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The Minnesota Supreme Court will now decide a case whether Donald Trump can appear on the 2024 state ballot. Twin Cities-based Fairview Health Services is cutting 250 full- and part-time jobs. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
Attorneys made arguments on whether Donald Trump's actions on Jan. 6th, 2021, disqualify him from Minnesota ballots. That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
President Joe Biden called for a "pause" in the fighting between Israel and Hamas, in response to an activist who interrupted him during a campaign stop in Minneapolis on Wednesday night. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Peter Cox. Music by Gary Meister.
MnDOT says a portion of the Twin Ports interchange project will not be completed this fall as planned because of a discovery of "findings of historical significance." That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
President Joe Biden is visiting Minnesota today, focusing on federal programs that support rural economies. The Minnesota Twins long-time TV play-by-play announcer is stepping down. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
The Minnesota DNR has approved a mining company's plan to drill several exploratory holes near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
Adam Johnson died in a tragic accident during a game in the U.K. over the weekend. He helped lead UMD to the national championship game in 2017. He went pro and played 13 games in the NHL and spent the last two seasons in Europe. That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
The Minneapolis City Council could take a vote Tuesday to approve a new location for the 3rd Precinct police station. Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips spent the weekend courting supporters in New Hampshire ahead of his first town hall as a presidential candidate on Wednesday.
Minnesota Democrats say they're concerned that a Dean Phillips presidential bid could help former President Trump win in an expected contest with President Biden. Also, Minneapolis Mayor Frey pushes a site on Minnehaha Avenue for a new 3rd police precinct building. This is the evening MPR News update for Friday. Hosted by Nancy Lebens. Music by Gary Meister.