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August 19, 2020 6:26 AM

Kanye West petitioning to be on MN ballot

West’s team submitted paperwork and signatures on Tuesday for the musician to be added to the ballot as an independent presidential candidate. MPR News update for August 19, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 18, 2020 4:29 PM

Most Mpls. voters see Floyd killing as part of racist pattern

More than 8 in 10 Minneapolis voters say the killing of George Floyd by police was not an isolated incident, but rather a sign of larger problems in how the city’s Police Department treats Black people, according to a new MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11 poll. This is an MPR News evening update for Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene. Our theme is by Gary Meister.

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August 18, 2020 7:05 AM

Klobuchar makes pitch for Biden at DNC

Sen. Amy Klobuchar portrayed President Trump as a divider and Joe Biden as a unifier during a speech Monday night during the Democratic National Convention, hours after Trump made a campaign stop in Mankato. MPR News morning update for August 18, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 17, 2020 4:44 PM

Trump rips critics, vows to win Minnesota

Hoping to win over Minnesota in the fall election, President Donald Trump on Monday pounded political opponents as a threat to the nation and portrayed himself as a law and order candidate during an hourlong campaign speech at the Mankato airport before heading to Wisconsin and vowing, “I’ll be back.” “We’re going to have an election that is all about the survival of this nation,” Trump told supporters. This is an MPR News evening update for Monday, August 17. Hosted by Dan Kraker. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 17, 2020 6:34 AM

President Trump makes campaign stop in Mankato

The Republican incumbent will deliver a speech Monday afternoon at the city’s airport, on the same day Democrats kick off their national convention. MPR News morning update for August 17, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 16, 2020 1:53 PM

Poll: Mpls residents split on police

Just a quarter of Minneapolis residents hold a favorable opinion of the Minneapolis Police Department, according to a poll commissioned by MPR News, the Star Tribune and KARE 11. The Minneapolis Police Department is unpopular across racial lines. People who identify as Republicans and older residents were more likely to have favorable views of the department. This is an MPR News update for Sunday, August 16, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 15, 2020 3:37 PM

Storms leave thousands without power across Minnesota

Clean-up continues Saturday after more than 100,000 Minnesotans lost power in Friday night’s severe storms. MPR News update for Aug. 15, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 14, 2020 4:39 PM

Officer in Floyd case told investigators he was focused on protecting other cops from bystanders

Prosecutors argued Friday that former Minneapolis Police Officer Tou Thao prevented bystanders from intervening to save Floyd's life. And President Trump is set to visit Mankato on Monday. This is an MPR News evening update for Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. Hosted by Nina Moini. Music by Gary Meister.

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August 14, 2020 6:29 AM

St. Paul rebuilding efforts inch along

St. Paul officials estimate 300 businesses were damaged during the civil unrest in late May. In Minneapolis, the number was closer to 1,300 businesses. City officials in both cities expect rebuilding in critical business corridors could take 10 years. This is an MPR News morning update for August 14, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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August 13, 2020 5:08 PM

Activist faces felony charge in June Columbus statue toppling

Mike Forcia, with the Twin Cities Chapter of the American Indian Movement helped put a rope around the statue’s neck and led the group that pulled down the bronze figure, as Minnesota state troopers looked on. Also, the national battle over mail and absentee ballots will have a legal skirmish in St. Paul next month. This is an MPR News update for Thurs., Aug. 13. Hosted by Tim Nelson.

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