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July 1, 2021 5:10 PM

Sun Country stumbles on what may be the biggest travel day since the pandemic started

Sun Country stumbles on what may be the biggest travel day since the pandemic started, with software glitch and big delays. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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July 1, 2021 6:49 AM

State lawmakers put finishing touches on budget, avoid shutdown

Their deadline was midnight on Wednesday, the end of the fiscal year. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, July 1, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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June 30, 2021 4:57 PM

Minnesota averts a shutdown and governor Tim Walz gives up his pandemic powers

Minnesota averts a shutdown and governor Tim Walz gives up his pandemic powers as the first half of 2020 comes to a close. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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June 30, 2021 6:57 AM

Legislature hits budget home stretch with no time to spare

Lawmakers left themselves with little breathing room to complete a new state budget before a potential shutdown, but the final obstacles are clearing. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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June 29, 2021 4:53 PM

It's gut check time for Minnesota's budget and changes to policing

It's gut check time for Minnesota's budget and changes to policing, as the final, most contentious bills hit the floor at the state capitol. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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June 29, 2021 6:56 AM

Democrats say they’ll keep pushing for police changes

Some Democrats at the state Capitol were harshly critical of a public safety budget bill for not including more police accountability measures – but stopped short of saying they would vote against the bill. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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June 28, 2021 3:56 PM

Many at Capitol still unhappy as compromises pave the way to a budget deal

Many at Capitol still unhappy as compromises on police changes pave the way to a budget deal. Votes tomorrow will be crucial. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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June 28, 2021 6:45 AM

State lawmakers strike deal on police accountability

The deal includes changes to the way no-knock warrants and civil asset forfeiture are used, among other measures. It comes as part of the state’s new public safety budget. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, June 28, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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June 26, 2021 4:00 AM

Chauvin's sentencing: A special edition of Minnesota Today

After his murder conviction, former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin is sentenced. George Floyd's family members, including his young daughter, Gianna, describe for the judge how Floyd's violent death continues to disrupt their lives. Chauvin and the other officers’ legal case continues at the federal level. This is a special edition of Minnesota Today for Saturday, June 26, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

by Nina Moini

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June 25, 2021 5:07 PM

Citing Chauvin's abuse of authority, judge sentences ex-cop to 22.5 years

A judge Friday sentenced Derek Chauvin to 22 and a half years in prison for the murder of George Floyd. The former Minneapolis police officer’s sentence is 10 years more than what state guidelines recommend. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill said in court Friday that he departed from the recommendations because of Chauvin's abuse of authority. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Friday, June 25, 2021. Hosted by Dan Gunderson. Theme music by Gary Meister.

by Dan Gunderson

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