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Bill to slow catalytic converter theft races forward at MN Capitol

Minnesota is an attractive target for catalytic converter thieves. A series of proposals to head off their theft and resale is on the move at the Legislature. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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New Minnesota energy law requires carbon-free power by 2040

Governor Tim Walz signed a landmark energy bill today requiring electric utilities to provide carbon-free power to Minnesota by 2040. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Legislature passes funding for AG Ellison to hire prosecutors

A bill headed to the governor gives the Minnesota attorney general’s office new funding to increase staff to do criminal prosecutions. Democrats said it responds to local officials’ calls for state help to respond to violent crime, while Republicans said the legislation is too vague as to how the money would be used. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Blast sends three workers to the hospital, and Ramsey County will move nearly 100 inmates from jail

Blast sends three workers to the hospital, and Ramsey County will move nearly 100 inmates from St. Paul jail. Also, DFLers move to protect state commissioners, after power struggle with GOP and Walz last session. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Ramsey County must reduce jail capacity, state orders

The Department of Corrections is ordering the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office to reduce the capacity of its Adult Detention Center by Wednesday. The move came after a state investigation into complaints from Ramsey County Public Health officials that inmates in need of emergency medical care were not getting it. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Voting rights may be restored to Minnesota felons after incarceration

The restoration would apply to any felon who isn’t incarcerated, regardless of whether they are on parole or probation. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.
by Hannah Yang

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Voting-restoration bill gets House OK; Senate action due soon

A push to restore voting rights to people with active felony records as long as they have served their prison time is close to final passage. It’s been tied up in the Legislature and courts for years. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Ilhan Omar is booted off the House Foreign Affairs committee, in latest partisan DC skirmish

Ilhan Omar is booted off the House Foreign Affairs committee, in latest partisan DC skirmish and Republicans in Minnesota want to roll back 1994 nuclear power freeze as part of climate legislation. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson, Music by Gary Meister.

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Details emerge about incident that injured White Bear Lake police officer

State investigators say a domestic violence suspect shot a White Bear Lake police officer last week after refusing orders to leave his bedroom. The officer remains in intensive care. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Ilhan Omar is likely to be kicked off House committee in latest partisan clashes in DC

Ilhan Omar is likely to be kicked off House committee in latest partisan clashes in DC, and music fans will get another encounter with Ticketmaster for another blockbuster Minneapolis show, this time Beyonce. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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