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All safe after shots fired at middle school

Police say everyone is safe after a student shot a gun multiple times inside Plymouth Middle School on Monday morning. The student was taken into custody without using any force, according to law enforcement. Plus, Minnesota narrowly keeps eight U.S. House seats. This is an MPR News evening update for April 26, 2021. Hosted by Dan Kraker. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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In rural Minnesota, fighting vaccine hesitancy one community at a time

That hesitation to get vaccinated is common in rural Minnesota. Public health officials in Minnesota and around the country are trying more creative ways to convince people to get vaccinated. If they fail, levels may fall short of the 70 to 80 percent vaccination rate they say is needed to reach herd immunity, the point at which so many people are protected that the virus is unlikely to spread. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, April 26, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Week 7 of the Chauvin trial: A special edition of Minnesota Today

Week 7 of the Chauvin trial: A special edition of Minnesota Today

Derek Chauvin’s conviction of murder and manslaughter is expected to be only the beginning as activists and George Floyd’s family promise to keep working for change in police departments in Minnesota and beyond. Chauvin’s trial also saw a number of police officers testifying against him. This is a special Saturday edition of Minnesota Today for April 24, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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Spring COVID case wave easing; growing spread among students

The number of school-related COVID-19 cases reported this week in Minnesota has now exceeded a peak during a surge of cases in November. This is an MPR News evening update for April 23, 2021. Hosted by Catharine Richert. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
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Daunte Wright eulogized by family, civil rights leaders

Daunte Wright’s family and friends celebrated his life Thursday at his funeral alongside national civil rights leaders who came again to the Twin Cities to mourn another Black man killed by police. This is an MPR News evening update for April 22, 2021. Hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota House pushes to limit police powers

The Minnesota House has passed a bill that limits officers' authority to make routine traffic stops, does more to flag problem officers and increases transparency in critical investigations. But those measures are far from certain to reach the governor’s desk. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, April 22, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Justice Dept to investigate Minneapolis police

A day after a jury convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the Justice Department would conduct a “pattern or practice” probe of the Minneapolis Police Department. The sweeping review could result in major changes if it finds evidence of unconstitutional or unlawful policing. This is an MPR News evening update for April 21, 2021. Hosted by John Enger. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Crowds cheer, celebrate after Chauvin convicted of murder and manslaughter

Crowds erupted in celebration after a Hennepin County jury on Tuesday found ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd. In one of the most consequential verdicts in Minnesota history, Chauvin was found guilty on all counts, including second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s killing last May. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Chauvin found guilty on all counts

A  jury has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the May death of George Floyd. Chauvin was charged with 2nd and 3rd degree murder and a count of manslaughter. Jurors spent about 10 hours deliberating Chauvin’s fate before returning their verdict. This is an MPR News evening update for April 20, 2021. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Former Vice President Walter Mondale dies at 93

Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale, credited with expanding the office of the vice president and the first presidential candidate to choose a woman as running mate, died Monday in Minneapolis. He was 93. Mondale’s death was announced in a statement from his family. No cause was cited. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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