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November 17, 2022 6:37 AM

Malcolm, Harrington, Mueller to leave Walz administration

Some of Gov. Tim Walz's key cabinet members won't be back with him for a second term. Walz said Wednesday that Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington and Education Commissioner Heather Mueller have decided to leave their positions. So has Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board Commissioner Mark Phillips. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister. 

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November 16, 2022 5:12 PM

Walz administration gets an overhaul as woman that led the state's COVID response departs

Walz administration gets an overhaul as woman that led the state's COVID response departs, and Target says thieves have stolen about $400 million in stuff from their stores so far this year. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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November 16, 2022 6:55 AM

Groups line up to oppose healthcare merger and Emmer wins #3 House GOP job

Some groups are already lining up against a proposed merger of Fairview health system in the twin cities and Sanford health of Sioux Falls. If it is successful, it would create one of the largest health care providers in the Midwest. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister. 

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November 15, 2022 5:26 PM

Sanford, Fairview eye health mega merger again, after a bruising failure nearly a decade ago

Sanford, Fairview eye health mega merger again, after a bruising failure nearly a decade ago, and U.S. Representative Tom Emmer wins a spot on the GOP podium in Congress. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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November 15, 2022 6:29 AM

More than 300 crashes reported Monday on snowy Minnesota highways

The State Patrol reported more than 300 crashes on Minnesota highways in just five hours on Monday. While the snow was a headache for many, it also was a welcome sight for Minnesotans eager to get out skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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November 14, 2022 4:48 PM

Minnesotans slip and slide through their first real snow of the season

Minnesotans slip and slide through their first real snow of the season, and Minnesota has the biggest crop of new school board members ever. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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November 14, 2022 6:34 AM

St. Paul to get new police chief this week

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter chose Commander Axel Henry to replace Chief Todd Axtell, who retired in June. Henry is scheduled to take the oath of office following a city council confirmation vote Wednesday; his six-year term begins on Saturday. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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November 11, 2022 4:37 PM

Republicans choose a new leader for the Minnesota House and make history

Minnesota House Republicans in a surprise move Friday chose Rep. Lisa Demuth to represent their caucus as minority leader, edging out current minority leader and former House Speaker Kurt Daudt. Demuth is set to become the first Black Minnesotan to lead a legislative caucus in the state. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Nov. 11, 2022. Hosted by Lisa Ryan. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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November 11, 2022 7:11 AM

Minnesota Senate Democrats elect Kari Dziedzic to be the new Senate majority leader

Minneapolis Senator Kari Dziedzic won a closed-door contested race to be the new senate majority leader. Dziedzic says she will work to keep her caucus united to pass priority legislation in the narrowly divided chamber. Dziedzic is the first woman to serve as DFL majority leader. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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November 10, 2022 5:40 PM

Signs point to marijuana legalization approval by the new DFL-controlled legislature

Signs point to marijuana legalization approval by the new DFL-controlled legislature, and DFLers pick a woman to be majority leader in the Senate for the first time. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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