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Shooting outside Richfield school leaves one student dead, another gravely injured

One student is dead and another seriously injured following a shooting by the front door of a Richfield school this afternoon.  Police officials say the victims were shot just outside the South Education Center, by a suspect who fled. This is an MPR News Evening update for February 1, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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Medical examiner who ruled Floyd's death a homicide takes stand in 3 ex-cops' trial

The medical examiner who performed the autopsy on George Floyd will continue his testimony Tuesday in the federal trial of former Minneapolis police officers accused of violating Floyd’s civil rights. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Legislature opens with a big agenda, and a big budget surplus through 2025

Legislature opens with a big agenda, and a big budget surplus through 2025, and Mayo says the COVID peak is likely past. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Analysis: How will the Legislature use the state budget surplus?

The 2022 session at the Minnesota Capitol has gaveled to order, and legislators are making plans for the state’s $7.7 billion budget surplus. MPR politics reporter Brian Bakst joined host Cathy Wurzer to examine statements from Republican Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller and DFL Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Big surplus, big stakes as Legislature reconvenes

Minnesota’s divided Legislature returns to action Monday with lawmakers proposing competing ideas about how to spend a record projected $7.7 billion budget surplus. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, January 31, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.  Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minneapolis police use new intervention training program with colleagues acting unreasonably

Minneapolis police are using a new training program to encourage intervention with colleagues acting unreasonably. "ABLE" training which encourages officers to question, be alert, challenge, then take action, was developed following the murder of George Floyd. This is an MPR News evening update for Friday, January 28, 2022. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 
by Hannah Yang

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Expert, bystander testimony continues in ex-MPD cops' federal trial

Prosecutors are seeking to show that the three officers ignored their training by not helping George Floyd as their colleague Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for more than nine minutes on May 25, 2020, killing him. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, January 28, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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Vikings hire Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as general manager

The Minnesota Vikings say they've hired Cleveland Browns executive Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as the team's general manager, reportedly with a four-year deal to be the team's top executive. Adofo-Mensa is one of only a handful of Black general managers in the 32-team league, which has drawn criticism for its lack of front-office and coaching diversity. This is an MPR News evening update for Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
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Key updates from first week of testimony in federal trial of 3 cops

The federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers who were present during the murder of George Floyd started Monday. As the arguments of the prosecution and defense took shape, MPR News reporter Jon Collins called host Cathy Wurzer from the courthouse with an update.
by Cathy Wurzer

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County judge may rule soon on Mpls. vaccine mandate for bars, eateries

Mayor Jacob Frey’s order requires eating and drinking establishments check patrons’ vaccination status or COVID-19 test results. Seven bar and restaurant owners sued to suspend the mayor’s edict. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, January 27, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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