Minnesota Now: April 29, 2026
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Governor Tim Walz gave his final State of the State address, retracing his time in charge. We heard parts of his speech and the Republican response.
Plus, prosecutors say Feeding Our Future ringleader Aimee Bock leaked sensitive documents from jail to lawmakers and journalists.
Minnesota farmers could be hurting long-term due to the war in Iran. We heard about the impact of fuel prices.
Plus, we learned how Minnesota and other states are trying to use the legal system to hold corporations accountable for climate change.
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We took a deep dive into the rare languages spoken by Minnesotans.
And we had our final forecast on Minnesota Now from MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner ahead of his retirement.
The Minnesota Music Minute was “Come in Close” by Nikki Lemire. “Johnny Law” by Frogleg was the Song of the Day.
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