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September 29, 2021 6:35 AM

Brooklyn Center police must justify arrests for non-felony offenses, city says

The city of Brooklyn Center introduced its first public safety changes Tuesday — part of a package of reforms the mayor announced following the police killing of Daunte Wright in April. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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September 28, 2021 5:13 PM

Hundreds of Minnesota health care workers sue to block vaccine mandate for providers

Hundreds of Minnesota health care workers sue to block vaccine mandate for providers as COVID policy heads for a court showdown. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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September 28, 2021 6:37 AM

Chisholm schools won’t mandate masks

The Chisholm school board voted Monday night not to mandate face masks this school year. Instead, the decision to mask or not will be left up to each student’s family. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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September 27, 2021 5:06 PM

Timberwolves new owners offer some initial assurance the team will stay in Minnesota

Timberwolves new owners offer some initial assurance the team will stay in Minnesota, but are already talking about the need for a new arena. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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September 27, 2021 6:48 AM

Allina clinic in Buffalo reopens after deadly shooting

The clinic has been closed since a gunman opened fire inside the building in February, killing one person and seriously injuring four others. Renovations to the building include security system updates and a redesigned interior. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, September 27, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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September 24, 2021 4:00 PM

Minnesota is ready to start delivering booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Minnesota health officials say the state is ready to start delivering booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine following new federal guidance. In other news, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin says he plans to appeal his murder conviction. This is an MPR News evening update for Sept 24, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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September 24, 2021 6:56 AM

Poll: Biden, Walz below 50 percent approval in Minnesota

Heading into the midterm campaign, a new Minnesota Poll shows fewer than 50 percent of Minnesota voters approve of the jobs being done by both Democratic President Joe Biden and Gov. Tim Walz. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, September 24, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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September 23, 2021 5:05 PM

Red flags are popping up in COVID data as schools have reopened across Minnesota

Red flags are popping up in COVID data as schools have reopened across Minnesota. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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September 23, 2021 6:31 AM

Poll: Minnesotans split by party and region on events of Jan. 6

The fault lines in Minnesota politics over the events of Jan. 6 and the legitimacy of President Joe Biden’s election are stark, according to a new Minnesota Poll from MPR News, the Star Tribune, KARE 11 and FRONTLINE. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, September 23, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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September 22, 2021 4:53 PM

Ramsey County deputy strikes and wounds man who allegedly fired at a squad car.

A Ramsey County sheriff's deputy struck and wounded a man who allegedly fired at a squad vehicle. Also, healthcare workers are feeling heartbreak and frustration in the midst of the rising fourth COVID-19 wave. This is an MPR News evening update for Sept 22, 2021. Hosted by Nathan Stevens. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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