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March 22, 2021 5:15 AM

Chauvin trial: 1 more juror to choose; opening statements draw near

A juror selected Monday brought the total to 14, enough for a jury of 12 plus two alternates. The judge intends to seat one more juror. The trial is set to start on time with opening statements expected March 29.

by Riham Feshir, Brandt Williams, Jon Collins and Matt Sepic

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March 22, 2021 4:00 AM

Minnesota lawmakers in final push before holiday break

With four days left before an extended break, the Legislature is looking to break its logjam on time-sensitive items.

by Brian Bakst

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March 19, 2021 5:18 AM

Chauvin trial: Judge won't delay, move trial; jury selection continues

Judge Peter Cahill on Friday acknowledged there was no optimal time or location in Minnesota to escape the publicity around the high-profile case. Thirteen jurors have been seated and jury selection will resume Monday.

by Riham Feshir, Jon Collins, Brandt Williams and Matt Sepic

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March 19, 2021 4:00 AM

Another perk of getting COVID shot: Some MN businesses offer incentives for vaccinations

In an effort to speed up recovery from the pandemic, some Minnesota business owners are offering cash incentives for COVID-19 vaccinations. And they're not just going to employees — some are rewarding customers who get vaccinated, too.

by Mark Zdechlik

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March 18, 2021 10:46 AM

Two students reflect on a year of remote learning

Today marks one year since Gov. Tim Walz ordered K-12 schools in the state to close as officials scrambled to contain the spread of COVID-19. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked back in with two Minnesota students she first spoke with last April, when they were wrapping up their senior years of high school.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 18, 2021 5:35 AM

Chauvin trial: 12th juror chosen; big decisions loom

Friday will be a pivotal day, with the judge expected to make several decisions that will shape the trial’s future. Three more jurors were added Thursday; two more are needed for a jury of 12 plus two alternates.

by Riham Feshir, Jon Collins, Brandt Williams and Matt Sepic

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March 18, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: An artist sketches on quarantines and social justice

This week’s Hounds also recommend a traveling performance for audiences of one or two, and the “No-Holds Barred” exhibit featuring dozens of Minnesota artists.

by Emily Bright

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March 18, 2021 4:00 AM

Minneapolis church holds 'safe space' to deal with trauma after death of George Floyd

Jalilia A-Brown, a pastor who leads community engagement at Shiloh Temple, said it is a place where anyone, especially Black Minneapolis residents, can come to be supported — and never judged.

by Nina Moini

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March 17, 2021 12:47 PM

Capacity limits lift this weekend for houses of worship across the state

This will be the first weekend that houses of worship around the state will be allowed to operate with no capacity limits. Morning Edition Host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Pastor Corey Fuhrman of First Lutheran Church in Bemidji about his plans.

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March 17, 2021 5:15 AM

Chauvin trial: 2 jurors out, 2 added as Floyd family settlement roils court

The $27 million settlement between Minneapolis and the George Floyd family continues to hang over jury selection in Derek Chauvin’s criminal trial. There are currently nine jurors after two were dismissed Wednesday morning and another two selected in the afternoon.

by Riham Feshir, Jon Collins, Brandt Williams and Matt Sepic

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