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February 3, 2023 6:23 AM

Voting-restoration bill gets House OK; Senate action due soon

A push to restore voting rights to people with active felony records as long as they have served their prison time is close to final passage. It’s been tied up in the Legislature and courts for years. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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February 2, 2023 5:18 PM

Ilhan Omar is booted off the House Foreign Affairs committee, in latest partisan DC skirmish

Ilhan Omar is booted off the House Foreign Affairs committee, in latest partisan DC skirmish and Republicans in Minnesota want to roll back 1994 nuclear power freeze as part of climate legislation. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson, Music by Gary Meister.

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February 2, 2023 7:36 AM

Details emerge about incident that injured White Bear Lake police officer

State investigators say a domestic violence suspect shot a White Bear Lake police officer last week after refusing orders to leave his bedroom. The officer remains in intensive care. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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February 1, 2023 4:59 PM

Ilhan Omar is likely to be kicked off House committee in latest partisan clashes in DC

Ilhan Omar is likely to be kicked off House committee in latest partisan clashes in DC, and music fans will get another encounter with Ticketmaster for another blockbuster Minneapolis show, this time Beyonce. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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February 1, 2023 9:02 AM

John Beargrease sled dog race has a winner

Keith Aili of Ray, Minnesota crossed the finish line at about 3 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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January 31, 2023 4:58 PM

Walz signs abortion law, calls it a reasonable response to GOP threats to abortion rights

Walz signs abortion law, calls it a reasonable response to GOP threats to abortion rights and Dave Durenburger will be laid to rest on Tuesday. He died this morning. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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January 31, 2023 6:26 AM

MN House passes driver’s license bill

The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bill that would allow non-citizens to apply for and obtain driver’s licenses if they pass the required tests. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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January 30, 2023 5:15 PM

Free school lunch, paid sick leave and other DFL priorities approach finish line at Capitol

Free school lunch, paid sick leave and other DFL priorities approach finish line at Capitol, and Northern Spark is going dark. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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January 30, 2023 7:06 AM

Minnesota Senate votes to guarantee abortion rights, sends bill to governor

The bill would also extend the right to reproductive health options such as birth control and family planning and would bar local governments from enacting policies that infringe on those rights. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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January 27, 2023 3:28 PM

Minneapolis police chief condemns Memphis police officers for Tyre Nichols killing

Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara is condemning the actions of five Memphis, Tennessee, police officers charged Thursday with murder in the killing of Tyre Nichols. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.

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