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Tax debate at Capitol heats up, as Walz administration says GOP plan favors rich Minnesotans

Tax debate at Capitol heats up, as Walz administration says GOP plan favors rich Minnesotans. Also, Minnesota farmers had another good year in 2021. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Former Pioneer Press reporter on what it's like to be in Ukraine during a war

MPR reporter Tim Nelson got in touch with his longtime friend and colleague Brian Bonner, a former journalist for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and the former editor of the Kyiv Post, Ukraine’s premiere English language newspaper. Brian shared what his adopted home country looks like during a war.
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Avian flu continues to spread to more Minnesota poultry flocks

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health on Monday reported the latest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the state is now affecting a total of 13 poultry flocks — up from seven last Friday. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Big tax cuts are in the table for Minnesotans as Legislature moves toward session endgame

Big tax cuts are in the table for Minnesotans as Legislature moves toward session endgame, and one of the state’s most outspoken prosecutors died of cancer Sunday, just months before his planned retirement. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Andy Luger begins his second term as Minnesota's US Attorney

This is Andy Luger's first full week on the job as US Attorney for Minnesota, but it's a position he's familiar with. This is the second time Lugar has been the top-ranking federal law enforcement official for Minnesota. He served under former President Barack Obama. A US Attorney, Lugar is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes in the district. He oversaw a number of high profile and controversial cases in his first tenure. His work led to the conviction of nine young East African men for attempting to join ISIS. He made the decision to not to file charges against the Minneapolis police officers who killed Jamar Clark. And he lead the prosecution of the man who killed Jacob Wetterling. U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger joined host Cathy Wurzer for a conversation about his new role.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Washington County Attorney Pete Orput dies at 66

Orput’s office issued a statement Sunday saying he died at home, surrounded by family. Additional information is set to be released Monday. Orput had served as the east metro county's top prosecutor since 2011. He announced in January that he would not seek re-election this year. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, April 4, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Regina Chu, judge in Potter trial, retires next month

Hennepin County District Court judge Regina Chu, who recently presided over the manslaughter trial of fired Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter, is retiring. This is the evening update from MPR News for Friday, April 1. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.
by Hannah Yang

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State review faults law enforcement response to unrest after Floyd killing

The analysis released Thursday says law enforcement didn't appropriately distinguish between lawful and unlawful demonstrations, and that some community members felt abandoned by the police. The review was especially critical of the Minneapolis police response. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, April 1, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Federal jury convicts Hopkins man of supplying deadly doses of fentanyl

A federal jury Thursday convicted Aaron Broussard in connection with the opioid overdose deaths of 11 people across the country. Prosecutors said the 31-year-old sent his customers deadly doses of fentanyl instead of the Adderall knockoff that they'd ordered.  This is the evening MPR News update for Thursday, March 31, 2022. Hosted by Nathan Stevens. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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Free grocery store aims to remove stigma of food aid

One food shelf in the Twin Cities now has two locations where people who need food can “shop” for it for free. Organizers say the free supermarket approach reduces barriers for people who may feel ashamed for needing help.

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