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Ukrainians and others gather in Minneapolis to support Ukraine

Members of the state’s Ukrainian American community and others gathered Thursday evening outside Saint Constantine Ukrainian Catholic Church in Minneapolis, to show support for Ukraine as it battles the ongoing attacks by Russia. This is an MPR News Evening update for February 25, 2022. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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Prosecutors: Gunfire that killed girl at Minneapolis house meant for 3 on porch

Trinity Ottoson-Smith, 9, was shot while jumping on a trampoline at a friend's home on the city's north side in May 2021. Prosecutors say a 19-year-old was intending to shoot people on a nearby side porch and Trinity was caught in the middle. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, February 25, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Federal jury finds 3 ex-cops guilty on all counts in George Floyd killing

After less than two days of deliberations, a federal jury today found J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao guilty on all counts of violating George Floyd's civil rights in his killing. Floyd died in Minneapolis police custody in May 2020. This is an MPR News Evening update for February 24, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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Minn. lawmaker demands data on Line 3 frac-outs

Enbridge says the pipeline’s permits did not require that it maintain or report the data on drilling fluid that state Sen. John Marty is requesting. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, February 24, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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First day of jury deliberations ends in trial of three former Minneapolis cops

The first day of jury deliberations has ended in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights. Floyd died in Minneapolis police custody in May 2020. This is an MPR News Evening update for February 23, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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Jury to begin deliberations in trial of 3 former Minneapolis police officers

After a month of testimony, defense attorneys and prosecutors presented their closing arguments on Tuesday in the federal trial of J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao, who are charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Jury deliberations are set to begin on Wednesday. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Second winter storm brings snow and wind across Minnesota

Driving remains difficult across much of Minnesota this afternoon amid the ongoing winter storm. Authorities have responded to dozens of crashes and spinouts across the state today. This is an MPR News Evening update for February 22, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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Revisiting indoor mask guidelines as community transmission drops in MN

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to revisit their indoor masking guidelines this week. Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Melanie Swift joined host Cathy Wurzer to answer your questions.
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