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CDC COVID recommendations continue to stoke debate in Minnesota

CDC COVID recommendations continue to stoke debate in Minnesota and the grim annual record for homicides in St. Paul continues to grow. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Omicron numbers, controversial new isolation guidelines with MPR News reporter Catharine Richert

The omicron variant continues to make headlines worldwide, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has loosened guidelines for isolating after testing positive for COVID-19. For more on how all this is affecting the pandemic in Minnesota, host Cathy Wurzer was joined by MPR News reporter Catharine Richert.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota Jan. 6 defendant faces new felony charge

Authorities charged Daniel Eugene Johnson of Austin in June with four misdemeanors, including remaining in a restricted building. Now the 29-year-old is facing a new felony count of interfering with U.S. Capitol Police during the Jan. 6 insurrection. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota health care workers welcome shorter COVID isolation

Minnesota health care workers welcome shorter COVID isolation, and the state announces nearly $50 million in additional federal COVID aid is coming from Washington. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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A Yes 4 Minneapolis organizer reflects on the public safety amendment campaign

As 2021 ends, Minnesota Now is reexamining the year through the eyes of key Minnesota newsmakers. On Tuesday, host Cathy Wurzer spoke with JaNaé Bates, one of the community organizers who worked with Yes 4 Minneapolis in support of the policing and public safety charter amendment that ultimately did not pass in November.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota marks 1 million COVID cases

The state’s most recent numbers also show there have been 50,000 confirmed hospitalizations since the pandemic began. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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COVID cases pass the 1 million mark in Minnesota

COVID cases pass the 1 million mark in Minnesota, and proposed natural gas and electicity rate increases are poised to kick in for many utility customers across the state. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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The latest on omicron, holiday travel, pandemic with MDH's Ehresmann

As omicron surges and we wait to see the impact of holiday travel on COVID-19 case numbers, MDH infectious disease director Kris Ehresmann joined host Cathy Wurzer with the latest on the pandemic in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Official account of fatal police shooting in Austin, Minn., disputed

The man, who has not yet been officially identified, was fatally shot by a police officer in the parking lot of a gas station in Austin on Thursday night, after he left his home following a lengthy standoff. Family members and community activists are disputing the official account of the shooting. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, December 27, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Ex-cop Kimberly Potter convicted of two counts of manslaughter

Kimberly Potter faces seven years in prison for killing Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in April. The former Brooklyn Center officer is expected to be sentenced Feb. 18. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Thursday, Dec. 23. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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