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Mayor Frey, Minneapolis police react to influx of 911 calls over Fourth of July

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is calling for the public’s help in holding friends and family accountable following a busy Fourth of July holiday in the city. Minneapolis police say there were more than 1,300 911 calls between 9 p.m. Monday and 4 a.m. Tuesday, including calls after large crowds started shooting off fireworks at people and condos in the downtown Mill District neighborhood.

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Boom Island Park shooting injures at least 8 in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Park Police are investigating a shooting that sent at least eight people to the hospital. A Minneapolis Park Board official says the shooting happened at around 11:30 p.m. Monday at Boom Island Park. Several are in critical condition. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Tuesday, July 5, 2021. Hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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Sentencing recommendations submitted for Tou Thao

Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys have made their sentencing recommendations.in the case of Tou Thao.  He’s one of the officers who was on scene when George Floyd was murdered by another Minneapolis police officer.
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New law permits sale and consumption of hemp THC edibles in Minnesota

A new law takes effect Friday that allows for the legal sale and consumption of edibles containing small amounts of hemp-derived THC. The law brings greater clarity and regulation to cannabinoid products already being sold, such as gummies. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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MnDOT puts name of new bike route up to public vote

Minnesotans have had the chance to weigh in on names for state snowplows — twice. Now the Minnesota Department of Transportation is giving the public the chance to pick from among five finalists for the name of a newly designated bike route across the state. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Travelers at MSP could be headed for a Delta airlines meltdown this weekend

Travelers at MSP could be headed for a Delta airlines meltdown this weekend as U.S. carriers struggle to cope with hiring and a post pandemic surge in demand. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota given more than 700 acres near the St. Croix River

Hundreds of acres of woods and wetlands, including three miles of St. Croix riverfront, join preserved public land in an east central state forest, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Trust for Public Land announced Tuesday. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Even with constitutional guarantee, abortion is suddenly on Minnesota's ballot this fall

Even with constitutional guarantee, abortion is suddenly on Minnesota's ballot this fall in the governor’s race. Also, U.S. Steel announces a big investment in steel mining for this fall. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota reports first monkeypox case

Minnesota health officials on Monday said a presumptive case of monkeypox has been found in a Twin Cities person who was likely exposed while traveling in Europe. It’s the first such case in the state. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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