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Gas prices up slightly for Memorial Day weekend, but down this year

As many Minnesotans hit the road this holiday weekend, gas prices have inched up slightly over the past week. But they’re far lower than a year ago.  This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Music by Gary Meister.
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Paid family and medical leave is now law in Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz has signed the legislation that creates a leave benefit that doesn’t depend on where a person works. It will take a few years implement the state program that allows up to 20 weeks off per year with partial pay for a range of qualifying conditions or family care needs. his is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Landmark Supreme Court ruling gives Minnesota woman a legal property rights win

Landmark Supreme Court ruling gives Minnesota woman a legal property rights win and Walz issues his first veto, striking down rideshare regulations. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Today marks the third anniversary of George Floyd's death

Today marks three years since George Floyd died at the hands of Minneapolis police. His death launched protests, some that turned violent, and led to a push for racial justice in policing. There will be a candlelight vigil tonight at George Floyd Square in south Minneapolis.
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State Democrats strike up the band on the Capitol lawn to tout their legislative sweep

State Democrats strike up the band on the Capitol lawn to tout their legislative sweep and Xcel says there’s anothe radioactive tritium spill at its Monticello plant. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Federal judge rejects claims from two St. Paul landlords, upholds city rent control ordinance

A federal judge has upheld St. Paul’s rent control law. Judge Nancy Brasel rejected claims from two apartment building owners who sued to block the ordinance. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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DFL celebrates policies passed during 2023 session

While some of the Legislature’s policies garnered blowback from Republicans, DFL House Majority Leader Jamie Long, of Minneapolis, said they were supported by most Minnesotans.  But Republican Minority Leader Lisa Demuth, of Cold Spring, said Democrats focused too heavily on partisan issues.  This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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The historic 2023 Minnesota legislative session is over

State lawmakers wrapped up a couple of hours before the midnight adjournment after passing a $72 billion budget and a $2.6 billion public infrastructure bill. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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DFLers optimistic on final day of legislative session

Democrats at the state Capitol say they are on the verge of passing all their major priorities of the Legislative session. They include abortion rights, gun violence prevention, climate change and protecting democracy. This is an MPR News evening update for May 22, 2023. Hosted by Matt Sepic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Today is the last day of the Minnesota legislative session

Over the weekend, lawmakers passed a transportation funding package that includes an increase in the state's gas tax. That hasn't happened in years. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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