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A state appeals court says it will fast-track a request from the Minnesota Attorney General's office to consider reinstating a third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. The court has scheduled a virtual hearing for oral arguments on the matter at 1 p.m. Monday.

This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Federal officials have reportedly rebooted their legal work on the death of George Floyd. The New York Times says evidence in the case is going back before a grand jury as his state trial approaches. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Gov. Tim Walz announced his latest bonding bill proposal Monday at the University of Minnesota. The DFL governor said his plan represents a $518 million investment in infrastructure projects across the state.

This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

My Pillow founder welcomes defamation suit from election technology firm, says he still expects to see election overturned and Trump get another chance to be president. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

The Minnesota Legislature’s debate on a new state budget takes a big turn this week with the release of an updated financial forecast. A projected $1.3 billion budget deficit that lawmakers have been calibrating expectations around could shrink or vanish entirely before the Legislature takes a single action.

This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

The milestone comes as the pace of vaccinations ticked up recently. Other promising COVID-19 trends this week included fewer weekly deaths on average and hospitalizations at levels not seen since September. This is an afternoon MPR News update for Feb. 19, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

A $35 million plan to pay for an additional police presence during the trial of one of the former officers charged in the death of George Floyd failed to pass in the Minnesota House on Thursday. It was the second time this week Democrats tried to pass the bill.

This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

An online enrollment form asks for personal data including age, occupation, and pre-existing health conditions. Supplies of the COVID-19 vaccine are still well short of demand, and may be even shorter because of weather-related shipping delays. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Feb. 18, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

Minneapolis leaders said Wednesday they are beefing up security plans, preparing to close streets and making sure businesses and residents are well informed as the trial approaches for the former police officer charged in the death of George Floyd.

This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Walz says pandemic is ebbing and kids need to get back to school, no later than March 8th, although many educators won’t be vaccinated. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister