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Minnesota House passes right to abortion bill as supporters and opponents gather

The Minnesota House of Representatives late Thursday approved a proposal to enshrine in state law the right to an abortion — and access to other reproductive health care. After hours of passionate debate, the House voted 69-65 to pass the bill. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Job growth streak ends as Minnesota loses jobs in December

Minnesota's 14-month streak of job growth has come to an end. The state lost a total of 5,200 jobs last month.  This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
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St. Paul shooting leaves teen with life-threatening wound, Central High classes canceled

Central Senior High School classes, after school activities and athletics are canceled Thursday after Wednesday’s shooting at the Jimmy Lee Recreation Center. Police are investigating. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Derek Chauvin's attorneys appeal his conviction in state court

Attorneys for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis Police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd in 2020, are appealing his conviction in state court. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Dan Kraker. Music by Gary Meister.
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Former Hamline professor sues for religious discrimination, defamation

The former instructor at the center of the controversy over religion and academic freedom at Hamline has sued the university for religious discrimination and defamation. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Walz rolls out budget with big increases for schools, children's mental health and child tax credits

Walz rolls out budget with big increases for schools, children's mental health and child tax credits, and former Hamline prof sues the school in dispute over use of an image of the prophet Mohammed in art history class materials. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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National Islamic organization says professor did not act with bigoted intent when painting of Prophet Muhammad was shown in Hamline class

The National Council on American-Islamic Relations said Friday it sees no evidence that a Hamline University professor's showing of an image of the Prophet Muhammad was Islamophobic. This is the evening MPR News update for Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.

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Six years in the making, Walz signs $100 million mini-tax bill

The new law was six years in the making and prevents business owners from paying taxes on federal COVID-19 emergency loans and grants. It had broad support among lawmakers, but more contentious tax debates loom. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Hamline University student, former professor speak out about recent controversy

The student at the center of a controversy over the use of an image of the Prophet Muhammad at a Hamline University class late last year says she was shocked and felt disrespected when the image was shown.  This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.
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