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Two kids shot in latest of distressing gun incidents in Minneapolis and Minnesota is heading for what could be the hottest day of the year. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Five dozen people are facing federal charges for allegedly spending hunger relief funds on real estate, travel, and other personal expenses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture runs the programs, but the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) manages them on the state level. Lawmakers included the MDE inspector general position in this year's education bill. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.
Air quality and heat alerts are popping up as Minnesota leans into peak summer in the days ahead, and educators say they’re starting to see signs of recovery from the pandemic in Minnesota student achievement. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Temperatures are forecast to climb into the 90s — possibly even exceeding 100 degrees — across parts of the state in the coming days, accompanied by increased humidity. Officials are urging people to take steps to keep themselves safe in the heat. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.
Minnesota braces for the impact of marijuana legalization, now just days away, and the hottest days of the year are upon us. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Marijuana isn’t legal in Minnesota quite yet, but already around the state, communities are pumping the brakes on retail cannabis sales until details of state rules on the licensing process are hammered out. And officers are stressing that driving high could result in a DWI – and possibly endanger others on the road. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.
The city of Minneapolis said other cities — including Denver, Detroit, San Francisco and Seattle — as well as the state of Oregon have already taken similar actions. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Regina Medina. Music by Gary Meister.
Top Minneapolis public safety official concedes much left to be done as he leaves after just a year and Minnesota will bury a native son as Fargo police officer killed last week is laid to rest this weekend. This is a morning update from MPR News hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Law enforcement veteran brought in to reform Minneapolis is stepping down after 13 months, and state employment officials say the great resignation is over. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Xcel Energy crews are working to restore power for some 40-thousand Minnesotans after strong storms swept across the state Wednesday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service is investigating a report of a possible tornado in the northwestern part of the state. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.