Clay Masters

LEILA FADEL, HOST: Minnesota's Democratic Governor Tim Walz has ended his reelection campaign. The announcement on Monday came as President Trump, members of his administration and his supporters have been playing up and distorting cases of fraud in Minne... See more

Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz says he's dropping his bid for a third term. His decision comes amid criticism of his management of fraud investigations highlighted by President Trump, Copyright 2026 NPR Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz says he's... See more

DANIEL ESTRIN, HOST: All this week, the Trump administration has been levying unsubstantiated claims about fraud at Minnesota child care centers run by Somali residents. The renewed attention on Minnesota follows a recent surge in activity from ICE in the... See more

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says it is freezing federal funding meant to help many low-income families across the country pay for child care. The move comes just days after the Trump administration singled out Min... See more

Southern Minnesota farmer Shea-Lynn Ramthun has been taking a gamble on diversifying her crop fields the last few years — leveling up on oat planting in addition to the usual corn and soybeans. “My grandpa always talked about the importance of diversifica... See more