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Minnesota marks a year since the shooting death of Daunte Wright

Minnesota marks a year since the shooting death of Daunte Wright, as a huge spring storm looms midweek, threatening to dump as much as a foot of snow in parts of northwestern Minnesota. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Avian flu continues to spread in Minnesota

Over 1.4 million birds are infected in the state.
by Cathy Wurzer

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One year later: Reform far from finished following Wright's killing

Monday marks one year since Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was shot and killed by a Brooklyn Center police officer. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, April 11, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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GOP and DFL leaders like their chances in the Minnesota House

Top leaders in the Minnesota House are looking ahead to November and say they believe their side is in good shape to win. This is the evening MPR News update for Friday, April 8, 2022. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.
by Hannah Yang

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Attorney General Keith Ellison is calling for video coverage in upcoming trial of three former Minneapolis police officers

Attorney General Keith Ellison is asking a judge to allow video coverage of the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection with George Floyd's murder. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday April 8, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota senators join historic vote to add the first Black woman to the Supreme Court

Minnesota senators join historic vote to add the first Black woman to the Supreme Court and GOP Senators pass a tax bill with big tax cuts. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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A day in the life of a wild Minnesota wolf

Scientists studying wolves in and around Voyageurs National Park have released what they believe is a first-ever video showing an entire day in the life of a wild wolf, shot from the wolf’s perspective. Spoiler: it shows the wolf walking (a lot), sleeping, and, preying on a deer fawn. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, April 7, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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No charges in no-knock Minneapolis police raid that left an armed man dead

No charges in no-knock Minneapolis police raid that left an armed man dead, and a Roseville police officer was shot in the face during a gunman’s frightening shooting spree through a quiet neighborhood. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Republican-led public safety bill heads to Senate vote

The Finance Committee advanced the $200 million bill on a divided voice vote. Senate Republicans designed the legislation to meet their get-tough approach to rising crime. It includes money for police recruitment, courts, prisons and more.

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