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New UMN cannabis research center launches

The University of Minnesota School of Public Health is launching a new Cannabis Research Center. The center announced Thursday was included in the law signed in May that made Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize adult-use cannabis.  And Minnesota's unemployment rate inched up last month to 3.2 percent, up slightly from September. Those stories and more from this MPR News evening update. Hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Music by Gary Meister.
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13 indicted with crackdown of Minneapolis street gangs

A federal grand jury has indicted another 13 people in connection with an ongoing crackdown on Minneapolis street gangs. And the Minnesota Board on Aging has more details in its report on a senior nutrition program’s failures and lack of oversight.
by Phil Picardi

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Derek Chauvin again tries to overturn federal civil rights conviction

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is again trying to overturn his federal civil rights conviction in the murder of George Floyd. That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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Rep. Angie Craig shares details of assault, threats in court. Arrest in hockey player's death

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig says she had to move and received death threats after she was attacked earlier this year. Police in England have arrested a man in connection with the death of hockey player and Minnesota native Adam Johnson.
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State panel wants more feedback on new state flag and seal

With only a week before they're set to narrow the field of thousands of entries to five, members of the State Emblems Redesign Commission called for help from Minnesota residents. And several state agencies are asking for public feedback on how to limit future damage if feral pigs or farmed mink are let loose in the wild. Those stories more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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MN hospitals are bleeding money; St. Paul's history-making city council is official

The Minnesota Hospital Association says many of the state's health systems are losing money at a growing clip. And St. Paul’s history-making city council made of all women — and many of diverse backgrounds — is official.
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State's health systems are losing money, Minnesota Hospital Association says

The Minnesota Hospital Association says a survey of 70 of its members — ranging from big health systems to rural hospitals — found that two-thirds are operating in the red with a collective loss of $419 million.   That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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Don Samuels tries again for Congress; flag redesign commission welcomes feedback

Former Minneapolis City Council Member Don Samuels has launched a second primary campaign to Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar. The commission charged with redesigning the state flag says it will no longer take submissions, but it welcomes feedback on the submissions sent in.
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Federal authorities allege a housing program in Anoka violated federal law

The U.S. Department of Justice says that Anoka's "crime free" housing program unfairly penalizes some landlords and tenants for so-called nuisance calls to their properties.   And Minnesota is hosting its official Veteran’s Day celebration tomorrow, honoring the state’s veterans.  Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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St. Paul City Council races could see final winner

A couple of St. Paul City Council races could see a final winner Friday. Ballots cast this week in Ward 1 and Ward 7 will be reallocated through the ranked choice voting process Friday. A reallocation in Ward 3 will happen Monday. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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