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Minnesota Today from MPR News brings you the most important stories from around the state. All on your schedule. Get updated on the latest news in about five minutes, every weekday morning and evening.

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Latest Episodes

Dozens of Minnesota school districts have delayed the start of classes Wednesday as a winter storm continues to cause difficult travel across the region. In addition to the late starts, a handful of school districts have moved to online learning or c... more

Driving conditions across Minnesota will worsen through night as snow and freezing rain move across the region.

And nine Republican candidates for Minnesota governor gathered last night to debate issues at a Lyon County Republican candidate forum.

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Officials at Augsburg University in Minneapolis say federal immigration agents entered a private campus parking lot without a warrant on Saturday afternoon and detained a student.

And the Minneapolis City Council this week will consider a new ordina... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Madel
Minneapolis attorney running for governor
Episode: Minneapolis attorney Chris Madel joins governor race, fight for Republican endorsement
Mike Newcomb
Independence party candidate running for governor in 2026
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Episode: Minneapolis business consultant sentenced to 7 years in prison for fraud
Chris LaTondres
President of the Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative
Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative
Episode: Minneapolis business consultant sentenced to 7 years in prison for fraud
Steve Marty
Nephew of Willebald Bianchi, a WWII veteran
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Episode: Minneapolis business consultant sentenced to 7 years in prison for fraud
Michelle Phelps
University of Minnesota sociology professor
University of Minnesota
Episode: Property taxes in Minnesota; Anoka County deputy assault
Patrick Knight
CEO of Good Sense Foods and former Marine, running for Governor
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Episode: MSP expects to see canceled flights due to shutdown
Gunnar Olsen
Reporter at Thrifty Traveler
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Episode: MSP expects to see canceled flights due to shutdown
Zainab Mohammed
State senator from Minneapolis
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Episode: MEA school break crowds take off at MSP, with shutdown looming over air travel
Michael Duncan
Volunteer with the Whitefish Area Property Owners Association
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Episode: MEA school break crowds take off at MSP, with shutdown looming over air travel

Hosts

Phil Picardy
Host with extensive experience in local news coverage at MPR News, focusing on community-driven narratives.
Emily Reese
Experienced host from MPR News, dedicated to delivering timely news updates and engaging content for listeners.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 325 ratings
  • Missing MNUFC updates

    If the other professional sports teams are being reported on…why leave out MNUFC?

    Just had another W this weekend against STL.

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    2
    The truck mom
    United Statesa year ago
  • “Sure” “ya”

    The young reporters start every answer to a question with “Sure” and “Ya”. Very annoying and distracting. They all need to work on this to sound professional.

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    3
    fitgal1961
    United States2 years ago
  • Needs lots of work

    Repeats far too many stories. This is not the radio; we subscribe and listen to every episode. Weather is a waste of time, too, since it tries to cover the entire state, making it generic to the point of useless. Sports are also not useful news; leave that kind of garbage to the people who also “report” lottery numbers and horoscopes.

    Update: Now they’re including episodes of another podcast in this feed, meaning you either are getting even *more* repeats if you like that podcast, too, or unw... more

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    1
    Harsh But Fair
    United States3 years ago
  • Satisfactory

    Proper news in under 5 minutes, two times a day M-F.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Noga Nogard
    United States3 years ago
  • Needs lots of work

    Repeats far too many stories. This is not the radio; we subscribe and listen to every episode. Weather is a waste of time, too, since it tries to cover the entire state, making it generic to the point of useless. Sports are also not useful news; leave that kind of garbage to the people who also “report” lottery numbers and horoscopes.

    Update: Now they’re including episodes of another podcast in this feed, meaning you either are getting even *more* repeats if you like that podcast, too, or unw... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Harsh But Fair
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the concise format and timely updates, often highlighting its importance for staying informed about local news.
A subset of listeners appreciates the podcast's responsiveness to community issues, particularly concerning marginalized groups.
However, some express concerns about repetitive content and a preference for more varied topic coverage.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota Today

What is Minnesota Today about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Aimed at keeping Minnesotans informed, this podcast delivers concise updates on critical news stories affecting the state. Episodes typically feature discussions on political developments, community concerns, weather updates, and local events, delivering essential information succinctly. Noteworthy is its focus on issues pertinent to diverse communities, particularly the Somali community and immigration concerns, often responding directly to national events and local reactions. With updates twice a day, it serves as a vital resource for listeners wanting quick and reliable news coverage.

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How many episodes of Minnesota Today are there?

Minnesota Today launched 14 years ago and published 216 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Minnesota Today include:

1. Chris Madel
2. Mike Newcomb
3. Chris LaTondres
4. Steve Marty
5. Michelle Phelps
6. Patrick Knight
7. Gunnar Olsen
8. Zainab Mohammed

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