Minnesota Now: April 20, 2026
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Cleanup continues in southeastern Minnesota after several tornadoes ripped through over the weekend. We checked in with the Olmsted County sheriff about the damage and recovery efforts. And we got a tornado season forecast from our meteorologist.
Recent cyberattacks on Spring Lake Park schools and Winona County have local officials wondering how they can better protect their systems. A cybersecurity expert had some insight and tips.
We heard from a local organization about how the surge of federal immigration agents in Minnesota affected people facing domestic violence.
We got more from Jessie Diggins' retirement celebration and our sports contributors recapped the start of playoffs for the Wild and Timberwolves.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was "Still I Rise," composed by Rosephanye Powell and performed by the Twin Cities Women’s Choir. Our Song of the Day was “Sideways” by Good Morning Bedlam.
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