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February 15, 2022 6:23 AM

George Floyd killing: Defense to call witnesses in federal trial of 3 ex-officers

The prosecution’s case wrapped up Monday afternoon in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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February 14, 2022 5:19 PM

Two of Minnesota's biggest school districts are heading toward a possible work stoppage

Two of Minnesota's biggest school districts are heading toward a possible work stoppage, and Republicans float a parents bill of rights for public schools. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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February 14, 2022 4:12 PM

Prosecutors look to wrap their case in 3 ex-MPD cops' trial connected to Floyd's murder

The defense will then have its turn in the trial, which is in its fourth week.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 14, 2022 6:47 AM

‘High-drama’ release of political maps to define Capitol week

The once-a-decade redrawing of political maps comes to a conclusion this week as a special court panel gets set to issue new legislative and congressional boundaries. The Legislature failed to get maps done. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, February 14, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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February 11, 2022 4:42 PM

North Hill High football player shot earlier this week has died

A 15-year-old Minneapolis student who was shot Wednesday has died. Deshaun Hill, who played on the football team at North High School, passed away Thursday. This is an MPR News Evening update for February 11, 2022. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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February 11, 2022 6:37 AM

Minneapolis, St. Paul end vaccination-or-test order for bars, eateries

The cities last month began requiring proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test to enter public places serving food and drink. With the current surge waning, the mayors on Thursday rescinded the controversial orders. Public masking mandates remain in place. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, February 11, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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February 10, 2022 5:44 PM

MPD says fear for officer safety drove decision to use no-knock warrant

Police say they requested no-knock search warrants for a downtown Minneapolis apartment building last week because they feared for their safety. While entering one of the apartments, an officer fatally shot a man. This is an MPR News Evening update for February 10, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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February 10, 2022 4:20 PM

Osterholm: COVID conditions better, but virus 'not done with us'

The latest COVID surge is ebbing, but the ongoing lack of trust around public health may bring a future crisis, Michael Osterholm tells MPR News. “A public health mandate only works if people are willing to do it, and what you’re seeing is a general rebellion right now against this.”

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 10, 2022 6:38 AM

School bus driver wounded in Minneapolis, no children hurt

Minneapolis authorities say a school bus driver was shot in the head Wednesday afternoon while on the bus, but that the driver’s wound appeared to be non-life-threatening. Three children apparently younger than 10 were on board but unhurt, according to a city statement. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, February 10, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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February 9, 2022 5:20 PM

Minneapolis mayor offers details on changes in wake of Locke shooting, defends police chief

Minneapolis mayor offers details on changes in wake of Locke shooting, defends police chief, even as shooting wounds school bus driver. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister

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