{"podcast":{"title":"Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"minneapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564425","podcast_index_feed_id":7564425,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-minneapolis-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-minneapolis-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":608,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Minneapolis News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Minneapolis—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Minneapolis News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening in your city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-18T10:18:32.458564+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/minneapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564425"},"episode":{"title":"Aaron Jones Gives Shoes to Military Kids | Minneapolis News","slug":"aaron-jones-gives-shoes-to-military-kids-minneapolis-news","published_at":"2026-09-11T17:46:17+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/minneapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564425/aaron-jones-gives-shoes-to-military-kids-minneapolis-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/minneapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564425","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/c4f34eed1519cfc3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/0d0063ca-3c52-4d69-9833-082c518ecac5.mp3","summary":"Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings running back and proud military kid, teamed up with the United Heroes League to gift 500 new shoes to children of service members — a simple act that builds confidence and bridges connection for kids navigating frequent moves. Drawing from his own upbringing with Army Sergeant Major parents, Jones knows firsthand how vital small comforts are during life’s transitions. His military roots shaped his resilience and adaptability — even missing a year of football when his parents were deployed — skills that propelled him to NFL stardom. Through USO tours and shared stories with fellow players, he’s found deep kinship in the military community. This shoe drive is just one way the United Heroes League supports military kids, ensuring they’re equipped to thrive — both on the field and in life. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c4f34eed1519cfc3","meta_description":"Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings running back and proud military kid, teamed up with the United Heroes League to gift 500 new shoes to children of service m…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":129,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/minneapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564425/episodes/aaron-jones-gives-shoes-to-military-kids-minneapolis-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/minneapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564425/aaron-jones-gives-shoes-to-military-kids-minneapolis-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}