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March 17, 2021 4:31 PM

Governor Tim Walz is in quarantine as COVID cases are on the rise again

Governor Tim Walz is in quarantine as COVID cases are on the rise again, and the court has replaced two jurors after releasing two people that said a major settlement paid to George Floyd’s family might influence their deliberations in the Derek Chauvin trial. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 16, 2021 4:44 PM

The Chauvin trial is still in limbo, and Gopher men's basketball looks to the future

The Derek Chauvin trial is still in limbo, as the judge weighs a move or delay, and Gopher men's basketball looks to the future as Rick Pitino gets a better look at Albuquerque. This is an evening update from MPR news. Hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 16, 2021 6:19 AM

Chauvin trial: Judge weighs delay as Floyd family settlement roils case

Judge Peter Cahill says he’s considering a request by Derek Chauvin’s attorney to postpone the trial following Friday's news of a $27 million civil settlement between Minneapolis and George Floyd’s family. The defense says it’s worried news of the payout might taint the jury pool. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 15, 2021 4:47 PM

Floyd settlement hangs over Chauvin trial, even as jury selection continues

Floyd settlement hangs over Chauvin trial, even as jury selection continues. Also, Minnesota Department of Health officials issue new concern about UK variant. This is an evening update from Minnesota Public Radio News, hosted by Tim Nelson.

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March 15, 2021 6:09 AM

Chauvin trial: Halfway to a jury as new week begins

Jury selection continues Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer facing murder and manslaughter charges in the killing of George Floyd. The work this week starts in the wake of a historic $27 million settlement announced Friday between the city and Floyd’s family. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, March 15, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 13, 2021 5:00 AM

Week 1 of Chauvin trial: A special edition of Minnesota Today

A trial with huge local, national and international attention began as trials typically do, with jury selection. But the circumstances are far from typical. This week, we begin a new Saturday edition of Minnesota Today to bring you the highlights and takeaways from the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.

by MPR News Staff

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March 12, 2021 3:14 PM

Minneapolis council OKs historic $27M settlement for George Floyd's family

The Minneapolis City Council Friday approved a record $27 million civil settlement with the family of George Floyd. Until now, the largest misconduct payout in state history was the $20 million settlement in 2019 for the family of Justine Ruszczyk, shot and killed by former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor after she called 911. Also, Gov. Walz announced a major rollback of COVID-19 restrictions. This is the afternoon MPR News update for March 12, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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March 12, 2021 6:18 AM

Gov. Walz to ease COVID-19 restrictions

Gov. Tim Walz is set to announce a major pullback on Minnesota’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions Friday, almost a year after he first imposed emergency measures. Walz said Thursday that it would be his biggest move yet in easing restrictions on proms, sports and other larger gatherings. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, March 12, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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March 11, 2021 4:51 PM

Minnesota's COVID restrictions will loosen and the state wins its Chauvin appeal

Minnesota's COVID restrictions will loosen says the governor, and prosecutors win their Chauvin appeal and get 3rd degree murder charges reinstated against the former police officer. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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March 11, 2021 6:14 AM

Chauvin trial: Judge weighs 3rd-degree murder charge

Jury selection continues in the trial of Derek Chauvin as the court awaits a decision on whether Judge Peter Cahill will restore a third-degree murder charge against the ex-Minneapolis police officer in the killing of George Floyd. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, March 11, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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