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Local communities and law enforcement agencies prep for marijuana legalization

Marijuana isn’t legal in Minnesota quite yet, but already around the state, communities are pumping the brakes on retail cannabis sales until details of state rules on the licensing process are hammered out. And officers are stressing that driving high could result in a DWI – and possibly endanger others on the road. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minneapolis joins growing movement to not investigate psychedelic plant use

The city of Minneapolis said other cities — including Denver, Detroit, San Francisco and Seattle — as well as the state of Oregon have already taken similar actions. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Regina Medina. Music by Gary Meister.
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Top Minneapolis public safety official concedes much left to be done as he leaves after just a year

Top Minneapolis public safety official concedes much left to be done as he leaves after just a year and Minnesota will bury a native son as Fargo police officer killed last week is laid to rest this weekend. This is a morning update from MPR News hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Law enforcement veteran brought in to reform Minneapolis is stepping down after 13 months

Law enforcement veteran brought in to reform Minneapolis is stepping down after 13 months, and state employment officials say the great resignation is over. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Cleanup and power restoration underway after strong storms, possible tornado

Xcel Energy crews are working to restore power for some 40-thousand Minnesotans after strong storms swept across the state Wednesday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service is investigating a report of a possible tornado in the northwestern part of the state. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Man who killed Fargo police officer had nearly 2,000 rounds and an arsenal in his vehicle

Man who killed Fargo police officer had nearly 2,000 rounds and an arsenal in his vehicle, and the U moves to end consideration of race in admission in wake of U.S. Supreme Court decision. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Temporary site plan for Minneapolis police precinct building moves forward

A council committee Tuesday unanimously passed a legislative directive requiring the city to research the merits of adding 3rd Police Precinct officers to the Century Plaza building which is located outside of the precinct's geographic boundaries. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minneapolis moves police station, another step toward closure from George Floyd killing

Minneapolis moves police station, another step toward closure from George Floyd killing, and a murder charge has been filed against a man who allegedly ran down a teen in Forest Lake. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Frey recommends 3rd Precinct police station not go back to Lake Street or nearby — for now

The City of Minneapolis is scrapping proposals to return the 3rd Police Precinct station to its former place on Lake Street or find the precinct a new home near 26th and Minnehaha avenues. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Allina Health system will shed 350 jobs amid "unprecedented" financial challenges

Allina Health system will shed 350 jobs amid "unprecedented" financial challenges and Minneapolis is rethinking its options for the destroyed 3rd precinct police headquarters, a flashpoint for reform after it’s destruction in the wake of George Floyd’s death. This is an evening update from MPR News hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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