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University of Minnesota requests state funding for campus medical system

The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents green-lit an estimated $950 million dollar request to the Legislature related to the U's plan to establish a medical system on campus.   This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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Bill to crack down on catalytic converter theft heads to Walz’s desk

The bill will result in better tracking of detached catalytic converters, and require scrap dealers to be more discerning when buying them. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota has regained nearly all of its pre-pandemic employment

Minnesota has regained nearly all of its pre-pandemic employment, and catalytic converter theft legislation is on the way to the desk of governor Tim Walz. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Walz preempts Legislature with executive order on transgender medical care

Gov. Tim Walz preempts the Legislature with an executive order on transgender medical care, and the Guthrie rolls out a new season including Shakespeare’s monumental History cycle. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Ellison investigates Kia, Hyundai amid spate of social media-inspired thefts

Amid a large spike in thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Tuesday announced that he’s investigating the automakers to determine if they ran afoul of state consumer protection and public nuisance laws by not including industry-standard anti-theft technology in their cars and SUVs. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Sanford-Fairview merger is meeting with scrutiny and resistance at the Capitol as deal nears

Sanford-Fairview merger is meeting with scrutiny and resistance at the Capitol as deal nears and attorney general Keith Ellison says he’s weighing legal action against Hyundai and Kia for the lack of security measures on their cars. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minneapolis police investigating vandalism at 'crisis pregnancy center'

Minneapolis police are investigating vandalism reported over the weekend at a “crisis pregnancy center” operated by a group opposed to abortion. It’s at least the third incident of vandalism targeting abortion opponents in the Twin Cities since last summer. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Tax rebate debate at the Capitol is coming to a head as big bonding bill comes to a vote

Tax rebate debate at the Capitol is coming to a head as big bonding bill comes to a vote and lawmakers weigh taking action to curb Hyundai and KIA thefts. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Robbinsdale police request BCA review on circumstances around Khalil Azad’s death

26-year-old Khalil Ahmad Azad was found dead in Crystal Lake in July, two days after Robbinsdale police attempted to pull him over for a traffic stop. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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