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Not enough time, resources for full COVID-19 review, Minnesota's legislative auditor says

Minnesota lawmakers want a comprehensive, independent review of Gov. Tim Walz’s COVID-19 decisions over the past year. But that likely won’t happen. Also, the latest on wildfires burning in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Monday, July 12. Hosted by Riham Feshir. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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New Minn. law sets standards for ballot drop boxes

The COVID-19 pandemic made absentee ballot drop boxes a popular option for voters.  But until now, there has been no uniform standard governing their use in Minnesota.  This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, July 12, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Frazier family says they'll file lawsuit against Minneapolis police

The attorney for the family of Leneal Frazier says they plan to sue the city of Minneapolis after Frazier was killed when his SUV was struck by a police car pursuing another vehicle. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Nina Moini. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota will get more than $50M in Purdue Pharma settlement

Minnesota attorney general Keith Ellison says the settlement money, paid out over nine years, will be overseen by the state’s opioid epidemic response advisory council. It will be used for addiction prevention, treatment and recovery. This is an MPR News morning update for July 9, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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As stakes rise in police crash, video of the fatal Minneapolis collision surfaces

Video of a fatal Minneapolis collision with a police car surfaces surfaces, as a prominent civil rights attorney steps into the matter. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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No wolf hunt in Minnesota this year

Officials say they need at least until next spring to complete a wolf management plan. The state took over management of gray wolves when the federal government removed endangered species protections last year. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, July 8, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Possible road rage shooting kills Twin Cities youth baseball coach, police investigate

Possible road rage shooting kills Twin Cities youth baseball coach; Plymouth police call it a senseless act of violence and ask for any information from the public. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson.

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MPCA commissioner resigns before Senate vote

Laura Bishop resigned as Minnesota Pollution Control Agency commissioner rather than face a confirmation vote. She had been assailed by Republican lawmakers for pushing new standards around vehicle emissions, industrial pollution and food-packaging chemicals. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota's environmental battles force out pollution control commissioner

Minnesota's environmental battles force out pollution control commissioner, as GOP pushes back against coming vehicle emission standards. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Rural MN counties lag in vaccination rates

After a promising start, demand for COVID-19 vaccines has dropped off considerably. Even with incentives ranging from free beer to amusement park tickets and park passes, people in some parts of the state, especially rural areas, have been reluctant to get shots. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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