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Ex-event coordinator sues MDH, alleging boss used ethnic slur

A former vaccine event coordinator is suing the Minnesota Department of Health for racial discrimination, and alleges that her supervisor referred to her using a racial slur. Leticia Alonso, who’s Latina, says in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that MDH used a dispute over missing gift cards as a pretext to fire her. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Power out for thousands in northern Minnesota with two feet of new snow in many places

Power out for thousands in northern Minnesota with two feet of new snow in many places, and the state’s unemployment rate ticks up, although jobs continue to grow as well. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Elko New Market's plan to tap aquifer for bottled water plant draws residents' ire

Leaders of the Scott County town say a California-based bottling company’s proposal would deliver jobs and growth. Critics worry it could jeopardize the health of the Prairie du Chien-Jordan aquifer in a region struggling already with severe to extreme drought. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Storm could bring feet of snow, 20 foot waves to North Shore, also snow to central MN

Storm could bring feet of snow, 20 foot waves to North Shore, also snow to central MN, and family tells Good Morning America story of boy thrown from Mall of America’s 3rd floor. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Worthington meatpacker ends contract with cleaning firm accused in child labor probe

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says Packers Sanitation Services Inc. plans to cut 121 jobs next month at the JBS slaughterhouse in Worthington after JBS ended a 25-year contract with PSSI. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Act two of Minnesota's latest winter weather drama is about to unfold

Act two of Minnesota's latest winter weather drama is about to unfold, and state officials say Minensotans need to up their immunization game again to keep hospital beds available. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Slow-moving winter storm continues across Minnesota

Rain, freezing rain, and snow is all in the forecast for the coming days. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister

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Minnesota is about to get a multi-round blast of winter with ice, snow and wind

Minnesota is about to get a multi-round blast of winter with ice, snow and wind. Also, opponents are getting ready to take on marijuana legalization at the Capitol. This is an evening update from MPR news hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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State DFL leaders say bonding bill is a priority for next session

Minnesota lawmakers haven’t been able to pass a borrowing bill in two years, leading to a backlog in public construction projects around the state. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Former Minneapolis police officer J. Alexander Kueng sentenced

Former Minneapolis police officer J. Alexander Kueng was sentenced to 42 months in prison today for his role in George Floyd's killing. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.
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