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Nearly 400,000 doses of the vaccine have been delivered to Minnesota since mid-December. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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U.S. Sen. Tina Smith says the the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office should be invoked. Meanwhile, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is part of an effort to impeach the president for his role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. This is an MPR News afternoon update for Jan. 7, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
Congress certified President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' victory early on Thursday, the end of a long day and night marked by chaos and violence in Washington, in which extremists emboldened by President Donald Trump sought to thwart the peaceful transfer of power that has been a hallmark of modern American history by staging a violent insurrection inside the U.S. Capitol.
This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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Dozens of President Trump’s supporters gathered peacefully at the State Capitol in St. Paul, with helicopters circling the building and a notably stepped up law enforcement presence. Police were also seen in front of the Governor’s Residence on Summit Avenue, where other demonstrators gathered. This is an MPR News Evening update for January 6, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini.
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Gov. Tim Walz plans to announce the next phase of Minnesota’s COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday.
The governor will announce a rollback of restrictions on indoor dining, according to a spokesperson. Minnesota’s current COVID-19 restrictions, including a ban on indoor, sit-down service at bars and restaurants, run through late Sunday.
This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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Lawmakers are back, divided as ever over Minnesota's COVID-19 pandemic, but watching for changes likely coming tomorrow from the governor. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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Gov. Tim Walz plans to announce a rollback of restrictions for indoor dining this week, his office said Monday evening. Minnesota’s current COVID-19 restrictions, including a ban on indoor dining, run through late Sunday.
This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, January 5, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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New details emerge into what led to fatal shooting by Minneapolis police and search of gun suspect’s home in Eden Prairie. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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The coming week of the COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota may bring important updates to key metrics and the state’s response to the coronavirus.
This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, January 4, 2020. Hosted by Phil Picardi.
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Minneapolis police release body cam video, apparently showing suspect firing at officers before they fired, killing him in a gas station parking lot. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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