Previous Minnesota Minutes
Salvation Army Gearing up for Holiday Giving
The Salvation Army of Minnesota continues to connect struggling families with their needed resources. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more:
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management reviewing 1,818 applications for pre-approval licenses
Social equity applicants will receive the first round of cannabis licenses through a lottery system this fall. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
Xcel Energy Hosts Annual Day of Service
Xcel Energy invites volunteers to its 14th annual Day of Service this weekend. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more.
Sandstone Wildcat Sanctuary Takes in Bobcat Kitten for Life-Saving Medical Care
The Wildcat Sanctuary has recently obtained 4-month-old bobcat Jax after he started showing concerning health signs. MNN’s Ashley Walker has more:
Backers of Amtrak’s new Borealis passenger rail line want to extend service across Minnesota into North Dakota
The long distance Empire Builder line currently uses the B-N-S-F railroad tracks in the corridor. MNN’s Brent Palm has details:
Leaders of Minnesota State system touring the state for local input on next budget
The listening sessions begin Tuesday at schools in southwest and southern Minnesota. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
UMD Study Shows 50-Year Generation Gap in Native Bigmouth Buffalo
A recent study by the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) in one of the most pristine spawning grounds in the state has found a half-century gap between successful broods of bigmouth buffalo. MNN’s Ashley Walker explains:
MN Hospital Association Survey Shows Decline in Nurse Vacancies
The Minnesota Hospital Association’s annual workforce survey suggests nurses are coming back to the bedside after the pandemic. MNN’s Ashley Walker has more:
First day of class for thousands of Minnesota students
Kids and their parents are excited about new school year. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
New COVID-19 vaccine arriving soon in Minnesota
State health officials say the updated shot is the best way to prevent serious illness. MNN’s Brent Palm has more:
U of M Board of Regents Approves “Neutrality Policy” on University Investments, Will Not Divest from Israel
Student protesters are demanding the University of Minnesota pull its investments out of companies associated with Israel – unheard by Board of Regents members as a position of neutrality was adopted this morning. MNN’s Ashley Walker has details:
St. Cloud’s 11th Annual ‘Tee It Up for the Troops’
St. Cloud is pouring one out for the veterans on the golf course today at the 11th annual ‘Tee It Up for the Troops!’ MNN’s Ashley Walker has details:
Hutchinson Teen Crowned the 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way
The newest Princess Kay of the Milky Way is making her debut at the Minnesota State Fair’s Dairy Building today. MNN’s Ashley Walker has more:
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: