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Gov. Tim Walz pushed back on a White House proposal to cancel funding for clean energy projects in states that didn't support President Donald Trump's presidential bid. The DFL governor and former vice-presidential candidate said the threat was clearly a political move.

And prosecutors are asking a judge to jail a defendant in the next Feeding Our Future trial for allegedly trying to stop a cooperator from testifying.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Federal workers are either furloughed or working without pay during the government shutdown that started today.

And federal officials say Minnesota’s inclusion of trans athletes in female sports is a violation of Title IX. The Trump administration announced yesterday it had found Minnesota’s high school league and state department of education in violation of civil rights law for policies that allow transgender athletes to compete on teams consistent with their gender.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the state of Minnesota — along with Hennepin County, Minneapolis and St. Paul — over policies limiting local law enforcement agencies' work in immigration operations.

And the driver of a pickup truck died this morning after it collided head-on with a school bus in the city of Andover.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

The Minnesota Department of Revenue is warning Minnesotans NOT to engage with text messages claiming to provide tax refunds.

Work was paused today on road construction projects across the state... after two workers died in separate incidents in construction zones last week. MnDOT says the first-ever statewide safety stand-down was held in part to honor the lives lost. It also was a chance for workers to have discussions and share their experiences in an effort to recommit to and improve work zone safety.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Five candidates vying to be the next Minneapolis mayor participated in Friday's debate. This year’s election is on Nov. 4 and uses ranked-choice voting. Early voting began Sept. 19.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told MPR News if he's elected to a third term, he plans to serve the entire term.

This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Emily Reese. Theme music is by Gary Meister.  

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