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Catch, click, release: Fishing tournaments going virtual

When Otter Tail County opens Minnesota’s fishing season by hosting the 73rd annual Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener this weekend, some aspects will look a lot like past years: Lots of media, visits by dignitaries and a chance for the local community to promote tourism. But anglers won’t have to make the drive to Otter Tail County to join this year’s festivities. They won’t even have to own a boat. All they need is a fishing rod and a smart phone. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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COVID shots for kids 12 and up could start in Minnesota as soon as Thursday

COVID shots for kids 12 and up could start in Minnesota as soon as Thursday, and the Guthrie will lift the curtain on a full fall season this year. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Brooklyn Center poised to make major changes to policing as legislature winds down

Brooklyn Center poised to make major changes to policing as legislature winds down, and Minnesota’s COVID-19 comes in higher than expected. This is an evening update from Minnesota Public Radio News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Brooklyn Center mayor proposes major public safety changes

Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott is proposing major changes to public safety in the Twin Cities suburb, nearly a month after the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright during a traffic stop. Elliott told residents at a meeting Saturday that his proposal would "add more tools to our toolbox to appropriately respond when members of our community are in grave need." This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, May 10, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Four ex-cops charged with violating George Floyd's federal civil rights

A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd's killing last year on criminal civil rights charges. The indictment charges Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao with violating George Floyd's civil rights. Also, outdoor mask requirements ease in Minnesota, along with other restrictions. This is the MPR News evening update for Friday, May 7, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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Walz sets May 28 end to COVID curbs, July 1 end to mask mandate

Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday laid out his timeline for ending COVID-19 restrictions — including the end of curbs in time for Memorial Day weekend — serving notice that the pandemic’s end is near. "It's been a long journey, but we did the things that needed to be done,” Walz told reporters as he unveiled the winding down of restrictions. “The job is not done until it's done, but the plan to finish it is on us now.” This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, May 7, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Governor says Minnesota can have a mask free 4th of July

Governor says Minnesota can have a mask free 4th of July as he rolls out a rollback on COVID restrictions. This is an evening update from Minnesota Public Radio News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Walz to announce wind-down of Minnesota's COVID restrictions

Governor Walz is expected to lay out what his office described as “a timeline to end all COVID-19 restrictions in Minnesota.” He’s set to explain the reasons for the steps he’s taking during an address at noon Thursday. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, May 6, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Chauvin seeks new trial, impeachment of verdict

The attorney for Derek Chauvin filed a motion Tuesday seeking a new trial for the former Minneapolis police officer, who was convicted of murder last month in the death of George Floyd. The motion cites 10 reasons Chauvin should be granted a new trial, including judicial abuse of discretion over granting a change of venue and sequestering the jury before deliberations. It says “publicity during the proceedings threaten[ed] the fairness of the trial.” This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Juror questions trail Derek Chauvin verdict as defense asks for a new trial

Juror questions trail Derek Chauvin verdict as defense asks for a new trial, citing misconduct by the court, prosecutors and jurors. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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