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She is urging former Vice President Joe Biden to select a woman of color as his running mate instead. MPR News morning update for June 19, 2020. Hosted by Phil Picardi.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

A narrowly divided Supreme Court extended Thursday a life-support line to some 650,000 so-called "Dreamers," allowing them to remain safe from deportation for now, while the Trump administration jumps through the administrative hoops that the court said are required before ending the program.

Here in Minnesota, it's estimated that there are about 6,000 DACA recipients.

This is an MPR News evening update for Thursday, June 18, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

The change applies only to the Aug. 11 primary, and comes as part of an agreement reached on two lawsuits. Further litigation is still possible. MPR News update for June 18, 2020. Hosted by Phil Picardi.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

We’re now well into the special legislative session that opened last Friday. Prospects for a suite of criminal justice reforms that some activists and democrats have been pushing are looking dim.

This is an MPR News evening update for Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

On Tuesday, senators voted down an amendment to a policing bill that would outlaw training focused on self-preservation. Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) says officers need to be trained to defend themselves and others in difficult situations.

A bill to ban the training is advancing in the Democratic-led House. MPR News morning update for June 17, 2020. Hosted by Phil Picardi.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo on Tuesday pleaded for patience from the people of Minneapolis as well as from his own officers.

Arradondo said he’s been getting reports of people interfering with police and emergency medical personnel, even as they’re administering life-saving procedures.

This is an MPR News evening update for Tuesday, May 16, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

The state Dept. of Education is asking districts and charter schools to plan for three different scenarios this fall: in-person classes, distance learning, or a hybrid of the two. A decision on those scenarios is expected by late next month. MPR News morning update for June 16, 2020. Hosted by Phil Picardi.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Meanwhile, St. Cloud is cleaning up after a night of unrest following a shooting that wounded a police officer. Also, state health officials will wait until the end of July to make recommendations on school for fall. MPR News update for June 15, 2020, hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

On June 15, 1920, three black men wrongfully accused of a crime were lynched by a mob in Duluth.

One hundred years later, the city's residents are remembering the killings of Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson and Isaac McGhie — even though a large event marking the somber anniversary had to be canceled because of the pandemic. 

This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, June 15, 2020. Hosted by Phil Picardi.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Minnesota lawmakers heard testimony for seven hours Saturday from people weighing in on potential legislation to change policing in the state, in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. MPR News update for June 14, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.