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October 13, 2021 5:50 PM

Minnesota's ACT scores rise, but with a pandemic asterisk on the record

Minnesota's ACT scores rise, but with a pandemic asterisk on the record, and there’s a new polar bear in town. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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October 13, 2021 6:52 AM

Federal judge halts request to block vaccine mandate

A federal judge has denied a request filed by nearly 200 health care workers to block their employers' COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The judge said that the plaintiffs, who filed their request anonymously, would have to reveal their names to the defendants — a contingent of health care employers from around Minnesota. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 12, 2021 4:00 PM

COVID test positivity hitting new vaccine-era high point as hospitalizations rise

COVID test positivity hitting new vaccine-era high point as hospitalizations rise. Also, the state’s eviction offramp passes a new milemark. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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October 12, 2021 6:21 AM

St. Paul district proposes closing 5 schools

The St. Paul public school district has put forward plans to close Highwood Hills Elementary, John A. Johnson Achievement Plus, Jackson Elementary, LEAP High School and Wellstone Elementary, due in part to declining enrollment. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 11, 2021 5:19 PM

No criminal charges in Winston Smith shooting

A county attorney said two Twin Cities deputies who shot and killed Winston Smith acted lawfully and the attorney will not criminally charge them. Elsewhere, two men have been charged in the weekend shooting that killed one woman and injured 14 people. This is an MPR News evening update for Oct 11, 2021. Hosted by Nathan Stevens. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 11, 2021 6:57 AM

3 suspects arrested in deadly St. Paul shooting

One person died and at least 14 others were injured after gunfire broke out early Sunday in a bar along West Seventh Street in St. Paul. Three men have been arrested in connection with the shooting. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, October 11, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 8, 2021 2:58 PM

Minnesota hospitals struggling to keep up with demand during COVID surge

Greater Minnesota hospitals are struggling to keep up with demand amid the latest COVID-19 surge. The number of active COVID cases in the state continues to rise, and now tops 25,000 for the first time since last December. This is an MPR News evening update for Oct. 8, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 8, 2021 5:45 AM

Minnesota’s nursing homes face critical staffing crunch

Nearly 70 percent of nursing homes in the state say they are limiting new resident admissions because of an inability to fill staff positions. That's according to a new survey from Care Providers of Minnesota and LeadingAge Minnesota, two organizations that represent long-term care facilities in the state. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, October 8, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 7, 2021 5:12 PM

Health officials warn that hospitals are nearing a breaking point in Minnesota

Health officials warn that hospitals are nearing a breaking point in Minnesota, even as parents sue an Iron Range school district to strike down a mask mandate. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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October 7, 2021 6:34 AM

Minneapolis police PTSD claims putting pressure on city’s self-insurance fund

Workers’ compensation spending in the city jumped to over $14 million in 2020, with Minneapolis police officers accounting for most of the claims, according to a staff presentation to a Minneapolis City Council committee on Wednesday. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, October 7, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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