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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says her office will consider more wrongful conviction claims. She announced Tuesday they will establish a conviction integrity unit following Monday’s release of Marvin Haynes from a Stillwater prison. A judge vacated his murder conviction after the Great North Innocence Project took up the case. Also, Metro Transit will soon deploy a code of conduct for riders. This is the evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Feven Gerezgiher. The theme music is by Gary Meister.

Eight people were arrested last night during a pro-Palestinian protest that blocked traffic in Minneapolis. Several vehicles allegedly blocked drivers in the eastbound lanes of I-94 in the Lowry Hill Tunnel during rush hour. And a Minnesota man who spent nearly two decades in prison for murder woke up today a free man. A judge Monday vacated the murder conviction of Marvin Haynes, who was serving life in prison for a 2004 killing.

This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

A Minneapolis man was released from prison Monday, nearly two decades after he was convicted of murder. A judge vacated his conviction.

That story and more in the Minnesota Today evening update. Hosted by Nina Moini. Music by Gary Meister.

The first of three units at the Sherco coal-fired power plant in Becker will shut down at the end of the month. And Philip Davis, prime minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, will give the annual Eugene McCarthy lecture at St. John’s University Monday night.

This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith issued a joint statement Friday saying U.S. Postal Service management is minimizing complaints from postal workers about which deliveries are being prioritized. Some postal workers say they are being told to put third-party package deliveries ahead of standard mail. 

That story and more in Friday’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

Hanukkah started at sundown Thursday, and this year, it comes with a backdrop of war and a rise in anti-Semitism. The Anti-Defamation League reports a dramatic rise in anti-Semitic incidents nationwide. And in other news, the University of Minnesota is looking for additional state funding to improve its academic health programs.

This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Elena See. Music by Gary Meister.

Speaking at the cooperative's annual meeting, American Crystal president Tom Astrup said everything lined up for growers this year. The cooperative is forecasting a record payday for growers, but Astrup said operating costs are also rising.

That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

Gov. Tim Walz wants Minnesota lawmakers to temper expectations heading into the next legislative session. Walz is hoping to keep the state budget from moving into the red. And with flu season arriving, a senior epidemiologist at the Minnesota Department of Health says now is the time to get a flu shot if you haven't yet.

This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Elena See. Music by Gary Meister.

Gov. Tim Walz wants Minnesota lawmakers to temper expectations heading into next session to keep the state budget from moving into the red. A deficit could result if new spending gets too high in the upcoming session. 

That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota tax rebate recipients must turn over some of their money to the IRS. And Democrats will retain a six-seat edge in the Minnesota House after a special election for a seat encompassing parts of Dakota County.

This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Todd Melby. Music by Gary Meister.