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Stories from June 27, 2022

Former Minneapolis cop leaves prison after serving more than three years for on-duty slaying

Former Minneapolis cop Mohamed Noor leaves prison after serving more than three years for on-duty slaying, and the state has reported its first case of monkeypox. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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The future of abortion access in Minnesota 

The future of abortion access in Minnesota 

What does the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade mean for Minnesotans? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two legal experts and listeners about the implications of last week’s ruling locally and nationally.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Celebration and concern as South Dakota trigger law severely restricts abortion

Celebration and concern as South Dakota trigger law severely restricts abortion

South Dakota health care providers now face imprisonment for conducting an abortion for any reason other than to save the life of the mother. The U.S. Supreme Court ruling Friday that abortion is not a constitutionally protected right triggered the measure. Over the weekend, South Dakotans offered a range of reactions to the monumental law change.
by Mark Zdechlik

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The latest on monkeypox in Minnesota from Dr. Priya Sampathkumar

The first case of monkeypox has been found in Minnesota. Dr. Priya Sampathkumar is a professor of medicine and infectious disease expert at Mayo Clinic. She joined host Cathy Wurzer to explain what monkeypox is and what people in Minnesota can do to keep themselves safe.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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Dr. Priya Sampathkumar on monkeypox in Minnesota

Dr. Priya Sampathkumar on monkeypox in Minnesota

The first case of monkeypox has been found in Minnesota. Dr. Priya Sampathkumar is a professor of medicine and infectious disease expert at Mayo Clinic. She joined host Cathy Wurzer to explain what monkeypox is and what people in Minnesota can do to keep themselves safe.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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Ex-Minneapolis officer who killed 911 caller leaves prison

Ex-Minneapolis officer who killed 911 caller leaves prison

A former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman who called 911 to report a possible sexual assault behind her home in 2017 has been released from prison on parole.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota reports first monkeypox case

Minnesota reports first monkeypox case

State health officials on Monday said the presumptive case involved a Twin Cities person who was likely exposed while traveling in Europe. The state Health Department said the virus does not easily spread between people and described the threat of infection as low.
by MPR News Staff

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Warmer Monday and through midweek; scattered showers at times

Warmer Monday and through midweek; scattered showers at times

Expect warmer temperatures and lighter winds for Monday. Scattered shower and thunderstorm chances mainly midweek. Cooler and mostly dry for the weekend.
by Bill Endersen

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ex-Minneapolis officer Mohamed Noor to be released

The former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman who called 911 to report a possible sexual assault in the alley behind her home is scheduled to be released from prison next week, months after his murder conviction was overturned and he was resentenced on a lesser charge. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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'That Midwestern Mom' shares Minnesota traditions through TikTok

'That Midwestern Mom' shares Minnesota traditions through TikTok

Amber Estenson is a TikTok creator who shares her own Minnesota salad recipes and the stories of her community with the world. With over 700,000 followers, Estenson joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about her journey on TikTok and what it’s been like to share her life in Minnesota with viewers around the world.  
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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Steve Grove on the latest unemployment numbers

Steve Grove on the latest unemployment numbers

Steve Grove is the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about the latest unemployment numbers in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Tom Askjem on outhouse archaeology

Tom Askjem on outhouse archaeology

Tom Askjem is a citizen historian and archivist who has made a career of digging bottles, dish fragments and other forgotten relics of the past in outhouse pits.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Photos: Parade, events celebrate Pride in Twin Cities

Photos: Parade, events celebrate Pride in Twin Cities

Twin Cities Pride returned to Minneapolis over the weekend for its 50th anniversary year, drawing thousands of people to the festival, parade and other events.
by MPR News Staff

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Warmer, much less windy Monday

Warmer, much less windy Monday

Look for sunshine, warmer temperatures and lighter winds for Monday. Scattered shower and thunderstorm chances this week.
by Bill Endersen

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Vandersloot's buzzer-beater gives Sky 88-85 win over Lynx

Courtney Vandersloot scored 18 points, including a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, to help the Chicago Sky edge the Minnesota Lynx 88-85. Chicago inbounded in the frontcourt with 7.6 seconds to go.
by The Associated Press

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Twin Cities' Animal Humane Society receives record $6 million donation

Twin Cities' Animal Humane Society receives record $6 million donation

The Twin Cities-based Animal Humane Society says a $6 million estate bequest — the largest gift in the organization's history — will kick-start a transformation of animal care in the metro area.
by Tim Nelson

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The Colorado Avalanche wins its first Stanley Cup in 21 years

The Colorado Avalanche wins its first Stanley Cup in 21 years

The Avalanche's Cale Makar was awarded the series' most valuable player as the Colorado team defeated the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning.
by Ayana Archie

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