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Strong storms possible in parts of Minnesota

We’re keeping an eye on the weather today, with a chance for severe storms this afternoon and evening across southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities. MPR News update for June 28, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Confirmed cases increasing among young adults

Minnesota health officials say young adults are driving the increase in COVID-19 cases in the state. People in their 20s are now the largest age group for confirmed cases in Minnesota. MPR News update for June 27, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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Minneapolis City Council moves forward with dismantling police department

The amendment to the city's charter would go before voters in November. Mayor Jacob Frey says deep reforms are needed and will be coming from his office, but he doesn't support abolishing the police department. This is an MPR News evening update for June 26, 2020. Hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
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City council taking first steps to dissolve Minneapolis Police

The Minneapolis City Council could vote today to start the process of removing the police department from the city charter. Plus news about statues on state grounds and a reckoning in the Twin Cities music scene. This is an MPR News Morning update for June 26, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.   Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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GOP launches inquiry on police response to protests, riots in Twin Cities

Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, R-East Gull Lake, said he wants to know what happened. The unrest killed at least one person and left millions of dollars in property damage. It also prompted an announcement by Minneapolis City Council members to launch an effort to end the police department. This is an MPR News evening update for June 25, 2020. Hosted by Megan Burks and Tim Nelson. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
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SCSU to require masks in campus buildings

The university says the policy will be in place at least through fall semester. MPR News morning update for June 25, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Behind positive COVID-19 trends racial disparities persist

While officials have been encouraged that positive cases are running less than 2 percent — suggesting that a rapid spread of the disease stemming from the protests is not happening in a way officials had feared — the testing has revealed some stark racial disparities. This is an MPR News evening update for June 24, 2020. Hosted by Megan Burks and Tim Nelson. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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St. Paul school board votes against renewing contract with police

The move follows similar actions by Minneapolis public schools and Winona area schools in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police. MPR News morning update for June 24, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minneapolis police union leaders speak

The leaders of the Minneapolis Police Federation have made their most extensive public remarks since the arrest and charging of four of their members for the death of George Floyd. This is an MPR News evening update for June 23, 2020. Hosted by Megan Burks and Tim Nelson. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Uptown shooting investigation continues

Authorities say they’re working on identifying the people responsible for gunfire that hit 12 people in the Uptown area of Minneapolis early Sunday morning, killing one of them. This is an MPR News evening update for June 22, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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