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State lawmakers strike deal on police accountability

The deal includes changes to the way no-knock warrants and civil asset forfeiture are used, among other measures. It comes as part of the state’s new public safety budget. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, June 28, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Chauvin's sentencing: A special edition of Minnesota Today

Chauvin's sentencing: A special edition of Minnesota Today

After his murder conviction, former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin is sentenced. George Floyd's family members, including his young daughter, Gianna, describe for the judge how Floyd's violent death continues to disrupt their lives. Chauvin and the other officers’ legal case continues at the federal level. This is a special edition of Minnesota Today for Saturday, June 26, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
by Nina Moini

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Citing Chauvin's abuse of authority, judge sentences ex-cop to 22.5 years

A judge Friday sentenced Derek Chauvin to 22 and a half years in prison for the murder of George Floyd. The former Minneapolis police officer’s sentence is 10 years more than what state guidelines recommend. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill said in court Friday that he departed from the recommendations because of Chauvin's abuse of authority. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Friday, June 25, 2021. Hosted by Dan Gunderson. Theme music by Gary Meister.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minnesota budget slowly gels, but public safety bill still a sticking point

Already a month late, the Legislature plodded along in its approval of a state budget, with agreements reached in all but one key area. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, June 25, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Derek Chauvin to be sentenced Friday for the murder of George Floyd

The former Minneapolis Police officer who pinned George Floyd to the ground for more than 9 minutes is set to be sentenced Friday. A jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter in April. He’s the first white police officer in the state to ever be convicted of murdering a Black man while on duty. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Thursday, June 24, 2021. Hosted by Riham Feshir. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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State House passes transportation budget bill

Roads, bridges and transit will get additional funding under a transportation finance bill that House lawmakers passed Wednesday. The Senate could approve the bill as early as Thursday. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, June 24, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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State budget taking shape

Major pieces of the next state budget are starting to fall into place at the State Capitol, as lawmakers work to hammer out an agreement by the middle of next week to avoid a government shutdown. Republican and Democratic leaders have reached a massive accord to fund schools in the state. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Hosted by Dan Kraker. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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State lawmakers strike deal on schools, pandemic bonuses

Minnesota legislators have a week to approve a new state budget, or risk a government shutdown.  This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Workers still hard to find in post-pandemic Minnesota

Employers across the state are struggling to find enough workers as the COVID-19 pandemic eases and the economy picks up. State officials estimate there are about 120,000 job vacancies in Minnesota. At the same time more than 220,000 people are drawing pandemic-related unemployment benefits. This is the afternoon update for Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Hosted by Dan Kraker. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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Hortman: Walz will likely agree to give up emergency powers to end session

DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman says she believes the special session will wrap with an agreement for Governor Tim Walz to end his emergency powers. Walz first declared the peacetime emergency over a year ago to address COVID-19. Republicans have said for months that they want the emergency powers to end. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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