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One of the 48 defendants accused of defrauding federal child nutrition programs was charged previously with defrauding Medicaid. Artab Anab Awad, 52, of Plymouth is charged with wire fraud and money laundering as part of the Feeding our Future investigation. Federal prosecutors say she conspired with Aimee Bock — the nonprofit's founder — and stole $11 million from meal programs for needy kids. This is the evening MPR News update, hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota has one of the nation’s longest early-voting periods. That itself is a campaign issue this year. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.

Gov. Tim Walz said his administration deserves praise, not criticism for its role in the alleged fraud involving hundreds of millions in federal relief money that was intended to feed Minnesota children. Walz said officials at the Minnesota Department of Education tried to stop money from going to the group Feeding Our Future, but had to continue the payments when the group sued and won. This is the afternoon MPR News update, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Theme music by Gary Meister.

Law enforcement said schools across Minnesota were the subject of calls alleging an active shooter or shooting Wednesday. The calls were believed to be “swatting,” which is when someone calls police to report a fake emergency at a real address. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.

A new MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11 Minnesota poll finds high inflation is causing at least some stress for voters in the state. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Peter Cox. Music by Gary Meister.

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane is expected to appear for his state sentencing hearing Wednesday by video from Colorado, where he's serving a 2.5-year federal term. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.  

The U.S. Attorney's office in Minnesota today announced indictments against 47 people associated with the nonprofit Feeding Our Future. They’re accused of a widespread fraud scheme that misappropriated at least $250 million in funds intended to feed children. This is a MPR News evening update, hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesotans are divided about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision earlier this summer to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 50-year-old case that ensured federal protection for access to abortion, according to a new MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11 poll. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.

The latest MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11 poll shows a majority of Minnesotans disagree with the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the case that legalized abortion nationwide. This is an MPR News evening update, hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Music by Gary Meister.

New Minnesota Poll results show the race for Minnesota Attorney General between DFL incumbent Keith Ellison and Republican Jim Schultz is a dead heat, with about seven weeks to go until Election Day. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.