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In 2nd inaugural, Walz vows end to ‘era of gridlock’

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz plunged into a second term that promises to be distinct from his first, pledging that a DFL-led state government will adopt major changes to education, health care and climate policies. He also said the state’s residents will see progress after a recent stretch of tug-of-war politics at the Capitol. There is a $17.6 billion projected budget surplus to convert some of his promises into reality. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minneapolis clears tent encampment

Workers cleared a longstanding tent encampment Friday near the Quarry shopping center in northeast Minneapolis. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.
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Charges: Mall of America shooters chased, confronted, killed 19-year-old

Charges filed Thursday against four teens detailed a chaotic scene Friday at the Mall of America's Nordstrom store before the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Johntae Hudson, who died of multiple gunshot wounds. Prosecutors did not disclose a motive. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Two teens face second degree murder and assault charges in Mall of America shooting

Two teens face second degree murder and assault charges in the death of Johntae Hudson at the Mall of America last week. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Music by Gary Meister.
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Ex-Minneapolis cop charged with beating man during 2020 unrest

The Minnesota Attorney General's office on Wednesday charged a former Minneapolis police officer for allegedly punching and kicking a man who'd surrendered after shooting at police in the days after George Floyd’s murder. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Mall of America announces new security measures after deadly shooting

The Mall of America says it's instituting new security measures after a deadly shooting inside the mall last week.  This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Music by Gary Meister.
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Democrats see ‘mandate’ to rewrite election laws

After running and winning on a message of protecting democracy, DFL lawmakers are set to move ahead on a set of proposals to restore voting rights to those who’ve been convicted of a felony and served out their prison sentence, expand access to mail voting and automatically register young Minnesotans to vote. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Charges expected soon in MOA shooting

Charges are expected soon against five people arrested in connection with a fatal shooting Friday evening at the Mall of America. Authorities say 19-year-old Johntae Hudson of Saint Paul died of multiple gunshot wounds inside the Nordstrom’s store. This is an MPR News evening update for Dec. 27, 2022. Hosted by Matt Sepic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Capitol will be abuzz in new session even as remote options remain

When the legislative session starts Jan. 3, more people are expected to be around the Capitol. While some remote options will remain for lawmakers and their constituents, key legislators anticipate much more in-person activity. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Blizzard advisories remain in place across much of the region

Blizzard advisories remain in place across much of the region, with strong wind gusts as the storm moves through the state. That's sending freshly fallen snow airborne, creating whiteout conditions. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Jon Collins. Music by Gary Meister.
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