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January 28, 2022 2:37 PM

Minneapolis police use new intervention training program with colleagues acting unreasonably

Minneapolis police are using a new training program to encourage intervention with colleagues acting unreasonably. "ABLE" training which encourages officers to question, be alert, challenge, then take action, was developed following the murder of George Floyd. This is an MPR News evening update for Friday, January 28, 2022. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

by Hannah Yang

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January 28, 2022 7:09 AM

Expert, bystander testimony continues in ex-MPD cops' federal trial

Prosecutors are seeking to show that the three officers ignored their training by not helping George Floyd as their colleague Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for more than nine minutes on May 25, 2020, killing him. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, January 28, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 27, 2022 5:04 PM

Vikings hire Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as general manager

The Minnesota Vikings say they've hired Cleveland Browns executive Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as the team's general manager, reportedly with a four-year deal to be the team's top executive. Adofo-Mensa is one of only a handful of Black general managers in the 32-team league, which has drawn criticism for its lack of front-office and coaching diversity. This is an MPR News evening update for Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 27, 2022 3:18 PM

Key updates from first week of testimony in federal trial of 3 cops

The federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers who were present during the murder of George Floyd started Monday. As the arguments of the prosecution and defense took shape, MPR News reporter Jon Collins called host Cathy Wurzer from the courthouse with an update.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 27, 2022 6:54 AM

County judge may rule soon on Mpls. vaccine mandate for bars, eateries

Mayor Jacob Frey’s order requires eating and drinking establishments check patrons’ vaccination status or COVID-19 test results. Seven bar and restaurant owners sued to suspend the mayor’s edict. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, January 27, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 26, 2022 5:11 PM

Biden cancels mining leases near BWCA

The Biden Administration has canceled two federal mineral leases held by Twin Metals Minnesota. The move deals a potentially fatal blow to the proposed copper-nickel mine near Ely. This is an MPR News Evening update for January 26, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 26, 2022 2:54 PM

A week before retirement, Kris Ehresmann looks back on 30 years at MDH

As the state Health Department’s director of infectious disease, Kris Ehresmann has become a familiar face to Minnesotans during the COVID-19 pandemic. She gave an exit interview to MPR News ahead of her February retirement.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 26, 2022 7:06 AM

Witness testimony continues in trial of 3 former MPD officers

More bystanders to George Floyd’s killing are expected to testify Wednesday at the federal courthouse in St. Paul. The three former Minneapolis police officers on trial are charged with violating Floyd’s civil rights. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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January 25, 2022 5:14 PM

Gov. Walz says he wants state surplus to go big for schools and kids as session approaches

Gov. Walz says he wants state surplus to go big for schools and kids as session approaches, and housing sales post sharp gains, with one of the tightest markets in decades last year in the Twin Cities. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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January 25, 2022 1:27 PM

Osterholm: 'Viral blizzard' of omicron cases may be subsiding in Twin Cities

University of Minnesota infectious disease specialist Michael Osterholm predicted a “viral blizzard” of COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant a few weeks ago. He says the Twin Cities is beginning to emerge from under that, with case counts dropping daily.

by Cathy Wurzer

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