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July 19, 2023 5:21 PM

Man who killed Fargo police officer had nearly 2,000 rounds and an arsenal in his vehicle

Man who killed Fargo police officer had nearly 2,000 rounds and an arsenal in his vehicle, and the U moves to end consideration of race in admission in wake of U.S. Supreme Court decision. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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July 19, 2023 6:18 AM

Temporary site plan for Minneapolis police precinct building moves forward

A council committee Tuesday unanimously passed a legislative directive requiring the city to research the merits of adding 3rd Police Precinct officers to the Century Plaza building which is located outside of the precinct's geographic boundaries. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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July 18, 2023 5:31 PM

Minneapolis moves police station, another step toward closure from George Floyd killing

Minneapolis moves police station, another step toward closure from George Floyd killing, and a murder charge has been filed against a man who allegedly ran down a teen in Forest Lake. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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July 18, 2023 6:12 AM

Frey recommends 3rd Precinct police station not go back to Lake Street or nearby — for now

The City of Minneapolis is scrapping proposals to return the 3rd Police Precinct station to its former place on Lake Street or find the precinct a new home near 26th and Minnehaha avenues. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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July 17, 2023 5:19 PM

Allina Health system will shed 350 jobs amid "unprecedented" financial challenges

Allina Health system will shed 350 jobs amid "unprecedented" financial challenges and Minneapolis is rethinking its options for the destroyed 3rd precinct police headquarters, a flashpoint for reform after it’s destruction in the wake of George Floyd’s death. This is an evening update from MPR News hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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July 17, 2023 6:33 AM

Colleagues, community remember Fargo officer killed on duty

Fargo officer Jake Wallin was just three months into his tenure as a police officer when he was fatally shot during a routine investigation of a car crash in Fargo on Friday. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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July 14, 2023 4:33 PM

Minnesota Republicans owe Mayo Civic Center $21K for 2022 convention

Minnesota Republicans still owe the Mayo Civic Center for last year’s state convention as the party nears a decision on its 2024 event. Democrats paid the same venue the rental fee last fall for its convention. Republicans have more than $21,000 in remaining rental costs. This is the evening update from MPR News for Friday, July 14, 2023. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.

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July 14, 2023 6:08 AM

Minnesota air quality alert Friday, Saturday; wildfire smoke returning

An air quality alert has been issued for all of Minnesota from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon, as another wave of wildfire smoke from Canada moves into the region. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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July 13, 2023 4:06 PM

State Fair boosts 2023 security budget after shooting last year

State Fair CEO Renee Alexander says the fair is set to spend around $4 million for safety measures this year. That’s more than double the usual budget, she says. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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July 13, 2023 6:23 AM

St. Luke’s plan to merge with Aspirus Health is the latest for Minnesota health care

Duluth-based St. Luke’s plans to merge with Aspirus Health, a nonprofit health system that operates in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The new system will contain 19 hospitals, 130 outpatient locations and nearly 14,000 staff. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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