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August 19, 2021 6:53 AM

Minn. GOP officials meet amid clamor for party leader's ouster

The state Republican Party’s executive committee holds an emergency meeting Thursday amid calls for party chair Jennifer Carnahan to step down. The meeting comes a week after a federal grand jury indicted Carnahan’s close friend and top GOP donor Tony Lazzaro on child sex trafficking charges. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, August 19, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 18, 2021 5:20 PM

No mask mandate for the Minnesota State Fair, but officials urge people to wear them anyway

No mask mandate for the Minnesota State Fair, but officials urge people to wear them anyway: also, wildfires take a turn for the worse in northeastern Minnesota. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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August 18, 2021 6:55 AM

More Minn. school districts requiring masks

St. Paul Public Schools is joining Minneapolis and several other districts in mandating face coverings in school buildings. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 17, 2021 5:27 PM

Delta causes 4th COVID-19 spike in Minnesota

Health officials say Minnesota is experiencing its fourth COVID-19 spike. The state reported more than 3,000 new cases on Tuesday, a figure not seen since last spring. This is an MPR News evening update for August 17, 2021. Hosted by Matt Sepic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 17, 2021 6:46 AM

State GOP chair urges vote on her leadership

Minnesota Republican Party Chair Jennifer Carnahan said she welcomes a vote of confidence or no confidence, amid fallout over a sex trafficking case involving a top GOP donor and ally. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 16, 2021 5:26 PM

Afghan natives and vets in Minnesota watch developments with fear, resignation

Afghan natives and vets in Minnesota watch developments with fear, resignation as Taliban regains control of the country, 20 years after being ousted. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson.

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August 16, 2021 7:03 AM

Crews battling new, 'rapidly growing' wildfire in northeastern Minnesota

Superior National Forest officials said the fire — estimated at “several hundred acres” in size — was spotted Sunday near Greenwood Lake, about 35 miles north of Two Harbors. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, August 16, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 13, 2021 3:22 PM

Republican party chair among officials trying to limit damage from operative's sex trafficking indictment

Minnesota Republican Party officials are working to minimize damage from a well-connected operative’s indictment on sex trafficking charges. Also, a charter amendment that would have allowed Minneapolis residents to bring rent control policies directly to a general vote will not be on the November ballot, after the city council failed to overturn Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto this morning. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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August 13, 2021 6:46 AM

Grand jury indicts Minn. GOP operative on child sex trafficking charges

A federal grand jury in Minnesota has indicted Republican political operative Anton J. Lazzaro on child sex trafficking charges. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office allege that Lazzaro, 30, conspired with others to recruit and solicit six people under the age of 18 to engage in commercial sex between May and December of 2020. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, August 13, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 12, 2021 4:57 PM

Minnesota posts another vaccination milestone, and the census has a new look at the state

Minnesota posts another vaccination milestone, and the census has a new look at the state and its changing demographics. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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