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Enbridge faces misdemeanor charge, millions in penalties and repair for pipeline project

Enbridge faces misdemeanor charges, millions in penalties and repair for pipeline project and Hennepin County’s chief public defender steps down among tax probes. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Another gubernatorial debate on tap this week

The first of two remaining debates between DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen will take place on Tuesday night. It’s the only televised showdown on their calendars, and will air live on stations in Duluth, Fargo, Mankato and Rochester. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.  

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In feisty CD2 debate, Craig and Kistner display deep policy divide

In the first and only debate of their rematch campaign, DFL Congresswoman Angie Craig and Republican challenger Tyler Kistner sparred Thursday over the economy, inflation, abortion rights and other issues. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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First guilty pleas offered in massive Feeding Our Future fraud, with dozens of cases pending

First guilty pleas offered in massive Feeding Our Future fraud, with dozens of cases pending and a century old rare wreck has been found at the bottom of Lake Superior. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota bids for world’s attention with expo pitch

Minnesota should learn next June if it will host a world expo. Officials spent the week showcasing the region to an international delegation. This an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Candidates in Minnesota's 2nd district diverge on main campaign issues

The two candidates for Congress in Minnesota's competitive 2nd District race are focusing on different issues as they head into the final weeks of the campaign. DFL Congresswoman Angie Craig is facing a rematch challenge from Republican Tyler Kistner. This is the evening MPR News update, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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Judge rejects final legal challenge to Enbridge Line 3 oil pipeline

The federal lawsuit challenged a key permit for the new pipeline, which has been in service for just over a year. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Small businesses in Minnesota will receive federal funding

The Biden administration Tuesday announced hundreds of billions of dollars in funding for small businesses in 11 states including Minnesota. This is an MPR News evening update, hosted by Peter Cox. Music by Gary Meister.
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MPCA settles lawsuit with longtime employee who raised petroleum complaints

In the agreement reached last month, the MPCA agreed to pay Mark Toso $159,000 plus mediation fees, but did not admit any wrongdoing. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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