Minnesota Now: June 30, 2025
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U.S. Senators are voting Monday on President Donald Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act." The bill proposes major cuts to Medicaid, tax breaks and new money for national defense and immigration enforcement. We'll hear from U.S. Senator Tina Smith in Washington D.C.
General Mills and other major food producers are moving away from the use of artificial dyes in their products. We'll break this trend down with an expert.
Plus, a Minnesotan has a new memoir out about her experience with epilepsy.
And a photographer is turning her passion project into action to protect the state's most iconic bird.
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The Timberwolves have re-signed some fan favorites and the Xcel Energy Center has a new name. We'll get the latest sports news from Wally and Eric.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Hand in the Air” by The Gated Community and our Song of the Day was “Villain” by Betty and the Rubble.
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