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July 29, 2021 State’s frontline workers appeal for share of pandemic pay
A legislative panel is considering how to divide $250 million in premium pay for those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, July 29, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
6 min
July 28, 2021 Minnesota's COVID pandemic takes a concerning turn as officials recommend masks in schools
Minnesota's COVID pandemic takes a concerning turn as officials recommend masks in schools when classes resume. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
6 min
July 28, 2021 Rochester Public Schools to require younger students wear masks this fall
Students between 2 and 12 years old will be required to wear masks inside all school facilities during the academic year. The board’s vote reflected increasing concern over spread of the delta variant in Minnesota. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
6 min
July 27, 2021 Red Lake police officer slain and brutal heat blankets much of the state
Red Lake police officer slain and brutal heat blankets much of the state. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
6 min
July 27, 2021 Delta variant now dominant COVID strain in Minnesota
State health officials say it is responsible for three out of every four COVID-19 cases in Minnesota right now. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
5 min
July 26, 2021 Health providers, including Mayo Clinic, are taking a tougher stance on vaccinations
Health providers, including Mayo Clinic, are taking a tougher stance on vaccinations with mandates popping up from California to New York. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
6 min
July 26, 2021 Drought threatens water wells in parts of Minn.
While parts of the state saw much-needed rain over the weekend, it wasn’t enough to break the ongoing drought – which is threatening some private water wells that rely on rain to recharge. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, July 26, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
5 min
July 23, 2021 Minneapolis voters to decide fate of MPD
A ballot question about whether to replace the Minneapolis Police Department cleared its final hurdle Friday and will appear on November's ballot. The citizen-driven ballot measure would create a new department of public safety and give the city council more oversight. Opponents say it would complicate decision-making and slow the pace of police reform. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Friday, July 23, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
6 min
July 23, 2021 Farmers say widening drought now threatening livestock
As the drought in Minnesota worsens, Gov. Tim Walz told farmers Thursday he’s working with state and federal agencies to help meet their most pressing needs. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, July 23, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
6 min
July 22, 2021 Minnesota's drought is growing dire, with more two thirds of the state severely short of rain
Minnesota's drought is growing dire, with more two thirds of the state severely short of rain, and wells already starting to dry up in the northwest. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
5 min

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Minnesota Today from MPR News brings you the most important stories from around the state. All on your schedule. Get updated on the latest news in about five minutes, every weekday morning and…