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Minnesota Today from MPR News brings you the most important stories from around the state. All on your schedule. Get updated on the latest news in about five minutes, every weekday morning and evening.
After months of presidential campaign attention, nonstop political advertising and weeks of early voting, the end is in sight: Election Day is Tuesday.
This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, November 2, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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We’re going to go deep into a story that first made headlines here in June. The Minneapolis City Council’s vow to dismantle the police department has been a source of bewilderment, celebration and outrage for Minneapolis residents. How did we get here, and where are we going? A special episode of Minnesota Today for Oct. 31, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright and Tom Crann.
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Former vice president Biden was set to speak to a “drive-in” event at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, while President Trump’s supporters lined up early to be among the 250 to attend his rally in person outside at the Rochester airport. Hundreds more crowded outside. This is your afternoon update for Oct. 30, 2020. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.
In an opinion, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said a grace period for Minnesota ballots postmarked on or before Nov. 3 is likely unconstitutional. The court ruled that state election officials must set aside any mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day.
This is an MPR News update for October 30, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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Minnesota on the brink of explosive growth in COVID cases as new records are set in testing labs and hospitals. Officials say the state may follow Wisconsin as cases multiply. This is an evening update from MPR News hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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President Donald Trump is returning to Minnesota for his fourth campaign rally since August, a late play to turn what’s been a personal project for the Republican incumbent into 10 electoral votes in his column.
Trump is due to appear in Rochester, Minn., on Friday evening as part of a three-state swing through the Upper Midwest. His event will follow speeches in Michigan and Wisconsin.
This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, October 29, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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Minnesota will aim COVID fight at spread among young adults as transmission accelerates and hospitalizations hit record highs. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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Minnesota’s COVID-19’s toll continued its grim ascent this week with the Health Department on Tuesday reporting 15 more deaths, nearly 2,200 more cases and a record number of hospitalizations.
The newest numbers come a day after Gov. Tim Walz and public health experts painted an increasingly worrisome picture of a COVID-19 outbreak now driven more by people letting their guard down at family gatherings and celebrations, sporting events and informal meetups rather than at stores, restaurants and bars.
This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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Sanford Health and the Utah-based Intermountain Healthcare system on Monday announced plans to merge.
Sanford Health has headquarters in Sioux Falls, S.D. and hundreds of clinics and other facilities throughout the Dakotas and Minnesota.
This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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Governor calls on Minnesotans to make a "goal line stand" against COVID, as cases surge and COVID fatigue chips away at prevention measures. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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