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The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is rolling out a new system to help survivors of sexual assault track information about their cases. The BCA will begin using the Track-Kit system statewide this week. The system gives survivors of sexual assault 24/7 online access to information about their sexual assault kit.

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

Landmark rent control regulations are falling into place in St. Paul, as panel fleshes out a voter initiative before the city council. Also, GOP gubernatorial contender says he’s ready to roll back Democratic environmental measures. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

This week’s headlines on the war in Ukraine include intensified attacks on civilians in the Donetsk province, the UN’s monitoring for violations against children, and US military aid that may not be as generous as expected. To explore these stories and more, MPR reporter Tim Nelson talked with his longtime friend and colleague Brian Bonner in Ukraine.

There’s gonna be a lot more ice cream at the Minnesota State Fair when the gates open August 25.  The fair unveiled its new foods Tuesday, the annual preview of the dizzying array of new eating and drinking options at the 12-day gathering and eat-a-thon.

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

Economic indicators for Minnesota are starting to flash some caution lights and the state fair rolls out its new foods for 2022. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

A Ramsey County judge on Monday ruled that many of the state’s existing restrictions on abortion violate Minnesota’s constitution. Judge Thomas Gilligan ordered state officials to stop enforcing the restrictions including the two-parent notification law for minors, a 24-hour waiting period, a requirement that only physicians perform abortions, as well as a requirement that abortions after the first trimester be performed in a hospital.

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

Three year legal challenge to most of Minnesota's abortion restrictions wins sweeping win in initial court ruling. Also, the flood on Rainy Lake is finally over. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Gary Potter has spent the past two months nervously watching the swollen waters of Rainy Lake press against the head-high sandbag wall he built in his backyard, to keep the record-setting flooding away from his home.

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

Crime is shaping up as one of the top issues ahead of the midterm elections in November. As Minnesota Republicans blame Democrats for increased crime, DFL Gov. Tim Walz says the solution lies in increased funding for law enforcement, better agency coordination and community solutions.  This weekend, Minnesota State troopers will help with enforcement in Minneapolis. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Friday, July 8, 2022. Hosted by Matt Sepic. Theme music by Gary Meister.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Thursday his nomination for the city’s first community safety commissioner position. Cedric Alexander has a long career in law enforcement and will oversee the proposed Office of Community Safety.

This is a morning update for Friday, July 8 from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.