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President Donald Trump's executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's board of directors to "cease federal funding for NPR and PBS" has local stations trying to figure out how the move will affect them. Rochester law enforcement says it's investigating a video of a local woman calling a child a racial slur. The video surfaced on social media earlier this week. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

The Minnesota Senate approved a provision today to boost penalties for drivers who bypass extended school bus arms. Minneapolis police announced an arrest related to a series of shootings in Minneapolis that left five people dead in less than 24 hours. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Changes have been made to a new state remote work policy that begins in a little more than a month. And Minneapolis police say three people are dead and two others injured -- one critically -- following a shooting overnight in the city's Phillips neighborhood. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig is running for a U.S. Senate seat that will be open in the 2026 election. And President Donald Trump signed a new executive order yesterday to identify and cut funding for sanctuary cities, or places that don't fully comply with federal immigration policy. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

A bill that would place stricter rules on those with multiple DWIs is moving to floor votes in both the House and Senate. Lawmakers got their first chance today to ask Minnesota's attorney general about a 2021 meeting he had with business owners tied to the Feeding our Future nutrition scandal. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota senators are considering a change that would force landlords to wait to evict tenants if the federal government suspends housing vouchers. A Minnesotan will be among a congressional delegation visiting the Vatican City this weekend for the funeral of Pope Francis. And state regulators are giving a St. Paul iron foundry a final notice to submit information on its operations... or lose its air quality permit. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota Democrats are pushing again for new taxes to offset possible federal spending cuts despite Republican opposition. The University of Minnesota announced a new project today that could set up its own system for vaccine evaluation and clinical guidelines — separate from federal agencies. Those stories and more from today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Gov. Tim Walz delivers his State of the State speech tonight to a joint session of the Minnesota Legislature. Minnesota is suing President Trump’s administration over executive orders related to transgender people. Trump’s directives seek to override policies like those in place in Minnesota that allow for broad participation of transgender youth in sports. His administration is threatening to withhold funding from the state and other states if they don’t allow those directives. A federal judge has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to temporarily restore the student visas of five Concordia University graduate students. The five are citizens of India and earned master’s degrees in information technology and management. Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina went on lockdown for about an hour yesterday because of a domestic assault involving an armed man.

State lawmakers are advancing budget bills to the House and Senate floor this week. And a search is underway for a man who vanished during his trial in Stillwater on charges of criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping and domestic assault. Those stories and more in today’s evening news update. Other headlines: Walz delivers State of State as gaze goes beyond Minnesota | MPR News Blue Line trains to airport, Mall of America to be replaced by buses for three weeks | MPR News

Gov. Tim Walz delivers his State of the State speech tonight to a joint session of the Minnesota Legislature. Minnesota is suing President Trump’s administration over executive orders related to transgender people. Trump’s directives seek to override policies like those in place in Minnesota that allow for broad participation of transgender youth in sports. His administration is threatening to withhold funding from the state and other states if they don’t allow those directives. A federal judge has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to temporarily restore the student visas of five Concordia University graduate students. The five are citizens of India and earned master’s degrees in information technology and management. Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina went on lockdown for about an hour yesterday because of a domestic assault involving an armed man.

The state of Minnesota is suing the Trump's administration over threats to withhold federal funding because the state has not complied with executive orders regarding transgender people. Maplewood-based 3M said today it’s taking steps to mitigate what it estimates could be an $850 million annual impact on the company from tariffs. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

This morning's mass at the Cathedral of St. Paul started with a moment of silence for Pope Francis, who passed away earlier today. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter says the city is making progress on its goal to bring 20,000 new residents to downtown. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

A Marshall man jailed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is speaking out, saying he’s being detained because he protested police killings four years ago. Aditya Harsono tells MPR News his student visa was revoked last month and he was arrested by plainclothes ICE agents. Court documents indicate Harsono’s visa was revoked over a misdemeanor conviction for criminal damage to property in 2022. He believes his 2021 protest against the police killing of Daunte Wright is the real reason for his arrest. Republicans in north-central Minnesota are choosing a nominee for a vacant state Senate seat. Eight Republican candidates are running in a primary to replace Justin Eichorn of Grand Rapids. He resigned last month after he was charged with attempting to solicit a minor. Democrats have endorsed Denise Slipy of Breezy Point. She will face off against the winner of the Republican primary in an April 29 special election. Sen. Tina Smith joined St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter to criticize President Donald Trump’s administration for delaying funding that had been approved to renovate an apartment building in St. Paul.