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Cities meet rising Minnesota rivers with road closures

The city of St. Paul says it plans to close a major route to and from downtown, as part of its response to the rising Mississippi River. This is the evening MPR News update for Friday. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Minneapolis pays $9 million to settle Chauvin excessive force suits

John Pope and Zoya Code sued the city last year, alleging Derek Chauvin kneeled on their necks in separate incidents in 2017. Chauvin killed George Floyd in 2020 using a similar restraint. Chief Brian O’Hara said Chauvin’s badge number has been “destroyed.” This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minneapolis pays millions in claims against Derek Chauvin, for incidents before George Floyd murder

Minneapolis pays millions in claims against Derek Chauvin, for incidents before George Floyd murder, and clears the way for first-in-the-nation Muslim calls to prayer regulations. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Floods and high waters create havoc around the state

It’s another unseasonably hot day in Minnesota, and rapidly melting snow is flooding roads in the western part of the state. Meanwhile, flood preparations continue in Stillwater and several teens have been swept away by high waters. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Father of missing Winona woman's children denies any role in her March 31 disappearance

Father of missing Winona woman's children denies any role in her March 31 disappearance and floodwaters are starting to rise across the state. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Search resumes Wednesday for teen who fell into St. Croix River

The teenager, believed drowned in the St. Croix River, lost his footing and fell off a rock ledge yesterday evening at Interstate State Park in Taylors Falls, Minn. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Report says University has troubling record with Native Minnesotans, suggests reparations

Report says University has troubling record with Native Minnesotans, suggests reparations, and marijuana legalization is heading for the home stretch at the Capitol. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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New report details long history of mistreatment of Native Minnesotans by the U of M

New report details long history of mistreatment of Native Minnesotans by the U of M, suggests reparations and a law enforcement officer was shot and wounded Monday serving a warrant in Granite Falls. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Abortion rights advocates in Minnesota say Texas ruling won't restrict medication abortions for now

Abortion rights advocates in Minnesota say Texas ruling won't restrict medication abortions for now, and midweek temps may approach record highs, as a cold spring comes to an abrupt end. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Rochester Public Schools are closed today because of a possible cyberattack

The Rochester school district discovered “unusual activity” on its computer networks last week. This comes after a computer system hack in Minneapolis Public Schools, which resulted in student data being posted online. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.  

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