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State supreme court deals copper-nickel mining another setback

State supreme court deals copper-nickel mining another setback and cops are already busting illegal marijuana retail sales. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Bodycam video shows troopers confront, shoot man in tense moments along I-94

Body camera and squad car video released Tuesday by the Minnesota State Patrol showed how tensions escalated quickly early Monday morning as troopers struggled to pull a driver out of his car and take him into custody along Interstate 94 in Minneapolis. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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State Patrol makes unprecedented release of body camera video from shooting of motorist

State Patrol makes unprecedented release of body camera video from shooting of motorist and jury awards more than $11 million to family of man shot by St. Paul police in 2017. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesotans can now legally grow, possess and use recreational cannabis

Cannabis is now legal for adults 21 and older to possess, use and grow in Minnesota. The first dispensary selling marijuana for recreational use is open on the Red Lake Nation. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Federal jury finds St. Paul police officer civilly liable in 2017 fatal shooting

A federal jury Monday found St. Paul police officer Nathaniel Younce civilly liable for the fatal shooting of Cordale Handy in 2017. But in a mixed decision, jurors determined that a second officer involved in the incident, Mikko Norman should not be held liable.  This is an evening update for MPR News, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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Minnesota BCA responding to 'use-of-force' incident along I-94 in Minneapolis

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension reported early Monday that it was responding to a “use-of-force incident” involving a state trooper along Interstate 94 in Minneapolis. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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BCA testing on backlogged sexual assault kits finally completed

Nearly eight years after the state asked local law enforcement agencies to send over all untested sexual assault kits, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Thursday those tests have been completed. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

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Sandford - Fairview health care merger, fighting opposition and delayed, has been called off

Sandford - Fairview health care merger, fighting opposition and delayed, has been called off and dangerous heat may give way to a third night of destructive storms this week. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Jake Wallin, slain Fargo officer, remembered as a hero

A Fargo police officer killed by a gunman earlier this month was remembered at a memorial service for his character and competence. Law enforcement, the public and the Wallin family attended the service held at a Fargo arena. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

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