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The last of the trials for the death of George Floyd have now been moved to 2023

The last of the trials for the death of George Floyd have now been moved to 2023, and St. Louis Park is trying to sort out it’s second catastrophic water main break. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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St. Louis Park homeowners experience second water main break

Many residents of suburban St. Louis Park are reeling after a second water main break this weekend flooded basements with tens of thousands of gallons of water. Dimi Lalos is a homeowner who is losing patience after his finished basement was flooded a second time.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Former Minneapolis police officer convicted of stealing drugs from citizens

Prosecutors are seeking more than three years in federal prison for a former Minneapolis police officer convicted of stealing drugs from citizens during illegal searches. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Man faces life in prison for Minnesota health clinic attack

A Buffalo, Minnesota man faces life in prison after a jury on Thursday convicted him of first-degree murder in a mass shooting last year at a medical clinic. Jurors found 68-year-old Gregory Ulrich guilty of killing a staff member and wounding four others at the Allina Health clinic. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.
by Hannah Yang

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Jury finds Gregory Ulrich guilty of murder in Minn. clinic attack

A jury in Wright County Thursday took about six hours to convict Gregory Ulrich on all charges in a mass shooting last year at an Allina Health clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Governor says he's still hoping for a deal for a special session to pass spending bills

Governor says he's still hoping for a deal for a special session to pass spending bills, and hundreds of homes have been damaged by flooding along Canadian border. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minneapolis judge sentences 'Boogaloo' member to 4 years on terrorism charge

A federal judge in Minneapolis on Wednesday sentenced another member of a far-right extremist group to prison on terrorism charges. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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A half dozen tornadoes added to some of the most severe weather recorded in Minnesota

A half dozen tornadoes added to some of the most severe weather recorded in Minnesota and COVID cases are stabilizing again in the state. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Weather Service confirms several tornadoes touched down in Minnesota Monday

The National Weather Service has confirmed several tornadoes touched down in Minnesota on Monday — including one with 120 mph winds that damaged dozens of homes in the small town of Forada. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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