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January 21, 2022 5:07 PM

Emmy-award winning comedian and St. Paul native Louie Anderson has died.

Louie Anderson, the Minnesota comedian whose self-deprecating charm brought him to the national stage, has passed away at the age of 68.The St. Paul native broke out with an appearance on “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson in 1984 before embarking on a successful stand up, movie and television career. This is an MPR News Evening update for January 21, 2022. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 21, 2022 7:07 AM

Jury seated in trial of 3 ex-MPD cops charged with violating Floyd's civil rights

It took one day to find 18 jurors for the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s constitutional rights. Opening statements are expected Monday. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, January 21, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 20, 2022 5:32 PM

Walz calls on Hennepin County sheriff to step down

Gov. Tim Walz is the latest elected official to call on Hennepin County's sheriff to resign. That’s after investigative documents today revealed that Sheriff David Hutchison was driving as fast as 126 miles per hour when he rolled over his government-issued SUV on Interstate 94 last month. This is an MPR News Evening update for January 20, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 20, 2022 2:58 PM

What to expect in the trial of 3 ex-MPD officers in Floyd death

Thursday, jury selection was underway in downtown St. Paul in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights. MPR News editor Brandt Williams previewed the trial for host Cathy Wurzer.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 20, 2022 6:51 AM

Jury selection begins in federal trial for 3 ex-MPD officers

The federal courthouse in downtown St. Paul will be locked down tight this week, as jury selection starts in the federal trial of three former police officers charged in connection to the May 2020 killing of George Floyd. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, January 20, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 19, 2022 5:10 PM

State sues COVID testing operation and Vikings are weighing a diverse pool for GM

State sues COVID testing operation and Vikings are weighing a diverse pool for their general manager job. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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January 19, 2022 1:52 PM

A Mayo Clinic doctor answers more listener questions about COVID

As omicron continues to race through Minnesota, we all have questions about how to stay safe and what comes next. Dr. Melanie Swift of Mayo Clinic joined host Cathy Wurzer to answer more listener questions about the pandemic.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 19, 2022 6:40 AM

Walz unveils $2.7 billion bonding proposal

The package of public construction projects is the opening bid in a regular-session debate over infrastructure. It faces a tough sell in the Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 18, 2022 5:45 PM

Waste water data indicates the COVID peak may already be here in the Twin Cities

Waste water data indicates the COVID peak may already be here in the Twin Cities. Mayo Clinic says it is also seeing signs of a plateau. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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January 18, 2022 3:53 PM

Sanford Health's chief nursing officer on COVID health care staffing challenges

The omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to spread rapidly throughout Minnesota, health care providers are swamped, and at Sanford Health, nurses are bearing the brunt of staffing challenges. Erica DeBoer, chief nursing officer for Sanford Health, joined host Cathy Wurzer with more.

by Cathy Wurzer

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