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State test scores show deep learning impact during pandemic

The number of Minnesota students meeting grade level standards in math, science and reading is down significantly compared to the last time students took tests, in 2019. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, August 27, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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State Fair opens, and crowds respond after a year's hiatus

The Minnesota State Fair opened Thursday after a yearlong hiatus with minimal COVID-19 precautions in place, and crowds lined up at the gates to get in. Also, the state of Minnesota is expanding COVID-19 testing as demand increases statewide. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. Hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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Judge denies request to allow guns at Minnesota State Fair

A Ramsey County judge has ruled against gun permit owners who sought the right to carry weapons at the Minnesota State Fair. The ruling won’t be the last word in the case, but comes as the 2021 fair opens on Thursday. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, August 26, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Firefighters get a break on northern Minnesota wildfires and the state fair returns tomorrow

Firefighters get a break on northern Minnesota wildfires and the state fair returns tomorrow amid lingering concerns about the COVID pandemic. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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GOP donor Lazzaro denied release after federal court hearing

New details about the charges against Anton Lazzaro emerged in court as he sought release from custody pending trial. His arrest on sex trafficking charges contributed to upheaval in the state Republican Party’s leadership. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Greenwood fire blazes through area that includes homes and cabins

The Greenwood Fire in northeastern Minnesota has nearly doubled in size in the last 24 hours, and burned through an area dotted with dozens of homes and cabins. The blaze has now burned more than 30 square miles of forest south and west of the town of Isabella. This is the evening MPR News update for Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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Disappointed outfitters, paddlers adjust to BWCA closure

The Superior National Forest’s decision to close the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness was a shock to the many canoeists with trips planned this week, and to the many businesses in northeastern Minnesota that outfit those paddlers with gear and food. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota's biggest wildfire is getting bigger, and prompting more evacuations

Minnesota's biggest wildfire is getting bigger, and prompting more evacuations, as the smoke plume is visible from space. Also, a Grandstand act is skipping the Minnesota State Fair because of COVID. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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BWCA cleared of visitors amid wildfire danger

Dozens of rangers are fanning out across the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to notify campers of the closure order now in effect. The entire BWCA is closed for at least a week because of increased wildfire activity and limited resources to respond to non-fire emergencies. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, August 23, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Gusty winds push Greenwood Fire closer to cabins

The Greenwood Fire in northeast Minnesota is spreading. Crews are working to contain it, but winds are stronger Friday. That has made containment more of a challenge, as flames edge closer to cabins. This is the evening MPR News update for Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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