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The Mississippi is now one of America's most endangered rivers. Also, COVID is creeping back up in Minnesota — not alarmingly yet, but health officials say it bears watching. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

The Mississippi is now one of America's most endangered rivers. Also, COVID is creeping back up in Minnesota — not alarmingly yet, but health officials say it bears watching. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm joins host Cathy Wurzer to explain the increase in Covid-19 cases in the Twin Cities.

Val Rogosheske was among the first women to participate in the Boston Marathon back in 1972. Monday’s race marks the 50th anniversary of her historic race, and this year, Rogosheske is running with her two daughters. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, April 18, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

The MPR News North Star Journey series follows the history and culture of various Minnesota communities. Each Sunday, MPR News brings Minnesota Today listeners a couple of these stories.

Today, it's a story about efforts in St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood to reconnect a community split apart by Interstate 94. And we hear from residents of Worthington on efforts to ensure elected leaders reflect the diverse community they serve.

Editor Brandt Williams hosts. Theme music by Gary Meister.

The MPR News North Star Journey series follows the history and culture of various Minnesota communities. Each Sunday, MPR News brings Minnesota Today listeners a couple of these stories.

Today, it's a story about efforts in St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood to reconnect a community split apart by Interstate 94. And we hear from residents of Worthington on efforts to ensure elected leaders reflect the diverse community they serve.

Editor Brandt Williams hosts. Theme music by Gary Meister.

The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota says it has been taking in one to three birds a day stricken with avian influenza, with many severely ill and suffering from seizures. Meanwhile the state Board of Animal Health announced the number of domestic turkeys and chickens affected by avian influenza in Minnesota is nearing 2 million. This is an MPR News evening update for Friday, April 15th. Hosted by Hannah Yang.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister

The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota says it has been taking in one to three birds a day stricken with avian influenza, with many severely ill and suffering from seizures. Meanwhile the state Board of Animal Health announced the number of domestic turkeys and chickens affected by avian influenza in Minnesota is nearing 2 million. This is an MPR News evening update for Friday, April 15th. Hosted by Hannah Yang.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister

Minneapolis Public Schools announced Thursday that it is dropping its mask requirement. The district will also discontinue contact tracing and will not send notifications to parents when their students are exposed to others in their schools who have contracted COVID-19. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, April 15, 2022. Hosted by Phil Picardi.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Minnesota's economy is booming, with the lowest unemployment since 1999, and Taopi is cleaning up a day after a tornado destroyed almost half the houses in town. This is an evening update from MPR New, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.