Minnesota Now: April 7, 2026
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President Donald Trump issued new threats against civilian infrastructure in Iran Tuesday. He's set an 8 p.m. EST deadline for the country to agree to a deal. We'll talk with the leader of one group in Minnesota's Iranian community.
A viral video gives a glimpse into the lives of kids in Minneapolis who are bearing the impacts of events like the Annunciation shooting and the ICE surge. We'll talk with a therapist about how trauma impacts children and how to help.
A plan to expand a dairy operation in West Central Minnesota is getting pushback from some neighbors and environmental advocates. We'll talk with a reporter who's been covering the proposal and the controversy.
We’ll get the latest on Minnesota sports from our sports contributors.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Who’s This?” by Ber. Our Song of the Day was “Cut Your Hair” by Pavement.
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