A Minnesota man who spent years in prison before his conviction for first-degree murder was vacated in 2023 may now receive several million dollars from the state. A judge found that faulty witness testimony was used in convicting Marvin Haynes for the 2004 killing of Harry Randy Sherer in Minneapolis.

And local leaders and labor unions are urging Minnesota lawmakers to prioritize lead pipe replacement this year.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.