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State GOP chair urges vote on her leadership

Minnesota Republican Party Chair Jennifer Carnahan said she welcomes a vote of confidence or no confidence, amid fallout over a sex trafficking case involving a top GOP donor and ally. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Afghan natives and vets in Minnesota watch developments with fear, resignation

Afghan natives and vets in Minnesota watch developments with fear, resignation as Taliban regains control of the country, 20 years after being ousted. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson.

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Crews battling new, 'rapidly growing' wildfire in northeastern Minnesota

Superior National Forest officials said the fire — estimated at “several hundred acres” in size — was spotted Sunday near Greenwood Lake, about 35 miles north of Two Harbors. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, August 16, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Republican party chair among officials trying to limit damage from operative's sex trafficking indictment

Minnesota Republican Party officials are working to minimize damage from a well-connected operative’s indictment on sex trafficking charges. Also, a charter amendment that would have allowed Minneapolis residents to bring rent control policies directly to a general vote will not be on the November ballot, after the city council failed to overturn Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto this morning. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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Grand jury indicts Minn. GOP operative on child sex trafficking charges

A federal grand jury in Minnesota has indicted Republican political operative Anton J. Lazzaro on child sex trafficking charges. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office allege that Lazzaro, 30, conspired with others to recruit and solicit six people under the age of 18 to engage in commercial sex between May and December of 2020. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, August 13, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota posts another vaccination milestone, and the census has a new look at the state

Minnesota posts another vaccination milestone, and the census has a new look at the state and its changing demographics. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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On-site MN state employees face vaccine-or-test choice

Minnesota approximately 40,000 state employees will face a choice after Labor Day: They’ll either have to prove they’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing to be back in the office. Officials with Gov. Tim Walz’s administration informed union leaders of the new rule on Wednesday. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, August 12, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Walz sets state worker vaccine mandate and MPR has a new CEO

Walz sets state worker vaccine mandate, as the city of St. Paul moves the same direction. Also, MPR has a new CEO. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Walz: Vaccine requirement possible for state workers

Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday a vaccination requirement for Minnesota’s approximately 40,000 state workers is on the table as his administration negotiates a plan for the return of those employees to offices and other facilities throughout Minnesota. Walz said he expects to announce a plan in the coming days.  This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Gun rights advocates are fighting State Fair firearm ban

Gun rights advocates are fighting State Fair firearm ban and data shows the new COVID spike is hitting communities of color hard. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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