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Auto workers strike spreads to Minnesota, Wisconsin; George Floyd murals get new home

Minnesotans and Wisconsinites are among the 5,000 workers on strike against automakers General Motors and Stellantis — the parent companies of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge. Many murals made in reaction to George Floyd’s murder are getting a new home. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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UAW strikes in the Twin Cities area; early voting in Minnesota

United Auto Workers at two Twin Cities-area facilities walked off the job today as part of the strike against the three big U.S. car makers. And today kicks off the first day of early voting, which means Minnesotans can cast their ballots for local elections all the way up until election day November 7. All that and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.
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Decades of data breached at U of M; Walz taps leader of first cannabis management office

Lawsuits pile up after breach affects decades of data for U of M students and employees. The new director of the state cannabis management office will start her job soon. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Keith Ellison says the controversy over rules for cops in schools is over, but it isn't clear yet if police agree

Keith Ellison says the controversy over rules for cops in schools is over, but it isn't clear yet if police agree. Also, Minnesota has a new marijuana czar, a CBD store owner. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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AG Ellison revises opinion on physical restraints in schools

There's a revised opinion on the new and controversial state law that limits the kinds of physical restraints that can be used on students. The revised opinion comes after nearly 40 Minnesota law enforcement agencies have pulled their school resource officers from schools saying they are worried about liability. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota Supreme Court to hear arguments for banning Trump from ballot in November

Minnesota Supreme Court to hear arguments for banning Trump from ballot in November and state tests find Stillwater prison water safe to drink, after concerns raised in recent protests. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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More school districts drop SROs; Minneapolis drops 3rd Precinct police plan

More school districts are without school resource officers after the police departments in Apple Valley, Maple Grove and White Bear Lake have pulled them. The Minneapolis City Council on Tuesday decided to abandon a proposal to house 3rd Precinct officers in a building downtown for the next decade. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Fatal shooting by state trooper is now in hands of Hennepin County prosecutors

Fatal shooting by state trooper is now in hands of Hennepin County prosecutors and a Minnesota hockey legend has died. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Frey presses for 3rd Precinct decision; authorities probe West Duluth bar incident

Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey is putting pressure on the city council to make a decision on the future site of a new third precinct building for the police department. The old building off of lake street was destroyed during the riots after George Floyd’s death. There's an investigation underway into an incident at a West Duluth bar after a black woman says she was assaulted by two white men. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Hormel meatpackers back at work, for now, amid historic labor tensions around the U.S.

Hormel meatpackers back at work, for now, amid historic labor tensions around the U.S. and there may be some spectacular northern lights overnight and tomorrow before dawn in Minnesota. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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