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Gov. Tim Walz will announce new guidance on reopening Minnesota’s secondary schools for in-person learning on Wednesday. The updated rules come days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released COVID-19 protocols for schools, and nearly two months after Walz put out an amended road map to get the state’s youngest learners back to in-person classes.

This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Winter's grip is finally easing, at least a little, with temps in the 30s this weekend, although the arctic chill still has repercussions around Minnesota. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Gov. Tim Walz’s plan to create a $35 million fund to pay for security around the upcoming trial of the first former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd ran into a roadblock in the Minnesota House on Monday. 

This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi.

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Hospitalization counts remain steady at late September/early October levels. The trend line for known, active caseloads remains at levels not seen since late September.

This is an MPR News update for Monday, February 15, 2021. Hosted by John Wanamaker.

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Gov. Tim Walz will once again extend his emergency powers to coordinate Minnesota's response to the pandemic because he said Republicans who control the state Senate do not support measures like mask-wearing mandates. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Feb. 12, 2021. Hosted by Kathryn Styer Martinez. Music by Gary Meister.

In January, Gov. Tim Walz allowed gatherings to resume, with strict limits on how many people could attend: 10 people indoors and three households, or 15 people outdoors. Now, Walz is prepared to raise the limit on indoor gatherings to 50.

This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi.

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Authorities say quick thinking at the Allina Clinic saved lives on Tuesday, as the suspect faces 7 criminal charges in court. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Wright County officials are expected to explain Thursday how they believe a man known to a central Minnesota clinic attacked staff in a shooting rampage. County Attorney Brian Lutes said he plans to file murder, attempted murder and explosives charges against Gregory Paul Ulrich, 67, of Buffalo, Minn.

This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi.

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Buffalo clinic shooting victim remembered as devoted mom and caretaker as her alleged killer awaits possible murder, attempted murder and explosives charges. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Multiple people were shot Tuesday morning at an Allina Health clinic in Buffalo, northwest of the Twin Cities, killing one person and injuring four others. Police arrested a local man they said was well known to them and has a history of conflict.

This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.