Episodes

  • Minneapolis News Today — May 15, 2026

    Minneapolis News Today — May 15, 2026
    May 15 2026
    Minneapolis is set to host Art-A-Whirl and immersive theater events this week, while Senate hopeful Peggy Flanagan launches her campaign focused on economic equity and healthcare reform. City officials partner with MN Agape Movement to revitalize the downtown corridor through the People’s Way redevelopment plan.
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    2 mins
  • Minneapolis News Today — May 14, 2026

    Minneapolis News Today — May 14, 2026
    May 14 2026
    Minneapolis city officials urge residents to turn off non-essential lights during a statewide energy conservation effort, while Mayor Emily Johnson signs a new gun control ordinance set to take effect in September. The Minnesota Senate also voted to defund the Kids’ Canoe Trip Program, sparking debate over access to outdoor recreation for low-income families.
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  • Minneapolis News Today — May 13, 2026

    Minneapolis News Today — May 13, 2026
    May 13 2026
    Minneapolis: A local grocery store owner faces charges for a $1 million food assistance fraud scheme, while health officials monitor a Minnesotan for hantavirus exposure after a rural visit. Neighbors in Northeast Minneapolis saved a historic 1920s home from demolition through a grassroots preservation effort.
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  • Minneapolis News Today — May 12, 2026

    Minneapolis News Today — May 12, 2026
    May 12 2026
    Minneapolis residents are urged to stay alert after gas tank thefts reported across Minnesota, including convenience stores and gas stations, with officials warning of fire risks. A fatal truck crash in south Minneapolis led to a Metro Transit bus veering into a home, prompting calls for improved road safety and vehicle checks.
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  • Minneapolis News Today — May 11, 2026

    Minneapolis News Today — May 11, 2026
    May 11 2026
    Minneapolis: A 17-year-old teen died in a rollover crash in Cass County, and the city prepares for Bike to Work Week with free bike clinics. The National Weather Service warns of a freeze and frost advisory ahead of a brief warmup in Minnesota.
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    2 mins
  • Minneapolis News Today — May 10, 2026

    Minneapolis News Today — May 10, 2026
    May 10 2026
    Minneapolis traffic chaos continues with Highway 47 closed after a multi-vehicle crash in Fridley, while the Minnesota Senate passes a sweeping gun control bill targeting assault weapons. Child care costs in northern Minnesota are becoming a crisis as families struggle with rising expenses and limited providers.
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    2 mins
  • Minneapolis News Today — May 09, 2026

    Minneapolis News Today — May 09, 2026
    May 9 2026
    Minneapolis officials warn of a Red Flag weather alert affecting 24 counties due to high fire risk, while environmentalists urge protection of local lakes amid declining water quality. A controversial fishing app is also under scrutiny for disrupting traditional practices in the city's fishing community.
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  • Minneapolis News Today — May 08, 2026

    Minneapolis News Today — May 08, 2026
    May 8 2026
    Minneapolis officials are addressing public safety after a Minnesota man pleaded guilty to assaulting U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a town hall, while also advancing a new state watchdog agency to combat fraud. The city is also spotlighting local culture at the Taste of Minnesota festival and seeing a rise in students pursuing trade careers amid AI-driven job market changes.
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    2 mins