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Auditor's report finds profound problems with Southwest Light Rail construction project

Auditor's report finds profound problems with Southwest Light Rail construction project, and cameras are going to start showing up in more Minnesota Court rooms. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic has cancer surgery

Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, DFL-Minneapolis, said Tuesday she underwent successful surgery after being diagnosed with cancer. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.

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No injuries after Duluth mall roof collapses

A section of roof at Duluth's largest mall caved in this morning, amidst one of the snowiest winters on record in the city. This is an MPR News evening update, hosted by Peter Cox. Music by Gary Meister.

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Despite mounting legal costs, Mille Lacs County plans to appeal ruling in tribal case

Over the last six years, Mille Lacs County has spent more than $8 million in attorney’s fees on challenging the boundaries of the Mille Lacs Reservation. Some lawmakers think the state should reimburse the county for its legal costs. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.

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Ten more face federal charges in alleged huge Feeding our Future fraud case

Ten more face federal charges in alleged huge Feeding our Future fraud case, and Native Americans first-ever get a day at the Capitol with the entire legislature. This is an evening update from MPR News with host Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Legendary former Vikings coach Bud Grant dies at 95

Grant was the Vikings' head coach from 1967-1983 and in 1985. Grant took the Vikings to four Superbowls in eight years. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.

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University of Minnesota requests state funding for campus medical system

The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents green-lit an estimated $950 million dollar request to the Legislature related to the U's plan to establish a medical system on campus.   This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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Bill to crack down on catalytic converter theft heads to Walz’s desk

The bill will result in better tracking of detached catalytic converters, and require scrap dealers to be more discerning when buying them. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota has regained nearly all of its pre-pandemic employment

Minnesota has regained nearly all of its pre-pandemic employment, and catalytic converter theft legislation is on the way to the desk of governor Tim Walz. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Six Minnesota prison guards hurt this week in separate incidents

The corrections officers suffered injuries in separate incidents at two Minnesota prisons this week. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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