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March 11, 2021 4:51 PM

Minnesota's COVID restrictions will loosen and the state wins its Chauvin appeal

Minnesota's COVID restrictions will loosen says the governor, and prosecutors win their Chauvin appeal and get 3rd degree murder charges reinstated against the former police officer. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 11, 2021 6:14 AM

Chauvin trial: Judge weighs 3rd-degree murder charge

Jury selection continues in the trial of Derek Chauvin as the court awaits a decision on whether Judge Peter Cahill will restore a third-degree murder charge against the ex-Minneapolis police officer in the killing of George Floyd. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, March 11, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 10, 2021 5:07 PM

Minnesota's Supreme Court weighs in on the Chauvin case, as more jurors are added

Minnesota's Supreme Court weighs in on the Chauvin case, as more jurors are added and the southeastern suburbs get a rare pre-St. Patrick’s Day tornado warning. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 10, 2021 6:13 AM

Chauvin trial: Small steps toward a jury

Three jurors were chosen Tuesday for the trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis police officer facing charges of murder and manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd. The three jurors seated appear to include two white men and one woman of color. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 9, 2021 4:39 PM

Vaccinations expand and the first jurors are seated in the George Floyd case

Vaccinations expand to include hundreds of thousands more Minnesotans and the first jurors are seated in the George Floyd case in Minneapolis. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 9, 2021 6:06 AM

Chauvin trial: Will jury selection resume? Appeals court ruling looms

The judge overseeing the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin plans to move forward with jury selection at 9 a.m. Tuesday unless the state appeals court orders him to halt the proceedings. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 8, 2021 5:03 PM

The Derek Chauvin trial came to a halt before it got started and could remain on hold

The Derek Chauvin trial came to a halt before it got started and could remain on hold as debate about third degree murder charges delayed jury selection. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 8, 2021 6:14 AM

Jury selection to start Monday as Chauvin trial begins

Jury selection is set to start Monday in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who faces charges in the 2020 killing of George Floyd. Opening statements in the trial are scheduled for March 29. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, March 8, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 5, 2021 3:37 PM

Appeals court orders judge reconsider another murder charge against Chauvin

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Friday that a lower court erred by striking a third degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin. The former Minneapolis police officer is expected to go on trial Monday on charges of second degree unintentional murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd last year. This is the afternoon MPR News update for March 5, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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March 5, 2021 6:10 AM

Effort to replace MPD moves forward

A Minneapolis City Council panel has moved forward the latest proposal to eliminate the city’s Police Department as it is and pave the way for a new Department of Public Safety similar to the state agency. The council's Public Health and Safety Committee voted to approve a proposal Thursday to allow Minneapolis voters to decide the fate of the Police Department this fall. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, Mar. 5, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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