Cottonwood season in full swing
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It's "summer snowfall" season in Minnesota, sending billions of fluffy seeds in the air. UMN educator Robin Trott joins All Day to talk about how Cottonwood trees are crucial for the environment.

12 hour walk-a-thon for Global Running Day
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Twin Cities in Motion put on a 12 hour walk-a-thon to raise funds on Global Running Day. President Dean Orton joins All Day to talk about the event.

Concerns over mental health for seniors
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A growing number of Minnesota seniors are experiencing mental health challenges. Dr. Nick Schneeman joins All Day to talk about the growing concern. 

Hennepin County program to plant 1 million trees
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Hennepin County has launched a new campaign to plant 1 million trees by 2030 to help the climate. All trees will go to county landscaping projects.

Helping women build financial confidence
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A new study suggests women may receive different financial advice than men, raising questions about investing, wealth building, and long-term financial planning. Nicole Middendorf, CEO of Prosperwell Financial, joins us to discuss the findings, why these disparities may exist, and what women can do to build confidence in their financial decisions. 

Vikings announce Nolan Teasley as GM
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The Star Tribune's Ben Goessling with the latest on the Vikings new GM hire Nolan Teasley. 

Helping teens learn from failure
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Failure can be tough in the moment, but experts say setbacks can help build resilience, confidence, and long-term success. Dr. Madeleine Gagnon, pediatrician and founder of PULSE, joins us to discuss why learning to navigate disappointment is an important part of growing up. We talk about how parents can help teens bounce back when things don’t go as planned and turn challenges into lasting life lessons.

Prince's keyboardist Lisa Coleman reflects on Prince's legacy ahead of 2026 celebration
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Prince’s longtime keyboardist and collaborator Lisa Coleman joins us to share memories from her years working alongside Prince and reflect on his lasting legacy in Minnesota and beyond. 

Flight to MSP diverted after unruly passenger incident
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A United flight bound for Minneapolis was forced to divert to Madison after a disturbance involving an unruly passenger. Heather McNevin from the Department of Aviation at Minnesota State University, Mankato joins us to explain what happens when a flight is diverted, who makes that decision, and how disruptions like this affect passengers, crews and airline operations.

Key takeaways from DFL and GOP conventions
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Political analyst Blois Olson joins All Day to discuss key takeaways from the GOP and DFL conventions over the weekend.

Vikings hiring Nolan Teasley as GM: Ahmad Hicks reacts
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The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly hiring Nolan Teasley from the Seattle Seahawks as their next general manager. FOX 9 Sports Reporter Ahmad Hicks joins All Day to talk about what it means for the franchise.

Minneapolis council president, metro bears, Australia vs. 3M : All Day Live
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Today on All Day Live, we break down the latest Minneapolis City Hall drama with Council Member Elliot Payne, plus why black bear sightings seem to be popping up all across the Twin Cities suburbs. We also take a closer look at housing affordability and development challenges shaping communities across Minnesota. Plus, we talk Rochester’s controversial goose egg program, worsening air quality concerns, and new developments involving a federal ICE agent accused in a Minneapolis shooting case after authorities announced an arrest in Texas. And later, legal analysis on Australia’s lawsuit against 3M, live Capitol coverage, weather updates with Erika Mrazik, and more local stories making headlines across Minnesota. All that and more on today’s episode of All Day Live.

Minneapolis city council president addresses strained relationships amid chief resignation
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Minneapolis is facing a major shakeup after the police chief’s resignation, with tensions now escalating between City Hall and leadership over how the decision was handled. City Council President Elliot Payne reacts to the situation as questions grow around transparency and what led to the departure. 

Australia sues 3M in $1.4B PFAS case
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Australia takes legal action against 3M over PFAS contamination claims valued at $1.4 billion. Legal analyst and University of Minnesota professor Richard Painter joins us to break down how a country can sue a U.S. company, how cross-border cases like this work, and what laws actually apply.

Canada goose problem: Managing growing flocks
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Minnesota communities, including Rochester, are facing growing challenges posed by Canada geese, where expanding flocks are impacting parks, lakes, and public spaces. Sharon Stiteler, known as The Birdchick, joins us to explain why goose populations are rising and how wildlife officials manage them. We also break down egg addling and other tools used to help control Canada goose numbers locally.

Twin Cities housing shift: Investors buying more homes
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We’re looking at a growing trend in the Twin Cities housing market as investors purchase a larger share of homes, raising questions about availability for first-time buyers and the future of starter homes. Edward Goetz from the University of Minnesota’s CURA joins us to break down what’s driving the shift and how suburban communities are responding as single-family rentals continue to rise.

Bear sightings rise in Minnesota suburbs
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Black bears are being spotted across parts of the Twin Cities metro, including Elk River, Burnsville and Shoreview, with multiple sightings caught on camera. Spencer Peter from the North American Bear Center joins us to talk about the uptick in spring bear activity and what it means for residents. Officials are reminding people to stay alert as bears move through suburban areas in search of food. (Photo credit: Jason Olson)

Data Center construction halted in Pine Island
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A judge in Goodhue County halted the construction of a data center after the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy filed  a lawsuit. The Executive Director of  the MCEA Kathryn Hoffman jonied All Day to discuss the issue. 

Diane's Place named a top 50 restaurant in North America
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Diane's Place was honored by North America’s 50 Best Restaurants. The Minneapolis eatery was named one of their top restaurants.