Previous Minnesota Minutes
Summer Flower Fun
Minnesota’s flower farms are becoming a popular destination for families looking for a summer road trip. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Lynx Hall of Fame coach Cheryl Reeve now all-time WNBA wins leader
No coach in WNBA history has more wins than Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve. MNN sports director Mike Grimm has more:
E-Bike and Scooter Injuries on the Rise
Triple-A Minnesota is out with a new safety guide aimed at helping families navigate the growing popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Farm Stands Popping Up Across Minnesota
The best flavors of a Minnesota summer are showing up at roadside farm stands, and Minnesota Grown wants consumers to shop local. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Minnesotans Planning a Fourth of July Cookout May Want to Brace for Higher Grocery Bills
Minnesotans firing up the grill this Fourth of July may feel the pinch at the checkout line. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Minnesota Officials Urge Fireworks Safety Ahead of Fourth of July Celebrations
Think twice before you light the fuse this Fourth of July weekend. MNN’s Tasha Redel explains:
Record Fourth of July Travel Expected
The Fourth of July is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year, and this year it’s expected to be the biggest yet. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Sid Hartman Posthumously Inducted into the National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame
The late Sid Hartman was inducted into the National Sports Media Hall of Fame Tuesday night in Greensboro, North Carolina. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Summer Running Tips
The University of Minnesota is reminding Minnesotans to take precautions before heading out for a summer run. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Gopher women’s basketball building chemistry this summer
The Golden Gopher women’s basketball team continues its second week of summer workouts. The Gophers made the Sweet 16 last spring. MNN sports director Mike Grimm has more:
Minnesota to host 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games officially begin tomorrow. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
MnDOT Focusing on Greater Minnesota Transit
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is looking for feedback on its Greater Minnesota transit plan. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Minnesota Anglers Land Nine New State Record Fish This Spring
Minnesota anglers reeled in record catches this spring. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Reward Being Offered in Wadena Cold Case
The Wadena Police Department is hoping a $25,000 reward will turn up new leads in the decades-old disappearance of Carla Beth Anderson. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Minnesota Host to 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Minnesota is preparing to welcome thousands of athletes for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, and the home team will be hard to miss. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
ATV “No Registration Weekend”
ATV riders can hit Minnesota’s trails without a registration fee this weekend during the DNR’s “No Registration Weekend.” MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
MNN’s Brent Palm reports nearly 102 thousand Minnesotans are living with the disease:
Outdoor Play Boosts Kids’ Mental and Physical Health
This summer, the best prescription for kids may be as simple as opening the front door and heading outside. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Minnesota officials monitoring first new US case of New World Screwworm
MNN’s Brent Palm reports the flesh-eating parasite is not expected to fly here from Texas:
Golf Day Minnesota Swings Into Its Third Year
The third annual Golf Day Minnesota tees off this Saturday across the state. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
State endorsing conventions losing importance in Minnesota
MNN’s Brent Palm reports there are contested primaries for governor and US Senate:
Prince Celebration 2026 begins this week
MNN’s Brent Palm reports Prince fans from around the world are coming to town:
The Need for Foster Parents Grows in Minnesota
For children facing uncertainty, one supportive adult can mean everything. That’s why agencies across Minnesota are encouraging more people to consider becoming foster parents. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Staying Bear Aware
If you’re heading out to enjoy Minnesota’s state parks and trails, officials say take a few precautions, especially as bear encounters become more common. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Building Families Act fails to pass state legislature
MNN’s Brent Palm reports it would have required insurance coverage for fertility preservation services:
Memorial stone dedicated in honor of Master Sergeant Nicole Amor
MNN’s Brent Palm reports Amor was remembered at the Memorial Day ceremony:
Honoring those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
While Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, it’s also a solemn reminder of the servicemembers who sacrificed everything for our freedom. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Speeders this Holiday Weekend:
As Minnesotans hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, the state is also entering what safety officials call the “100 deadliest days of summer” — the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day when deadly crashes typically spike. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Kickoff to Summer at the Fair begins today
MNN’s Brent Palm reports it’s a smaller version of the Great Minnesota Get-Together:
Minnesota Student Denied Approval of Wearing Army National Guard Sash to Graduation
A Minnesota graduation controversy is drawing statewide attention after a student was told he could not wear an Army National Guard sash during commencement. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Water Temperatures Cold Heading Into Memorial Day Weekend
While much of this spring has felt cooler than normal, Minnesota is still far from setting any records for the coldest May. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Rising fuel prices hurting Minnesota drivers and service stations
MNN’s Brent Palm reports customers are also buying fewer items in stores:
Minnesota Housing Programs Get Economic Boost
Good news for Minnesota renters and homeowners. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Ethanol supporters praise US House passage of year-round E-15
MNN’s Brent Palm reports Minnesota’s congressional delegation helped pass the bill:
Grandma’s Marathon weekend is just over a month away
MNN’s Brent Palm reports 24 thousand runners are expected this year:
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month
MNN’s Brent Palm reports ticks are out in full force in Minnesota:
Younger Generation Farm Concerns
Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig says today’s conditions are creating growing barriers for young people trying to enter farming and ranching. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Stay Clear of Early Season Fawns
If you’re out hiking and come across a fawn lying alone, the Minnesota DNR says don’t panic and don’t interfere. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
River fishing for this year’s official Governor’s Fishing Opener
MNN’s Tasha Redel spoke with D-N-R Fisheries Section Manager Brad Parsons at the 2026 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener:

Governor Tim Walz hosting this weekend’s Fishing Opener in Stillwater
MNN’s Tasha Redel spoke with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to help kick off this weekend’s Fishing Opener in Stillwater:

Governor Tim Walz
Registration opens for 2026 Minnesota State Fair competitions
MNN’s Brent Palm reports there are hundreds of contests to win ribbons, trophies, and prize money:
Gas prices continue to rise due to conflict in Iran
MNN’s Brent Palm reports today’s statewide average is $4.20 a gallon:
Ready to drop a line Minnesota?
The countdown to Saturday’s fishing opener is on. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Recognizing small businesses in Minnesota
Small Business Week is here. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Governor Walz speaks to the state and a flurry of bills head to the finish line
MNN’s John Anderson has this week’s Capitol Recap:
April was an active month for weather in Minnesota
MNN’s Brent Palm reports we had our first tornadoes, snow, and some heat:
Resistance to new Minnesota state flag is big business for retailers
MNN’s Brent Palm reports Minnesotans are buying up the 1983 state flag:
2026 Walk for Animals this Saturday on State Fairgrounds
MNN’s Brent Palm reports 15 thousand people and five to six thousand pets are expected:
AI is here to stay, embrace it or risk being left behind
As artificial intelligence becomes a standard part of the modern workplace, candidates who overlook it may find themselves at a disadvantage before they even land a job. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Updates on weapons screening and talks between Governor Walz and legislative leaders
MNN’s John Anderson with the Capitol Recap: