Gov. Tim Walz says when the regular legislative session starts next February, he'd like to revisit legislation that did NOT get passed in 2023. Walz says a tax credit for child care could help ease the high cost for families.

And leaders of a Minnesota Senate working group on gun violence prevention are gearing up for meetings next week.

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

Legislative leaders and the governor met today to discuss a special legislative session to forge a response to a Minneapolis mass shooting, which could include votes on gun bills.

Custodians, maintenance staff and food service workers are now on strike at several University of Minnesota campuses... including Duluth, Crookston, and Morris.

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

The administration of Gov. Tim Walz will take steps to maintain access to vaccines, including for COVID-19, as moves by federal regulatory officials raise doubt over availability.

And a Ramsey County Court judge has ordered two state agencies to review the effectiveness of rules in place protect Minnesota’s drinking water.

Thoe stories and more from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Doctors say 12-year-old Sophia Forchas remains in critical condition 10 days after being shot in the head during a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis.

A St. Paul man faces state and federal charges in connection with a crash during a police pursuit in Minneapolis Thursday that left two women dead and a child injured.

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