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From in-depth updates around Minnesota to national news reporting, empowering community stories, and more, MPR News is your source for staying connected to the world around you.

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Morning Edition

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Morning Edition, with Cathy Wurzer in St. Paul and NPR hosts in Washington and Los Angeles, brings you all the news from overnight and the information you need to start your day. Listen from 4 to 9 a.m. every weekday.

MPR News with Angela Davis

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Conversations about life in Minnesota and how the state is changing. Listen Mondays through Thursdays from MPR News starting at 9 a.m.

Minnesota Now

Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

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Live, down to earth, unscripted interviews that aim to connect, inform and entertain. Real people share real stories with Nina Moini. It’s journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously and puts people first. Listen Mondays through Thursdays at noon.

All Things Considered

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All Things Considered, with Clay Masters in St. Paul and NPR hosts in Washington, is your comprehensive source for afternoon news and information. Listen from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. every weekday.

Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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Host Kerri Miller holds in-depth conversations with authors about their books and ideas. Listen Fridays at 11 a.m.

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Minnesota Today

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Minnesota Today from MPR News brings you the most important stories from around the state, on your schedule.

Politics Friday

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On Fridays at noon, MPR News political editor Brian Bakst discusses Minnesota politics and the latest from the legislature. Join us for interviews with lawmakers, candidates and more.

Call to Mind

Call to Mind

Call to Mind is MPR News’ initiative to foster new conversations about mental health hosted by Angela Davis and produced by Jessica Bari.

Climate Cast®

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MPR meteorologist Paul Huttner joins All Things Considered to talk about the latest research on our changing climate and the consequences we're seeing here in Minnesota and worldwide.

MPR News Ask a Bookseller

Ask a Bookseller Podcast

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Every week, The Thread checks in with booksellers around the country about their favorite books of the moment.

In Front of Our Eyes

In Front of Our Eyes Podcast

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In March 2021, the first of the former officers charged in the killing of George Floyd went on trial in Minnesota. Police officers are rarely prosecuted in such cases — and the world was watching. MPR News, which has followed this case in detail from the beginning, brings listeners updates on the monumental case, and the consequences it holds for the city and the country. Created in collaboration with American Public Media.

74 Seconds

74 Seconds

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In July 2016, the world watched a man die, live on their phones, after a traffic stop in suburban Minnesota. This is the story of that man, Philando Castile, and the officer, Jeronimo Yanez, who is about to go on trial in his death. It sits at the intersection of race, policing, justice and safety in America. A lot can happen in 74 seconds.

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McCarthy deserved his fate, ex-U.S. Rep Liz Cheney tells U audience

Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney told a crowd at the university of Minnesota last night that former speaker Kevin McCarthy deserved his fate. Saying he was “Absolutely unfit to be speaker." Cheney spoke as part of a political lecture series at the school. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota AG reviews health care system mergers

A pair of planned health care system mergers is under review by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. And Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer will seek the second-highest position in the U.S. House. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.
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Twins break yearslong playoff losing streak

The Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3 to 1 on Tuesday. The key to that win was rookie Royce Lewis, who batted in three runs on two home runs. He hit his runs in his first two postseason bats. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota's delegation split on McCarthy's removal

Republicans in Minnesota’s Congressional delegation backed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during a successful effort Tuesday to oust him from power. All of Minnesota’s Democrats voted to remove McCarthy. This is the MPR News evening update, hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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Minneapolis police officer's work comp claim rejected; Department of Revenue finishes processing rebate checks

A committee of the Minneapolis City Council has rejected the $145,000 workers' compensation claim of a police officer who beat a man during unrest following the killing of George Floyd. The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced Monday it’s finished processing the one-time tax rebate payments. It sent just over 2 million direct deposits and paper checks — totaling nearly a billion dollars — to eligible Minnesotans over the last 45 days. This is an MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music By Gary Meister.

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Charges boosted in Kingsbury killing; MPD officer's workers' comp claim rejected

A grand jury has returned first degree murder charges against Adam Fravel. He was arrested earlier this year in connection with the death of Madeline Kingsbury. A committee of the Minneapolis City Council has rejected the workers' compensation claim of a police officer who beat a man during unrest following the killing of George Floyd. Sgt. Andrew Bittell was one of the officers who beat Jaleel Stallings in May 2020.   Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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Above-average temps to start October, Rep. Dean Phillips pulls back from leadership position

Highs on Sunday broke records. It was 92 degrees in the Twin Cities. It's never been that hot in the in that region on October first. The Twin Cities Marathon was cancelled due to the warm and muggy conditions. Dean Philips is stepping away from a leadership position in his caucus over his view that there should be more primary challengers running against president Joe Biden. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Flags at half-staff in Minnesota, school resource officers return to some schools

Gov. Tim Walz has ordered flags at state buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff to honor the life of longtime California U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. And as some Minnesota law enforcement agencies return resource officers to schools, a new legal interpretation of changes in state law could cause further uncertainty. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.
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Emmer brushes off talk of replacing Speaker McCarthy; more confusion over SROs

Minnesota Republican Congressman Tom Emmer is brushing off talk about being the next House Speaker if Kevin McCarthy is ousted. More confusion is bubbling up over school resource officers in Hennepin County. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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