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DFLers in the MN Senate say they want to take action on guns soon

DFLers in the MN Senate say they want to take action on guns soon, in the wake of the Uvalde massacre. Also, applications for Minnesota’s front line worker bonuses open tomorrow. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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After 16 years of applying, Chanhassen meteorologist makes it on 'Jeopardy!'

After 16 years of applying, Chanhassen meteorologist makes it on 'Jeopardy!'

Eric Ahasic, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, has been trying to get on “Jeopardy!” since he was in high school. He finally made it, appearing on the show for the first time on Monday, and he won.
by Kaila White and Cathy Wurzer

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State preps for surge of pandemic bonuses

More than a year in the making, a $500 million bonus program for Minnesota workers who took on tough assignments during COVID-19 is about to go live. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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The last of the trials for the death of George Floyd have now been moved to 2023

The last of the trials for the death of George Floyd have now been moved to 2023, and St. Louis Park is trying to sort out it’s second catastrophic water main break. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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St. Louis Park homeowners experience second water main break

Many residents of suburban St. Louis Park are reeling after a second water main break this weekend flooded basements with tens of thousands of gallons of water. Dimi Lalos is a homeowner who is losing patience after his finished basement was flooded a second time.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Former Minneapolis police officer convicted of stealing drugs from citizens

Prosecutors are seeking more than three years in federal prison for a former Minneapolis police officer convicted of stealing drugs from citizens during illegal searches. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Man faces life in prison for Minnesota health clinic attack

A Buffalo, Minnesota man faces life in prison after a jury on Thursday convicted him of first-degree murder in a mass shooting last year at a medical clinic. Jurors found 68-year-old Gregory Ulrich guilty of killing a staff member and wounding four others at the Allina Health clinic. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.
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Jury finds Gregory Ulrich guilty of murder in Minn. clinic attack

A jury in Wright County Thursday took about six hours to convict Gregory Ulrich on all charges in a mass shooting last year at an Allina Health clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Governor says he's still hoping for a deal for a special session to pass spending bills

Governor says he's still hoping for a deal for a special session to pass spending bills, and hundreds of homes have been damaged by flooding along Canadian border. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minneapolis judge sentences 'Boogaloo' member to 4 years on terrorism charge

A federal judge in Minneapolis on Wednesday sentenced another member of a far-right extremist group to prison on terrorism charges. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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