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November 12, 2025

Beefing with Big Meat, Shutdown Shutting Down, and “Primary Trust” Review

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Beefing with Big Meat, Shutdown Shutting Down, and “Primary Trust” Review

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The longest federal government shutdown might be coming to an end. Between SNAP benefits and Thanksgiving travel, we talk about what that might mean for Minnesota. Plus, John O’Sullivan of One Minute Tours tells us about what Big Beef doesn’t want you to know. Finally, contributor and MPR Newsroom Coordinator Denzel Belin reviews “Primary Trust” at Guthrie Theater. Find out why it got a rare Denzel standing ovation. 

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