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Thirteen Minnesota children have been found to have a worrisome inflammatory condition believed to be related to COVID-19, state officials said Wednesday.

Multi-system inflammatory syndrome was confirmed in the children, who developed symptoms between mid-May and mid-June; their average age was 5, and most had no prior medical problems, Dr. Ruth Lynfield, the state’s epidemiologist, told reporters.

This is an MPR News evening update for Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene.

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Today’s meeting will not include public testimony, but the commission’s chair says he expects the first public hearing to take place early this month. MPR News morning update for July 1, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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The State of Minnesota has a new coronavirus ad campaign in the works — to the tune of $9 million. The goal is to promote different options for getting tested and get more information out on how to prevent the spread of the virus.

The ads will start running this summer on multiple platforms and in multiple languages.

This is an MPR News evening update for Tuesday, June 30. Hosted by Britta Greene.

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Mankato’s city council will hold a public hearing next week on a mask ordinance. MPR News morning update for June 30, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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The Hennepin County judge overseeing the trial of four former police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd last month warned elected officials against making public statements about the merits of the case, saying they endanger the defendants’ right to a fair trial and could lead to a change in venue.

The trial for four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd has been set tentatively for March 8.

This is an MPR News evening update for Monday, June 29. Hosted by Britta Greene.

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The four former Minneapolis police officers are scheduled to appear at a pretrial hearing this afternoon. MPR News morning update for June 29, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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We’re keeping an eye on the weather today, with a chance for severe storms this afternoon and evening across southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities. MPR News update for June 28, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Minnesota health officials say young adults are driving the increase in COVID-19 cases in the state. People in their 20s are now the largest age group for confirmed cases in Minnesota. MPR News update for June 27, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

The amendment to the city's charter would go before voters in November. Mayor Jacob Frey says deep reforms are needed and will be coming from his office, but he doesn't support abolishing the police department. This is an MPR News evening update for June 26, 2020. Hosted by Nina Moini.

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The Minneapolis City Council could vote today to start the process of removing the police department from the city charter. Plus news about statues on state grounds and a reckoning in the Twin Cities music scene. This is an MPR News Morning update for June 26, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.  

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