Minnesota Now: June 24, 2026
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Google will host an open house in Hermantown Wednesday night about the company’s massive data center proposal for the town. MPR News reporter Dan Kraker shared the latest on where the project stands.
Starting next week, Medicare will roll out a pilot program to cover GLP-1s. A doctor explained what access to the popular weight loss drug could mean for older adults.
And the age at which children can be prosecuted for a crime in Minnesota will soon rise from 10 years old to 13 in Minnesota. We learned how counties are preparing for the shift.
Plus, Chief Meteorologist Ben Cathey had a look at hot and humid weather ahead.
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And, Minnesota's largest LGBTQ+ celebration is this weekend. We previewed Twin Cities Pride.
The Minnesota Music Minute was “I Got the Money” by Lt. Sunnie. “I Like It” by Rachel Kurtz was the Song of the Day.
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