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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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U of M leaders to select finalists for interim president

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents is meeting today to select finalists for an interim president. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Federal officials announce dozens of indictments in Minneapolis street gang crackdown

Federal, local officials announce dozens of indictments in Minneapolis street gang crackdown and Washington stops by the Afro Deli in a tribute to small business. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota is one step closer to a statewide paid family leave program after House vote

Minnesota is one step closer to a statewide paid family leave program after House vote, and a Senate tax bill vote turns down GOP demands for full Social Security income tax relief. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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3M tells state and local officials to expect 1,100 job cuts in Minnesota as it restructures

3M tells state and local officials to expect 1,100 job cuts in Minnesota as it restructures, and the criminal cases stemming from the death of George Floyd are finally all decided. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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