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1st snow of the season; Dean Phillips to challenge Biden for presidency

The first snow of the season has plows out up north. Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips has officially declared his run for president, challenging fellow Democrat incumbent President Joe Biden. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Walz orders flags at half-staff to honor victims of Maine mass shooting

Flags at state buildings in Minnesota will be flown at half-staff to honor the lives lost in yesterday’s mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. Authorities say a gunman killed 18 people and injured 13 others in shootings at a bowling alley and a bar.  That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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Republicans rally behind new House speaker; new pumpkin king of the Halloween capital

Republicans are rallying behind the new U.S. House speaker, Rep. Tom Emmer who sought the job. Anoka — the “Halloween Capital of the world” — is honoring one of its own for a gourd-gantuan achievement.

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U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, Republicans rally around new U.S. House Speaker

U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, who had been briefly up for the speakership this week but withdrew amid some internal opposition, says he and colleagues are ready to press ahead. The election of Louisiana Representative Mike Johnson to the post ends three weeks of gridlock on who would lead the house. That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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Emmer ends House speaker bid; $21M catalytic converter theft ring busted

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer pulled out of the House Speaker election. Four Minnesotans face federal charges for allegedly running a $21 million catalytic converter theft ring.

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U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer has withdrawn his U.S. House speaker candidacy

A person close to U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer tells MPR News that the congressman dropped out amid signs he couldn’t amass the necessary votes on the House floor.  Emmer is the third speaker nominee to try and fail in the wake of Kevin McCarthy’s unprecedented removal three weeks ago.  That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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'Saltie' in Duluth may be stuck in Great Lakes due to Canadian strike

Republicans are back at the task of choosing a House speaker and Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer was in the mix early Tuesday morning. Plus, a huge ocean-going vessel loaded with wheat in the Duluth harbor could be stuck in the Great Lakes because of a strike in Canada.

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Protesters march to oppose new Minneapolis third precinct building

Activists and families of loved ones who were killed by police officers marched to an empty lot that would be the new site of the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct building. Protesters marched to honor those whose lives were lost and shared frustrations they've had with the Minneapolis Police Department.  That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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Emmer aims for House speaker; Ex-MPD officer faces sentencing for 2020 assault

House Republicans enter their third week without a leader. Among the top options for Speaker is Majority Whip from Minnesota Tom Emmer. A former Minneapolis police officer who assaulted a man during the 2020 riots faces sentencing today. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer said to be seeking the nomination for speaker of the House

A Republican operative with direct knowledge confirmed to MPR News that Tom Emmer has told members of the House Republican Conference that he will seek the nomination for speaker of the house.  That and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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