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Minneapolis police say an officer shot and killed a man Wednesday evening at a gas station near 36th Street East and Cedar Avenue in south Minneapolis.
At about 6:15 p.m., officers confronted a man believed to be a “felony suspect” during a traffic stop, and shots were “exchanged,” police spokesperson John Elder told reporters.
This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, December 31, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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Health officials defend pace of Minnesota vaccinations, say more to come, as the world marks a year since the first cases of deadly COVID-19 came to light. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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The city of Minneapolis is beefing up its investigations into allegations of police misconduct in an effort to ensure that officers who are fired by the department don’t get their jobs back.
Mayor Jacob Frey announced Tuesday afternoon that city attorneys will now be involved in every part of investigations into complaints about officer behavior.
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Mayor Jacob Frey announced Tuesday that civilian and internal affairs complaints against police officers will now be more thoroughly investigated. An MPR News investigation found that about half of fired Minnesota police officers get their jobs back through the state arbitration system. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Dec. 29, 2020. Hosted by Dan Kraker. Theme music by Gary Meister.
Minnesota legislators return to action next Tuesday to begin putting together a massive two-year state budget under the restrictions of COVID-19 protocols at the Capitol that took hold last March.
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Hundreds of thousands of unemployed Minnesotans will benefit from the federal COVID-19 relief bill signed Sunday by President Trump. State Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development Steve Grove said there’s aid ready for many of those who will have a gap in coverage. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Dec. 28, 2020. Hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Theme music by Gary Meister.
Minnesota enters the last week of 2020 carrying a heavy burden of more than 400,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and more than 5,100 deaths from the disease.
But as a new year approaches, there are signs of hope. Distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine will continue this week across the state, with vaccinations ramping up for residents and staff at Minnesota's long-term care facilities. They're next in line after thousands of health-care workers in the state have received their first doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines in the past couple weeks.
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After blizzard conditions and sub-zero temperatures blanketed most of the state, the State Patrol says driving will remain a challenge over the holiday weekend. Also, Minnesota has reached another difficult marker in the COVID-19 pandemic: more than 5,000 deaths. This is an MPR News afternoon update for Dec. 24, 2020. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
State infectious disease director Kris Ehresmann says several providers are anticipating they’ll see delays in receiving Moderna vaccines. Wednesday’s winter storm did not help.
This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, December 24, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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The National Weather Service is warning that a flash freeze and low visibility due to blowing snow will make travel impossible in some places. The Minnesota State Patrol reported more than 250 crashes with 41 injuries as of Wednesday afternoon. This is the MPR News evening update for Dec. 23, 2020. Hosted by Jon Collins. Theme music by Gary Meister.
