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September 21, 2021 4:56 PM

Poll finds most Minnesotans don't think state overdid COVID restrictions

Poll finds most Minnesotans don't think state overdid COVID restrictions and back mask mandates in school. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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September 21, 2021 6:14 AM

Poll: COVID restrictions ‘about right;’ majority want masks in schools

Results from a new Minnesota Poll from MPR News/Star Tribune/FRONTLINE/KARE 11 show fewer than a third of Minnesota voters think coronavirus restrictions have gone too far, and a majority support requiring teachers and students to wear masks in schools. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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September 20, 2021 4:05 PM

Victims in Wisconsin quadruple homicide case were killed in St. Paul

Authorities say the four people found dead in rural Wisconsin last week were killed in St. Paul. In other news, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is launching a new program to give inmates access to education and job training. This is an MPR News evening update for Sept. 20, 2021. Hosted by Peter Cox Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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September 20, 2021 6:32 AM

Poll: Support for Frey, council split

A new MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11/FRONTLINE Minnesota Poll shows Minneapolis voters have mixed opinions about Mayor Jacob Frey and the city council, weeks before a key election. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, September 20, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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September 17, 2021 3:33 PM

Child dies during severe weather at Mankato campground

A 4-year-old girl has died after severe weather rolled through a Mankato campground overnight. Elsewhere, tens of thousands of homes and businesses are without power Friday in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, in the wake of early-morning storms. This is an MPR News evening update for Sept. 17, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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September 17, 2021 6:28 AM

Supreme Court OKs ballot question on Minneapolis PD

The Minnesota Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday evening for voters in Minneapolis to decide on the future of policing in the city where George Floyd was killed, just ahead of the start of early and absentee voting. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, September 17, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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September 16, 2021 4:35 PM

Supreme Court says pardons still need three top Minnesota officials to agree

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Thursday that unanimous votes are required for pardons to be issued by a state board. The ruling means that the board — made up of the governor, attorney general and chief justice — all must be in agreement to grant a pardon. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. Hosted by Dan Kraker. Theme music by Gary Meister.

by Dan Kraker

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September 16, 2021 6:38 AM

Supreme Court speeds up review of ruling on Minneapolis ballot question

The Minnesota Supreme Court has granted a petition for accelerated review of a district court’s ruling that blocks the Minneapolis public safety referendum. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, September 16, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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September 15, 2021 5:21 PM

Mohamed Noor's third degree murder conviction thrown out

The Minnesota Supreme Court Wednesday reversed one of two convictions against a former Minneapolis Police officer who fatally shot Justine Ruzczyk in 2017. Mohamed Noor killed Ruzczyk while responding to her 9-1-1 call. The Supreme Court ruled that the third-degree murder conviction did not meet the standard of depraved indifference, because Noor intended to shoot the person who appeared at the squad’s driver’s side window that July evening. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. Hosted by Dan Gunderson. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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September 15, 2021 6:06 AM

House Democrats expel Rep. Thompson from DFL caucus

House Democrats voted Tuesday night to expel Rep. John Thompson of St. Paul from the DFL caucus, saying his actions and refusal to take responsibility are unacceptable. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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