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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Supreme Court to decide Minnesota House squabble

Minnesota's Supreme Court parsed constitutional wording about what makes up the Minnesota House as justices sorted today through an ongoing power struggle. The definition is important as the high court decides how far to delve into a standoff that has the House operating with only one party present. The crux of the case is whether 67 members is sufficient to do anything or if 68 is needed for a quorum. And Minnesota Republicans they want to scale back some sick time protections passed by Democrats in prior years.
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Minnesota Supreme Court takes up House control case. Three officers won't be charged in deadly shooting

The Minnesota Supreme Court Thursday hears arguments on whether Republicans are conducting lawful proceedings in the state House. And the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office says it will not file charges against three Minneapolis police officers who fatally shot a man last June.
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Republicans continue to hold hearings without Democrats in Minnesota House

Republicans in the Minnesota House are looking to roll back taxes and fees approved when Democrats had complete control of the Legislature. Republicans are holding hearings in the House while their Democratic counterparts are boycotting over a power dispute. And Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing to block President Donald Trump's order to end birthright citizenship.

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Minnesota joins lawsuit to block Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship

The state of Minnesota has joined an effort to challenge the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's executive order, which seeks to overturn birthright citizenship. Separately, a trial for two Minnesota men charged in the Jan. 6 riots in Washington did not resume as scheduled Tuesday following Trump’s sweeping pardons of those who participated in the riots.
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Minnesotans pardoned for January 6th riots; House Republicans file lawsuit over power struggle

A trial that had been underway for two Minnesota men charged in the January 6 attack did not resume as scheduled this morning after President Trump granted clemency to them and nearly 1,600 other defendants. And House Republicans have filed a response to lawsuits before the Minnesota Supreme Court over a power struggle in the Legislature.
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Cold start causes school cancellations around Minnesota. Leonard Peltier granted clemency by Biden

Tuesday starts with extreme cold warnings and many school districts canceling or delaying classes. Anoka-Hennepin, Duluth, Minneapolis, Rochester, St. Paul and Winona all closed Tuesday. And Native American activist Leonard Peltier was granted clemency Monday by former President Joe Biden in one of his final acts before leaving office. 
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Disasters in warm-weather states spur climate migration to Minnesota

Disasters in warm-weather states spur climate migration to Minnesota

California wildfires. Florida hurricanes. Texas heat. Some residents of these states say climate disasters are driving them to move to northern parts of the United States — including Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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MPD union wants voice in consent decree; Dangerously cold weather

The Minneapolis police union said it wants a voice in the latest MPD reform plan. Our brief January thaw is coming to a crashing halt today, as strong northwest winds bring a blast of arctic air to Minnesota.
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Minneapolis Police Department clarifies policy on questioning immigration status. St. Paul clears encampment

With just days to go before president-elect Donald Trump returns to office with mass deportation plans, the Minneapolis Police Department has clarified its policy on questioning immigration status. And St. Paul on Thursday closed a homeless encampment where more than 40 people were living in tents near the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary.
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Walz rolls out 2025 budget proposal; Clash in House continues

Gov. Tim Walz rolled out his proposed 2025 budget today, calling for a cut to state sales tax, a move he says will help offset increased costs from proposed federal tariffs. And Democrats in the state House of Representatives are back in their home districts, after boycotting the chamber amidst a power sharing dispute with Republicans.
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