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VP debate featuring Vance and Walz tonight

The much-anticipated vice presidential debate is Tuesday night in New York.  Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee, faces off against his GOP counterpart, Ohio Sen. JD Vance. You can listen to the debate live on MPR News.

Prosecutors have filed more charges against a man suspected in a daylong shooting spree near Minneapolis homeless encampments. And Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont has announced it will end surgical procedures, and inpatient obstetric care including labor and delivery, at the end of March.

This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

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