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Attorney general says he'll hold public hearings into the Fairview-Sandford merger

Attorney general says he'll hold public hearings into the Fairview-Sandford merger, and state ag commissioner says Minnesota may weigh a standing farm disaster relief fund. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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As respiratory viruses spike, health care systems raise alarm about capacity

Minnesota health care providers are asking patients to help reduce strain as increasing cases of influenza and RSV cause delays at some facilities across the state. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Vikings' strong start hits a speed bump

Despite Sunday’s disappointing 40 to 3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, the Minnesota Vikings are still off to their best start, at 8-2, since the 2017 season. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Flu illnesses are surging in Minnesota

Influenza hospitalizations are continuing to rise, according to the most recent state report, with a majority in the Twin Cities metro area. The report, which looks at the week ending November 12th, saw an increase of 243 influenza hospitalizations — more than doubling the previous week's numbers. This is the evening MPR News update for Nov. 18, 2022. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota nurses set Nov. 30 vote to authorize a new strike

Two months after calling a three-day walkout, leaders of the Minnesota Nurses Association said Thursday the union will hold a new strike authorization vote on Nov. 30 amid slow-moving contract talks with the state’s major hospital systems. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.  

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Nurses at 15 Minnesota hospitals to consider another strike

The Minnesota Nurses Association will hold a vote at the end of the month to see if their members want to go out on strike. The vote comes two months after some 15,000 nurses initially walked off the job in a three-day strike. This is the evening MPR News update for Nov. 17, 2022. Hosted by Lisa Ryan. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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Malcolm, Harrington, Mueller to leave Walz administration

Some of Gov. Tim Walz's key cabinet members won't be back with him for a second term. Walz said Wednesday that Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington and Education Commissioner Heather Mueller have decided to leave their positions. So has Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board Commissioner Mark Phillips. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.  

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Walz administration gets an overhaul as woman that led the state's COVID response departs

Walz administration gets an overhaul as woman that led the state's COVID response departs, and Target says thieves have stolen about $400 million in stuff from their stores so far this year. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Groups line up to oppose healthcare merger and Emmer wins #3 House GOP job

Some groups are already lining up against a proposed merger of Fairview health system in the twin cities and Sanford health of Sioux Falls. If it is successful, it would create one of the largest health care providers in the Midwest. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.  

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Sanford, Fairview eye health mega merger again, after a bruising failure nearly a decade ago

Sanford, Fairview eye health mega merger again, after a bruising failure nearly a decade ago, and U.S. Representative Tom Emmer wins a spot on the GOP podium in Congress. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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