Minnesota Now: May 20, 2026
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With the legislative session wrapped up, Minnesota Now dug into how crucial funding is being spent. First, how millions of dollars will help HCMC out of a financial crisis. Plus, how $90 million in technological upgrades will support counties in administrating SNAP and Medicaid.
A new scorecard on school test results nationwide found large achievement gaps at Minneapolis Public Schools.
Plus, Minnesota's Muslim community is tackling safety concerns after the mosque shooting in San Diego.
We heard from the state's next Supreme Court Chief Justice.
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Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard gave the holiday weekend forecast.
And a Minnesota-made podcast is helping kids navigate puberty.
The Minnesota Music Minute was “Down Home Blues” by Deb Jenkins and “500 Dollars” by The Lamont Cranston Band was the Song of the Day.
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