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EXTRA -- Juvenile suspect arrested in Wisconsin girl's death

EXTRA -- Juvenile suspect arrested in Wisconsin girl's death. Also, embattled lawmaker disputes police account of his intervention in an impaired driving traffic stop of a woman he says was his daughter. This is an extra update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Embattled lawmaker disputes police account of his intervention in daughter's traffic stop

Embattled lawmaker disputes police account of his intervention in daughter's traffic stop and experts say early education took a significant blow in Minnesota during the pandemic. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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DFLers are pushing big pandemic spending in the MInnesota legislature's end game

DFLers are pushing big pandemic spending in the MInnesota legislature's end game and the state’s largest solar power facility may be headed to Becker to replace a long-running coal fired plant. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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State Rep. John Thompson is back in the news after intervening in St. Paul traffic stop

State Rep. John Thompson is back in the news after intervening in St. Paul traffic stop, taking away woman he said he was his daughter before she submitted to field sobriety test. Also, police find missing Chippewa Falls girl dead. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Walz urges giving back state surplus in 1st in person state of the state speech in 3 years

Walz urges giving back state surplus in 1st in person state of the state speech in three years. Republicans say permanent tax cuts would be the best option. Also, flooding threatens Crookston and other Red River Valley cities. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota Today Sunday: Stories from the MPR News North Star Journey series

The MPR News North Star Journey series follows the history and culture of various Minnesota communities. Each Sunday, MPR News brings Minnesota Today listeners a couple of these stories.
by Brandt Williams

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Uninsured rates increase for people of color in Minnesota

The state Department of Health said the rate of Minnesotans without health insurance coverage declined last year to the lowest level on record. But for Minnesotans of color, the uninsured rate went up. This is the evening MPR News update for Friday, April 22, 2022. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.
by Hannah Yang

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Duluth police: Man killed aunt, uncle, 2 kids before killing self

Officials believe Brandon Taylor Cole-Skogstad, 29, was responsible for the killings of four family members at the home, where a family dog was also killed. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, April 22, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Duluth police say five deaths are a murder suicide, greatest toll in decades

Duluth police say five deaths are a murder suicide, greatest toll in decades. Also, pending evictions are up sharply as state rental assistance dries up, prompting demands for more. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Remember Minnesota's drought last summer? Here's the outlook for this year

As the rain and snow continue through is chilly spring, it may be hard to remember the dry drought-ridden summer of last year. But as farmers and gardeners prepare for the growing season, many are wondering about the drought outlook for the coming months.
by Cathy Wurzer

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