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April 1, 2022 4:46 PM

Regina Chu, judge in Potter trial, retires next month

Hennepin County District Court judge Regina Chu, who recently presided over the manslaughter trial of fired Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter, is retiring. This is the evening update from MPR News for Friday, April 1. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.

by Hannah Yang

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April 1, 2022 6:34 AM

State review faults law enforcement response to unrest after Floyd killing

The analysis released Thursday says law enforcement didn't appropriately distinguish between lawful and unlawful demonstrations, and that some community members felt abandoned by the police. The review was especially critical of the Minneapolis police response. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, April 1, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 31, 2022 4:11 PM

Federal jury convicts Hopkins man of supplying deadly doses of fentanyl

A federal jury Thursday convicted Aaron Broussard in connection with the opioid overdose deaths of 11 people across the country. Prosecutors said the 31-year-old sent his customers deadly doses of fentanyl instead of the Adderall knockoff that they'd ordered. This is the evening MPR News update for Thursday, March 31, 2022. Hosted by Nathan Stevens. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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March 31, 2022 6:24 AM

Free grocery store aims to remove stigma of food aid

One food shelf in the Twin Cities now has two locations where people who need food can “shop” for it for free. Organizers say the free supermarket approach reduces barriers for people who may feel ashamed for needing help.

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March 30, 2022 5:28 PM

More fallout, and rancor, after Minneapolis kids get back to class

More fallout, and rancor, after Minneapolis kids get back to class, as the superintendent leaves and battles remain before the school board. Also, the pandemic takes a chunk out of Minnesota’s graduation rate. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 30, 2022 1:13 PM

Paul Huttner on Minnesota's fickle spring storms

March has felt more like winter than spring this year. MPR’s chief meteorologist Paul Huttner summarizes current spring storms and when we can expect to transition to bluer skies and warmer temperatures.

by Cathy Wurzer and Paul Huttner

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March 30, 2022 6:40 AM

Amir Locke killing: BCA turns investigation over to prosecutors

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office on Tuesday confirmed the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s probe into the police killing of Locke is in the hands of prosecutors, who will now review the evidence for possible charges. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 29, 2022 5:12 PM

Minneapolis kids are finally back in school, with parents sympathetic and grateful

Minneapolis kids are finally back in school, with parents sympathetic and grateful, and the Amir Locke case is now in the hands of prosecutors, weighing potential criminal charges in the shooting by Minneapolis police in February. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 29, 2022 7:05 AM

Avian flu found in more Minn. flocks as federal team joins response

As of Monday night, the flu had been confirmed in five Minnesota poultry flocks. The U.S. Department of Agriculture emergency response team will arrive in Minnesota on Wednesday and will be deployed for at least three weeks. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 28, 2022 4:42 PM

Minneapolis teacher strike is over, but union says there's more to do

Minneapolis teacher strike is over, but union says there's more to do, saying the state needs to fix education funding. Also, Minnesota’s avian flu outbreak is getting more serious by the day. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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