Minnesota Now: Nov. 21, 2024
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Political control of the Minnesota House comes down to tight races in two counties. Our reporter spent the morning in Shakopee where a recount is happening and she is here with the latest on the close race in District 54A. Robbinsdale Public Schools made a twenty million dollar mistake in their budget. We hear about the fallout and plans for budget cuts. And St. Paul Public Schools is changing the way they teach reading — and they made a documentary about it. We talk to the district’s literacy coordinator. Plus Minnesota United is inching closer to their first cup. They’re in the semi finals this weekend against the LA Galaxy. We'll talk to a former Loons player about their journey to the top. Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Chopper” by Dessa.
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