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The state’s second-largest school district says it will keep students at home initially, and revisit that decision later in the fall. MPR News morning update for August 6, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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A Minneapolis commission is expected to take up a proposed amendment Wednesday that would dismantle the city's Police Department in the wake of George Floyd's death and replace it with a new public safety department.

A majority of the City Council backs the idea, with supporters saying it would do away with a troubled department that has resisted change, and replace it with a more "holistic" and public health-oriented approach to public safety.

This is an MPR News evening update for Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene.

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The proposal would dismantle the city’s troubled police department and replace it with what supporters say would be a more holistic approach to public safety. If the commission advances the plan, a final decision would be left to voters in November. MPR News update for August 5, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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The Minnesota State High School League on Tuesday agreed to move high school football and volleyball to spring seasons this year while other fall sports maintain modified schedules in response to COVID-19.

Volleyball and football will be allowed to hold practices this fall with conditions. Girls tennis, boys and girls cross country and girls swimming and diving, boys and girls soccer will be allowed to to start Aug. 17.

This is an MPR News evening update for Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene.

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The governor is asking for a federal disaster declaration to help Minneapolis businesses that were damaged or destroyed in recent civil unrest. MPR News morning update for August 4, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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The Twin Cities’ next light rail project, the $1.5 billion Bottineau or Blue Line, has ground to a halt, after Hennepin County and the Metropolitan Council said Monday that they’ve given up on getting access to a key right of way from BNSF Railway. Also video of George Floyd before he was pinned by a Minneapolis officer was posted online by a British tabloid. The video was available only for viewing by appointment. MPR News evening update for Aug. 3, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene.

The motorcycle rally, which starts Friday, is expected to bring more than 250,000 people to town. It comes as South Dakota sees a rise in COVID-19 cases. MPR News morning update for August 3, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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A week after Minnesota's face mask mandate took effect, opponents gathered on the grounds of the State Capitol on Saturday to criticize Gov. Tim Walz's executive order.

A few hundred people turned out for the rally, with some carrying signs, others American flags, and a few with firearms visible. In announcing the rally, organizers said they're not opposed to people wearing masks — just any statewide rule or law requiring it.

This is an MPR News update for Sunday, August 2, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Minnesota enters another month of the coronavirus pandemic with hospitalizations on the rise. MPR News update for Aug. 1, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

Many parents across the state will have to wait longer to find out if their children will physically attend K-12 public schools this fall, continue to learn online, or a hybrid of the two. Also, a rodeo in northern Minnesota where thousands attended had at least one participant who was positive for COVID-19 at the time, health officials said. MPR News evening update for Friday, July 31, 2020. Hosted by Nina Moini.