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February 10, 2023 6:29 AM

As hunger rises in Minnesota, House passes school meals for all bill

The state would pick up the tab for most student meals under a bill passed by the Minnesota House and not far from Senate action. It would cover a daily breakfast and lunch regardless of family income. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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February 9, 2023 5:07 PM

Rep. Craig fends off attacker with hot coffee

Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig used hot coffee to fend off an attacker this morning inside an elevator at her Washington D.C. apartment building, police say. Craig's staff says there’s no evidence to indicate the attack was politically motivated. The DFL lawmaker suffered bruising, but was able to go to work as planned. This is an MPR News evening] update for February 9, 2023. Hosted by Matt Sepic. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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February 9, 2023 6:42 AM

Minnesota begins newborn screenings for a common cause of birth defects

Minnesota has started screening all newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus. Officials say the state is the first in the nation to do so universally. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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February 8, 2023 5:01 PM

Minnesota saw a sharp spike in food shelf use last year, amid generational inflation and the end of COVID aid

Minnesota saw a sharp spike in food shelf use last year, amid generational inflation and the end of COVID aid, and the COVID mask mandate battle is still going in Minnesota courts. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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February 8, 2023 7:04 AM

Bill to slow catalytic converter theft races forward at MN Capitol

Minnesota is an attractive target for catalytic converter thieves. A series of proposals to head off their theft and resale is on the move at the Legislature. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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February 7, 2023 4:06 PM

New Minnesota energy law requires carbon-free power by 2040

Governor Tim Walz signed a landmark energy bill today requiring electric utilities to provide carbon-free power to Minnesota by 2040. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

by Kirsti Marohn

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February 7, 2023 6:29 AM

Legislature passes funding for AG Ellison to hire prosecutors

A bill headed to the governor gives the Minnesota attorney general’s office new funding to increase staff to do criminal prosecutions. Democrats said it responds to local officials’ calls for state help to respond to violent crime, while Republicans said the legislation is too vague as to how the money would be used. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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February 6, 2023 5:27 PM

Blast sends three workers to the hospital, and Ramsey County will move nearly 100 inmates from jail

Blast sends three workers to the hospital, and Ramsey County will move nearly 100 inmates from St. Paul jail. Also, DFLers move to protect state commissioners, after power struggle with GOP and Walz last session. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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February 6, 2023 6:41 AM

Ramsey County must reduce jail capacity, state orders

The Department of Corrections is ordering the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office to reduce the capacity of its Adult Detention Center by Wednesday. The move came after a state investigation into complaints from Ramsey County Public Health officials that inmates in need of emergency medical care were not getting it. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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February 3, 2023 3:55 PM

Voting rights may be restored to Minnesota felons after incarceration

The restoration would apply to any felon who isn’t incarcerated, regardless of whether they are on parole or probation. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.

by Hannah Yang

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