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Legal cannabis bill clears first committee, many more ahead

Debate on a bill designed to legalize marijuana in Minnesota in its first committee stop framed up the arguments for and against a big shift in state drug policy. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Hamline student at center of academic freedom controversy speaks out in St. Paul

Hamline student at center of academic freedom controversy speaks out in St. Paul and renowned killer Donald Blom has died. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Freezing drizzle causes treacherous travel across wide swath of Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Transportation reported a flurry of crashes, spinouts and jackknifed semis across the region well ahead of the morning rush hour. Metro Transit suspended service on all of its bus service in the Twin Cities just before 5 a.m. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Murder charge filed for pregnant woman's slaying as rescued infant clings to life

Murder charge filed for pregnant woman's slaying as rescued infant clings to life. Also, Minnesota has the worst winter air in more than a decade. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Apple devices trigger false calls for winter rescues in Minnesota

Some law enforcement agencies around the state are reporting a small spike in unintended 911 calls from snowmobilers and skiers, part of a nationwide rise in accidental emergency calls from the built-in SOS functions on Apple and Android mobile devices. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Lawmakers will take up allowing undocumented immigrants to get MN drivers licenses

Lawmakers will take up allowing undocumented immigrants to get MN drivers licenses, and iPhones are making bogus crash calls to Minnesota 911 lines. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota House takes up mini-tax bill

The bill would align state tax deductions with federal changes made in recent years. DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman says the chamber will take up the bill Monday, and that she hopes to get the proposal on the governor’s desk as quickly as possible. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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New program on White Earth Reservation helps parents overcome trauma

A new program on the White Earth Reservation is helping parents overcome trauma and become community leaders. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.
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Seeley: Lots of snow this week, but still short of record depth

According to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley, the 15 or so inches on the ground this week is nothing compared to January 23, 1982 – when snow depth in the metro measured 38 inches.
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PUC requires environmental review for first proposed carbon pipeline in Minnesota

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission unanimously accepted Summit Carbon Solution’s route permit application. It also ordered an environmental review of the project which has drawn opposition from communities along the proposed route in northwestern Minnesota. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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