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Minnesota lawmakiers poised to pass catalytic converter theft law

Minnesota lawmakiers poised to pass catalytic converter theft law and teen is sentenced for killing student outside Richfield school. This is an evening update from MPR New, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Judge to sentence Minneapolis man for killing fellow student

Fernando Valdez-Alvarez pleaded guilty earlier this month to second-degree unintentional murder and first-degree assault for killing 15-year-old Jahmari Rice and wounding another teen at the South Education Center in Richfield last year. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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North High football standout Deshawn Hill's killer will spend decades in prison

North High football standout Deshawn Hill's killer will spend decades in prison, and Republicans come out in support of state tax rebates, after spurning them last year. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota’s newest city is a 3,200-person community south of the Twin Cities

Empire Township in Dakota County becomes Minnesota’s newest city Tuesday. Four years ago, Credit River in Scott County was the last township in Minnesota to become a city. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Despite economic headwinds, Minnesota still expects a huge budget surplus in coming years

Despite economic headwinds, Minnesota still expects a huge budget surplus in coming years and a woman will lead the Minnesota State Fair for the first time, after 168 years. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Inflation expected to take a bite out of Minnesota’s budget surplus

When state finance officials offer an update Monday on the state’s financial status, including a multi-billion budget surplus, they’ll factor inflation in for the first time in years. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minneapolis won't move forward with Roof Depot demolition next week, judge rules

A Hennepin County district court judge ruled Friday the city of Minneapolis may not move forward with a planned demolition next week.  This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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Rocori school district settles lawsuit with family over alleged racial harassment

The school district agreed to pay $140,000 to settle the lawsuit filed by a Cold Spring, Minn., woman on behalf of two of her children, accusing the district of failing to respond to repeated reports of bullying and harassment at school and online. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Southern Minnesota digs out from super storm, although not quite as super as some expected

Southern Minnesota digs out from super storm, although not quite as super as some expected, and many Minnesotans are remembering the beginning of the war in Ukraine. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Winter storm closes roads in southwestern Minnesota

The storm is expected to ease later Thursday. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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