Shows

Why Keith Ellison and other state attorneys general are pushing back on Trump
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin about why they’re challenging so many of President Trump’s actions in court.
As Trump travel ban takes effect, even Minnesota’s U.S. citizens worry about repercussions
To find out how the news is landing with other members of Minnesota’s affected communities, MPR News host Nina Moini spoke with Hassanen Mohammed, the executive director of the Minnesota Somali Community Center.
Poor air quality: What causes it and how to protect your health
Last week, smoke from Canadian wildfires led to the worst Minnesota air quality index since records began in 2000. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about what we can do to stay healthy when skies are smoky.
For these Duluth teens, a diploma, solar panels and life lessons learned
Seven years after a group of Duluth middle schoolers first began advocating for solar panels on their school, they’re graduating from high school. They got it done, but they also learned some lessons on politics, policy and perseverance.
MN Shortlist June 6–12: Country Queers, Plein Air and ‘Legally Blonde’
MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region.
Special session called for Monday for legislators to finish Minnesota’s next budget
The Minnesota Legislature intends to hold a one-day special session that will convene Monday, Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders announced in a joint statement Friday.