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There are many rallies, marches and other events taking place around the Twin Cities on the Fourth of July, calling for an end to systemic racism in the criminal justice system, and calling for justice for George Floyd. MPR News update for July 4, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
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The newest counts come amid worry over new outbreaks if people ease up on safety measures over the July Fourth holiday weekend.
Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm and others are imploring groups gathering over the Fourth of July to meet outdoors instead of inside and to wear masks and social distance even when outside.
This is an MPR News update for Friday, July 3, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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State officials said Thursday that 31 Minnesota financial institutions have committed themselves to provide additional mortgage-relief options to homeowners facing financial hardship caused by the coronavirus pandemic who don't have federally backed mortgages.
This is an MPR News evening update for Thursday, July 2, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene.
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At least 47 cases of COVID-19 have now been linked to the Pickled Loon in St. Cloud, which has closed temporarily as a result. MPR News morning update for June 2, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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Thirteen Minnesota children have been found to have a worrisome inflammatory condition believed to be related to COVID-19, state officials said Wednesday.
Multi-system inflammatory syndrome was confirmed in the children, who developed symptoms between mid-May and mid-June; their average age was 5, and most had no prior medical problems, Dr. Ruth Lynfield, the state’s epidemiologist, told reporters.
This is an MPR News evening update for Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene.
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Today’s meeting will not include public testimony, but the commission’s chair says he expects the first public hearing to take place early this month. MPR News morning update for July 1, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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The State of Minnesota has a new coronavirus ad campaign in the works — to the tune of $9 million. The goal is to promote different options for getting tested and get more information out on how to prevent the spread of the virus.
The ads will start running this summer on multiple platforms and in multiple languages.
This is an MPR News evening update for Tuesday, June 30. Hosted by Britta Greene.
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Mankato’s city council will hold a public hearing next week on a mask ordinance. MPR News morning update for June 30, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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The Hennepin County judge overseeing the trial of four former police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd last month warned elected officials against making public statements about the merits of the case, saying they endanger the defendants’ right to a fair trial and could lead to a change in venue.
The trial for four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd has been set tentatively for March 8.
This is an MPR News evening update for Monday, June 29. Hosted by Britta Greene.
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The four former Minneapolis police officers are scheduled to appear at a pretrial hearing this afternoon. MPR News morning update for June 29, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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