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Minnesota marks the 2nd anniversary of the death of George Floyd with many questions still lingering. And the final candidates are set for a southern Minnesota congressional election in August. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Wednesday marks two years since a police officer killed George Floyd on a Minneapolis street corner, setting off global racial justice protests. Derek Chauvin is in prison for murder and even though the three other former officers on duty with him are also likely to face prison time, many Minneapolis residents say that the systemic changes needed to prevent such killings are still far from reality.

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

Voters in southern Minnesota kick off political season with special Congressional election and avian flu is starting to subside with warmer, drier weather. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents will soon vote on a proposal to increase tuition at all the state campuses. That’s just one of several budget changes set out by University President Joan Gabel. Gabel joined Cathy to explain her proposed 2023 budget plan.

New cases of avian influenza in Minnesota commercial flocks have slowed in recent weeks, suggesting that the worst of this year's outbreak could be over. But the unpredictability has caused a lot of stress for farmers, their families, veterinarians and others in the poultry industry. 

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

Minnesota's legislative session ends with little accomplished, and no sign for a second try. Also floodwaters continue to threaten parts of northern Minnesota. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

There are big questions about what happens next at the Minnesota Capitol today after lawmakers missed a deadline to pass a big tax cut and major spending bills. MPR News Political Editor, Mike Mulcahy, has more.

The Minnesota Legislature missed a midnight Sunday deadline to pass major legislation on spending and tax cuts. Democrats said they hoped Gov. Tim Walz would call a special session so that they can continue working.

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

Each Sunday we bring you a selection of stories from the MPR News North Star Journey series about the history and culture of Minnesota communities.

This week, journalist Lee Hawkins talks to the substitute teacher that was so influential in his life, MPR News reporter Hannah Yang shares memories of a special dish Korean mothers make for their daughters, and MPR News contributor Melissa Olson explores a planned land transfer from the federal government back to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.

North Star Journey is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

An agreement that puts equal amounts into tax cuts and new spending is on the table, but negotiators are struggling with the details of the various components. DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman says a tax deal is close that would cut the lowest income tax rate and expand a renter’s tax credit program. The budget surplus agreement also calls for $1 billion in new spending on education, although the distribution plan remains in flux. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.