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Minneapolis, St. Paul end vaccination-or-test order for bars, eateries

The cities last month began requiring proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test to enter public places serving food and drink. With the current surge waning, the mayors on Thursday rescinded the controversial orders. Public masking mandates remain in place. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, February 11, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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MPD says fear for officer safety drove decision to use no-knock warrant

Police say they requested no-knock search warrants for a downtown Minneapolis apartment building last week because they feared for their safety. While entering one of the apartments, an officer fatally shot a man. This is an MPR News Evening update for February 10, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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Osterholm: COVID conditions better, but virus 'not done with us'

The latest COVID surge is ebbing, but the ongoing lack of trust around public health may bring a future crisis, Michael Osterholm tells MPR News. “A public health mandate only works if people are willing to do it, and what you’re seeing is a general rebellion right now against this.”
by Cathy Wurzer

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School bus driver wounded in Minneapolis, no children hurt

Minneapolis authorities say a school bus driver was shot in the head Wednesday afternoon while on the bus, but that the driver’s wound appeared to be non-life-threatening. Three children apparently younger than 10 were on board but unhurt, according to a city statement. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, February 10, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minneapolis mayor offers details on changes in wake of Locke shooting, defends police chief

Minneapolis mayor offers details on changes in wake of Locke shooting, defends police chief, even as shooting wounds school bus driver. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister

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A year after deadly shooting, Buffalo strives for resilience

A movement called “Buffalo Strong,” formed after the tragic attack at a health care clinic, is focused on strengthening mental health resources in the community. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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House DFL lawmakers announce legislation on no-knock warrants

Rep. Esther Agbaje, DFL-Minneapolis, joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the legislation and how the events of the past week have affected her.
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Charges filed in murder case that led cops to Amir Locke shooting

Charges have been filed in the St. Paul murder case that led cops to Amir Locke shooting. Lock’s cousin, a 17-year-old, was arrested in Winona yesterday for the January killing. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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State DFL lawmakers to introduce legislation banning no-knock warrants

The move follows the police killing of Amir Locke during a SWAT team raid at a Minneapolis apartment last week. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Frey fields questions on “no-knock” search warrant moratorium

Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey answered questions from city council members today about his decision to place a moratorium on no knock police search warrants. This is an MPR News Evening update for February 7, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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