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Police officer in Olivia, Minn., fatally shoots person

The incident happened early Sunday, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, July 5, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Law enforcement groups allege use of force law deprives officers of rights

Four Minnesota law enforcement groups have sued over a recently enacted law that changed the standard for justified use of deadly force by police. Also, the Republican-controlled Minnesota state Senate will examine the records of some of DFL Gov. Tim Walz’ commissioners. This is the MPR News Update for Friday, July 2, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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Passenger in Winston Smith’s car says officers didn’t ID themselves

Attorneys for the woman who was with Winston Smith Jr. when he was fatally shot by members of a U.S. Marshals task force, say it wasn't clear who the officers were when they surrounded the vehicle with guns drawn. State investigators say they found a handgun in Smith’s car. Attorneys for Norhan Askar say she did not see a gun, and that Smith was attempting to livestream the incident when he was shot. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, July 2, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Sun Country stumbles on what may be the biggest travel day since the pandemic started

Sun Country stumbles on what may be the biggest travel day since the pandemic started, with software glitch and big delays. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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State lawmakers put finishing touches on budget, avoid shutdown

Their deadline was midnight on Wednesday, the end of the fiscal year. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, July 1, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.  Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota averts a shutdown and governor Tim Walz gives up his pandemic powers

Minnesota averts a shutdown and governor Tim Walz gives up his pandemic powers as the first half of 2020 comes to a close. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Legislature hits budget home stretch with no time to spare

Lawmakers left themselves with little breathing room to complete a new state budget before a potential shutdown, but the final obstacles are clearing. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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It's gut check time for Minnesota's budget and changes to policing

It's gut check time for Minnesota's budget and changes to policing, as the final, most contentious bills hit the floor at the state capitol. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Democrats say they’ll keep pushing for police changes

Some Democrats at the state Capitol were harshly critical of a public safety budget bill for not including more police accountability measures – but stopped short of saying they would vote against the bill. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Many at Capitol still unhappy as compromises pave the way to a budget deal

Many at Capitol still unhappy as compromises on police changes pave the way to a budget deal. Votes tomorrow will be crucial. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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