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Governor calls on Minnesotans to make a "goal line stand" against COVID

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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Pence en route to Hibbing despite contact with infected aide

Vice President Mike Pence plans to maintain an aggressive campaign schedule this week — including a stop in Minnesota — despite an apparent outbreak of the coronavirus among his senior aides, the White House said. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, October 26, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Texas man accused of coming to Minnesota to riot, alleged to be a member of extremist group

Federal prosecutors Friday announced criminal charges against a Texas man and says he has ties to the “Boogaloo Bois”. Ivan Hunter, 26, allegedly traveled from Texas to Minneapolis with the intent to riot in May following the police killing of George Floyd. This is your afternoon update for Oct. 23, 2020. Hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
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Minnesota piloting free, at-home COVID-19 testing

The saliva testing program launched Thursday in two dozen counties and tribal nations, allowing residents to order and return COVID-19 tests by mail. MPR News morning update for October 23, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Judge upholds 8 out of 9 criminal charges in George Floyd murder case

Judge upholds 8 out of 9 criminal charges in George Floyd murder case, moving the case toward a trial next year. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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'Saddened, not surprised' as deaths rise

Wednesday’s COVID-19 data offered a grim reminder of the pandemic’s ongoing toll in Minnesota. The Health Department reported 35 deaths, matching a single-day record from May. Hospital admissions continue to climb. Minnesota’s seven-day trend of newly reported hospital admissions also set a record high, averaging 80 a day over the last week. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, October 22, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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COVID deaths reach a record high again, with ominous signs ahead

COVID deaths reach a record high again, with ominous signs ahead, as test positivity rates show spread of the coronavirus is picking up. This is an evening news update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Justice Department offers assistance to Minneapolis police

U.S. Department of Justice officials announced Tuesday that they’re offering to collaborate with the Minneapolis police as part of a new initiative to assist police departments with training or other policing practices.  This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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It's snowing furiously and it isn't even Halloween yet

It's snowing furiously and it isn't even Halloween yet. And on top of that we may not see the sun until after the weekend. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Plowable October snowfall arrives Tuesday

The season's first significant snowfall accumulation arrives for many Minnesota locations Tuesday. Much of northern Minnesota has already seen accumulating snow this month. Tuesday brings the first significant snowfall accumulations for much of central and southern Minnesota. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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