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June 27, 2023 2:59 PM

St. Cloud asks state for financial help to revitalize downtown

The city of St. Cloud is asking the Legislature for financial help to revitalize its downtown. At a summit in December, a national expert recommended reducing surface parking lots, increasing housing and making the downtown more walkable and connected. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Peter Cox. Music by Gary Meister.

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June 27, 2023 6:42 AM

U of M students to pay more for tuition

The University of Minnesota’s board of regents approved the tuition increase as part of their new $4.5 billion budget. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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June 26, 2023 5:14 PM

Families of young women killed in crash call for independent probe of what happened

Families of young women killed in crash call for independent probe of what happened and a North Shore landmark burned over the weekend. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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June 26, 2023 6:26 AM

Weekend tornadoes raked NW Minnesota

While storms across the state stayed relatively tame, some in Mahnomen saw more extreme weather. The area was the target of tornadoes with wind speeds were between 135 to 160 miles per hour with some damage to homes. The National Weather Service had survey teams out all weekend and plan to release more information. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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June 23, 2023 2:34 PM

Judge sets bail at a million dollars for fatal crash suspect

Bail has been set at a million dollars for the Brooklyn Park man charged with causing a crash that killed five young women in Minneapolis last week. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.

by Hannah Yang

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June 23, 2023 6:55 AM

3M 'forever chemical’ case settlement reached

Minnesota-based 3M has agreed to pay more than $10 billion to resolve lawsuits over contaminated drinking water by PFAS — so-called “forever chemicals.” PFAS are called “forever chemicals” because they don’t degrade in the environment. 3M announced late last year that it planned to stop manufacturing PFAS by the end of 2025. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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June 22, 2023 3:49 PM

Federal, state charges filed against driver arrested after high speed crash that killed five

Federal, state charges filed against driver arrested after high speed crash that killed five and Minnesota’s drought is deepening. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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June 22, 2023 6:22 AM

Plan ahead: Downtown Minneapolis expected to welcome half a million people this weekend

Minneapolis is now “Swiftieapolis.” At least for this weekend. Mayor Jacob Frey declared the temporary name change as the city prepares to welcome crowds of about half a million people attending Twin Cities Pride and Taylor Swift concerts. The city is urging people attending either events to arrive early and consider reserving their parking spaces on apps beforehand. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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June 21, 2023 4:11 PM

Prosecutors get an extension for charges against driver suspected of killing five in crash

Prosecutors get an extension for charges against driver suspected of killing five young women in crash, and Bloomington loses out to Belgrade to host 2027 World Expo event. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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June 21, 2023 6:15 AM

Several AG offices to step in and respond to push back from Target’s Pride collection

In a letter sent to Target CEO Brian Cornell by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and 14 other attorneys general, the group says they "stand ready to help address any anti-LGBTQIA+ threats and harassment in Target stores." The Minnesota-based company was criticized for some items the store was carrying for Pride month by several conservative groups. The company pulled some items from stores after employees received threats.

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