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Minnesota Today

Minnesota Public Radio
Minnesota
Minneapolis
ICE
Minneapolis, United States
St. Paul
Immigration
Minnesota Legislature
Medicaid
Department Of Homeland Security
Tim Walz
Feeding Our Future
Duluth
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Rochester
Amy Klobuchar
University Of Minnesota
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Hennepin County
Trump Administration
George Floyd Square

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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Recent Guests

Michelle Lenzwerk
Economic development director for Fosston
Fosston, Minnesota
Episode: Heat index off the charts for much of Minnesota. Fosston wants its local hospital back
Haley Robinson
Special Olympics USA Games track athlete
Special Olympics USA Games
Episode: Early voting starts Friday for primary election
Cheryl Reeve
Minnesota Lynx head coach
Minnesota Lynx
Episode: Early voting starts Friday for primary election
Jessica Gingold
Attorney providing commentary on the DHS civil rights complaint
Episode: Walz seeks federal records after judge tosses DOJ subpoenas targeting Minnesota Democrats
Matt Sepick
Reporter for Minnesota Public Radio
MPR News
Episode: Report details human rights abuses by federal government during immigration enforcement surge
Molly Castle Work
Reporter covering state health policy
MPR News
Episode: Report details human rights abuses by federal government during immigration enforcement surge
Joe Schindler
Spokesperson for Minnesota Hospital Association
Minnesota Hospital Association
Episode: Report details human rights abuses by federal government during immigration enforcement surge
Dustin Barnes
Minneapolis tourism professional speaking on bathhouse ordinance
Independent / local businessperson
Episode: Report details human rights abuses by federal government during immigration enforcement surge
Naomi Plautz
Wadena Police Chief
Wadena Police Department
Episode: New reward in Wadena missing person case of Carla Beth

Hosts

Phineas Pope
Host of Minnesota Today, with on-the-ground reporting and coverage of statewide news.
Emily Reese
Host of Minnesota Today, delivering daily updates and presenting segments.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 358 ratings
  • 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 States6 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 States6 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 States7 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
  • “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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    fitgal1961
    United States3 years ago

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Mixed feedback on consistency and content balance, with some praise for on-the-ground reporting and others calling for broader coverage of teams and topics.
Listeners appreciate the concise local news updates and steady reporting cadence.
Overall, the show is seen as a practical, quick-digest local news source with room for format improvements and more diverse topics.

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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?

A compact, state-focused news show delivering concise daily updates on Minnesota stories, with on-the-ground reporting and quick context from reporters and officials. The program often covers local government, public safety, infrastructure, crime, and major statewide developments, plus occasional cultural or business angles tied to Minnesota. Notable strengths include fast pacing, anchoring by a steady host duo, and regular reports from MPR News correspondents, which can help listeners stay informed on evolving issues without long-form analysis. Potential listeners may appreciate the brisk format and practical updates for commuting or brief listening windows, while sponsors or guests may find value in timely, locally grounded outreach acros... more

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1. Michelle Lenzwerk
2. Haley Robinson
3. Cheryl Reeve
4. Jessica Gingold
5. Matt Sepick
6. Molly Castle Work
7. Joe Schindler
8. Dustin Barnes

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