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Police investigate mass shooting at Minneapolis punk show; property tax refund applications due

Police believe the suspect who killed one and injured six more at a punk show in Minneapolis Friday night was targeting a specific person. Tuesday is the final day to apply for 2021 Minnesota property tax refunds. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Charges will not be filed in fatal Stillwater shooting

Charges will not be filed against two Stillwater police officers in the fatal shooting of a man earlier this year. Washington County Attorney Kevin Magnuson announced Thursday that the shooting death of 21-year-old O’Kwan Sims in March was justified.  This is an evening update for Friday, August 11, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.
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State Patrol tickets 20,000 speeding Minnesotans in July

Thousands of Minnesotans can’t seem to curb their need for speed, according to the State Patrol. Shutterfly is shutting down its Shakopee facility and laying off employees. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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A year after record price pressures, Minnesota has some of the lowest inflation in US

A year after record price pressures, Minnesota has some of the lowest inflation in US, and authorities are investigating the tragic shooting of a 3 year old in east central Minnesota. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Medicaid coverage ends for 32,000 Minnesotans; former GOP operative sentenced for sex trafficking

Thousands of Minnesotans still need to file paperwork to renew their Medical Assistance coverage after a three-year national pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. A former state Republican Party operative and top donor will spend the next 21 years in federal prison for sex trafficking. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Political insider gets 21 years in prison in sex trafficking case that rocked MN GOP

Political insider gets 21 years in prison in sex trafficking case that rocked MN GOP and Minnesota has removed tens of thousands from medical assistance rolls as pandemic health care assistance winds down. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Gov. Walz to meet with family of Ricky Cobb II

A Minnesota State Patrol trooper with a year and a half of law enforcement experience fired the shots that killed Ricky Cobb II along Interstate 94. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.  

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Authorities release 14-year-old held in fatal weekend shooting in St. Paul

Authorities release 14-year-old held in fatal weekend shooting in St. Paul and both Fargo officers wounded in an ambush shooting that killed a colleague are now out of the hospital. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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More Canadian wildfire smoke triggers air quality alert for northern Minnesota

More wildfire smoke drifting down from Canada is triggering an air quality alert for Minnesotans. In Duluth, folks will cast their ballots in the city’s Primary Election. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Ex-cop receives 57-month sentence for his role in George Floyd's killing

Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill Monday sentenced Tou Thao to nearly five years in prison for his role in the killing of George Floyd. This is an MPR News evening update, hosted by Peter Cox. Music by Gary Meister.
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