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Mayo plans new Rochester campus; public gets a say on state emblem finalists

Mayo Clinic has unveiled plans for a new $5 billion campus in downtown Rochester. And the State Emblems Redesign Commission is looking for public feedback before it narrows its pool of finalists for a new state flag and seal. 
by Phil Picardi

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Man's conviction in 2004 murder is reexamined in a Minneapolis court

A man convicted of killing a flower shop owner in the city nearly two decades ago testified in court Tuesday that he is innocent of the crime. Also, Mayo Clinic announces a $5 billion expansion to its campus. This is the evening MPR News update for Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota Supreme Court marks historic firsts; Anoka-Hennepin teachers union seeks mediation

Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court Karl Procaccini is now the first person of Muslim faith to sit on the state's highest court. Natalie Hudson made history yesterday as well when she took her oath of office and became first person of color to lead the Minnesota Supreme Court as chief justice. And the union for teachers in the Anoka-Hennepin school district has filed for mediation after it’s teacher contract expired in June. 
by Phil Picardi

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Rochester schools to take major steps to rein in budget

Rochesters Public Schools announced major changes to manage the district’s bloated budget, a move that is shaking up the system. This is the evening MPR News update for Monday. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Few details released after Chauvin stabbed in prison. Smith Foundry air quality meeting set

Few details have emerged after the man convicted of murdering George Floyd was stabbed in federal prison. And a community meeting is planned for Monday night in south Minneapolis to give an update on reports of air pollution from a metal foundry.
by Phil Picardi

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Rep. Dean Phillips says he won't seek reelection to 3rd District seat

Minnesota Congressman Dean Philips announced Friday that he will not seek re-election to his U.S. House seat next year. That story and more in today’s update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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Prairie Island nuclear plant offline due in part to electrical problem

Xcel Energy says a reactor at its Prairie Island nuclear plant southeast of the Twin Cities automatically shut down on October 19, due to an equipment issue between the turbine and the plant's connection to the electric grid. That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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Final flag designs unfurled. Flu, COVID and RSV spreading before holiday

The state commission tasked with picking new state emblems picked six flag finalists and five seal finalists during a meeting Tuesday. The commission has until Jan. 1 to pick a new state flag and seal. And cases of flu, COVID-19 and RSV are on the rise as Minnesotans head into the winter months and holiday gatherings. 
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Contract bargaining continues between Minneapolis and police union

The head of the Minneapolis police union is expressing skepticism about the prospects for efforts to recruit and retain officers. A proposal for an incentive package to attract and keep officers was rejected last week by the Minneapolis City Council.  That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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Commission aims to find flag finalists. Fairview ending partnership with U of M

The State Emblems Redesign Commission meets Tuesday with the goal of picking finalists for a new state flag and seal. And Fairview Health Services has notified the University of Minnesota that it does not plan to extend its current partnership.
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