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March 20, 2021 4:00 AM

Week 2 of Chauvin trial: A special edition of Minnesota Today

The second week of the Chauvin trial made clearer the who would sit on the jury and what issues will be most important after attorneys make their opening statements, expected on March 29. Race, attitudes toward police and impartiality continued as themes. This is Minnesota Today’s Chauvin trial recap. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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March 19, 2021 3:01 PM

Moorhead man faces charges in U.S. Capitol insurrection

The FBI says a Moorhead, Minn. man was arrested Friday in connection with January's insurrection at the U-S Capitol. He's believed to be the first Minnesota resident arrested in connection with the riot. Also, Judge Peter Cahill ruled that the trial of Derek Chauvin will go on as scheduled in Hennepin County. This is the afternoon MPR News update for March 19, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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March 19, 2021 6:09 AM

Chauvin trial: Key rulings come Friday

Pivotal moments in the Derek Chauvin trial arrive Friday as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill is set to decide on several motions that will shape the trial’s future. Cahill is expected to rule on a defense request to delay or move the trial due to last week’s $27 million wrongful death settlement announced between Minneapolis and the family of George Floyd. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, March 19, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 18, 2021 4:14 PM

Chauvin trial jury now numbers 12, rulings expected Friday

Twelve jurors are now seated in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer is charged in the killing of George Floyd. Also, Gov. Walz released a revised budget that increases school funding and making more people eligible for the Working Family Tax Credit. This is an MPR News afternoon update for March 18, 2021. Hosted by Dan Kraker. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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March 18, 2021 6:16 AM

Chauvin trial: Big decisions loom while jury selection continues

The $27 million settlement between Minneapolis and the George Floyd family continues to hover over Derek Chauvin’s criminal trial. On Wednesday, the judge dismissed two previously chosen jurors who said they knew of the payout; two more jurors were also added. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, March 18, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 17, 2021 4:31 PM

Governor Tim Walz is in quarantine as COVID cases are on the rise again

Governor Tim Walz is in quarantine as COVID cases are on the rise again, and the court has replaced two jurors after releasing two people that said a major settlement paid to George Floyd’s family might influence their deliberations in the Derek Chauvin trial. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 16, 2021 4:44 PM

The Chauvin trial is still in limbo, and Gopher men's basketball looks to the future

The Derek Chauvin trial is still in limbo, as the judge weighs a move or delay, and Gopher men's basketball looks to the future as Rick Pitino gets a better look at Albuquerque. This is an evening update from MPR news. Hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 16, 2021 6:19 AM

Chauvin trial: Judge weighs delay as Floyd family settlement roils case

Judge Peter Cahill says he’s considering a request by Derek Chauvin’s attorney to postpone the trial following Friday's news of a $27 million civil settlement between Minneapolis and George Floyd’s family. The defense says it’s worried news of the payout might taint the jury pool. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 15, 2021 4:47 PM

Floyd settlement hangs over Chauvin trial, even as jury selection continues

Floyd settlement hangs over Chauvin trial, even as jury selection continues. Also, Minnesota Department of Health officials issue new concern about UK variant. This is an evening update from Minnesota Public Radio News, hosted by Tim Nelson.

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March 15, 2021 6:09 AM

Chauvin trial: Halfway to a jury as new week begins

Jury selection continues Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer facing murder and manslaughter charges in the killing of George Floyd. The work this week starts in the wake of a historic $27 million settlement announced Friday between the city and Floyd’s family. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, March 15, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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