Minnesota Matters

Minnesota Matters

Minnesota Matters.

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June 13, 2025 28 mins

This week, LGBTQ+ youth and teens face higher levels of alcohol and drug addiction, the state's population continues to grow, pork industry concerns, and Global Warning Label Day.

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This week, 242 high schools participate in the MN Higher Education's Direct Admissions program, 3 Twin Cities Salvation Army members respond to tornado-stricken Missouri, a preview of this year's Grandma's Marathon, and the UMN Gopher Football team is back on campus.

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May 30, 2025 28 mins

This week, state leaders give an update on the wildfires raging across the state, UMN Gopher Football Coach PJ Fleck's offseason vacation, a May weather recap, and COVID-19 vaccinations recommendations from a UMN Doctor.

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May 23, 2025 28 mins

This week, the life of a bill at the Minnesota State Capitol as the regular 2025 legislative session comes to a dramatic end, this year’s Escape the Vape video challenge student winners, it's bass season in Minnesota, and turkey disease concerns that stray outside avian flu. 

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May 16, 2025 28 mins

This week, the MMIR Office places its last 5 missing person search kits, opioid deaths are on the decline, medical cannabis' benefits to sleep apnea, and mentoring youth initiatives.

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May 9, 2025 27 mins

This week, extra law enforcement are on the roads for 100 Deadliest Days of Summer, the state's AG water quality certification program, a former Golden Gopher releases a new book, and soyfoam firefighting.

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May 2, 2025 28 mins

This week, an update on the new State Fraud Prevention Committee, an April recap on turbulent weather, 2024's Adopt A Highway results, and KSTP's Joe Schmit retires.

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April 25, 2025 28 mins

This week, Governor Tim Walz delivers the 2025 State of the State Address, year-round E-15 sales support, national prescription drug take-back day is near, and UMN Golden Gophers Men's Basketball recruiting continues.

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April 18, 2025 28 mins

This week, the final push in the MN Legislature, the hemp license application deadline is near, the MNQT is implementing its first statewide survey on LGBTQ+ members, and the new UMN Gophers Men's Basketball coach Medved on recruiting efforts.

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April 11, 2025 27 mins

This week, 600 Hibbing and Virginia mining layoffs, walleye limits for Upper Red Lake, soyfoam and firefighting, and the Twins season is underway.

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April 7, 2025 27 mins

This week, the UMN will receive over $1M to address avian flu, the Farm Bill remains at the forefront of Congress, a MN nuclear plant will remain in operation through 2050, and testing your home for radon.

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March 28, 2025 28 mins

This week, the first confirmed measles case in MN this year, keeping students safe at school, hormone-free male birth control enters clinical trials, and UMN has a new Men's Basketball coach.

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March 21, 2025 28 mins

This week, Minnesota's Legislature has reached the midway point, Red Cross Giving Day is fast approaching, barge traffic is in motion, and NFL Pro-Day at the UMN Campus.

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March 14, 2025 27 mins

This week, AG leaders proposed a budget plan to the legislature of nearly $70 million, incorporating weedy species into your diet, livestock disease concerns, and the DNR launched new yellow perch bag limits for Mille Lacs Lake.

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March 7, 2025 27 mins

This week, the latest state budget forecast shows worsening deficits, MN wants to be a global leader in making sustainable aviation fuel, the Lake Superior shipping season is around the corner, and shedding light on problem gambling.

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February 28, 2025 28 mins

This week, we're days away from the state's newest budget forecast, American Heart Month comes to a close, the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon kicks off, and the Golden Gopher Men's Hockey team is contending for a Big 10 championship.

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February 21, 2025 28 mins

This week, it's University of Minnesota day at the State Capitol, free mental health services to MN State students 24/7, businesses that want to sell or grow cannabis can now apply for a license, and the UMN Gopher Men's Basketball team is on a winning streak.

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February 14, 2025 27 mins

This week, talking to Sen. Hauschild about multiple important topics in the 2025 Legislature, golf and tourism, concerns about President Donald Trump's tariffs, and the UMN Gopher Baseball opener.

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February 7, 2025 28 mins

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January 31, 2025 28 mins

This week, 2025 could be the year MN passes a sports betting bill, waterfowl and avian influenza, state judges will perform free Valentine's Day weddings, and the Twins' season is right around the corner.

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