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More people soon will be able to visit loved ones in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. The changes are set to go into effect on Saturday. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Minnesota's confirmed COVID-19 case count rose by nearly 3,000 over the weekend — the greatest two-day increase of the pandemic to date. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, October 12, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
A Hennepin County judge issued an order amending former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin’s conditions of release due to safety concerns. Chauvin was released from Department of Corrections' custody on Wednesday after posting a $1 million bond. This is your MPR News evening update for Oct. 9, 2020. Hosted by Laura Yuen. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
The plan would eliminate the men’s track and field, men’s tennis, and men’s gymnastics teams. School officials say the move is due to pandemic-related financial shortfalls, and Title IX compliance issues. This is an MPR News update for October 9, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
Minnesota is easing some COVID rules, even as case growth persists. Dinner parties out can be bigger and high school sports will get some new fans indoors. This is an evening update from Minnesota Public Radio News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Protesters gathered near the site where George Floyd was killed in May, and spread into other areas of the city. The protests were sparked by the release of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on bail. Chauvin is one of four former officers charged in Floyd’s killing. This is an MPR News morning update for October 8, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
All of the officers involved in George Floyd's death are now out of jail, prompting Gov. Tim Walz to activate the Minnesota National Guard. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
The party has nominated Paula Overby to run in the 2nd Congressional District, after candidate Adam Weeks died unexpectedly last month. The timing of that election is the subject of a federal court hearing on Wednesday.  This is an MPR News morning update for October 7, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
A historic hospital may be a big help for the homeless this winter, as Ramsey County says it may be a turn-key shelter near the Capitol in St. Paul. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
As of Monday, Minnesota health officials had not traced any COVID-19 cases to President Trump’s recent rallies and fundraiser in the state. The president announced he had the virus shortly after his latest trip. This is an MPR News morning update for October 6, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.