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Lawmakers debate security funding for upcoming Chauvin trial

Gov. Tim Walz’s plan to create a $35 million fund to pay for security around the upcoming trial of the first former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd ran into a roadblock in the Minnesota House on Monday.  This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Key COVID metrics in Minn. continue to improve

Hospitalization counts remain steady at late September/early October levels. The trend line for known, active caseloads remains at levels not seen since late September. This is an MPR News update for Monday, February 15, 2021. Hosted by John Wanamaker. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota Gov. Walz' COVID-19 extends COVID-19 emergency order

Gov. Tim Walz will once again extend his emergency powers to coordinate Minnesota's response to the pandemic because he said Republicans who control the state Senate do not support measures like mask-wearing mandates. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Feb. 12, 2021. Hosted by Kathryn Styer Martinez. Music by Gary Meister.
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Walz to increase number of people allowed at private gatherings

In January, Gov. Tim Walz allowed gatherings to resume, with strict limits on how many people could attend: 10 people indoors and three households, or 15 people outdoors. Now, Walz is prepared to raise the limit on indoor gatherings to 50. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Authorities say quick thinking at the Allina Clinic saved lives on Tuesday

Authorities say quick thinking at the Allina Clinic saved lives on Tuesday, as the suspect faces 7 criminal charges in court. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Alleged Buffalo clinic shooter to appear in court Thursday

Wright County officials are expected to explain Thursday how they believe a man known to a central Minnesota clinic attacked staff in a shooting rampage. County Attorney Brian Lutes said he plans to file murder, attempted murder and explosives charges against Gregory Paul Ulrich, 67, of Buffalo, Minn. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Buffalo clinic shooting victim remembered as devoted mom and caretaker

Buffalo clinic shooting victim remembered as devoted mom and caretaker as her alleged killer awaits possible murder, attempted murder and explosives charges. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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1 dead, 4 wounded after shooting at Buffalo, Minn. clinic

Multiple people were shot Tuesday morning at an Allina Health clinic in Buffalo, northwest of the Twin Cities, killing one person and injuring four others. Police arrested a local man they said was well known to them and has a history of conflict. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Major pharmacies to administer thousands of COVID-19 vaccines this week

Walmart and Thrifty White pharmacies will be administering about 16,000 doses of the vaccine this week for Minnesotans 65 and older at locations across Minnesota. Those doses are part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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