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October 6, 2021 4:53 PM

Most COVID hospitalizations are now in greater Minnesota for the first time ever

Most COVID hospitalizations are now in greater Minnesota for the first time ever and St. Paul is about to put in place some of the toughest tobacco regulation in the country. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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October 6, 2021 6:37 AM

Most state workers get a COVID shot; some who refuse pay

Minnesota’s month-old vaccine policy for state employees has led most workers to attest to having their shots. But among those who haven’t been vaccinated, the implementation of a testing alternative is drawing criticism. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 5, 2021 5:06 PM

Feds say hundreds of Minnesotans lives have been saved by vaccinations

Feds say hundreds of Minnesotans lives have been saved by vaccinations and Walz says he wants a special session soon to address pandemic relief payments. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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October 5, 2021 7:21 AM

State DNR reviewing mining threat to BWCA

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is beginning a court-ordered process to determine whether its mining rules are adequate to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The agency will take public comments from Nov. 9 through Dec. 8. It will issue an initial order by September of next year. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 4, 2021 5:29 PM

More Minnesotans face federal charges for January riot in Washington D.C.

More Minnesotans face federal charges for January riot in Washington D.C. and COVID cases continue a steady march up, with active cases hitting new highs for 2021. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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October 4, 2021 5:28 AM

COVID-19 in MN: Active cases climb to their highest in 2021

The newest data shows the disease is still firmly entrenched in Minnesota, with case counts pushing higher than what the state saw during its mid-April wave. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, October 4, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 1, 2021 3:54 PM

Line 3 pipeline to start pumping oil

Enbridge plans to start pumping oil through its new Line 3 pipeline today. The Canadian-based company announced earlier this week that after nine months of construction, the replacement pipeline is essentially complete. In other news, the Minnesota Department of Health is reporting a new daily high number of active COVID-19 cases for this year. This is an MPR News evening update for Oct 1, 2021. Hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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October 1, 2021 6:51 AM

GOP plan limits ‘hero pay’ to 200,000 people

Republican members of a group working to distribute $250 million in bonus pay to frontline pandemic workers pitched a plan Thursday to send $1,200 checks to about 200,000 Minnesotans. Some of those who wouldn’t be included said the plan is unacceptable. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, October 1, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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September 30, 2021 5:18 PM

COVID cases in Minnesota schools are up sharply in first weeks of classes

COVID cases in Minnesota schools are up sharply in first weeks of classes, although the data is mixed on just how serious the problem is. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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September 30, 2021 6:32 AM

Duluth musician composing music for new ‘Macbeth’ on Broadway

Duluth’s Gaelynn Lea has been tapped to compose original music for the production, which stars Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga. Lea rose to national recognition after winning NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2016. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, September 30, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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