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Former Minneapolis officer Tou Thao will continue his testimony Wednesday morning at the federal courthouse in downtown St. Paul. Prosecutors are pressing Thao, who chose to testify in his own defense, about the responsibility he had to help George Floyd, who died in police custody in May 2020. 

This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Burnout continues to be a problem for teachers and others working in school districts across Minnesota.

Former high school government teacher Sharon McMahon of Duluth — also known as Sharon Says So — has been hearing from thousands of teachers and other school staff on Instagram, where she has 715,000 followers.

McMahon talked with host Cathy Wurzer about what she’s hearing.

Theme music by Gary Meister.

For the first time, an officer in the George Floyd case takes the stand in his own defense. Also, Minnesota gets a new political map, setting off a surge of local politicking. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

The prosecution’s case wrapped up Monday afternoon in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Two of Minnesota's biggest school districts are heading toward a possible work stoppage, and Republicans float a parents bill of rights for public schools. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

The defense will then have its turn in the trial, which is in its fourth week. MPR News reporter Jon Collins has been covering the trial and joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about what to expect next.

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The once-a-decade redrawing of political maps comes to a conclusion this week as a special court panel gets set to issue new legislative and congressional boundaries. The Legislature failed to get maps done. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, February 14, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

A 15-year-old Minneapolis student who was shot Wednesday has died. Deshaun Hill, who played on the football team at North High School, passed away Thursday. This is an MPR News Evening update for February 11, 2022. Hosted by Hannah Yang.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

The cities last month began requiring proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test to enter public places serving food and drink. With the current surge waning, the mayors on Thursday rescinded the controversial orders. Public masking mandates remain in place. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, February 11, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Police say they requested no-knock search warrants for a downtown Minneapolis apartment building last week because they feared for their safety. While entering one of the apartments, an officer fatally shot a man. This is an MPR News Evening update for February 10, 2022. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.