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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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Arson hits St. Paul mosque, the latest in a series of fires, although motive is still unclear

Arson hits St. Paul mosque, the latest in a series of fires, although motive is still unclear. Also, DFL is mulling some high profile tax increases, including a home delivery surcharge, despite huge budget surplus. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Paid sick and safe time sent to Walz for signature

A paid sick and safe time benefit for Minnesota workers is included in a larger jobs bill passed by the Senate and the House Tuesday. Around 900,000 workers would be covered by the proposal. This is an MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Lawmakers make marijuana compromise, final legalization vote expected this week

Lawmakers make marijuana compromise, final legalization vote expected this week, and a big boost in funding is headed for Minnesota schools. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota legislators add hospital carve-out to nurse staffing bill

The change appears to be aimed at addressing the concerns of Mayo Clinic and other hospitals about committees that would create staffing plans for their nurses, as well as other issues. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota nurses and Mayo Clinic are headed for a showdown at the Capitol

Minnesota nurses and Mayo Clinic are headed for a showdown at the Capitol and legalized marijuana regulations are getting their final polish ahead of a full approval expected this week in St. Paul. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Floodwaters are rising again in southern Minnesota with heavy rains, closing roads over the weekend

Floodwaters are rising again in southern Minnesota with heavy rains, closing roads over the weekend, and Minnesota’s nurses union and Mayo Clinic are headed for a showdown at the Capitol. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Lawmakers continue working on marijuana legalization legislation in Minnesota

The merging of marijuana legalization bills has begun at the Minnesota Capitol. This is an evening MPR News update, hosted by Emily Bright. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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Fishing license sales slowed with late ice-out

The long-awaited fishing opener begins tomorrow. But ice out came late this spring on many northern lakes which could be one reason for slower fishing license sales compared to last year. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Torrential rain causes flash flood in Minnesota

Torrential rain caused flash flooding Thursday morning in parts of southern Minnesota. This is the evening MPR News update, hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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