Wine & Crime is a true crime / comedy podcast. Join two friends as they chug wine, chat true crime, and unleash their worst Minnesotan accents!
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100% Biased. 100% Minnesotan, We bring you weekly recaps of Minnesota Vikings games.
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This is the story of Nadia, a bilingual cat who escapes from a secret lab, and Brian, the Minnesotan who helps her hide from the spies chasing her. It's a tale of friendship and adventure... that also teaches you Russian!
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Live, down to earth, unscripted interviews that aim to connect, inform and entertain. Real people share real stories with Cathy Wurzer. It’s journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously and puts people first.
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Two Minnesotan hockey fanatics discuss their favorite teams, lament their worst losses, and rage about their favorite sport. Leftist, socially aware coverage of NHL, Women's, College, and International hockey.
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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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Minnesota’s think tank hits the airwaves. Unafraid to challenge mainstream narratives, John Hinderaker asks his colleagues and American Experiment Policy Fellows questions from “Is Minnesota’s criminal justice system racist?” to “Will wind and solar energy save the world?” Produced by Center of the American Experiment.
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Turning down the noise of what we are hearing in the news cycle, social media, and the discourse to get to the information on culture, politics, and the issues of the day we need to properly discern the times we live in. Hosted by Andrew Donaldson
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Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines “side by side” as the state “of existing beside one another” and “of being in the same place, time, or circumstance." What does it mean for rural and urban communities to live side by side? Join University of Minnesota Extension staff as we explore the interdependent relationship of rural and urban spaces and why this necessary and complex relationship matters.
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One of our guests suggested we change the name of the show to more accurately convey what it is we do. Her suggestion was "Four People Talking at a Table". That does pretty much sum it up! Legacy Matters has proven that conversations are still important. On our show, we the hosts do no research on the guests we invite to be a part of our show. Every two weeks we sit down with a stranger and learn their story. We ask questions, sometimes serious and sometimes silly, as we get to know these st ...
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MinneCulture explores the people, culture, and art that are inspiring, shaping, and changing Minnesota every day. We go beyond the gallery walls to tell stories about artists and people who live, work and create here.
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Through interviews with researchers, community leaders, and service providers, Wilder Research examines pressing issues facing our communities today to offer insight beyond the numbers. Wilder Research is a nonprofit organization working to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities through human services research.
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Solar farm construction; Shakopee plane crash
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Minnesota Power plans to build two large solar farms in the next few years. And an initial report from the Federal Aviation Administration says a plane that crash-landed in a Shakopee park last Friday went down due to engine issues. Those stories and more in today’s evening news update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.…
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A new poll shows a close race for president in Minnesota — Vice President Kamala Harris has a tight lead. We’ll break down the results and how important they might be as election day draws nearer, we’re just over a month away. The pentagon is sending U.S. troops to the Middle East following deadly attacks in Lebanon. Lebanese Minnesotans have been …
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Voter guide helps Minnesotans prepare for November elections
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As early voting kicks off in Minnesota for the upcoming general election on Nov. 5, many voters may feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of races and candidates on their ballot, particularly for local offices. To help Minnesotans make informed decisions, MPR News has launched an in-depth voter guide with information on thousands of candidates state…
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New PAC launches to represent Latino voices in Minnesota
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An interview with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will air Monday on La Mega radio, a station that reaches 200,000 Latino listeners. It comes after his campaign stop in the majority-Latino city of Allentown, Pa., on Saturday. It’s all part of an effort by the campaign to reach Latino voters during Hispanic Heritage Month. Here in Minnesota, a new political…
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Lebanese Minnesotan describes ‘numbness’ watching attacks in her home country
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The Pentagon announced Monday that it is sending more American troops to the Middle East following escalating tensions. It’s been five days since news broke of an attack on Lebanon via exploding pagers and walkie talkies. And over the weekend Israeli airstrikes in the region have killed at least 274 people and injured more than a thousand more. Mor…
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Lynx begin playoff run, Vikings surprise with 3-0 start to season
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The Minnesota Lynx had strong start to the playoffs over the weekend with a win over the Phoenix Suns. The team had a huge 23-point first half lead. But their opponents the Phoenix Mercury came roaring back. With about two minutes left in the game, the Lynx were able to pull ahead with the win. Napheesa Collier was a standout with 38 points in the …
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A new poll from MPR News, KARE 11 and The Minnesota Star Tribune shows a close race for president in Minnesota with Democratic nominee Kamala Harris leading Republican nominee Donald Trump by about five percentage points. The poll also looks at what Minnesotans think about top issues like immigration, the economy and protecting democracy. MPR News …
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Presidential race is tight, Klobuchar has comfortable lead over White in new Minnesota poll
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A new poll conducted for MPR News, KARE 11 and the Star Tribune shows the presidential race to be a tight one among likely Minnesota voters. And in the race for U.S. Senate, incumbent DFLer Amy Klobuchar leads Republican challenger Royce White by 11 percentage points in that poll. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by…
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Stop Using "Low Information Voters" When Analyzing Elections
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Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times as host Andrew Donaldson explains where the term “low information voters” came from, why we shouldn’t use it, and what using such nomenclature tells us what politicians and pundits really think about the very voters they are …
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Minneapolis police sergeant stalking charges; COVID-19 levels high
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A Minneapolis police sergeant is facing stalking charges after prosecutors say he hid a tracking device inside a former romantic partner's vehicle. And the University of Minnesota’s wastewater surveillance data shows COVID-19 levels are higher statewide than they’ve been since April 2023. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by …
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Mark Robinson's Online Hot Mess Goes Beyond Politics of 2024 Election
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Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times as host Andrew Donaldson give the background to the headlines about North Carolina Lt. Governor and GOP nominee for Governor Mark Robinson's latest batch of scandals, how the sequence of events leading up to the airing of Rob…
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Early voting begins in Minnesota. Stillwater prison workers hospitalized after exposure to unknown substance
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The fall election has begun with early voting in Minnesota. Voters can fill out a ballot ahead of the Nov. 5 Election Day at a county or city office, or vote by mail. Nine workers at a Minnesota prison fell ill and were hospitalized Thursday after being exposed to unknown synthetic substances possessed by men who are incarcerated. Department of Cor…
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Minnesota employment rate; Early voting begins tomorrow
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Minnesota's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly in August, but the state also added more than 14,000 jobs. The two statistics are part of an updated employment report released today by the Department of Employment and Economic Development. And early voting begins tomorrow across Minnesota for the 2024 general election. Those stories…
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A new report looks into thousands of emails from the Walz administration during a difficult time: the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police killing of Daunte Wright and the threat of a government shutdown. We talk to an investigative reporter about what they learned. We talk to a Minnesota man who found a surprising admission from former President Ric…
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Retired KARE 11 anchor Randy Shaver keeps focus on Minnesota high school football
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Friday night lights are set to shine on football fields in high schools across Minnesota this week. Most teams have made it through their first few games and homecoming season is upon us. Retired KARE 11 anchor Randy Shaver has been following along since pre-season this summer. Since retiring from 41 years at KARE 11 in June, he is spending his tim…
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Professional Help: Help me stop apologizing unnecessarily
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We all need a little help to get through life sometimes. From everyday questions to more complex problems, we’re asking the experts to lend us a hand. Throughout the series, we’ll hear some direct advice for us not-so-direct Minnesotans. Over-apologizing is so common in Minnesota, and in the Midwest generally, that it’s a favorite joke for comedian…
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Minnesotan discovers new insight into former President Richard Nixon’s views on marijuana
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A Minnesota man has made a discovery that sheds light on the history of United States drug policy. Former President Richard Nixon, who started the war on drugs, privately said that marijuana was not dangerous. “I know nothing about marijuana,” Nixon said in a recording from the Oval Office on March 6, 1973. “I know that it is not addictive and dang…
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Minnesota scientist says ‘man flu’ may be more than a punchline
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Chances are you have heard a woman poking fun at a man in her life for having a cold and — let’s just say — not handling it very well. The idea has been parodied hundreds of times in standup performances and internet comedy sketches. But research shows there may be some biological and evolutionary factors that indeed make male and female experience…
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Your Heard Tell Show is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times as host Andrew Donaldson does a quick recap of where the 2024 presidential election is at, how we got here, what to watch for going forward, Trump's ceiling, is Harris underperforming? swing states that will decide it and mor…
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Emails reveal how Walz struggled to deal with unrest, reach consensus with critics after police killings
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As Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has stepped into the national spotlight, his rising star has brought national scrutiny, including questions about his tenure and policy decisions following high-profile police killings of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center. Thousands of internal emails obtained by independent journalist T…
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Minneapolis City Council considering funding for homeless shelter, ShotSpotter
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Two big issues before the Minneapolis City Council are getting votes Thursday. One is funding for a downtown homeless shelter and another is extending a contract for a gunshot detection system system called ShotSpotter. And more than two dozen people were taken to hospitals Wednesday after a hay ride accident at a western Wisconsin apple orchard. T…
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This week, the gals get lit talking about one of their favorite spirits. Topics include eyeball ingestion, a really ominous chessboard, and one very barbaric barber. Mix up a greyhound, cut your own hair, and tune in for Vodka Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors Join Lucy & Amanda at the Fitzgera…
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Severe thunderstorms; Measles in Minneapolis Public Schools
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Two rounds of severe thunderstorms are possible across Minnesota over the next couple of days. And in a recent message to families, Minneapolis Public Schools says measles has been identified in at least one of the district's schools. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.…
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Minneapolis Public School families are facing news of a measles outbreak in the district. The state epidemiologist is here to explain how serious the outbreak is and how to stay healthy. And local lawmakers are tackling a childcare shortage in Duluth. Minnesota’s Haitian community is feeling the effects of false and offensive comments made by forme…
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A deep dive into adaptations taking over Twin Cities theatres this fall
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The forthcoming season of theater in the Twin Cities is full of stage adaptations, including “Back to the Future” at the Orpheum and “Cabaret” at the Guthrie. Some people see adaptations as a cop-out, but MPR News arts reporter Jacob Aloi thinks some of the best works can come from adaptations. He joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the…
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Fall weather on its way, just in time for the autumnal equinox
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With Twin Cities temperatures in the 80s all week, it seems more like Aug. 18, not Sept. 18. But there are signs of cooler air to come with the autumnal equinox approaching this Sunday. MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about when we can expected cooler temperatures — and also to recap the beautiful…
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