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Soren Stevenson was one of three people who lost eyes to police projectiles in the protests following George Floyd’s killing and sued the city. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, March 17, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
New developments in the Minneapolis teachers strike, with some reports of movement. Also, a woman from Winona says her son has disappeared in Ukraine, as Russian forces closed in. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
MPR's Paul Huttner talks warming weather in Minnesota
MPR's chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joins host Cathy Wurzer to talk about upcoming warmer temperatures across Minnesota, the pine tree effect, April snowfall, flooding risk and gaining daylight.
St. Paul educators are voting on a contract granting them wage increases and mental health support for students. In Minneapolis, union representatives say the agreement shows their district should be able to give striking teachers what they’re asking for. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Minnesota's $2.7 billion COVID headache just isn't going away, as a political battle over unemployment insurance blows through a tax hike deadline. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
There's a lot of news on policing and public safety in Minneapolis this week. The city council is in its second week of reviewing the tentative contract with the police union. In the meantime, a court ruled on March 14 that the city does not have to have 730 police officers hired on the force by June 30th. Also yesterday, Mayor Frey announced a proposal to end no-knock warrants in the city and extend police wait times between police knocking and entering a residence. MPR reporter Matt Sepic joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the details.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has rolled out his proposal for a new policy for serving search warrants in the city. It includes a 20-second entry pause for daytime warrants and 30-second waits for nighttime searches, as well as use of additional ballistic protection. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Minneapolis mayor rolls out new policy for search warrants in wake of Amir Locke death, and the city’s teacher strike enters a second week. This is an evening update from MRP News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.