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Five law enforcement officers are recovering after being shot while serving a warrant in central Minnesota Thursday. The St. Paul City Council is expected to vote soon on a major overhaul of the capital city’s residential zoning code. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
Five law enforcement officers were wounded by gunfire this morning in central Minnesota. In Minneapolis, some members of the City Council are raising questions about Mayor Jacob Frey's proposal to build a new Third Precinct police facility.  Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Bright. Music by Gary Meister.
The Minnesota Twins made it further into the post season than they've been in many years, but the team lost Game 4 to the Houston Astros, ending the 2023 season. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
Minnesotans with family connections in Gaza are struggling to reach their loved ones amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas. Bombings have shut down electricity and cut off internet. That story and more on today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Music by Gary Meister.
The attack on Israel Saturday by Hamas militants has galvanized Jewish communities around the world — and in Minnesota. On Tuesday night, a solidarity gathering in St. Louis Park drew thousands of people. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
The rabble-rousing state lawmaker turned party insider could land a promotion to House majority leader amid other GOP shuffling, but insurgents in his party could stand in his way. Emmer currently serves as majority whip, the No. 3 position in Republican leadership. If Majority Leader Steve Scalise succeeds in his bid for House Speaker, that would put Emmer in line to move up. This is an MPR News morning update, Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
Minnesotans are checking in with friends and family in the region, after a surprise attack by Hamas. That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Matt Sepic. Music by Gary Meister.
The Israeli government confirmed that several Americans were among those who were taken captive. Senator Amy Klobuchar says her office has no reason to believe Minnesotans have been killed or taken hostage in Israel, and her office is helping dozens of her constituents that are in Israel get back to the United States. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
A new facility for Indigenous youth opens in Minneapolis. Minnesota United parts ways with its longtime coach, Adrian Heath. This is an MPR News afternoon update hosted by Hannah Yang. Music written by Gary Meister.
New cell phone video surfaces in the police shooting death of Winston Smith. This weekend may be the best to see fall colors up north. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Written by Gary Meister.