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Kimberly Potter trial: Day 2 starts as jury weighs evidence, testimony

Prosecutors told jurors on Wednesday that the ex-Brooklyn Center officer acted recklessly in firing her service weapon in disregard of her substantial training and sworn duty. The defense described it as an accident: that she intended to stun Wright, not kill him. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, December 9, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Potter trial opens with dueling interpretations of the well-known details of Daunte Wright's death

Potter trial opens with dueling interpretations of the well-known details of Daunte Wright's death, and the Hennepin County Sheriff says he’d been drinking before he crashed his county vehicle near Alexandria early Wednesday morning. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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What legislators plan to do with the state's budget surplus

On Tuesday, Minnesota officials reported a projected $7.7 billion state budget surplus. Host Cathy Wurzer spoke to DFL Majority Leader Ryan Winkler and Republican Senator Julie Rosen about their plans for the historic surplus.
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Opening statements begin in Kimberly Potter trial

The former Brooklyn Center police officer is charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in April. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota state government is getting a gusher of cash, already touching off political battles

The state has a money gusher pouring in revenue, kicking off a political battle over the proceeds. Also, we know who the next Minneapolis police chief will be, at least temporarily. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Two different solutions to plummeting school enrollment in the Twin Cities

Declining enrollment in Minneapolis and St. Paul schools has accelerated during the pandemic, putting the districts in a financial crunch. With federal stimulus dollars on the way, why are these neighbors facing the same problem with different solutions? Education reporter Beth Hawkins brought host Cathy Wurzer more on the story.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Brooklyn Center council approves compromise public safety budget

Brooklyn Center is making changes in its approach to public safety after Daunte Wright’s killing by a police officer. The city council on Monday approved a 2022 budget giving around $1.3 million to support new public safety programs. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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St. Paul and Minneapolis police chiefs not seeking reappointment

Both St. Paul and Minneapolis will be getting new police chiefs next year. Minneapolis chief Medaria Arradondo joined St. Paul chief Todd Axtell in not seeking reappointment. This is an MPR News evening update for Dec 6, 2021. Hosted by Nathan Stevens. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Osterholm: Omicron and another COVID-19 pandemic winter

Michael Osterholm, director of the University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, joined Minnesota Now host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the omicron variant and another COVID winter.
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