Previous Minnesota Minutes
31 Tornado Reports in Minnesota So Far This Summer
State weather experts say it’s been a below average tornado season. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Rochester’s Forager Brewery: Craft Beer, Quality Composting
Rochester’s Forager Brewery has made it their mission to provide quality craft beer while saving the planet. MNN’s Ashley Walker has more:
Pertussis Cases on the Rise
Minnesota is seeing a surge in pertussis cases. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
High School Cannabis Trends
As recreational marijuana sales draw closer, the newly established University of Minnesota Cannabis Research Center (CRC) is noting trends in high schoolers’ use. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Farmers Almanac out with Winter Predictions
It’s being forecasted that “Old Man Winter” will return this year. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Fundraiser at Mankato Brewery for family who lost home near Rapidan Dam and The Dam Store
$1 from each pint sold will be donated to Hruska family. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Minnesota Physicians Urge Parents to get their Children Vaccinated Before School-Year Starts
The Minnesota Medical Association urges parents to ensure their child is up-to-date with vaccinations before the new school year. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
New COVID-19 variant is evasive and more transmissible than other strains
Minnesota health officials say it does not appear to cause more severe disease. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Farmfest Kicks Off Tuesday
The 3-day event focused on agricultural and rural issues in southwest Minnesota begins tomorrow. MNN’s Ashley Walker has more:
Minnesota DNR to loosen walleye bag limit on Lake Mille Lacs
Officials hope the move will bring more anglers to the large central Minnesota lake. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Fundraising continues for $18.5 million National Loon Center in Crosslake
Officials hope to turn the first shovels of dirt before the loons fly south. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Alzheimer’s Association applauds new research on blood test accurately detecting the disease
Officials in Minnesota say it could be a game-changer for patients with cognitive symptoms. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Staying “Water Aware”
With another hot stretch of weather on tap, the DNR is reminding Minnesotans to be water-aware before heading to their favorite swimming hole. MNN’s Tasha Redel:
3-M Open teeing off Thursday at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine
Officials say 37 of the top 70 golfers in the world are playing in this year’s PGA tournament in Minnesota. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Auditions for Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest Kick Off Today
Minnesotans are being encouraged to audition for the state fair talent contest. MNN’s Tasha Redel has details:
UMN Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Sherlock Holmes Collections
In one week, the University of Minnesota will celebrate 50 years of its beloved Sherlock Holmes Collections, the world’s largest inventory related to Sherlock Holmes and his creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. MNN’s Ashley Walker has more:
Back-to-School Shopping in Full Swing
Back-to-class shoppers have already begun purchasing school items. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
American Red Cross Reports Critical Need for Blood Donations
The American Red Cross is reporting a shortfall of donations this summer. MNN’s Tasha Redle has more:
Keeping Cool While Saving on High Energy Bills
After this weekend’s heat wave officials are giving tips on how to save energy. MNN’s Ashley Walker has more:
Preparations underway for ‘Purple Rain’ the Broadway musical at State Theatre
The stage production based on the iconic 1984 movie will make its world premiere in Prince’s hometown. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Minnesota State Fair Unveils New Foods
The 2024 lineup of new foods and vendors for the Minnesota State Fair has been released. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
First heat wave expected in Minnesota this weekend
High temps have not reached 90 degrees in the Twin Cities, central or northern Minnesota this summer. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Biden/Trump age issue compared to Reagan/Mondale in 1984
As the debate continues over President Joe Biden’s fitness for office — and by connection former President Donald Trump’s age — analysts are harkening back to 1984 when former Vice President Walter Mondale was challenging President Ronald Reagan:
Top Twins prospect shines in MLB debut
The Twins lost to the Tigers last night 9-2, but there was good news. MNN sports director Mike Grimm has more:
Minnesota Teens Trapped in Nicotine Dependence
According to a state Youth Tobacco Survey, Minnesota students who use e-cigarettes or vapes are finding themselves increasingly trapped in nicotine dependence. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
MN Electric Rebates Open Up Again Tuesday
Tomorrow, Minnesota will reopen online applications for 10,000 electric bike rebates, which environmental advocates hope will play a big role in emissions reductions. MNN’s Ashley Walker has more:
Thousands to Gather at Twin Cities Pride Festival
The state’s largest Pride Festival is this weekend. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
US Olympic Team Trials for gymnastics kick off at Target Center
Fans from all over the world are coming to Minnesota to see the top gymnasts compete for a spot on Team USA for the Summer Olympics in Paris. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
3-Time Olympic Gold Medal Winner Carrie Bates Speaks on Athlete Mental Health, Addiction
With the Olympics Gymnastic trials taking place in Minneapolis for the first time ever, Minnesota-based mental health and addiction center Hazelden Betty Ford is reminding people that athletes face challenges just the same as us. MNN’s Ashley Walkers has details:
Flooding Continues in Minnesota Elected Officials Closely Monitoring
Local, state, and federal officials closely monitor flooding in southern Minnesota. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Tularemia Cases on the Rise
The Minnesota Department of Health and Board of Animal Health is tracking increased tularemia cases in animals across the state. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Minnesota senator reacts to US Surgeon General’s call for warning labels on social media
Senator Tina Smith is noncommittal on whether she’d support putting warning labels on social media that the platforms can harm children’s mental health. MNN’s Bill Werner has more:
LGBTQ+ Orgs, Advocates Speak at Planned Parenthood Pride Roundtable
As LGBTQ+ healthcare and communities face national and local threats, Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS) leaders, activists, and community partners work to achieve health equity. MNN’s Ashley Walker has details:
“Back to the Future – The Musical” Coming to Minneapolis
Tickets are now on sale for “Back to the Future – The Musical” at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Autism Society of Minnesota grieves loss of Waeys Mohamed of Hopkins
The four-year-old boy with autism went missing Sunday and his body was located Monday in a nearby stream. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Adopted people born in Minnesota can access original birth records in July
State health officials estimate 172K records eligible for release. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
MN-Based EMS Vehicle Company Pushes for Electric Ambulances
Minnesota-based company EMS, MacQueen Emergency, is in the early stages of producing electric vehicles for first responders, MNN’s Ashley Walker has more:
World’s Largest Rubber Duck Calls Princeton Home this Weekend
The “World’s Largest Rubber Duck” is in Princeton this weekend. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Remembering D-Day: 80 Years Later
Minnesotans and the nation are marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion on the beaches of Normandy in France that ultimately led to the defeat of the Nazi forces in World War Two. MNN’s Bill Werner has more:
Minnesota’s State Economist is Stepping Down
Minnesota’s state economist, Doctor Laura Kalambokidis, is stepping down after supporting the state’s budget and economic forecasting process through eleven tumultuous years, including a “sea change” in Minnesota’s work environment due to the COVID pandemic. MNN’s Bill Werner has more:
Rainfall is Increasing the Mosquito Population in Minnesota
Pretty significant mosquity activity is expected for at least the next couple weeks. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Loneliness among seniors has been attributed to higher rates of heart disease, stroke, dementia, depression and anxiety
U.S. Senator Tina Smith has introduced bipartisan legislation to combat loneliness among older adults. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Wolves coping with Game Five loss, now looking ahead
The Minnesota Timberwolves ended their season with a frustrating and humiliating 124-103 setback in front of their home crowd last night at the Target Center. MNN sports director Mike Grimm says they now look ahead to the future:
Minnesota Timberwolves look to stave off elimination in Game 5 of West Finals
The Wolves trail the Mavericks 3-1 in the best-of-seven playoff series. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Wolves Win A Must-Win Game Four
The Timberwolves needed a win last night to extend their season and they got it. Minnesota beat Dallas in Game Four of the NBA Western Conference Finals 105-100. MNN sports director Mike Grimm has more:
Deadly tornadoes & storms continue to pound central and southern U-S, but the severe weather season hasn’t really started in Minnesota
Officials with the State Climatology Office says that usually begins in June. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
DNR Launches New Marine Unit
The Department of Natural Resources introduces a new statewide marine unit. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
New Livestream Allows for On-Demand Glimpses of Spectacular Split Rock Lighthouse
The Split Rock Lighthouse live video feed is now available online for public viewing at any time. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
“Kickoff to Summer at the Fair”
You can taste State Fair foods three months early this weekend at the ‘Kickoff to Summer at the Fair’ event. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Wolves pull off historic Game Seven comeback
The Minnesota Timberwolves have punched their ticket to the N-B-A Western Conference Finals in historic fashion. MNN sports director Mike Grimm has a recap: