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The trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting murder in the killing of George Floyd has been postponed until March. A Hennepin County judge overseeing the case ruled that the trial, originally scheduled for August, should be delayed to give time for the three officers to be tried on separate and more serious federal charges. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Thursday, May 13, 2021. Hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Theme music by Gary Meister.

Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill has found aggravating factors that would justify a tougher sentence for Derek Chauvin, including treating George Floyd with “cruelty” that resulted in his “slow death.”  The former Minneapolis police officer was convicted of murder and manslaughter last month in Floyd’s killing. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, May 13, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Judge signals Dererk Chauvin will face increased penalty for the death of George Floyd, and newspaper legend Jim Klobuchar has died. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

When Otter Tail County opens Minnesota’s fishing season by hosting the 73rd annual Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener this weekend, some aspects will look a lot like past years: Lots of media, visits by dignitaries and a chance for the local community to promote tourism. But anglers won’t have to make the drive to Otter Tail County to join this year’s festivities. They won’t even have to own a boat. All they need is a fishing rod and a smart phone. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

COVID shots for kids 12 and up could start in Minnesota as soon as Thursday, and the Guthrie will lift the curtain on a full fall season this year. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Brooklyn Center poised to make major changes to policing as legislature winds down, and Minnesota’s COVID-19 comes in higher than expected. This is an evening update from Minnesota Public Radio News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott is proposing major changes to public safety in the Twin Cities suburb, nearly a month after the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright during a traffic stop. Elliott told residents at a meeting Saturday that his proposal would "add more tools to our toolbox to appropriately respond when members of our community are in grave need." This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, May 10, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd's killing last year on criminal civil rights charges. The indictment charges Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao with violating George Floyd's civil rights. Also, outdoor mask requirements ease in Minnesota, along with other restrictions. This is the MPR News evening update for Friday, May 7, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday laid out his timeline for ending COVID-19 restrictions — including the end of curbs in time for Memorial Day weekend — serving notice that the pandemic’s end is near. "It's been a long journey, but we did the things that needed to be done,” Walz told reporters as he unveiled the winding down of restrictions. “The job is not done until it's done, but the plan to finish it is on us now.” This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, May 7, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Governor says Minnesota can have a mask free 4th of July as he rolls out a rollback on COVID restrictions. This is an evening update from Minnesota Public Radio News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.