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October 17, 2023 4:40 PM

Local conservative groups drum up support for early and absentee voting

Recent campaign efforts aim to encourage Minnesotans to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. It marks a change for Republicans in tone from recent years. That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

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October 17, 2023 6:12 AM

Justice Amy Coney Barrett speaks on code of ethics for Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett sat down for an hour-long conversation with Robert Stein, a University of Minnesota professor and past law school dean. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music By Gary Meister.

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October 16, 2023 4:58 PM

Minnesota Jews Against Genocide March; Graffiti cleanup at Duluth mosque

About a hundred people joined a march called Minnesota Jews Against Genocide Monday in Minneapolis. And vandalism at a Duluth mosque brought two faith communities together to right a wrong — and then engage in meaningful conversation. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

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October 16, 2023 6:13 AM

Supreme Court Justice visit to campus sparks student protests

rge protests organized by Students for a Democratic Society and the Minnesota Abortion Action Committee are planned ahead of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s lecture at the University of Minnesota on Monday. Barrett is the guest of the annual Stein Lecture. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister

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October 13, 2023 4:52 PM

Former Mpls. official Ron Harris plans to run for Congress in 3rd District

Former Minneapolis city official Ron Harris Friday says he'll run for a U.S. House seat in Minnesota's 3rd District, the seat currently held by DFL Congressman Dean Phillips. Also, prosecutors charged Karl Holmberg, 64, with attempted murder in the shooting of five officers in Benton county. This is the evening MPR News update, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.

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October 13, 2023 6:30 AM

5 officers recovering after shooting; St. Paul may overhaul housing rules

Five law enforcement officers are recovering after being shot while serving a warrant in central Minnesota Thursday. The St. Paul City Council is expected to vote soon on a major overhaul of the capital city’s residential zoning code. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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October 12, 2023 4:38 PM

Law enforcement officers wounded; questions about new Third Precinct building in Minneapolis

Five law enforcement officers were wounded by gunfire this morning in central Minnesota. In Minneapolis, some members of the City Council are raising questions about Mayor Jacob Frey's proposal to build a new Third Precinct police facility. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Bright. Music by Gary Meister.

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October 12, 2023 6:15 AM

Historic Minnesota Twins season ends in defeat

The Minnesota Twins made it further into the post season than they've been in many years, but the team lost Game 4 to the Houston Astros, ending the 2023 season. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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October 11, 2023 4:10 PM

Minnesotans with loved ones in Gaza struggle to reach them

Minnesotans with family connections in Gaza are struggling to reach their loved ones amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas. Bombings have shut down electricity and cut off internet. That story and more on today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Music by Gary Meister.

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October 11, 2023 6:35 AM

Klobuchar, Walz speak at rally to support Israel

The attack on Israel Saturday by Hamas militants has galvanized Jewish communities around the world — and in Minnesota. On Tuesday night, a solidarity gathering in St. Louis Park drew thousands of people. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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