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The Minneapolis City Council could take a vote Tuesday to approve a new location for the 3rd Precinct police station.

Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips spent the weekend courting supporters in New Hampshire ahead of his first town hall as a presidential candidate on Wednesday. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota Democrats say they're concerned that a Dean Phillips presidential bid could help former President Trump win in an expected contest with President Biden. Also, Minneapolis Mayor Frey pushes a site on Minnehaha Avenue for a new 3rd police precinct building. This is the evening MPR News update for Friday. Hosted by Nancy Lebens. Theme music by Gary Meister.

The first snow of the season has plows out up north. Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips has officially declared his run for president, challenging fellow Democrat incumbent President Joe Biden. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

Flags at state buildings in Minnesota will be flown at half-staff to honor the lives lost in yesterday’s mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. Authorities say a gunman killed 18 people and injured 13 others in shootings at a bowling alley and a bar. 

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

Republicans are rallying behind the new U.S. House speaker, Rep. Tom Emmer who sought the job. Anoka — the “Halloween Capital of the world” — is honoring one of its own for a gourd-gantuan achievement.

This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, who had been briefly up for the speakership this week but withdrew amid some internal opposition, says he and colleagues are ready to press ahead. The election of Louisiana Representative Mike Johnson to the post ends three weeks of gridlock on who would lead the house.

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

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer pulled out of the House speaker election. Four Minnesotans face federal charges for allegedly running a $21 million catalytic converter theft ring.

This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

A person close to U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer tells MPR News that the congressman dropped out amid signs he couldn’t amass the necessary votes on the House floor.  Emmer is the third speaker nominee to try and fail in the wake of Kevin McCarthy’s unprecedented removal three weeks ago. 

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

Activists and families of loved ones who were killed by police officers marched to an empty lot that would be the new site of the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct building. Protester marched to honor those whose lives are lost and shared frustrations they've had with the Minneapolis Police Department. 

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