MPR News
Talking Volumes: Emily St. John Mandel
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- Talking Volumes: Emily St. John Mandel
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- 1:40:14
- Date posted
- 9 minutes ago
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- Emily St. John Mandel, the bestselling author of "Station Eleven" and "Sea of Tranquility," joined MPR News host Kerri Miller at Talking Volumes on Nov. 4, to talk about her new book, "Exit Party." Set in a dystopian future after the collapse of the United States, "Exit Party" navigates a world of fractured timelines, missing people and resiliency.
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- Rep. Melissa Hortman and husband Mark honored in renaming of highway she helped expand
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- 0:08
- Date posted
- 21 minutes ago
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- A new sign now dedicates a stretch of Highway 610 to Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.
Hortman advocated for the buildout and helped secure financing for the highway that connects Interstate 94, County Road 81 and County Road 130 to U.S. Route 10. The unveiling follows a vote by lawmakers to designate the highway in the north metro in memory of the Hortmans. The couple was assassinated at their Brooklyn Park home in 2025.
Gov. Tim Walz and Hortman family members, including the couple’s daughter Sophie and son Colin, unveiled the placement signs in Brooklyn Park. Also in attendance was state Sen. John Hoffman, who survived an assassination attempt the same June 2025 night.
Story by Dana Ferguson
Video captured by Dana Ferguson and edited by Anne Guttridge
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- She paved the way for women running for Minnesota governor. Finally, one has won.
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- On Tuesday, Minnesota elected its first female governor in Amy Klobuchar. But who paved the way for this historic first? At least a dozen women have run for governor in Minnesota from the 1990s to now with varying levels of success. The first serious candidate was former Lt. Gov. Joanne Benson. Almost 30 years later, Benson said she's excited to finally see a woman in the governor's office.
A lifelong Republican, Benson said she couldn’t help but be disappointed when Lisa Demuth didn’t win the governorship. But she said she wishes Klobuchar the best.
Story by Kyra Miles
Video captured by Kimm Anderson for MPR News and edited by Anne Guttridge
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- LIVE: Amy Klobuchar speaks after historic Minnesota governor win
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- 53:15
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Minnesota Gov.-elect Amy Klobuchar discusses her transition from the U.S. Senate to the governor’s office and takes questions from reporters following her historic election victory.
Find more coverage at MPRnews.org.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/11/03/when-amy-klobuchar-becomes-minnesota-governor-what-happens-to-her-us-senate-seat
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- As DFL wins control of Minnesota, Gov.-elect Amy Klobuchar vows to pass gun bill
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar held her first press conference as governor-elect of Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon. She announced who will make up her transition team and spelled out her first priorities in the statewide seat.
Among them: firearm restrictions.
Last spring, the Minnesota Senate, with a slight DFL majority, passed a comprehensive gun violence prevention package that would have prohibited sales of certain assault-style weapons and large-capacity magazines, among other measures. The bill stalled in the state House, which was evenly split between the state's leading political parties.
Now, with the DFL set to take power over the Minnesota Legislature, Klobuchar says she will approve a similar bill.
As part of her point, she named the two children killed in the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis last year: 10-year-old Harper Moyski and 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel.
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- Midterm results flood in on Election Day 2026
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- ICYMI: MPR News had live video coverage of the Minnesota election results on Tuesday night. Here's the moment when some of the statewide races were called in the MPR News studios.
Watch more election news and analysis from MPR News on YouTube.
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- Amy Klobuchar will be Minnesota's next governor. But what happens to her U.S. Senate seat?
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- 1:55
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- 2 days ago
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- Amy Klobuchar will be Minnesota’s next governor - but what happens to the seat she will leave behind in the U.S. Senate?
MPR News reporter Ellie Roth breaks down what could happen with Klobuchar's seat and who said they’d rather eat glass than fill it.
Video by Ellie Roth and Anne Guttridge
Thumbnail photo by Tim Evans for MPR News
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- Minnesota Election Results 2026: Live Coverage and Analysis
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- 4:29:50
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Watch live election night coverage from MPR News. Follow the latest Minnesota election results, key races and developments as votes are counted, with reporting and analysis from the MPR News politics team.
Find more coverage at https://www.mprnews.org/election-2026
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- Minnesotans left their voting stickers on Alex Pretti and Renee Good memorials
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- After casting their ballots before or on Election Day, Minnesotans paid tribute to Alex Pretti and Renee Good, two U.S. citizens who were killed by federal agents in January. Community members left “I voted” stickers at both memorial sites in Minneapolis.
On the Election Day evening, MPR News asked several people why they chose to visit the memorials and affix their voting stickers.
Reporting by Cari Spencer
Video by Anne Guttridge
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- Minnesota leaders say there’s a “Somali gang” problem. Here’s what we know.
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- 3:33
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- 6 days ago
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- Politicians and commentators have seized on the phrase “Somali gangs,” painting their gun violence as one of Minnesota’s top issues this election season. This comes as law enforcement officials seek to stop shootings they say are primarily being perpetrated by Somali American youth.
MPR News takes a step back to look at the bigger picture.
Reporting by Ahmed Hassan. Video by Feven Gerezgiher and Anne Guttridge.
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- Lisa Demuth on how childhood challenges shaped her political life
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Lisa Demuth's life as a biracial kid in small-town Minnesota in the 60s and the struggles her family faced play foundational roles in her politics.
She remembers being teased about her parents as a child, prompting a move to the city. Her parents' divorce left her mom on food stamps.
Demuth leaned on those challenges as she rose from school board member to state lawmaker to speaker of the Minnesota House. "I never quite fit in where people thought I should be," she said, "and so that's never held me back." The Cold Spring Republican would become the first woman and first person of color to be governor of Minnesota if she's elected on Nov. 3.
Video by Carly Danek
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- Amy Klobuchar on how personal stories shaped her politics
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Amy Klobuchar once thought she'd be a librarian, but then public service came calling. Stuck in the middle of a hospital-insurance battle after her daughter was born with serious health problems, citizen Klobuchar pressed state lawmakers for a law guaranteeing new mothers a 48-hour hospital stay.
In that work, she found "you could do good simply by raising your hand and showing up." It got her interested in running for office.
More than 30 years later, the DFLer could become Minnesota's first female governor on Nov. 3.
Video by Carly Danek and Corey Schreppel
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- Lisa Demuth talks about how childhood challenges shaped her political life
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- 17:56
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Lisa Demuth's life as a biracial kid in small-town Minnesota in the 60s and the struggles her family faced play foundational roles in her politics.
She remembers being teased about her parents as a child, prompting a move to the city. Her parents' divorce left her mom on food stamps.
Demuth leaned on those challenges as she rose from school board member to state lawmaker to speaker of the Minnesota House. "I never quite fit in where people thought I should be," she said, "and so that's never held me back." The Cold Spring Republican would become the first woman and first person of color to be governor of Minnesota if she's elected on Nov. 3.
Video by Carly Danek
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- Governor candidate Amy Klobuchar shares the moment that drove her to run for office
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- 17:29
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Amy Klobuchar once thought she'd be a librarian, but then public service came calling. Stuck in the middle of a hospital-insurance battle after her daughter was born with serious health problems, citizen Klobuchar pressed state lawmakers for a law guaranteeing new mothers a 48-hour hospital stay.
In that work, she found "you could do good simply by raising your hand and showing up." It got her interested in running for office.
More than 30 years later, the DFLer could become Minnesota's first female governor on Nov. 3.
Find info about the candidates, build your ballot and more at our election hub: http://mprnews.org/election
Video by: Carly Danek
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- Conservative influencers charged with voter fraud over viral video in Minnesota
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Conservative provocateurs James O’Keefe and Cam Higby are facing felonies for unlawful voting and identity theft in connection with viral videos they made in Minnesota during August elections.
In the videos, O’Keefe and his cast say they're dressed as Muslims and he uses a fake accent when asking poll workers if he can vouch for them. They say their video was intended to "test the limits of Minnesota’s vouching law," which lets a registered voter vouch for an unregistered voter's home address.
After charges were announced, Higby went on social media to fundraise, saying Minnesota officials wanted to imprison him "for exposing election vulnerabilities in their state."
Story by Jon Collins
Video by Feven Gerezgiher and Anne Guttridge
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- Streamer Hasan Piker rallies Minnesota voters with Rep. Ilhan Omar
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Left-wing livestreamer Hasan Piker and Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar joined DFL state Sen. Omar Fateh on Oct. 27 for an event some Democrats criticized as divisive.
Piker is a self-described democratic-socialist and popular figure with many younger progressives who feel unrepresented by the Democratic Party. Some Democrats, including governor hopeful U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, criticized Piker for past statements they deemed offensive and chided Omar and Fateh for appearing with someone they deem a polarizing figure on the eve of an election.
The event billed as “I’m the Host Now!” was held at the Theatre in the Round, a small venue with 245 seats in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in Minneapolis. The event was advertised as a curated conversation series hosted by Fateh and organized by a local group, Baddies 4 Progress, and communications firm Haus of C.
Story by Feven Gerezgiher and Ahmed Hassan
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- Alex Pretti's parents say federal officials are shielding the agents who killed him
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- 25:50
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Michael and Susan Pretti ripped the federal government Tuesday for its response to their son’s fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis. Minnesota U.S Attorney Daniel Rosen has “stonewalled us for nine months,” Michael Pretti told reporters.
In recent court filings, state officials said the federal government has stopped sharing evidence with Minnesota authorities investigating the killings of Pretti and Renee Good.
Video provided by KARE 11.
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- Alex Pretti's parents say feds are shielding the agents who killed him
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- The parents of Alex Pretti ripped the federal government Tuesday for its response to their son’s fatal shooting in January by federal agents in Minneapolis and called for the agents who shot him to be held accountable.
In recent court filings, state officials said the federal government has stopped sharing evidence with Minnesota authorities investigating the killing of Pretti — as well as the killing of Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in early January as federal agents flooded the Twin Cities.
Story by MPR News staff
Pool video by KARE11
Video edited by Anne Guttridge
Thumbnail photo by Kerem Yücel
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- St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her on encampment closures and sexual harassment allegations
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- 20:53
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is sitting down for her first interview since sexual harassment allegations surfaced from St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry nearly three months ago. And it's her first since the contentious closure of a homeless encampment with more than 100 residents.
She spoke with Minnesota Now host Nina Moini about her plans for addressing encampments and her relationship with the police chief.
Video edited by Carly Danek
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- What to know if you see federal election monitors on Election Day
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- The U.S. Department of Justice wants to send federal election monitors to polls in two Minnesota counties on Election Day, as well as counties across the country.
The agency gave notice to Hennepin and Ramsey counties on Oct. 22. It is part of the Justice Department’s effort to send out 1,000 federal election monitors to the polls on Election Day, Nov. 3rd.
While it is not unusual for administrations to send federal monitors to polling locations, the Justice Department is calling this Election Day its "largest monitoring effort" ever.
Video by Anne Guttridge
Thumbnail photo by Cait Kelley
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- How could new data centers impact our electric grid?
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- As data centers are proposed and built across the Midwest, some are wondering how their sky-high energy demands might affect the electrical grid for all of us. MPR News correspondent Kirsti Marohn she spoke with University of Minnesota associate professor Gabe Chan to find out.
Video by Anne Guttridge
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- Man who rescued kids on runaway school bus credits his Muslim faith
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- When 27-year-old Ebro Ahmed jumped onboard a runaway school bus, he thought it was something anyone in his position would do. But now that his story has gone viral, he's thinking about how people from similar backgrounds are discussed in the media and online.
"When an East African is involved in some type of fraud or violence or anything, they make sure to highlight that they are from X region. But with me, they didn't ask me one time where I was from," Ahmed told MPR News. "Nobody knows I'm Eritrean."
Ahmed talked with press Oct. 22 after he was awarded a $1,000 check from local media entrepreneur Sheletta Brundidge.
"You are valued, and you are appreciated," Brundidge told Ahmed while next to a costumed Superman.
Story and video capture by Feven Gerezgiher. Video edited by Payton Whaley.
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- Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern on addiction and his journey through recovery
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- 7:37
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- Celebrity chef and television host Andrew Zimmern reflects on his struggles with addiction, his journey through recovery and the crucial role Minnesota plays in his live.
In this conversation with MPR News host Clay Masters, Zimmern discusses the challenges and how to speak with those who are struggling with addiction. He also talks about the importance of community and how to help others find the path toward recovery.
Zimmern will give a keynote address at the Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health (MARRCH) conference where he explains the deceptively simple practice he calls “being the dog.”
Video by Carly Danek
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- Candidates for Minnesota governor say what they would do about fraud in the state
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- A lively showdown in Minnesota’s history-making race for governor put the nominees’ records and future plans for the state in sharp focus on Oct. 21 with the topic of fraud reoccurring as a key point of focus. The debate was held in-studio at KTTC/KXLT in Rochester, MN. It's likely the only time Democratic nominee Amy Klobuchar and Republican nominee Lisa Demuth will debate ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Story by Dana Ferguson
Pool video by Fox9 and Gray Media
Video edited by Anne Guttridge
Thumbnail photos by Jeff Wheeler | The Minnesota Star Tribune
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- Astronaut Anil Menon answers St. Paul kids' questions about space, from space
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Anil Menon is a NASA astronaut, a physician and a Minnesotan, and he's currently about 250 miles above the earth in the International Space Station.
MPR News recently had the chance to talk with Menon, so we passed the microphone to sixth graders at Farnsworth Aerospace Magnet School in St. Paul to find out what they wanted to know, and Menon delivered.
Story by Aleesa Kuznetsov and Ben Cathey. Video captured by Josh Sauvageau and Anne Guttridge. Video edited by Payton Whaley.
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- How do you sneeze in space? Kids ask NASA astronaut Anil Menon their big questions
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- 6:41
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- The thought of being in outer space raises some big questions. "What's our place in the universe?" "Are we truly alone?" "If I sneezed right now, how far would it push me?"
MPR News chief meteorologist Ben Cathey recently had the chance to speak to Minnesota's own Anil Menon, a NASA astronaut and physician currently onboard the International Space Station. But since Menon was once a kid in the Twin Cities dreaming of the stars, Ben decided to pass that opportunity to some students in the same spot.
We invited sixth graders at Farnsworth Aerospace Magnet School in St. Paul to ask Menon their biggest questions about his work in orbit. Here are a few of them.
Listen to Climate Cast here: https://www.mprnews.org/podcasts/climate-cast
Story by Aleesa Kuznetsov and Ben Cathey. Video captured by Josh Sauvageau and Anne Guttridge. Video edited by Payton Whaley. Thumbnail images courtesy of NASA.
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- Tall Tour draws hundreds of Minnesotans to tower together
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Tall Tour made its first stop in Minnesota on Oct. 16, with a meetup at Tom’s Watch Bar in downtown Minneapolis. The event series is known nationwide for gathering the vertically gifted and being a space where they blend in.
Story by Feven Gerezgiher
Video captured by Feven Gerezgiher and edited by Anne Guttridge
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- U.S. Senate candidates Flanagan, Tafoya on the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The major party candidates for Minnesota’s U.S. Senate seat faced off in an hourlong debate Friday on MPR News. It’s likely the only time Democratic nominee Peggy Flanagan and Republican nominee Michele Tafoya will debate ahead of the Nov. 3 election. The two sparred over ICE and the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota last winter.
Watch the full debate at https://www.mprnews.org/election.
Video captured by Josh Sauvageau, edited by Anne Guttridge
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- What Minnesota U.S. Senate candidates Flanagan, Tafoya say about Israel
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The major party candidates for Minnesota’s U.S. Senate seat faced off in an hourlong debate Friday on MPR News. It’s likely the only time Democratic nominee Peggy Flanagan and Republican nominee Michele Tafoya will debate ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Flanagan called the attack on Israelis by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, horrific, but said the response from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government in Gaza has been “deeply destructive.” She’s called it a genocide in the past. Tafoya said she completely stands with Israel and that “it is not a genocide.”
Watch the full debate at https://www.mprnews.org/election.
Video captured by Josh Sauvageau, edited by Anne Guttridge
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- What U.S. Senate candidates Flanagan, Tafoya say about fraud in Minnesota
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- The major party candidates for Minnesota’s U.S. Senate seat faced off in an hourlong debate Friday on MPR News with fraud as a key point of friction. It’s likely the only time Democratic nominee Peggy Flanagan and Republican nominee Michele Tafoya will debate ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Watch the full debate at https://www.mprnews.org/election.
Video captured by Josh Sauvageau, edited by Anne Guttridge
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- Minnesota U.S. Senate Debate: Peggy Flanagan vs. Michele Tafoya
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- 58:48
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Democratic candidate Peggy Flanagan and Republican candidate Michele Tafoya met for an MPR News debate in Minnesota’s race for U.S. Senate.
Hosted by MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst, the debate focused on the issues shaping the 2026 election.
Election Day is Nov. 3. Learn more including who is on your ballot: https://www.mprnews.org/election
00:27 Intro
01:36 U.S.-Russia gas deal
02:30 U.S. financial assistance to Ukraine
03:44 Tafoya’s Trump endorsement
04:34 Foreign affairs
11:17 Accessing Pete Hegseth’s performance
13:03 Trade and tariffs
17:31 Federal taxes
20:36 Fraud and oversight
26:34 Immigration policy
32:07 Public safety
36:48 Social Security and Medicare
43:23 Supreme Court nominations
46:35 Abortion rights
50:18 Artificial intelligence
52:31 Final questions
55:32 Closing statements
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- Talking Volumes: Min Jin Lee on 'American Hagwon'
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- 1:48:30
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Min Jin Lee had a global bestseller with her novel, “Pachinko.” Now she’s back with a story about ambition, disillusion, family and purpose. She joined Kerri Miller at Talking Volumes to talk about her new novel, “American Hagwon” — and so much more.
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- This Twin Cities family-owned costume shop knows Halloween trends
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- When it comes to Halloween costume trends among Minnesotans, Costumes Plus knows better than most — it’s a treasure trove of costumes that’s been serving the Twin Cities for over 30 years. From anime to Ghostface from “Scream” to toilet costumes, they have it all.
The Maplewood shop, open year-round, starts looking at costume orders in January with national roadshows that predict trends for costume shops all over the country.
Among some anticipated trends for this year? Looks inspired by Spider-Man, Dolly Parton, Y2K aesthetics, “The Odyssey” and viral TikToks.
Co-owner Dian Lowe said customer interest also persists in costumes based on “KPop Demon Hunters,” “Toy Story,” classic horror films, video games and generic monsters like vampires.
Follow the link in our bio for the full story. Story by Kyra Miles. Video by Feven Gerezgiher.
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- U.S. Senate candidate Michele Tafoya on what brought her to Minnesota
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Michele Tafoya made her name in TV sports media. She’s trying to translate that into a political win in Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race.
Ahead of a debate between U.S. Senate candidates Michele Tafoya and Peggy Flanagan hosted by MPR News on Friday, Oct. 16, politics editor Brian Bakst asked each to talk about how their lives helped form their politics.
Visit MPR News on YouTube to see more of this conversation with Tafoya as well as our video with Flanagan.
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- U.S. Senate candidate Michele Tafoya on what brought her to Minnesota
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- 16:22
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Michele Tafoya prowled NFL sidelines for years as a fixture on national television broadcasts. Now she’s hunting for votes.
The Republican nominee hopes to give her party its first U.S. Senate victory in Minnesota since 2002. While she’s a first-time candidate, Tafoya’s political involvement has been brewing for years.
Ahead of a livestreamed debate between U.S. Senate candidates Michele Tafoya and Peggy Flanagan hosted by MPR News on Friday, Oct. 16, politics editor Brian Bakst asked each to talk about how their lives helped form their politics. Here's his conversation with Tafoya.
See his conversation with Flanagan here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny5A_AGBUp8
Video by Carly Danek
Find more about Minnesota elections at https://www.mprnews.org/election
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- Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan on how her childhood shaped her politics
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Peggy Flanagan made history as the first Native American woman elected to a statewide office in Minnesota when she was elected lieutenant governor in 2018. She would make it again if she wins a competitive U.S. Senate race in November.
Ahead of a debate between U.S. Senate candidates Michele Tafoya and Peggy Flanagan hosted by MPR News on Friday, Oct. 16, politics editor Brian Bakst asked each to talk about how their lives helped form their politics.
Check back Thursday to see his conversation with Tafoya.
Video by Carly Danek
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- U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan on how childhood and faith shaped her politics
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- 16:26
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Peggy Flanagan first hit the campaign trail at age 3. As her aunt sought a state Senate seat, the costumed toddler passed out campaign material while she took in candy trick-or-treating in St. Louis Park. Her relative lost by 156 votes.
More than four decades later, Flanagan is the DFL Party’s nominee for an open U.S. Senate seat. It’s the latest step in a career that has taken her from school board member to state lawmaker to lieutenant governor.
Ahead of a livestreamed debate between U.S. Senate candidates Michele Tafoya and Peggy Flanagan hosted by MPR News on Friday, Oct. 16, politics editor Brian Bakst asked each to talk about how their lives helped form their politics. Here's his conversation with Flanagan. Check back Thursday to see his conversation with Tafoya, and Friday to watch the debate.
Video by Carly Danek
Find more about Minnesota elections at https://www.mprnews.org/election
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- Gourd big or go home: Pumpkin boat racing brings hundreds to Stillwater
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
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- They're massive, they won't fit on your porch and you'd better believe they're seaworthy.
The Stillwater Harvest Festival has long had the tradition of weighing gargantuan pumpkins to see who grew the biggest one. And then, on Sunday, organizers carved them up, hollowed them out and plopped them in the river to be piloted by four racers battling for gourd glory in the Pumpkin Regatta.
“It’s not as easy as it looks,” said racer Tim Brown. “Who would’ve thought a pumpkin could float and be paddled?”
Story and video captured by Ngoc Bui. Video edited by Payton Whaley.
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- Minnesota honors Indigenous Peoples Day with sunrise ceremony
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Sage and chatter filled the morning air as people made tobacco offerings at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis in celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 12. Organizers have held the ceremony since 2014, the year the Minneapolis City Council voted to observe Indigenous Peoples Day. Minnesota has recognized Indigenous Peoples Day as a state holiday since 2023.
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan read the state proclamation as the ceremony began. The document acknowledges that the name of the state is “derived from the Dakota phrase ‘Mni Sóta Maḳoce,’ which translates to ‘Land Where the Waters Reflect the Clouds.’”
Story by Leah Lemm
Video and thumbnail photo captured by Kerem Yücel
Video edited by Anne Guttridge
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- Mayor Frey taps interim chief Peterson to lead Minneapolis police permanently
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- 23:10
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Friday named interim police Chief Bill Peterson, a 30-year veteran of the department, as his permanent choice to lead the force.
Peterson took over the interim chief job following the resignation of Brian O’Hara in May. During his career, Peterson has worked as an inspector and held leadership roles in responding to major emergencies and implementing new training for officers.
The Minneapolis City Council will need to approve Peterson’s permanent role. Frey is expected to brief reporters at 2:30 p.m. on his decision.
The latest from MPR News: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/02/frey-taps-interim-chief-peterson-to-lead-minneapolis-police-permanently
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- Minnesota 2nd Congressional District Debate: Eric Pratt vs. Matt Little | Full Debate
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- 37:40
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Republican Eric Pratt and Democrat Matt Little faced off in an MPR News debate in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District race.
Watch the full debate as the candidates discuss the issues shaping the 2026 election, including the economy, public safety, health care, federal spending, and other topics important to voters in the south metro and surrounding communities.
For more election coverage, candidate information and voter resources, visit MPRnews.org/election
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:42 Eric Pratt on distinguishing himself from Washington Republicans
2:45 Matt Little on party unity
5:21 Eric Pratt on the war on Iran
9:35 Social Security
14:16 Health care
20:33 Farming
25:02 Checks and balances
27:14 AI and data centers
32:04 Common ground
33:47 Final statements
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- Friction clear as Minnesota congressional hopefuls in 2nd District debate on Politics Friday
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- One of Minnesota's U.S. House seats is guaranteed to have a new representative next year. DFL candidate Matt Little and Republican candidate Eric Pratt hope to fill the open 2nd District opening. The two debated on MPR News Friday.
Video captured by MPR News and edited by Carly Danek
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- Where to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- Monday, October 12th is Indigenous Peoples' Day in Minnesota. The day celebrates Indigenous culture, traditions and contributions. Events and activities will be held across the state, with some starting over the weekend, including a weekend-long basketball tournament and Native American Food Truck Festival in St. Paul.
To find a full list of Indigenous Peoples' Day events, visit mprnews.org/native-news
Story and video edited by Chandra Colvin and video captured by Feven Gerezegiher. Thumbnail courtesy of the Minneapolis American Indian Center.
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- Feds arrest Twin Cities man they say planned terrorist attack on Mall of America
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- Federal law enforcement officials on Wednesday announced they arrested Twin Cities resident Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, 18, after he allegedly bought an AK-47-style rifle, magazines and ammunition as part of an attack he planned on the Mall of America
Minnesota U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen said Mohamud was planning an attack at the Mall of America later this month with the intent to kill between 30 and 60 people. Rosen said Mohamud is an American citizen who was born in the U.S., and that he refers to Somalia as the homeland of his parents.
Learn more at the link in our bio.
KARE11 pool video captured by Josh Sauvageau, edited by Anne Guttridge
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- FBI, U.S. Attorney announce 'counterterrorism' action in Minnesota
- Runtime
- 23:30
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- Federal officials in Minnesota provide details on what they describe as a significant counterterrorism law enforcement action. U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen and FBI Minneapolis Special Agent in Charge Christopher D. Dotson speak during a news conference in Minneapolis on Oct. 7, 2026.
The latest from MPR News: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/10/07/minnesota-counterterrorism-action
Watch the full announcement and remarks from federal investigators.
- Title
- U.S. men's soccer national team touches down in Twin Cities for game against Canada
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- What's a little friendly competition to keep the week interesting?
The U.S. Men's National Team took to Allianz Field in St. Paul Tuesday night to face off against their neighbors to the north. It marks the end of the U.S. team's four-game international tour.
Video captured by Kerem Yücel and edited by Payton Whaley.
- Title
- How the MPR News Election Hub can help you vote this fall in Minnesota
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Election Day is Nov. 3. The MPR News Election Hub can help you learn about candidates on your ballot, their backgrounds and their platforms. It’s free to use and available online. You can even email yourself notes that you can take to the polls on Election Day.
To explore the Election Hub, visit mprnews.org/election
Video by Anika Besst and Anne Guttridge
- Title
- Fall colors are peaking on the North Shore of Minnesota
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Waiting for a sign to head up north? This is it. Fall colors are beginning to bloom on the North Shore and are expected to be "past peak" by Oct. 16. The Twin Cities has a bit more time with a predicted "past peak" date of Oct. 27.
Video captured by Erica Dischino for MPR News
Video edited by Anne Guttridge
- Title
- How much does it cost to be a Minnesota Vikings fan?
- Runtime
- 2:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Being a Minnesota Vikings fan takes quite a bit of resilience in the face of heartbreak. It also takes a pretty penny to show up and support the Purple and Gold.
MPR News intern Ahmed Hassan went to the Vikings' season opener against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 13 to find out how much people shell out game after game to root for their team. Tickets, parking, food, a really swanky jacket — it adds up quickly.
How much do you spend to support your favorite team?
Story and video capture by Ahmed Hassan. Video edited by Payton Whaley.
- Title
- Minnesota Attorney General Debate: Keith Ellison vs. Ron Schutz | Full Debate
- Runtime
- 59:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- DFL Attorney General Keith Ellison and Republican trial attorney Ron Schutz sparred on questions about fraud, financial holdings and Minnesota’s role in multi-state lawsuits in their first head-to-head debate on Politics Friday at MPR News headquarters in St. Paul, moderated by politics editor Brian Bakst.
Ellison is seeking a third term as Minnesota’s attorney general. Schutz, a trial lawyer and Army veteran, has worked behind the scenes of Minnesota’s Republican Party for decades.
See more at https://mprnews.org/election.
Timestamps:
00:00 Debate begins
01:10 Introductions and format
01:57 Ellison’s performance as Attorney General
03:10 Ron Schutz — why run for Attorney General now
04:20 Role of Attorney General in combating fraud
08:00 State fraud response (Ellison)
10:15 Medicaid fraud enforcement unit (Ron Schutz)
11:56 State fraud response (Ellison follow-up)
13:37 Financial sca...
