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After years of turmoil, Minneapolis police have a new top cop

After years of turmoil, Minneapolis police have a new top cop, as council approves Brian O’Hara. Also, feds announce arrests in major nationwide catalytic converter theft ring, including raids in Minnesota. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Nearly 1 in 4 Minnesota GOP legislative candidates questioned 2020 election

An MPR News analysis of campaign platforms, public comments and actions, social media posts and court documents found that 43 Republicans currently running for the Minnesota Legislature have denied or questioned the 2020 election. If elected, they could influence Minnesota’s voting laws. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

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Nearly a quarter of Republican legislative candidates in Minnesota are election doubters

Nearly a quarter of Republican legislative candidates in Minnesota are election doubters, and about two thirds of eligible voters are expected to cast ballots in the state next week. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Candidates, groups spend big in pricey final campaign push

The last complete look at the finances of Minnesota candidates, parties and outside groups shows almost $80 million spent — so far — with the final week of the campaign still ahead. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota readies high-tech effort to clean up 'forever chemicals'

State environmental authorities said Monday they will soon deploy new technology to the Twin Cities eastern suburbs to help clean water supplies contaminated for years by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Lake Elmo will be the first test. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

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More opportunities for Minneapolis residents to meet police chief nominee

Two open houses will be held this week in Minneapolis for residents to meet Brian O’Hara, Mayor Jacob Frey’s nominee to be the city’s next police chief. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota Today - Walz and Jensen spar in feisty final gubernatorial debate

DFL incumbent Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen exchanged jabs in the final debate of this years race for Governor. The two differed on abortion access, taxes, education and the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Walz and Jensen face off in final governor debate

DFL incumbent Tim Walz and Republican candidate Scott Jensen have met in two prior debates, both held in greater Minnesota. Their side-by-side appearance in St. Paul on Friday is the last time voters will see the two candidates engage before the election. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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