Annunciation victim count increases; Legislative special session possibility

Crews continue working to contain a wildfire that’s now burned more than 200 acres in a state park along Minnesota’s North Shore.And University of Minnesota administrators say they're continuing talks with health care companies about possible partnerships with its medical school. Its current partnership with Fairview is set to expire in 2026.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Elena See. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is supporting a new bill before Congress to prohibit removal of people from state voter rolls without evidence of a change in status.And the Minneapolis City Council this morning passed an ordinance that aims to tighten accountability for negligent landlords.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister

Minneapolis police say they've identified more people who were hurt in the August shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church, bringing the total count to 30 victims.Gov. Tim Walz is walking back prior remarks that he'd call a special legislative session with or without an agreement with lawmakers.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Tonight could be the coldest night of the fall so far across much of the region.And a former Minnesota Republican consultant and donor will not have his sex trafficking conviction reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota soybean farmers are suffering after their largest consumer stopped importing amid the Trump administration's trade war.And a prominent Democrat in the Minnesota Legislature has announced he will retire at the end of his term.Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.