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Minnesota Now: Oct. 6, 2026

A group of Twin Cities elected and law enforcement officials are calling for a regional task force to address recent shootings that they say involved Somali youth, and So

National exhibit exploring Jesuit history with slavery debuts at University of St. Thomas

A new immersive exhibit opening at the University of St. Thomas this week is asking visitors to confront a painful chapter in the history of the Catholic Church and U.S.

'One of the hardest things I've done:' Chef Yia Vang competes on 'Bobby's Triple Threat'

Tuesday night on Food Network, Minnesota chef Yia Vang will compete for $25,000 on the cooking competition show “Bobby’s Triple Threat.” The show, hosted by chef Bobby F

Minnesota Now: Oct. 5, 2026

Lawyers of Minnesotans being held in immigrant detention say ICE is using a new tactic to keep people in detention. We'll hear more about two men who were arrested again

New book explores Minnesota's vast peatland ecosystem and climate change

In northern Minnesota, the largest stretch of peatlands in the contiguous U.S. can be found. This wet terrain has taken thousands of years to form. And draws scientists a

State agriculture commissioner looks to strengthen North American trade amid tensions

From trade wars, to animal disease, and high diesel prices, there is a lot going on in the agriculture world. Minnesota's Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Pe

Catch, release, catch: Inside ICE's new 'farce' tactic

Attorneys are warning of a new strategy ICE is using in Minnesota to keep immigrants in detention. MPR News reporter Cait Kelley joined Minnesota Now to share what she’s

Minnesota Now: Oct. 1, 2026

Becca Good has spoken publicly for the first time since her partner, Renee Good, was killed by an ICE agent in January. We learned more about her family’s lawsuit against

'Very troubling': St. Paul City Council member Molly Coleman on full report of Mayor Her probe

The city of St. Paul released Thursday the full report of the investigation into allegations against Mayor Kaohly Her. The city’s police chief, Axel Henry, alleged Mayo

New album from Wild Horses explores the 'in between' of living your dreams

For some musicians, quitting your day job to start a band might sound like a pretty big gamble. But for Jed and Ariana LaPlant of Grand Rapids, it was the beginning of a

Minnesota Now: Sept. 30, 2026

The Justice Department filed a misconduct claim against federal judges in Minnesota for speaking to the press about Operation Metro Surge. Plus, we broke down statewide s

A century of cinema: The Heights Theater to celebrate 100 years with a film for each decade

From silent cinema to modern movies, only one movie theater in the Twin Cities can say it has lived through it all. The Heights Theater in Columbia Heights has been runni

'A sense of obligation': Minnesota journalists launch new outlet focused on Somali Americans

There are more than a quarter million Somali Americans in the U.S. and more than 80,000 in Minnesota. The diaspora is a frequent target of attacks from the White House do

Event gathers legal experts in Minnesota to discuss state powers to challenge federal actions

Legal experts from around the country are convening at the University of St. Thomas Friday to explore the constitutional questions that came out of this winter's surge of

Minnesota test scores stagnate as schools roll out new reading curriculum, standards

The Minnesota Department of Education has released the results of this year’s Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments. Fewer than half of students statewide who were tested m

Minnesota Now: Sept. 29, 2026

A northwestern Minnesota school board voted Monday night to roll back a ban on rainbow stickers after being sued by the ACLU. The board's now considering a new policy. Fa

A violent 1934 strike helped launch Minneapolis' middle class. A new book tells its story

Nearly a century ago, thousands of Minneapolis workers went on strike in the middle of the Great Depression. It turned violent and police shot dozens of strikers, killing

Minneapolis-based running group remembers Native boarding schools

A Minnesota-based organization is leading its fifth-annual run on Sept. 30 to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. The day was created to honor

AI is changing the workforce. Minnesota schools are responding with new degree programs

Artificial intelligence is everywhere in the headlines: from debates over data centers to concerns about the power of AI, elected officials and everyday people are figuri

Detroit Lakes school board advances new policy amid rainbow sticker fight

The Detroit Lakes School Board has been trying to remove rainbow stickers from school grounds for months. It met again Monday night to debate a new policy. MPR News rep