Minnesota Now: Oct. 7, 2026

Multiple Twin Cities police chiefs and county sheriffs have called for the creation of a regional task force after a string of shootings involving Somali youth. Law enforcement have described the incidents as gang violence. But what defines a gang? We talked to a researcher.

A local nonprofit supporting the economic stability of immigrants is starting a new chapter in a new home. The CEO of Communities Advancing Prosperity for Immigrants shared about their work and how they're supporting immigrants during a turbulent time.

And, after the LGBTQ+ publication Lavender Magazine closed its doors, former staffers started a new magazine for the state’s queer communities. We met the creators of Q Minnesota, who published their first issue last week.

The Minnesota Music Minute was “Torch Song” by Ondara, featuring the Laurels String Quartet. “Pharmakon” by Humbird was the Song of the Day.