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Minn. Legislature picks 3 new U of M regents ahead of leadership decisions

West St. Paul City Council Member Robyn Gulley is joining the 12-member panel that governs the U along with former Allina Health CEO Dr. Penny Wheeler and Mary Turner, president of the Minnesota Nurses Association. Regent Tadd Johnson was re-appointed. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Mosque fire suspect makes a first appearance in federal court in St. Paul

Mosque fire suspect makes a first appearance in federal court in St. Paul and people in southeastern Minnesota remain displaced by flooding, even as waters recede. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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A Twin Cities man is in jail today on charges of arson at two Minneapolis mosques

A Twin Cities man is in jail today on charges of arson at two Minneapolis mosques Jackie Rahm Little wallegedly started fires at two mosques last week and is also suspected of other crimes. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Mn Senate passes cannabis legalization bill

The Minnesota Senate this afternoon passed a bill legalizing cannabis in the state.
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Ex-cop pleads guilty in fatal high-speed crash

A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Thursday to criminal vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal crash. Brian Cummings, 39, admitted in court that he was chasing a vehicle stolen in a carjacking at speeds approaching 100 miles per hour on July 6, 2021 when he struck and killed Leneal Frazier. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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FBI shoots and kills man after north Minneapolis standoff

FBI shoots and kills man after north Minneapolis standoff, and southwestern Minnesota pork producer files for bankruptcy, raising fears of shutdown and layoffs. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Leaders call for stronger hate crime laws after fires at Minneapolis mosques

The Twin Cities Muslim community is calling for action, and DFLers say they will push for stronger hate crime laws following two fires at Minneapolis mosques this week. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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A Minnesota tax forfeiture case goes before the U.S. Supreme Court for a pivotal decision

A Minnesota tax forfeiture case goes before the U.S. Supreme Court for a pivotal decision and state officials say immigration could ease Minnesota’s labor woes. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Big health bill is up for a vote in St. Paul, including a plan for a so-called "public option"

Big health bill is up for a vote in St. Paul, including a plan for a so-called "public option" for Minnesota Care. Also, House passes human services bill aiming to boost for state’s nursing home workforce. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota House has passed historic approval of legalization for marijuana, Senate is next

Minnesota House has passed historic approval of legalization for marijuana, Senate is next. Also, authorities are investigating two suspicious fires at mosques in Minneapolis. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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