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August 23, 2021 5:10 PM

Minnesota's biggest wildfire is getting bigger, and prompting more evacuations

Minnesota's biggest wildfire is getting bigger, and prompting more evacuations, as the smoke plume is visible from space. Also, a Grandstand act is skipping the Minnesota State Fair because of COVID. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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August 23, 2021 6:48 AM

BWCA cleared of visitors amid wildfire danger

Dozens of rangers are fanning out across the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to notify campers of the closure order now in effect. The entire BWCA is closed for at least a week because of increased wildfire activity and limited resources to respond to non-fire emergencies. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, August 23, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 20, 2021 6:44 PM

Gusty winds push Greenwood Fire closer to cabins

The Greenwood Fire in northeast Minnesota is spreading. Crews are working to contain it, but winds are stronger Friday. That has made containment more of a challenge, as flames edge closer to cabins. This is the evening MPR News update for Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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August 20, 2021 6:50 AM

Under fire, Minnesota GOP chair Carnahan steps down

A week after a close associate was indicted on charges of sex trafficking of minors, Minnesota Republican Party Chair Jennifer Carnahan has resigned her post. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, August 20, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 19, 2021 5:17 PM

Republican party drama is heading for and endgame, and the state fair is shrinking

Republican party drama is heading for an endgame, and the state fair is shrinking, as some major exhibitors say they’re paring back their presence during the COVID pandemic.

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August 19, 2021 6:53 AM

Minn. GOP officials meet amid clamor for party leader's ouster

The state Republican Party’s executive committee holds an emergency meeting Thursday amid calls for party chair Jennifer Carnahan to step down. The meeting comes a week after a federal grand jury indicted Carnahan’s close friend and top GOP donor Tony Lazzaro on child sex trafficking charges. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, August 19, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 18, 2021 5:20 PM

No mask mandate for the Minnesota State Fair, but officials urge people to wear them anyway

No mask mandate for the Minnesota State Fair, but officials urge people to wear them anyway: also, wildfires take a turn for the worse in northeastern Minnesota. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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August 18, 2021 6:55 AM

More Minn. school districts requiring masks

St. Paul Public Schools is joining Minneapolis and several other districts in mandating face coverings in school buildings. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 17, 2021 5:27 PM

Delta causes 4th COVID-19 spike in Minnesota

Health officials say Minnesota is experiencing its fourth COVID-19 spike. The state reported more than 3,000 new cases on Tuesday, a figure not seen since last spring. This is an MPR News evening update for August 17, 2021. Hosted by Matt Sepic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 17, 2021 6:46 AM

State GOP chair urges vote on her leadership

Minnesota Republican Party Chair Jennifer Carnahan said she welcomes a vote of confidence or no confidence, amid fallout over a sex trafficking case involving a top GOP donor and ally. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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