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Boosting the number of women anglers in Minnesota
Women Anglers of Minnesota hope to increase the number of women in Minnesota with fishing licenses in part through interactive events.
Prosecutors look to wrap their case in trial of 3 officers connected to George Floyd's murder
The defense will then have its turn in the trial, which is in its fourth week. MPR News reporter Jon Collins has been covering the trial and joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about what to expect next.
Rising health needs drive U's new effort to draw Native students to medical school
University of Minnesota Medical School leaders in Duluth say their new effort to boost the number of Native physicians and other health care workers is crucial to meeting a yawning need in an era of COVID-19 and other concerns.
 Meet the new dean of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Nisha Botchwey
Botchwey is the first Black woman and immigrant to lead the school. MPR News host Angela Davis spoke to Botchwey about her journey to America, her passion for social justice and the future of the Humphrey School.
George Floyd killing: Prosecution rests in federal trial of 3 ex-officers
Darnella Frazier, who was a teenager when she recorded Floyd's death while he was in the custody of Minneapolis police officers in 2020, was the last witness for the government in the federal trial.
‘High-drama’ release of political maps to define Capitol week
The once-a-decade redrawing of political maps comes to a conclusion this week as a special court panel issues new legislative and congressional boundaries. The Legislature failed to get maps done.
Love, romance and comedy on Valentine’s Day
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a romance writer and a comedian with two different takes on romance and Valentine’s Day.
Latest on COVID in MN: Case counts, ICU needs falling as omicron ebbs
The newest numbers build on recent evidence of an ebb in the pandemic wave that slammed Minnesota following the end-of-year holidays. Public health leaders continue to plead for vigilance against the virus.
Teen bystander: Knew instantly Floyd was 'in distress'
Testimony continued Friday in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Bystander Alyssa Funari testified Friday morning that she was going to the corner store when she saw Floyd on the ground with three officers on top of him.
New theater production doesn't shy away from taking on serious issues
Coco’s Barrio began as a live performance show that’s part old time radio and part “Saturday Night Live.” But then the pandemic turned everything upside down. Now the show is a podcast.