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Activists say diversifying police forces not best answer to cop misconduct

There’s been a drive for decades to diversify the nation’s mostly white police forces, including in the Twin Cities. But the recent fatal beating of a Black man by five Black Memphis police officers has renewed questions about the role police officer diversity plays in reducing officer misconduct or brutality. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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St. Paul schools bring cops back to campus as a 16-year-old is charged in stabbing death

St. Paul schools bring cops back to campus as a 16-year-old is charged in stabbing death and march remembers missing Native women. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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School community mourns death of 15-year-old Harding High student

A vigil on Monday remembered 15-year-old Devin Scott, who was stabbed to death on Friday. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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New details emerge for proposed Sanford-Fairview merger, including a possible big investment

New details emerge for proposed Sanford-Fairview merger, including a possible big investment, and the state patrol is hoping to land a new chopper. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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State taking input on new air permit for Water Gremlin

The five-year draft permit imposes more stringent limits on the pollutants the White Bear Township manufacturer can emit, and requires it to submit daily emissions reports to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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St. Paul teen in custody for fatally stabbing fellow student

St. Paul police say a 15-year-old student has died in a stabbing at Harding High School on the city's East Side. A 16-year-old suspect - also a student at the school - is in custody. This is an MPR News Evening update hosted by Jacob Aloi.

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As hunger rises in Minnesota, House passes school meals for all bill

The state would pick up the tab for most student meals under a bill passed by the Minnesota House and not far from Senate action. It would cover a daily breakfast and lunch regardless of family income. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.  

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Rep. Craig fends off attacker with hot coffee

Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig used hot coffee to fend off an attacker this morning inside an elevator at her Washington D.C. apartment building, police say. Craig's staff says there’s no evidence to indicate the attack was politically motivated. The DFL lawmaker suffered bruising, but was able to go to work as planned. This is an MPR News evening] update for February 9, 2023. Hosted by Matt Sepic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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Minnesota begins newborn screenings for a common cause of birth defects

Minnesota has started screening all newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus. Officials say the state is the first in the nation to do so universally. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota saw a sharp spike in food shelf use last year, amid generational inflation and the end of COVID aid

Minnesota saw a sharp spike in food shelf use last year, amid generational inflation and the end of COVID aid, and the COVID mask mandate battle is still going in Minnesota courts. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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