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July 28, 2021 6:57 AM

Rochester Public Schools to require younger students wear masks this fall

Students between 2 and 12 years old will be required to wear masks inside all school facilities during the academic year. The board’s vote reflected increasing concern over spread of the delta variant in Minnesota. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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July 27, 2021 4:59 PM

Red Lake police officer slain and brutal heat blankets much of the state

Red Lake police officer slain and brutal heat blankets much of the state. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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July 27, 2021 6:36 AM

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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July 26, 2021 4:55 PM

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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July 26, 2021 6:28 AM

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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July 23, 2021 3:29 PM

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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July 23, 2021 6:47 AM

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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July 22, 2021 4:45 PM

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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July 22, 2021 6:59 AM

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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July 21, 2021 5:02 PM

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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