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In 2024, Minnesota Now carried the funeral services live of four first responders who were shot and killed in the line of duty.
In February, Burnsville police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth were killed while responding to a domestic call.
In May, Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell was shot and killed while responding to a shooting.
2024 marks the most shooting deaths of law enforcement in Minnesota in 42 years.
Joining Minnesota Now now to reflect on this last year for law enforcement is Crystal police Deputy Chief Brian Hubbard, the president of the Law Enforcement Memorial Association.
And Jim Giese, president of the Minnesota chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors, or COPS.
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On the final day of 2024, we look back on what happened this year on the program.
First, we remember four Burnsville first responders and a Minneapolis police officer who were killed while on duty. After a year that saw the highest number of fatal shootings of officers in Minnesota in 42 years, we learn about efforts to memorialize officers who have died and support their loved ones.
Plus, Minnesota Now producers get behind the mic to share some of their favorite interviews from the year.
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President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office on January 20 and Congress will have a Republican majority in both chambers.
Some members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation will have influential roles. U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer will serve as the House GOP Whip. Minnesota will have a big role in shaping farm policy and nutrition programs - U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is now the third ranking Senate Democrat and the lead Democrat on the Agriculture Committee and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig is taking on a new role as the top-ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee.
MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about how the state’s congressional delegation will fit in to a second Trump presidency.
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House Republicans will start the 2025 legislative session with a Minnesota House majority — at least for the purposes of organizing the chamber — now that a DFL candidate has opted against appealing a court defeat. For the first month of session, the Minnesota Senate will be tied 33-33 following the passing of former Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic.
A special election for both seats will be held at the end of next month.
MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and senior politics reporter Dana Ferguson joined MPR News host Nina Moini to reflect on the 2024 legislative session and the year ahead.
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We remember President Jimmy Carter in a conversation with Minnesota civil rights leader Josie Johnson. And former Senate Minority leader Susan Kent remembers her colleague, Sen. Kari Dziedzic.
Then, we look back at a historic year in politics in Minnesota and the U.S. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst joins us to reflect on the biggest political moments of the year, including Gov. Walz’s rise to the Democratic presidential ticket.
And the election led to a divided legislature in Minnesota, but control is in limbo.
Plus, Kelly Morrison is Minnesota’s only new U.S. representative. We talk to her about her priorities.
And with Inauguration Day coming up, we talk about what a second Trump presidency looks like for Minnesota.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was “American Dream” by Ondara.
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Minnesota will only have one new member in its congressional delegation when Congress reconvenes next month. Former State Sen. Kelly Morrison won the 3rd Congressional District seat by double digits in November’s election and will be sworn in on Friday, Jan. 3. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about her priorities for the upcoming term.
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In the final days of 2024, Minnesota Now is looking back at some of the year’s most significant moments in politics. At the top of the list is Gov. Tim Walz’s rise to become the Democratic vice presidential nominee alongside Kamala Harris.
MPR News host Nina Moini and politics editor Brian Bakst revisit Walz’s journey to the VP nomination and the months of campaigning that followed. Plus, they talk about what’s in store as he begins another year as Minnesota’s governor.
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Flags are at half-staff in Minnesota and across the country to honor President Carter, who died Sunday at 100 years old. President Joe Biden announced a national day of mourning for the funeral of the former president to be held Jan. 9.
Carter is being remembered as an advocate for human rights and international peace. He is also remembered as changing the relationship between president and vice president. His VP was Minnesota’s own Walter Mondale.
Another Minnesotan who had a special relationship to Carter is Josie Johnson, who is known as the state’s first lady of civil rights. In 1980, she served as deputy campaign manager for Carter in Tennessee. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about Carter’s legacy and share a letter she wrote to him in 2015.
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Former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic has died at the age of 62. She represented Minneapolis in the state Legislature for more than ten years. In 2023, she led a narrow Senate DFL majority through the passage of a number of major party priorities, including universal school meals and cannabis legalization.
Dziedzic stepped down from leadership early this year after learning her ovarian cancer had returned.
For more on her legacy, MPR News host Nina Moini talks with former Sen. Susan Kent, who worked with Dziedzic in the state Legislature.
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Coming together to solve social challenges in today’s divisive environment sometimes feels impossible. But it doesn’t have to be.
Mariah Levison and Rob Fersh describe dozens of examples in their new book “From Conflict to Convergence: Coming Together to Solve Tough Problems.” They both spent decades working in conflict resolution and have helped hundreds of groups build trust and create consensus solutions on issues ranging from healthcare to prison reform.
Minnesota Now with Nina Moini shares a conversation Levison and Fersh had with MPR News correspondent Catharine Richert at an event on Nov. 25 at the Capri Theater in Minneapolis. The discussion was jointly organized by the Citizens League and the MPR News Talking Sense initiative, which aims to help Minnesotans have tough political conversations better.
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If you’ve paid any attention to politics in recent years you’ve likely heard one word a lot: polarization. Merriam-Webster even made “polarization” its word of the year.
It’s a problem that’s been getting worse over time. A Pew Research Center report last year, found that an overwhelming majority of adults, 84 percent, said political debate has become less respectful over the last several years.
MPR News felt like there was a role for media to help bridge political divides. MPR News correspondent Catharine Richert took on that role by launching Talking Sense.
Minnesota Now brings you a special program, highlighting a year of work from Talking Sense.
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Thursday much of the state is getting its first major snow event. MPR News meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber talks about snow totals and a MnDOT official shares what commuters and holiday travelers can expect on the roads.
Local artists are working on a first-of-its kind project to create public art for parks around the state.
The 40th and final run of the Steele family Christmas show is happening the weekend of Dec. 21-22. We talk to a Steele sibling about the legacy the beloved show will leave behind.
Plus, a Minnesota mother is making the best of her remaining time with her son with a memorable road trip.
And we get into the Hanukkah spirit and celebrate the 75th anniversary of St. Paul’s Cecil’s Deli.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was “I’ll Be You” by the Replacements, in honor of late guitarist Bob “Slim” Dunlap and our Song of the Day was “Getting to Know You” by Thomas and the Shakes.
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The first night of Hanukkah is on Dec. 25, which means Cecil’s Deli in St. Paul will fry up thousands of latkes in the next couple of weeks. The Jewish institution is Minnesota’s oldest deli and this year it is celebrating 75 years in business.
MPR News host Nina Moini talks with two people who are part of the family business that spans four generations: Becca Kvasnik, the granddaughter of Cecil and Faye Leventhal, Cecil’s founders, and Becca’s daughter, Evana Hershkowitz.
To see photos of the family and their restaurant, visit mprnews.org.
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The weekend of Dec. 21-22 will be Minnesota’s last chance to experience the longstanding and beloved holiday show, A Christmas Celebration with The Steeles.
After 40 years, the Minnesota gospel group is wrapping up their run of Christmas concerts. Siblings J.D., Fred, Jearlyn, Jevetta and Billy Steele have brought their joyful holiday harmonies to Minnesota audiences since 1984 and plan to do so one last time at the Pantages Theatre Saturday and Sunday.
The Steeles are an integral part of the Minnesota sound and have recorded and performed with Prince, Donald Fagen, Morgan Freeman and others throughout their career. The family traveled the world in the acclaimed musical The Gospel at Colonus and contributed to several soundtracks.
Jevetta Steele takes a break from rehearsals to talk with MPR News host Nina Moini about the band’s final Christmas shows.
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In our series Thank You, Stranger, we hear about small acts of kindness that have a big impact.
After a difficult diagnosis, a mother is facing a heartbreaking loss and making the best of her remaining time with her son. MPR News producer Ellen Finn talks with New Brighton’s Elizabeth Naylor about a last trip with her son, who is nicknamed “G.”
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Twelve artists across the state are working on a first-of-its-kind pilot project as Minnesota parks artists-in-residence. Beginning last July and ending in June 2025, each artist is researching a park, trail or park system and developing public art for the area.
Participating parks include Battle Creek Park in St. Paul, Lake Bemidji State Park, Granite Falls Memorial Park and more.
Amanda Lovelee, a parks ambassador for the Metropolitan Council, and Tettegouche State Park artist-in-residence Sam Zimmerman join MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about the program.
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Wednesday night and Thursday brought the first major snowfall this season for much of the state, including the Twin Cities metro. A winter storm warning is in effect for much of central and southeast Minnesota until midnight.
More than a hundred schools are closed or have a delayed start and dozens of spinouts and crashes have already been reported in the state.
For details on snow totals, the forecast ahead and road conditions, MPR News host Nina Moini talks with MPR News meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber and Minnesota Department of Transportation spokesperson Anne Meyer.
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Light snow was falling in the Twin Cities Wednesday morning and there’s more on the way for most of the state. MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joins us with the details you need to plan your commute — plus, the odds of having a white Christmas and Hannukah.
A housing program for moms in St. Louis Park cut its funding a year ago. Now it could get state money to help about 60 families stay in their homes.
Minnesota 2nd District Rep. Angie Craig just became a leader of the House Agriculture Committee. We hear her plans for the farm bill.
MPR News staff share their favorite parenting books of the year.
Plus, we talk about 2024’s most popular baby names in the state — with a baby name consultant.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was a song from WE WIN drummers and Thomasina Petrus and our Song of the Day was “Yabba-Dabba Yuletide” by Brian Setzer Orchestra.
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While our full list of favorite books won’t be out for another week, a few members of the newsroom shared ones that are making their end of the year list.
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M Health Fairview announced its list of top baby names of 2024 after the system helped deliver 12,000 babies at nine locations around the state.
Boy names Theodore, Oliver and Henry have had lasting appeal, taking turns in the top three spots on Fairview’s annual list since 2021.
For girls’ names, Olivia, Emma and Evelyn dethroned the perennial frontrunner, Charlotte.
Steph Coffield is a name consultant and a Minnesota mom. Her social media account, Names with Steph, has garnered hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok and Instagram by posting name suggestions, inspiration and offering name consulting services.
She’s also the author of two books, “Names Don’t Have an Age” and “Names Don’t Have a Gender.”
Coffield joined Minnesota Now to talk about this year’s baby name list.
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