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State Democrats strike up the band on the Capitol lawn to tout their legislative sweep

State Democrats strike up the band on the Capitol lawn to tout their legislative sweep and Xcel says there’s anothe radioactive tritium spill at its Monticello plant. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Federal judge rejects claims from two St. Paul landlords, upholds city rent control ordinance

A federal judge has upheld St. Paul’s rent control law. Judge Nancy Brasel rejected claims from two apartment building owners who sued to block the ordinance. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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DFL celebrates policies passed during 2023 session

While some of the Legislature’s policies garnered blowback from Republicans, DFL House Majority Leader Jamie Long, of Minneapolis, said they were supported by most Minnesotans.  But Republican Minority Leader Lisa Demuth, of Cold Spring, said Democrats focused too heavily on partisan issues.  This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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The historic 2023 Minnesota legislative session is over

State lawmakers wrapped up a couple of hours before the midnight adjournment after passing a $72 billion budget and a $2.6 billion public infrastructure bill. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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DFLers optimistic on final day of legislative session

Democrats at the state Capitol say they are on the verge of passing all their major priorities of the Legislative session. They include abortion rights, gun violence prevention, climate change and protecting democracy. This is an MPR News evening update for May 22, 2023. Hosted by Matt Sepic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Today is the last day of the Minnesota legislative session

Over the weekend, lawmakers passed a transportation funding package that includes an increase in the state's gas tax. That hasn't happened in years. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Family of a man killed by Minneapolis police in 2019 reach $700,000 settlement with city

Attorneys representing the family of a man killed by Minneapolis police in December of 2019 say they've reached a $700,000 lawsuit settlement with the city.  This is an evening MPR News update for Friday, May 19, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.

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Walz to sign public safety bill; Minnesota House passes legal marijuana

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is set to sign a public safety bill that also includes a couple of gun control measures. And a marijuana legalization bill awaits a final Minnesota Senate vote after the House gave approval to adult-use cannabis. This is a morning update from MPR news, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Historic paid leave measure is poised to recast worker benefits in Minnesota

Historic paid leave measure is poised to recast worker benefits in Minnesota and DFL says they’re prepared to tack on a delivery tax and added gas tax to end-of-session transportation deal. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Modest refunds, EV rebates and climate change funding are part of big state tax deal

Modest refunds, EV rebates and climate change funding are part of big state tax deal and officials lay out terms of settlement with e-cigarette maker Juul after trial verdict was averted. This is a morning update from MPR news, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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