Minnesota Now: Aug. 6, 2025
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Metro Transit is proposing to end the once-popular North Star Commuter Rail and replace it with a bus line. We learn about what impact this could have on public transit.
The owners of the beef snack company Jack Link's spent millions on President Donald Trump's campaign. But now the company may be at odds with the administration's goals on healthier eating.
Plus, are we in for more smoky skies? MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner joins with the answer.
And they are known to millions of followers as Squirmy and Grubs. We talk to Minnesotans Shane and Hannah Burcaw about their new book exploring interabled relationships.
Today’s Minnesota Music Minute was “Raspberry Beret” by Prince and “The Eagle Flies“ by J-Rex was the Song of the Day.
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