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Minnesota Today

Minnesota Public Radio
Minneapolis
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minneapolis, United States
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Air Quality
Boundary Waters Canoe Area
University Of Minnesota
Wildfires
Immigration
Amy Klobuchar
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Feeding Our Future
Detroit Lakes, United States
St. Paul, United States
Essentia Health
Boundary Waters
International Education
Edina, United States
Cybersecurity

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

Minnesota U.S. Senate candidates Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya disagreed on a range of issues during an hour-long debate on MPR News Friday. Flanagan, the Democrat, accused Tafoya of trying to distance herself from President Donald Trump after re... more

The Twin Cities No Kings Coalition will hold a rally and festival Saturday that will focus on democracy and the right to vote. The event will feature food trucks, kids activities and information about voting in the election next month.

Three competi... more

Federal authorities have seized Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's phone and issued more than a dozen subpoenas, a source has told the Associated Press. The actions are part of an investigation into alleged immigration fraud. The source says those orde... more

A new report says so-called "forever chemicals" are contaminating U.S. waterways, including the Mississippi River. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a class of human-made chemicals found in a variety of consumer and industrial product... more

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Recent Guests

Tad Jude
Republican candidate for Secretary of State
Political candidate
Episode: Alleged attack planned for Mall of America; M State Detroit Lakes campus closing
Allison Ferolli
Director of Minnesota's Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division
Minnesota DHS & Emergency Management
Episode: Police charge man in Roseville kidnapping; New Richland flooding
Harshan Ratanpal
Researcher discussing the fertilizer database
University or Institute on the Environment, University of Minnesota
Episode: Minnesota's annual school tests could change; Flooded homes face total loss
Deepak Ray
Research professor discussing environmental impacts of fertilizer use
Institute on the Environment
Episode: Minnesota's annual school tests could change; Flooded homes face total loss
Katherine Allyn Halverson
Attorney for ACLU of Minnesota
ACLU of Minnesota
Episode: Detroit Lakes Public Schools’ ban on rainbow stickers prompts lawsuit by Minnesota ACLU
Marcus Schmidt
Representative, Minnesota chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Alliance on Mental Illness (Minnesota)
Episode: Group home in Brooklyn Center allegedly billed state for services its residents didn’t receive
Jane Griffith
Senior epidemiologist
Minnesota Health Department
Episode: Group home in Brooklyn Center allegedly billed state for services its residents didn’t receive
Ben Freilich
Vice President of Operations
Volk Transfer
Episode: Group home in Brooklyn Center allegedly billed state for services its residents didn’t receive
Ellen Finn
Reporter
Episode: Group home in Brooklyn Center allegedly billed state for services its residents didn’t receive

Hosts

Phineas Pope
Host of Minnesota Today with recurring anchoring and reporting duties.
Emily Reese
News update presenter/host for Minnesota Today segments.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 363 ratings
  • Useful

    Quick rundown of the news. I don’t need the sports scores but otherwise a useful podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Froth Giant
    United States2 months ago
  • Love the local

    Love the quick local news. I don’t love the sign off—“stay safe” implies that we’re all in some sort of grave danger or something. We’re not. Go for something else.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    this nickname is pointless
    United States10 months ago
  • Make sure and fact check, since MPR doesn’t.

    For years they have provided a very clearly biased news but it used to at least be worth it to get basic topics. Now, they have gone full biased and hide important news topics for Minnesota and it’s a huge bummer. What a great resource going to waste. After them completely ignoring what’s going on in Minnesota for the last week, I’m saying goodbye after half a decade.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    aslin xB
    United States10 months ago
  • Inconsistent publishing times

    I really appreciate this podcast and the local news it offers. I wish that it was published consistently in the morning so that I could listen to it. It often isn’t available when I want it. When it’s there, the reporting is great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thechnocrat
    United States10 months ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    The truck mom
    United States2 years ago

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Mix of praise for timeliness and frustration with consistency in publishing times.
Listeners value concise, reliable local updates and practical context.
Positive notes about on-the-ground reporting and expert guests.
Some listeners perceive bias and desire more balanced coverage.

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Border Czar Tom Homan says mistakes were made in Minneapolis, mass deportations will continue
Q: You believe that the operation in Minneapolis was not perfect. Can you sit here today and acknowledge that mistakes were made and perhaps that the administration went too far?
The operation, when I got there, I reviewed the entire operation and made changes based on my experience and what I think was the best way to go forward; not everything was perfect, but adjustments were made to improve ongoing enforcement.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota Today

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

State-focused briefings deliver concise, chronologically organized updates on Minnesota's daily news landscape. Episodes cover timely topics like primary election deadlines, weather outlooks, drought and wildfire impacts, local governance decisions, and on-the-ground reporting from communities across the state. A notable strength is the steady blend of rapid updates with expert commentary and local perspectives, plus intermittent in-depth conversations tied to state issues (e.g., food donation policies, cybersecurity of water systems). The format is well-suited for busy professionals who want quick, reliable Minnesota-specific news and context each weekday, with occasional deep-dives that illuminate policy or infrastructure challenges.

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2. Allison Ferolli
3. Harshan Ratanpal
4. Deepak Ray
5. Katherine Allyn Halverson
6. Marcus Schmidt
7. Jane Griffith
8. Ben Freilich

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