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The State of Minnesota has a new coronavirus ad campaign in the works — to the tune of $9 million. The goal is to promote different options for getting tested and get more information out on how to prevent the spread of the virus.
The ads will start running this summer on multiple platforms and in multiple languages.
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Mankato’s city council will hold a public hearing next week on a mask ordinance. MPR News morning update for June 30, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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The Hennepin County judge overseeing the trial of four former police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd last month warned elected officials against making public statements about the merits of the case, saying they endanger the defendants’ right to a fair trial and could lead to a change in venue.
The trial for four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd has been set tentatively for March 8.
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The four former Minneapolis police officers are scheduled to appear at a pretrial hearing this afternoon. MPR News morning update for June 29, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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We’re keeping an eye on the weather today, with a chance for severe storms this afternoon and evening across southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities. MPR News update for June 28, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
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Minnesota health officials say young adults are driving the increase in COVID-19 cases in the state. People in their 20s are now the largest age group for confirmed cases in Minnesota. MPR News update for June 27, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
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The amendment to the city's charter would go before voters in November. Mayor Jacob Frey says deep reforms are needed and will be coming from his office, but he doesn't support abolishing the police department. This is an MPR News evening update for June 26, 2020. Hosted by Nina Moini.
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The Minneapolis City Council could vote today to start the process of removing the police department from the city charter. Plus news about statues on state grounds and a reckoning in the Twin Cities music scene. This is an MPR News Morning update for June 26, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, R-East Gull Lake, said he wants to know what happened. The unrest killed at least one person and left millions of dollars in property damage. It also prompted an announcement by Minneapolis City Council members to launch an effort to end the police department. This is an MPR News evening update for June 25, 2020. Hosted by Megan Burks and Tim Nelson.
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The university says the policy will be in place at least through fall semester. MPR News morning update for June 25, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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