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July 30, 2021 6:45 AM

Bad air quality persists in Minnesota

Almost all of the state is under an air quality alert through Friday afternoon, due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, July 30, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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July 29, 2021 5:05 PM

Sunisa Lee thrills family and friends in Minnesota with her gold medal all-around performance

Family, friends and supporters of Sunisa Lee, 18, cheered her in a suburb of St. Paul as she won her first Olympic gold medal in all around gymnastics competition Thursday in Tokyo. Lee became the fifth American woman in a row to claim the Olympic all-around title. She is the first Hmong-American on the U.S. Olympic team. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Thursday, July 29, 2021. Hosted by Nancy Lebens. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

by Nancy Lebens

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July 29, 2021 6:39 AM

State’s frontline workers appeal for share of pandemic pay

A legislative panel is considering how to divide $250 million in premium pay for those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, July 29, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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July 28, 2021 4:41 PM

Minnesota's COVID pandemic takes a concerning turn as officials recommend masks in schools

Minnesota's COVID pandemic takes a concerning turn as officials recommend masks in schools when classes resume. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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July 28, 2021 6:57 AM

Rochester Public Schools to require younger students wear masks this fall

Students between 2 and 12 years old will be required to wear masks inside all school facilities during the academic year. The board’s vote reflected increasing concern over spread of the delta variant in Minnesota. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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July 27, 2021 4:59 PM

Red Lake police officer slain and brutal heat blankets much of the state

Red Lake police officer slain and brutal heat blankets much of the state. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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July 27, 2021 6:36 AM

Delta variant now dominant COVID strain in Minnesota

State health officials say it is responsible for three out of every four COVID-19 cases in Minnesota right now. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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July 26, 2021 4:55 PM

Health providers, including Mayo Clinic, are taking a tougher stance on vaccinations

Health providers, including Mayo Clinic, are taking a tougher stance on vaccinations with mandates popping up from California to New York. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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July 26, 2021 6:28 AM

Drought threatens water wells in parts of Minn.

While parts of the state saw much-needed rain over the weekend, it wasn’t enough to break the ongoing drought – which is threatening some private water wells that rely on rain to recharge. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, July 26, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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July 23, 2021 3:29 PM

Minneapolis voters to decide fate of MPD

A ballot question about whether to replace the Minneapolis Police Department cleared its final hurdle Friday and will appear on November's ballot. The citizen-driven ballot measure would create a new department of public safety and give the city council more oversight. Opponents say it would complicate decision-making and slow the pace of police reform. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Friday, July 23, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

by Nina Moini

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