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Millions of people are missing from CDC COVID data as states fail to report cases

Millions of people are missing from CDC COVID data as states fail to report cases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 data set is supposed to help track the pandemic, but a new NPR analysis has found the majority of fields are blank and millions of cases across the country are missing altogether.
by Austin Fast

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Checking in on the child welfare system in Minnesota

Checking in on the child welfare system in Minnesota

As schools return to in-person learning, how will the child welfare system in Minnesota be affected? Host Tom Crann spoke with a social worker about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the system and the risks of overreporting.
by Tom Crann, Ariana Rosas and Alex Cheng

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Republican field for Minnesota governor starts filling out ahead of 2022

Republican field for Minnesota governor starts filling out ahead of 2022, and hate crimes jump in Minnesota and the midwest. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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GOP hopefuls jockeying to face Walz hone in on COVID, crime

GOP hopefuls jockeying to face Walz hone in on COVID, crime

Minnesota Republicans saw significant developments Wednesday in their chase for a nominee to take on DFL Gov. Tim Walz in his expected reelection bid next year. 
by Brian Bakst

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Zebra mussel larvae found in Rainy Lake

Zebra mussel larvae found in Rainy Lake

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources confirmed Wednesday that zebra mussel larvae were found in four of five water samples taken in July from the 360-square-mile lake near International Falls.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Officers, paramedics charged in Elijah McClain’s 2019 death

Officers, paramedics charged in Elijah McClain’s 2019 death

Colorado’s attorney general says three officers and two paramedics have been indicted on manslaughter and other charges in the death of Elijah McClain. The announcement Wednesday comes two years after the 23-year-old Black man was put in a chokehold and injected with a sedative in suburban Denver.
by The Associated Press

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APM Reports documentary, 'Under Pressure: Inside the college mental health crisis'

APM Reports documentary, 'Under Pressure: Inside the college mental health crisis'

Even before the pandemic, campus counselling services were reporting a marked uptick in the number of students with anxiety, clinical depression and other serious psychiatric problems. College administrators are feeling pressure to do more to retain students whose mental health issues might otherwise lead them to drop out – and to ensure that students don’t harm themselves or others.
by APM Reports

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Freeman won't seek reelection as Hennepin County prosecutor

Freeman won't seek reelection as Hennepin County prosecutor

"When you get into your 70s and worked nonstop for over 50 years, I think you're entitled to a rest,” Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman told MPR News.
by Riham Feshir and MPR News Staff

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GOP's Benson runs for governor; Gazelka poised to enter race

GOP's Benson runs for governor; Gazelka poised to enter race

The GOP field for governor expanded Wednesday with Sen. Michelle Benson announcing a run and Sen. Paul Gazelka leaving his majority leader post ahead of an expected announcement.
by Brian Bakst

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Summer 2021: The hottest on record for many across Minnesota

Coming off what was the hottest summer on record for many spots around the state, September is off to a more seasonable start, with highs mostly in the 70s.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Joy, concern for students with ADHD as in-person learning returns

Joy, concern for students with ADHD as in-person learning returns

As schools go back to in-person learning, students with ADHD are hoping to return to some semblance of routine. Host Tom Crann spoke with an expert on children with ADHD about the challenges they’ve faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Tom Crann, Lindsay Guentzel and Alex Cheng

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Your dog may know if you've done something on purpose, or just screwed up

Your dog may know if you've done something on purpose, or just screwed up

An experiment involving dog treats suggests our canine pals may understand the difference when a human withholds a treat by accident versus doing it on purpose. But don't press your luck.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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Another comfortable day Wednesday

Minnesota gets one final mild and mostly sunny day Wednesday before clouds and rain start to move back in.
by Nicole Mitchell

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In Ida's aftermath, no quick relief in sight for Louisiana

In Ida's aftermath, no quick relief in sight for Louisiana

Louisiana residents still reeling from flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Ida scrambled for food, gas, water and relief from the sweltering heat as thousands of line workers toiled to restore electricity and officials vowed to set up more sites where people could get free meals and cool off.
by The Associated Press

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A new report says the COVID recession has pushed Social Security insolvency up a year

A new report says the COVID recession has pushed Social Security insolvency up a year

The new projections in the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees reports indicate that the program will be unable to pay full benefits in 2034. Last year's estimated exhaustion date was 2035.
by The Associated Press

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Walz: No special session if Malcolm’s job is at risk

Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he is rethinking plans to call a special legislative session next month, after a senior Senate Republican told a Capitol rally that he's ready to oust the state's health commissioner. The special session had been planned to approve special bonus pay for essential pandemic workers. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Advocates hope White Earth wild rice case will boost 'rights of nature'

Advocates hope White Earth wild rice case will boost 'rights of nature'

The White Earth Nation filed suit last month against the state Department of Natural Resources in tribal court, contending a water use permit for the Enbridge Energy Line 3 pipeline puts wild rice at risk. Experts say the case for protecting wild rice in Minnesota could be important for the larger rights of nature movement.
by Dan Gunderson

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Ranked choice voting, explained

Ranked choice voting, explained

Ranked choice voting is used in Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Louis Park, Bloomington and Minnetonka elections. It’s complicated, but not that complicated. Here’s a refresher on the process.
by Grace Birnstengel

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What to know about the ‘strong mayor’ ballot amendment in Minneapolis

What to know about the ‘strong mayor’ ballot amendment in Minneapolis

Minneapolis voters in November will have the chance to decide whether the city’s governmental structure needs to be revamped to give the mayor more executive authority over city agencies. 
by Jon Collins

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