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St. Paul police arrest teen in St. Anthony Park fatal shooting

St. Paul police said Wednesday they arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Former Minneapolis officer barred from law enforcement for life after guilty plea

Former Minneapolis police officer Justin Stetson pleaded guilty Wednesday to felony and gross misdemeanor charges after punching and kicking a man during an arrest in 2020.  This is the evening MPR News update for Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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‘A gift to Minnesotans:’ Prince’s home state names part of highway after him

Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill establishing Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway on Tuesday at Paisley Park in Chanhassen, where Prince lived, worked and performed on occasion. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Funeral for St. Croix County deputy Kaitie Leising set for Friday

Funeral services for a western Wisconsin sheriff's deputy killed while on duty are scheduled for Friday in Hudson. Leising was fatally shot Saturday near Glenwood City. This is the MPR News evening update, hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota Senate passes paid family and medical leave program

The plan would set up a payroll tax for workers and employers, and employees could then get partial pay replacement if they got sick or had to care for a loved one. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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New report shows effect of minimum wage increase in Minneapolis and St. Paul

A report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis has shown that increases in the minimum wage in St. Paul and Minneapolis translated to higher average wages and slightly fewer hours worked. This is the evening MPR News update for Monday, May 8, 2023. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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St. Croix County sheriff's deputy fatally shot while responding to call

A sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot after responding to a call Saturday evening in western Wisconsin. The deputy is the fourth law enforcement officer in the region to be fatally shot while responding to calls in the past month. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Walz hopes for compromise in health budget bill after Mayo Clinic pressures for major changes

Gov. Tim Walz says nurses and health care systems should be able to reach a compromise on a health budget bill at the Capitol. Walz told reporters Friday that pieces of the bill which struck a nerve with Mayo Clinic were still in the works. This is the evening MPR News update for Friday, May 5, 2023. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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Newly announced Taste of Minnesota festival to be held in downtown Minneapolis in July

Organizers on Thursday unveiled plans for a new Taste of Minnesota festival to be held in downtown Minneapolis in July. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

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State takes action against HealthPartners, says it hasn't been complying with mental health parity laws

State takes action against HealthPartners, says it hasn't been complying with mental health parity laws and Cleveland Cliffs gets new mineral leases on the Iron Range. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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