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Fohrenkam guilty of murder in killing of Minneapolis student Deshaun Hill

Charging documents alleged Hill and Cody Fohrenkam passed close to one another on a sidewalk in February 2022, possibly close enough to brush shoulders, before Fohrenkam shot. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Mining ban implemented for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

The Biden administration has imposed a 20-year mining ban on about 225,000 acres of federal land near the Boundary Waters. The decision places about 350 square miles of federal land within the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness off-limits from future mining exploration and development.  This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Nina Moini. Music by Gary Meister.

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With roads clogged by snow, Minneapolis to begin one-sided street parking rules

Starting at 9 p.m. Thursday, parking will not be allowed on the even side of streets that are non-snow emergency routes. The rules are set to remain in place until April 1. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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White Bear Lake police officer shot while making an arrest

A White Bear Lake police officer is in stable condition at a hospital this afternoon after being shot three times while trying to arrest a man last night. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Nina Moini. Music by Gary Meister.

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Walz proposes checks for up to $2,600 based on income, family size

Gov. Tim Walz presented the last piece of his $65.2 billion state spending plan Tuesday, including sending back part of the state’s budget surplus to taxpayers and reducing, but not eliminating, the tax on Social Security income. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Hamline University faculty vote for school president to resign

A majority of full time Hamline University faculty voted Tuesday to ask the school's president to resign. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Nina Moini. Music by Gary Meister.
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U president quits Securian Financial board amid criticism

The U's Board of Regents had approved the arrangement. Critics, including some lawmakers, said it would have been a conflict of interest because of Securian Financial's contracts with the university. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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St. Paul will review safety policies at rec centers

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter says the city will review safety policies at its recreation centers following a shooting last week that left a teen critically injured. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Nina Moini. Music by Gary Meister.

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Walz to fill in rest of budget puzzle this week

As Gov. Tim Walz issues his complete budget proposal this week, he says he’s attempting to invigorate a state that has “lived on our laurels” of bygone days. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Biden administration official praises Minnesota for efforts to protect abortion

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra praised Minnesota Democrats Thursday for taking steps to ensure the right to abortion. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.
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