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Delta variant now dominant COVID strain in Minnesota

State health officials say it is responsible for three out of every four COVID-19 cases in Minnesota right now. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Health providers, including Mayo Clinic, are taking a tougher stance on vaccinations

Health providers, including Mayo Clinic, are taking a tougher stance on vaccinations with mandates popping up from California to New York. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Drought threatens water wells in parts of Minn.

While parts of the state saw much-needed rain over the weekend, it wasn’t enough to break the ongoing drought – which is threatening some private water wells that rely on rain to recharge. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, July 26, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minneapolis voters to decide fate of MPD

A ballot question about whether to replace the Minneapolis Police Department cleared its final hurdle Friday and will appear on November's ballot. The citizen-driven ballot measure would create a new department of public safety and give the city council more oversight. Opponents say it would complicate decision-making and slow the pace of police reform.  This is the afternoon MPR News update for Friday, July 23, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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Farmers say widening drought now threatening livestock

As the drought in Minnesota worsens, Gov. Tim Walz told farmers Thursday he’s working with state and federal agencies to help meet their most pressing needs. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, July 23, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota's drought is growing dire, with more two thirds of the state severely short of rain

Minnesota's drought is growing dire, with more two thirds of the state severely short of rain, and wells already starting to dry up in the northwest. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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State lawmaker sentenced for obstructing police at a hospital

A Hennepin County jury on Wednesday found Rep. John Thompson (DFL-St. Paul) guilty of a misdemeanor charge of obstructing the legal process. A judge sentenced him to 6 months of probation and ordered him to pay a $200 fine. The charge stemmed from a 2019 incident at a Robbinsdale hospital when Thompson blocked a door, shouted at police and resisted arrest. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, July 22, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Drug makers settle with Minnesota, other states, over opioid epidemic in landmark deal

Drug makers settle with Minnesota, other states, over opioid epidemic in landmark deal, and an embattled state legislator suffers a legal setback. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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State’s largest water utilities ask residents to cut back on water use

Residents served by Minneapolis and St. Paul water utilities are being asked to conserve water, and move to odd/even watering schedules based on address. Mississippi River water levels are approaching among the lowest on record. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Smoke and heat add to summer suffering across the state

Smoke and heat add to summer suffering across the state, as drought starts to pinch water supplies in the Twin Cities. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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