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January 11, 2022 2:59 PM

Suburban mayors seek changes from Hennepin prosecutors in response to crime wave

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman is rebooting a 1990s-era initiative in response to a spike in violent crime in the Twin Cities. Plymouth mayor Jeff Wosje, one of several suburban mayors who has been in conversation with Freeman, joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about concerns he’s seen in his community.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 11, 2022 6:21 AM

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Deadliest stretch yet for those under 65

For the first time in the pandemic, Minnesotans younger than 65 have accounted for more reported COVID-19 deaths in the last week than people aged 80 and older. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 10, 2022 5:09 PM

Current COVID "viral blizzard" could force sick health care employers back to work

Health experts say the real challenge of COVID is emerging, not as new infections, but as the strain on hospitals, schools and other institutions. This is an MPR News Evening update for Jan 10, 2022. Hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 10, 2022 3:38 PM

As omicron drives a COVID-19 surge, Osterholm says MN hit by 'viral blizzard'

According to the University of Minnesota’s Michael Osterholm, the first weeks of 2022 could be the equivalent of a “viral blizzard” due to the fast-spreading omicron variant. Osterholm spoke with host Cathy Wurzer about the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 10, 2022 7:12 AM

Minneapolis Public Schools closes buildings, moves to e-learning day for Monday

Minneapolis Public Schools is closing its buildings and shifting to an e-learning day on Monday, due to the bitter cold forecast and concerns about COVID-19 affecting bus transportation. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, January 10, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 7, 2022 5:22 PM

Minnesota Hospital Association says avoid overwhelmed emergency rooms for Covid tests

The Minnesota Hospital Association is pleading with people to avoid emergency rooms unless they are experiencing a true medical emergency. This is an MPR News Evening update for Jan 7, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 7, 2022 7:16 AM

Deep cold settles in across Minnesota

Temps on Friday morning were -35 F in Park Rapids and -32 F in Bemidji. The windchill in Thief River Falls was -47 F. This is a morning news update for Friday, January 7, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 6, 2022 4:58 PM

Pro-democracy rally in St. Paul marks anniversary of Capitol Building attack

On the one-year anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol building, groups nationwide are holding rallies, in support of the country's democracy. Including in St. Paul. This is an MPR News Evening update for Jan 6, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 6, 2022 4:45 PM

Rep. Dean Phillips remembers Jan. 6 capitol attack on one-year anniversary

On Jan. 6, 2021, an angry mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, leading to five deaths and interrupting the peaceful transfer of power for the first time in American history. One year later, Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips, who was in the U.S. Capitol that day, shared his memories with host Cathy Wurzer.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 6, 2022 6:48 AM

Hennepin County commissioner calls on Sheriff Hutchinson to resign

Commissioner Irene Fernando released a statement Wednesday asking Sheriff David Hutchinson to step down. Hutchinson rolled his vehicle on Dec. 8 and pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, but had said he would not leave his position. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, January 6, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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