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Opening statements begin in Kimberly Potter trial

The former Brooklyn Center police officer is charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in April. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota state government is getting a gusher of cash, already touching off political battles

The state has a money gusher pouring in revenue, kicking off a political battle over the proceeds. Also, we know who the next Minneapolis police chief will be, at least temporarily. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Two different solutions to plummeting school enrollment in the Twin Cities

Declining enrollment in Minneapolis and St. Paul schools has accelerated during the pandemic, putting the districts in a financial crunch. With federal stimulus dollars on the way, why are these neighbors facing the same problem with different solutions? Education reporter Beth Hawkins brought host Cathy Wurzer more on the story.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Brooklyn Center council approves compromise public safety budget

Brooklyn Center is making changes in its approach to public safety after Daunte Wright’s killing by a police officer. The city council on Monday approved a 2022 budget giving around $1.3 million to support new public safety programs. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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St. Paul and Minneapolis police chiefs not seeking reappointment

Both St. Paul and Minneapolis will be getting new police chiefs next year. Minneapolis chief Medaria Arradondo joined St. Paul chief Todd Axtell in not seeking reappointment. This is an MPR News evening update for Dec 6, 2021. Hosted by Nathan Stevens. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Osterholm: Omicron and another COVID-19 pandemic winter

Michael Osterholm, director of the University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, joined Minnesota Now host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the omicron variant and another COVID winter.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Hundreds of crashes, spinouts reported on snowy highways in Minnesota

The State Patrol reported that from 5 p.m. Saturday through 11 a.m. Sunday, there were 261 crashes on Minnesota highways along with 115 vehicle spinouts and four jackknifed semis. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, December 6, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Jury selection complete in Kimberly Potter trial

Jury selection is complete in the trial of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter. She is charged in the April killing of Daunte Wright. This is an MPR News evening update for Dec 3, 2021. Hosted by Nathan Stevens. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Kimberly Potter trial: 2 jurors to go; opening statements next week

Opening statements are still set for Dec. 8 in the trial of the former Brooklyn Center police officer charged in Daunte Wright’s killing. Jury selection is expected to finish on Friday. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, December 3, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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