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Minnesota has seen a drop in money available for a new budget and could face an even larger projected shortfall down the road. The Department of Management and Budget says lawmakers have just $456 million available for setting the next two-year budget — about 25 percent worse than before. U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar are pressing federal agencies for answers regarding the potential termination of the Bemidji Area Indian Health Service’s lease. Those stories and more in Thursday’s afternoon update. Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org . Minnesota’s budget situation worsens in the near and long term with possible deficit growing Klobuchar, Smith call for answers about potential Indian Health Service office lease termination Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube or RSS .…

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Minnesota economic officials to issue new forecast. ACLU sues Carver County Sheriff 5:13

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All Minnesota GOP lawmakers in Congress joined their fellow Republicans in voting for a budget framework that includes $2 trillion in spending cuts. While it doesn’t specify the programs, Republicans have targeted Medicaid and food aid programs. Tribal leaders are asking members of Congress to address funding concerns and uphold federal government’s treaty obligations to tribes. Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Fineday testified to a House Appropriations subcommittee Tuesday afternoon. A new report released Wednesday by the Minnesota Chamber Foundation found that nearly 60 percent of the state’s total labor force and employment growth came from foreign-born workers from 2019 to 2023. Those stories and more in today’s morning update. Hosted by Gracie Stockton.…

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Shoveling underway after heavy snowfall. Snow emergencies declared in Minneapolis, St. Paul 4:09

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Parts of southern and eastern Minnesota are digging out from more than a foot of heavy, wet snow Wednesday. The National Weather Service received a report of 13 inches of snow near Dennison and 12 inches in Credit River, south of Prior Lake. The official total at the Twin Cities airport as of noon was 9.5 inches. Minneapolis and St. Paul have declared snow emergencies. That means special parking rules are in effect for the next few days. And state officials are predicting higher energy prices because of tariffs imposed this week by the Trump administration. Those stories and more in today’s afternoon update. Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org . Reported snowfall totals from Minnesota's March winter storm Highways reopening in southern Minnesota after closures due to blizzard; Walz activates National Guard State officials forecast higher energy prices because of Trump tariffs Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube or RSS .…

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Late-winter storm closes highways, schools across southern Minnesota 4:42

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All Minnesota GOP lawmakers in Congress joined their fellow Republicans in voting for a budget framework that includes $2 trillion in spending cuts. While it doesn’t specify the programs, Republicans have targeted Medicaid and food aid programs. Tribal leaders are asking members of Congress to address funding concerns and uphold federal government’s treaty obligations to tribes. Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Fineday testified to a House Appropriations subcommittee Tuesday afternoon. A new report released Wednesday by the Minnesota Chamber Foundation found that nearly 60 percent of the state’s total labor force and employment growth came from foreign-born workers from 2019 to 2023. Those stories and more in today’s morning update. Hosted by Gracie Stockton.…

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Winter storm heading through Minnesota. Ontario plans to tax energy to Minnesota 4:16

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A major winter storm is forecast to bring blizzard conditions to southern Minnesota from Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. The heaviest snow — possibly 6 to 12 inches — is expected for Albert Lea, Faribault, Rochester, and Red Wing, along with winds gusting in excess of 50 miles per hour. A Canadian official Tuesday announced his intentions to impose a 25 percent export tax on electricity to Minnesota. That’s if President Donald Trump doesn't remove his tariffs on Canada. Ontario premier Doug Ford says his province supplies electricity to about 1.5 million homes in bordering U.S. states: Minnesota, New York and Michigan. Ford says if the U.S. continues its tariffs, he's also willing to completely cut off access to electricity and other natural resources. And Target's profits and sales slipped in its fourth quarter, according to its latest earnings report released this Tuesday morning. But it still beat most projections. Those stories and more in today’s afternoon update. Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org . Ferocious, wind-driven heavy snow on the way; blizzard conditions near Twin Cities Trudeau slams Trump's tariffs, launching a trade war against Canada Target posts strong Q4 profits and sales, but warns of cautious spending as tariffs take hold Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube or RSS .…

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Minnesota House votes down bill banning trans athletes from participating in girls sports 4:48

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All Minnesota GOP lawmakers in Congress joined their fellow Republicans in voting for a budget framework that includes $2 trillion in spending cuts. While it doesn’t specify the programs, Republicans have targeted Medicaid and food aid programs. Tribal leaders are asking members of Congress to address funding concerns and uphold federal government’s treaty obligations to tribes. Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Fineday testified to a House Appropriations subcommittee Tuesday afternoon. A new report released Wednesday by the Minnesota Chamber Foundation found that nearly 60 percent of the state’s total labor force and employment growth came from foreign-born workers from 2019 to 2023. Those stories and more in today’s morning update. Hosted by Gracie Stockton.…

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Tariffs loom; Bill would postpone launch of state's family and medical leave program 4:34

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President Donald Trump's plan to apply 25 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican exports is set to begin tomorrow, and a bill that would postpone the launch of Minnesota's paid family and medical leave program is advancing. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.…

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Minnesota House takes up bill banning transgender athletes from youth sports 4:04

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All Minnesota GOP lawmakers in Congress joined their fellow Republicans in voting for a budget framework that includes $2 trillion in spending cuts. While it doesn’t specify the programs, Republicans have targeted Medicaid and food aid programs. Tribal leaders are asking members of Congress to address funding concerns and uphold federal government’s treaty obligations to tribes. Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Fineday testified to a House Appropriations subcommittee Tuesday afternoon. A new report released Wednesday by the Minnesota Chamber Foundation found that nearly 60 percent of the state’s total labor force and employment growth came from foreign-born workers from 2019 to 2023. Those stories and more in today’s morning update. Hosted by Gracie Stockton.…

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Expert concerned about FDA meeting cancellation; Food shelf concerned about USDA fund withdrawal 4:20

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An infectious disease expert says it's concerning that federal officials canceled a Food and Drug Administration advisory committee meeting scheduled for next month to select the strains to be included in next season's flu shot. And PRISM, a Golden Valley-based food shelf, needs to come up with an additional $30,000 that was originally promised by the USDA to buy food from local farmers and other sources. Otherwise, it’ll have to pull the money from its reserves. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.…

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Minnesota leaders see disruptions with federally funded programs. Arctic Cat to lay off 385 employees 4:56

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All Minnesota GOP lawmakers in Congress joined their fellow Republicans in voting for a budget framework that includes $2 trillion in spending cuts. While it doesn’t specify the programs, Republicans have targeted Medicaid and food aid programs. Tribal leaders are asking members of Congress to address funding concerns and uphold federal government’s treaty obligations to tribes. Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Fineday testified to a House Appropriations subcommittee Tuesday afternoon. A new report released Wednesday by the Minnesota Chamber Foundation found that nearly 60 percent of the state’s total labor force and employment growth came from foreign-born workers from 2019 to 2023. Those stories and more in today’s morning update. Hosted by Gracie Stockton.…

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Minneapolis City Council overrides mayoral veto on George Floyd Square; Red Wing schools cancel Black History Month event with state attorney general 4:11

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The Minneapolis City Council this morning overrode Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of a plan to pursue a pedestrian-only plaza at George Floyd Square, and Red Wing Public Schools canceled a Black History Month event where Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison was scheduled to speak. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.…

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St. Paul Mayor announces taking legal action against Trump. Maplewood man charged with using AI to create child sexual abuse material 4:58

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All Minnesota GOP lawmakers in Congress joined their fellow Republicans in voting for a budget framework that includes $2 trillion in spending cuts. While it doesn’t specify the programs, Republicans have targeted Medicaid and food aid programs. Tribal leaders are asking members of Congress to address funding concerns and uphold federal government’s treaty obligations to tribes. Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Fineday testified to a House Appropriations subcommittee Tuesday afternoon. A new report released Wednesday by the Minnesota Chamber Foundation found that nearly 60 percent of the state’s total labor force and employment growth came from foreign-born workers from 2019 to 2023. Those stories and more in today’s morning update. Hosted by Gracie Stockton.…

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Walz staying out of Senate race; Minneapolis moving forward on Kmart site development 4:04

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Gov. Tim Walz says he's staying out of Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, and the city of Minneapolis is moving ahead on plans to redevelop the site where a Kmart store has blocked Nicollet Avenue for nearly 50 years. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.…

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Minnesota GOP lawmakers back Trump’s budget resolution. Tribal leaders ask Congress to address funding concerns 4:57

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All Minnesota GOP lawmakers in Congress joined their fellow Republicans in voting for a budget framework that includes $2 trillion in spending cuts. While it doesn’t specify the programs, Republicans have targeted Medicaid and food aid programs. Tribal leaders are asking members of Congress to address funding concerns and uphold federal government’s treaty obligations to tribes. Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Fineday testified to a House Appropriations subcommittee Tuesday afternoon. A new report released Wednesday by the Minnesota Chamber Foundation found that nearly 60 percent of the state’s total labor force and employment growth came from foreign-born workers from 2019 to 2023. Those stories and more in today’s morning update. Hosted by Gracie Stockton.…

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Rideshare drivers could unionize under bill; sled dog marathon moves starting location due to warm weather 4:02

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