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The analysis released Thursday says law enforcement didn't appropriately distinguish between lawful and unlawful demonstrations, and that some community members felt abandoned by the police. The review was especially critical of the Minneapolis police response. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, April 1, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

A federal jury Thursday convicted Aaron Broussard in connection with the opioid overdose deaths of 11 people across the country. Prosecutors said the 31-year-old sent his customers deadly doses of fentanyl instead of the Adderall knockoff that they'd ordered.  This is the evening MPR News update for Thursday, March 31, 2022. Hosted by Nathan Stevens. Theme music by Gary Meister.

A federal jury Thursday convicted Aaron Broussard in connection with the opioid overdose deaths of 11 people across the country. Prosecutors said the 31-year-old sent his customers deadly doses of fentanyl instead of the Adderall knockoff that they'd ordered.  This is the evening MPR News update for Thursday, March 31, 2022. Hosted by Nathan Stevens. Theme music by Gary Meister.

One food shelf in the Twin Cities now has two locations where people who need food can “shop” for it for free. Organizers say the free supermarket approach reduces barriers for people who may feel ashamed for needing help.

More fallout, and rancor, after Minneapolis kids get back to class, as the superintendent leaves and battles remain before the school board. Also, the pandemic takes a chunk out of Minnesota’s graduation rate. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

More fallout, and rancor, after Minneapolis kids get back to class, as the superintendent leaves and battles remain before the school board. Also, the pandemic takes a chunk out of Minnesota’s graduation rate. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

March has felt more like winter than spring this year. MPR’s chief meteorologist Paul Huttner summarizes current spring storms and when we can expect to transition to bluer skies and warmer temperatures.

March has felt more like winter than spring this year. MPR’s chief meteorologist Paul Huttner summarizes current spring storms and when we can expect to transition to bluer skies and warmer temperatures.

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office on Tuesday confirmed the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s probe into the police killing of Locke is in the hands of prosecutors, who will now review the evidence for possible charges. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Minneapolis kids are finally back in school, with parents sympathetic and grateful, and the Amir Locke case is now in the hands of prosecutors, weighing potential criminal charges in the shooting by Minneapolis police in February. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.