minneapolis-based drag performer and RuPaul's Drag Race winner, BeBe Zahara Benet reflects on her career.
The Minnesota Music Minute is “On My Way” by Mayyada. Our colleagues from YourClassical bring us a special Song of the Day: “When Thunder Comes“ by Mari Esabel Valverde, performed by the choir at St. Olaf College.
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