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Twin Cities, Duluth nurses set 3-day strike starting Sept. 12

The union representing some 15,000 nurses in the Twin Cities and Duluth said Thursday it will launch a three-day strike against 16 hospitals starting Sept. 12. The decision comes weeks after union leaders said their members voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Redistricting legal fight bill heads to Minn. taxpayers

Taxpayers are on the hook for nearly a half-million dollars in legal fees related to court cases brought over Minnesota's redistricting. Also, 15,000 nurses in hospitals in Twin Cities and Duluth plan a walkout in mid-September. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Sept. 1, 2022. Hosted by Jon Collins. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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Legislative audit criticizes Minnesota agency over COVID homelessness grant oversight

An audit of the state office that provides housing support for people who are homeless found that it did not properly make sure grant money was legally distributed and tracked. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Audit questions management of millions in state homeless, housing aid

Audit questions management of millions in state homeless, housing aid and avain flu makes a reappearance among Minnesota’s turkey farms. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Republican candidate for governor Scott Jensen lays out education plan

Jensen laid out his education plan at the State Fair Tuesday. He says it would give parents more information about what's being taught in schools, and prohibit what he called political correctness and divisive curriculums. Jensen said education should focus on the basics of reading, writing and math. A spokesperson for Governor Tim Walz' campaign called Jensen's ideas a radical plan to convert public schools into private schools and put politicians in charge of students' learning. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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GOP contender Scott Jenson unveils voucher-like school option in 10 point education plan

GOP contender Scott Jenson unveils voucher-like school funding option in 10 point education plan, and one of the state’s oldest residential buildings is damaged by fire near Minnehaha Falls. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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State fair attendance up about 60 percent so far this year compared to 2021

State fair attendance is up about 60 percent so far this year compared to 2021 and that's especially good news for fair vendors. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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The Minnesota State Fair is on the rebound, to the relief of fairgoers and vendors

The Minnesota State Fair is on the rebound, to the relief of fairgoers and vendors, and HUD secretary highlights senior housing assistance program in visit to Minneapolis. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Power flashes may have been caused by tornadoes Saturday night

It was a wild weekend for storms around Minnesota. Saturday night’s storms produced 5 brief tornado touchdowns in Dakota and Ramsey counties according to the Twin Cities NWS office. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Mall of America security detain suspect following an armed robbery Friday

Mall of America security detained a suspect following an armed robbery inside the mall around noon Friday. Bloomington Police say a caller alerted mall security after seeing someone enter the building with a rifle. This is an MPR News evening update for August 26, 2022 hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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