Minnesota Now: July 17, 2025
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The Senate has approved $1.1 billion in cuts to public media stations. It could impact rural and tribal radio stations disproportionately. We hear from U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar about the funding cuts.
Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, took to the witness stand in her burglary trial. We hear some of her testimony.
New regulations are on the way for feedlots, where animals are kept for agriculture. We hear more about the changes that aim to reduce water pollution.
Plus, the historic Rondo neighborhood is celebrating their community with the annual Rondo Days. We learn about the festival's decades-long legacy.
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And we talk to an athlete who will be competing in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games taking place this weekend in Minneapolis.
Today’s Minnesota Music Minute was “Freedom Fighter” by Lewiee Blaze. The Song of the Day was “Devil’s Kettle” with Trapper Shoepp.
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