Minnesota Now: May 6, 2026
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During the height of Operation Metro Surge, the federal government publicized the arrests of protesters and observers. We learned why prosecutors dismissed the charges in a third of those cases.
Diesel gas prices are nearing a record high. We heard how that’s impacting Minnesota’s trucking industry and your wallet.
Plus, urban flocks of turkeys are hard to miss this time of year. We got some answers about the bird from an expert.
And dozens of venues across Minneapolis are inviting the public to behind-the-scenes visits for Doors Open Minneapolis this weekend.
The Minnesota Music Minute was "The Window” by We are the Willows and “Get Up and Dance” by Sonny Knight and the Lakers was the Song of the Day.
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