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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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Inflammatory condition affecting kids surfaces

Thirteen Minnesota children have been found to have a worrisome inflammatory condition believed to be related to COVID-19, state officials said Wednesday. Multi-system inflammatory syndrome was confirmed in the children, who developed symptoms between mid-May and mid-June; their average age was 5, and most had no prior medical problems, Dr. Ruth Lynfield, the state’s epidemiologist, told reporters. This is an MPR News evening update for Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minneapolis Charter Commission to discuss amendment disbanding police

Today’s meeting will not include public testimony, but the commission’s chair says he expects the first public hearing to take place early this month. MPR News morning update for July 1, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.  

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MN launching COVID-19 ad campaign

The State of Minnesota has a new coronavirus ad campaign in the works — to the tune of $9 million. The goal is to promote different options for getting tested and get more information out on how to prevent the spread of the virus. The ads will start running this summer on multiple platforms and in multiple languages. This is an MPR News evening update for Tuesday, June 30. Hosted by Britta Greene. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Dr. Jon Hallberg: Are virtual doctor visits here to stay?

Dr. Jon Hallberg: Are virtual doctor visits here to stay?

Dr. Jon Hallberg talks about the virtues and limitations of virtual visits. He weighs in on whether virtual visits have a place in the future of healthcare and if patients stand to benefit.
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Rochester, Edina move ahead with city mask requirements

Mankato’s city council will hold a public hearing next week on a mask ordinance. MPR News morning update for June 30, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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4 former cops charged in Floyd killing appear in court

The Hennepin County judge overseeing the trial of four former police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd last month warned elected officials against making public statements about the merits of the case, saying they endanger the defendants’ right to a fair trial and could lead to a change in venue. The trial for four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd has been set tentatively for March 8. This is an MPR News evening update for Monday, June 29. Hosted by Britta Greene. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Former officers charged in Floyd killing due in court

The four former Minneapolis police officers are scheduled to appear at a pretrial hearing this afternoon. MPR News morning update for June 29, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Strong storms possible in parts of Minnesota

We’re keeping an eye on the weather today, with a chance for severe storms this afternoon and evening across southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities. MPR News update for June 28, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Confirmed cases increasing among young adults

Minnesota health officials say young adults are driving the increase in COVID-19 cases in the state. People in their 20s are now the largest age group for confirmed cases in Minnesota. MPR News update for June 27, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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Minneapolis City Council moves forward with dismantling police department

The amendment to the city's charter would go before voters in November. Mayor Jacob Frey says deep reforms are needed and will be coming from his office, but he doesn't support abolishing the police department. This is an MPR News evening update for June 26, 2020. Hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
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