Minnesota Matters

Missouri National Guard Hall of Fame plans to celebrate its first class of inductees and welcome visitors to its new home in Kirksville on October 1, 2021. Features Chairman John Sastry.

Missouri's Military Advocate, appointed by the governor, describes his far-reaching role.

A state legislator describes his bill to recognize a fallen soldier by naming an armory for him in Joplin.

This week: Chauvin trial update; at the State Capitol--SAFE fund wrangling, Walz emergency powers/vaccine latest, PPP income tax exemption; gambling addiction awareness month; 1-year into COVID, COVID/mental health

This week: health care, COVID, the U-S Capitol riots; Chauvin trial preview with former US attorney Tom Heffelfinger; DPS: speeding epidemic on MN roads; Salvation Army food drive; Gopher baseball preview.

Missouri House Bill 476 - Feb 2021 - passes. Bill Sponsor Derek Grier of St. Louis County explains his legislation.

This week: analysis of Gov Walz emergency powers, REAL ID update, Timberwolves get a new coach, Twins spring training preview.

The Missouri National Guard was busy once again in battling COVID-19, this time hosting mass vaccination clinics.

Historian Bob Priddy tells us about the airman for whom Whiteman Air Force Base is named.

Missouri State Senator Dan Hegeman, R-Crosby, explains his bill to bring more military jobs to the state.

The Missouri Veterans Commission prevails in getting COVID-19 cases down after a deadly outbreak in its veterans homes. Features MVC Director Paul Kirchoff.

This week: the latest at the State Capitol, Buffalo MN's mayor with an update on the community after last week's deadly shooting, priorities of the MN Rural Electric Association, Gopher softball preview.

This week: Looking back at the tragic health clinic shooting in Buffalo, a look at the newest Ronald McDonald House opening, a look back at the week at the capitol, and a look ahead to Twins spring training.

This week: the latest at the State Capitol, warning signs of teen depression/substance abuse during the pandemic, UofM COVID/healthcare study, MN ties to this year's Super Bowl.

This week: COVID/public safety at the state legislature, warning signs of teen depression/substance abuse during the pandemic, U of M COVID healthcare study, MN ties to this year's Super Bowl.

This week: Walz budget and reaction, MN COVID vaccine update from MDH, tax filing preview, new snowplow innovations at MnDOT.

This week: impeachment updates from Sen Smith/Rep Emmer, Joe Biden inauguration, MN tourism update, MN corn growers legislative requests

The music of the 135th Army Band of the Missouri National Guard, featured at the 2021 gubernatorial inauguration.

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler, R-MO4, serves on the House Armed Services Committee. She describes the 2021 NDAA's importance to Missouri.

Sen. Roy Blunt on federal military funding bill approved by Congress.

Historian Bob Priddy on the man for whom Ft. Leonard Wood is named.

This week: impeachment, state legislative update, virtual senior learning at Alexandria Tech, Golden Gopher volleyballer CC McGraw.

This week: Chaos at the U-S Capitol with Sen Smith, Reps Craig, Omar, McCollum, Carleton College political expert Steven Schier on ramifications, new state legislative session, Golden Gopher Seth Green

This week: a look back at the top stories of 2020, a preview of 2021 state legislative session, ice safety, 2020 MN sports recap.

This week: Minnesota holiday remembrances from MNN's Bill Werner and MN Star Tribune writer Jon Bream on holiday music.