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St. Paul prepares for potential Mississippi River flooding next week

The city of St. Paul issued a formal flood emergency declaration, ahead of an expected crest on the Mississippi in mid-April. The declaration by mayor Melvin Carter authorizes formal actions for flood preparations and assistance from county and state agencies. The Mississippi River has risen about a foot since Friday, and is expected to rise another three feet over the next week. This is the evening MPR News update for April 5, 2023. Hosted by Lisa Ryan. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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Lawsuit bars ex-MPD union head Bob Kroll from policing in 3 counties

The former head of the Minneapolis police union has settled a lawsuit over his role in the treatment of demonstrators at protests after the murder of George Floyd. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Another major winter storm on the way, with up to 20 inches of snow in northern Minnesota

Another major winter storm on the way, with up to 20 inches of snow forecast in northern Minnesota, and postponement of the Twins home opener. Also, opponents rally against the DFL-controlled legislature at the Capitol. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Powerful storm to bring blizzard conditions, ice, thunder to Minnesota

A powerful storm system is bearing down on the region and like last week's, it will include a little bit of everything -- rain, thunder, snow, sleet, ice and high winds. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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U.S. President arrives in Minnesota, U of M president announces she's on her way out

U.S. President arrives in Minnesota, U of M president announces she's on her way out and Hamline’s president announces retirement in wake of academic freedom controversy. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Biden's Minnesota visit Monday will be at Fridley factory

President Joe Biden will visit Cummins Power Generation Facility in Fridley, Minn. on Monday as part of his Administration’s “Investing in America” tour. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Jury finds Anton "Tony" Lazzaro guilty of sex trafficking

A federal jury today found one-time Minnesota Republican Party operative and top donor Tony Lazzaro guilty of sex trafficking. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Dan Kraker. Music by Gary Meister.

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Evacuation ends after train cars derail, catch fire in western Minnesota

Cars carrying ethanol and corn syrup left the tracks early Thursday, leading officials to evacuate the small town of Raymond, about 90 miles west of the Twin Cities. People were being allowed to return home as of noon. No injuries were reported. This is an MPR news morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Western Minnesota train derailment stokes the national angst about rail safety and communities near trains

Western Minnesota train derailment stokes the national angst about rail safety and communities near trains and the jury will soon decide the fate of an alleged sex trafficker who’s indictment rocked the Minnesota Republican Party. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota rushes to re-up hundreds of thousands at risk of losing Medicaid after pandemic

Starting Saturday, states can kick people off Medicaid who were allowed to stay in the program during the COVID-19 pandemic. They can stay but only if they sign up. Minnesota officials say it’s a daunting challenge to navigate those affected through the bureaucracy. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer Music by Gary Meister.

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