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Minnesota News

MPR News is your go-to source for Minnesota news and stories.

From local stories from your Minnesota neighbors to breaking news updates across the state, we have you covered.

Minneapolis police watchdog group hindered by staffing delays

As the conversation continues in Minneapolis about what’s next for the city’s Police Department, a local watchdog panel is going silent. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with the Star Tribune’s Andy Mannix about his reporting on the issue.
by Cathy Wurzer and Britta Greene

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Oct. 1 update on COVID-19 in MN: Total cases top 100K; 13 more deaths

Oct. 1 update on COVID-19 in MN: Total cases top 100K; 13 more deaths

The newest numbers come days after Minnesota’s COVID-19 death toll passed 2,000. State Health Department officials continue to warn Minnesotans that the pandemic is far from over.
by MPR News Staff

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Hennepin County public defender Mary Moriarty ousted

Hennepin County public defender Mary Moriarty ousted

Mary Moriarty had been reprimanded earlier for what critics said was poor relations with others in the justice system. Her supporters say she was a champion for ending systemic racism.
by Matt Sepic

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Trump rakes in money, stirs up supporters in Minnesota trip

Trump rakes in money, stirs up supporters in Minnesota trip

President Donald Trump returned to Minnesota on Wednesday, hoping to restock his campaign account and keep supporters motivated after a chaotic first presidential debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
by Dan Kraker and Brian Bakst

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Trump visit to Duluth highlights growing fight for union voters

Trump visit to Duluth highlights growing fight for union voters

Both Joe Biden and President Donald Trump have been working hard to appeal to working-class voters — especially those in northeastern Minnesota. Biden recently visited a union training center in Duluth; the president will hold a campaign rally at the airport there Wednesday night.
by Dan Kraker

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Sept. 30 update on COVID-19 in MN: 16 deaths; total cases near 100K

Sept. 30 update on COVID-19 in MN: 16 deaths; total cases near 100K

State officials continue to stress that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over and Health Department numbers continue to bear that out. Wednesday’s count of newly confirmed COVID-19 deaths was the highest in more than a month.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota poll: Majority of Minnesotans believe police are biased against Black people

Minnesota poll: Majority of Minnesotans believe police are biased against Black people

A majority of Minnesotans say that the criminal justice system doesn’t treat Black and white people equally and that George Floyd’s death was a sign of broader problems in policing, according to the newly released MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE-11 Minnesota Poll.
by Jon Collins

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Sept. 29 update on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations climb; active cases hit record high

Sept. 29 update on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations climb; active cases hit record high

The newest numbers come as officials caution that outbreaks are being driven now largely by formal and informal get-togethers among friends, families and co-workers who are not staying vigilant against the disease.
by MPR News Staff

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Boo-what? Drive-thru booya brings northern Minn. community together during pandemic

Boo-what? Drive-thru booya brings northern Minn. community together during pandemic

Booya is a longstanding fall tradition in some Midwestern communities. It’s an event and a food: A thick, hearty stew made from a variety of meats, vegetables and spices in a giant kettle, often over an open fire. It’s a fundraiser, a community event — and, in Hackensack, a way to connect at a time when people are working hard to stay apart.
by Kirsti Marohn

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