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U of M Duluth men's hockey officials remember former player Adam Johnson

Adam Johnson died in a tragic accident during a game in the U.K. over the weekend. He helped lead UMD to the national championship game in 2017. He went pro and played 13 games in the NHL and spent the last two seasons in Europe. That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

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Frey pushes Minnehaha Avenue site for new Mpls. police precinct

The Minneapolis City Council could take a vote Tuesday to approve a new location for the 3rd Precinct police station. Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips spent the weekend courting supporters in New Hampshire ahead of his first town hall as a presidential candidate on Wednesday.

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Democrats speak out about U.S. Rep. Phillips' bid for presidency

Minnesota Democrats say they're concerned that a Dean Phillips presidential bid could help former President Trump win in an expected contest with President Biden. Also, Minneapolis Mayor Frey pushes a site on Minnehaha Avenue for a new 3rd police precinct building. This is the evening MPR News update for Friday. Hosted by Nancy Lebens. Music by Gary Meister.  

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1st snow of the season; Dean Phillips to challenge Biden for presidency

The first snow of the season has plows out up north. Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips has officially declared his run for president, challenging fellow Democrat incumbent President Joe Biden. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Walz orders flags at half-staff to honor victims of Maine mass shooting

Flags at state buildings in Minnesota will be flown at half-staff to honor the lives lost in yesterday’s mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. Authorities say a gunman killed 18 people and injured 13 others in shootings at a bowling alley and a bar.  That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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Republicans rally behind new House speaker; new pumpkin king of the Halloween capital

Republicans are rallying behind the new U.S. House speaker, Rep. Tom Emmer who sought the job. Anoka — the “Halloween Capital of the world” — is honoring one of its own for a gourd-gantuan achievement.

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U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, Republicans rally around new U.S. House Speaker

U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, who had been briefly up for the speakership this week but withdrew amid some internal opposition, says he and colleagues are ready to press ahead. The election of Louisiana Representative Mike Johnson to the post ends three weeks of gridlock on who would lead the house. That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer has withdrawn his U.S. House speaker candidacy

A person close to U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer tells MPR News that the congressman dropped out amid signs he couldn’t amass the necessary votes on the House floor.  Emmer is the third speaker nominee to try and fail in the wake of Kevin McCarthy’s unprecedented removal three weeks ago.  That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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'Saltie' in Duluth may be stuck in Great Lakes due to Canadian strike

Republicans are back at the task of choosing a House speaker and Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer was in the mix early Tuesday morning. Plus, a huge ocean-going vessel loaded with wheat in the Duluth harbor could be stuck in the Great Lakes because of a strike in Canada.

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