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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

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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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Minnesotans may be polarized, but they are keeping it mostly to themselves

Minnesotans may be polarized, but they are keeping it mostly to themselves, like the rest of the country. Also, first charges filed in connection with July 4th mayhem. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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At least 16 arrested after night of chaos in Minneapolis

Authorities shut down the iconic Stone Arch Bridge to avoid a repeat of the chaos and fireworks assaults in the Mill District last July. But crowds migrated to parks like Boom Island, Minnehaha Falls, Lake Nokomis and Bde Maka Ska instead. Social media postings show fireworks being launched directly at police and bystanders. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

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Injuries and arrests mark Fourth of July holiday

Minneapolis police arrested 16 people almost all of them minors, after a night of unruly behavior in city parks that police termed a riot at one point.  This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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Attorneys seek harsher sentencing for a man who left a woman’s dead body in a storm drain

Last month, Adam Fravel was charged with two counts of second-degree murder for the death of his ex-partner Madeline Kingsbury. It is alleged that he concealed her dead body with a sheet and wooden debris in a storm drain in rural Minnesota. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota sees the hottest day of 2023 so far, and with it the risk for severe weather

Minnesota sees the hottest day of the year so far, and with it the risk for some bumpy July 4th weather, and applications are coming in for the panel that will redesign Minnesota's state flag. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Some Minnesota lawmakers outraged over U.S. Supreme Court's student loan decision

U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar says she’s outraged at the Supreme Court’s decision to block President Biden’s plan for student loan debt forgiveness. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.
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Spotted showers helped delay the start of extreme drought conditions

Drought across Minnesota continued to deepen over the past week, despite some weekend storms that brought rain to much of the state. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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What should students learn about climate change in schools?

What should students learn about climate change in schools?

As climate science and impacts evolve, how much should students in Minnesota and across the U.S. learn about climate change causes and solutions?
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Supreme Court decision on affirmative action will impact Minnesota schools, but how remains to be seen

Supreme Court decision on affirmative action will impact Minnesota schools, but how remains to be seen, and opponents file suit to block new law easing restrictions on felon voting. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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