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DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar says tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed — or plans to impose — will end up making life more expensive for Americans.

And the latest defendant to be sentenced in the Feeding Our Future case is headed to federal prison for 3 and a half years.

Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Jeff Jones. Music by Gary Meister.

The Minnesota House on Thursday convened for its first session with both Democrats and Republicans in attendance. It happened after a power-sharing agreement was struck by legislative leaders Wednesday night. Republican Rep. Lisa Demuth will wield the speaker's gavel for the next two years.

The Minneapolis City Council voted to delay a plan for George Floyd Square. A council committee voted 4-2 Thursday in favor of tabling the city’s plan and will instead consider a pedestrian-only design. City officials say the decision may delay construction until 2026.

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The Minnesota House has relaunched with a power-sharing deal.

At the same time as Minnesota House leaders were unveiling that deal to get the chamber running again, Minnesota Supreme Court justices were hearing arguments in a lawsuit over problems that arose during the three-plus week standoff.

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

Leaders in the Minnesota House are holding separate news conferences Thursday to announce a joint deal to reboot a chamber stalled since mid-January.

Gov. Tim Walz has scheduled a special election for a Minnesota House vacancy for March 11. It's the seat that will determine whether the House is tied 67 to 67 or if Republicans lock in a majority that allows them to pass bills on their own.

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$25 million in outside spending flowed into races for the Minnesota Legislature in 2024. Groups that operate independently from candidates funneled $25.3 million into races for 134 House seats and one Senate seat, according to an MPR News analysis of campaign reports.

And Republican Congressman Pete Stauber has reintroduced legislation that could pave the way for copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

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

The University of Minnesota is under federal investigation over allegations of antisemitism harassment.  On Monday, the U.S. Department of Education announced it would be opening investigations into five colleges including the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

Richfield-based Best Buy is assessing the potential effects of President Trump's tariffs on some of the nation's key trade partners. Best Buy CEO Corie Barry says getting vendors to move production away from China and diversify supply chains will take time.

Republicans in the Minnesota House are pushing recall petitions for all 66 Democrats in the chamber. Party leaders say they expect to have petitions signed and submitted to the Secretary of State's office next week — the first step in a lengthy process.

This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota Farm Bureau president Dan Glessing says many people in the state's agriculture industry are relieved that President Donald Trump has paused his plan to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Those tariffs -- and any retaliatory trade measures -- could have had a major effect on Minnesota farmers.

And the University of Minnesota is among five colleges under federal investigation for reports of widespread antisemitism.

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

The Minnesota Senate is back to a 34-33 split after a Democrat was sworn into office Monday. 

Some Minnesota businesses — including restaurants — were closed Monday in support of a nationwide movement aimed at demonstrating the importance of immigration.  Organizers called it A Day Without Immigrants.

And a newly reopened child care in Crystal, Minn., is trying to help families in child care deserts as more parents head back into the office.

This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

A Minneapolis state senator was sworn into office today bringing the chamber to a one-vote advantage for Democrats.

That story and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Jury selection is underway Monday in the second trial of people charged in an alleged $250 million fraud scheme.

President Donald Trump's executive order slapping tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China goes into effect Tuesday.  Duties on goods imported from Canada and Mexico will be 25 percent, except for a 10 percent rate on Canadian energy, including oil, natural gas and electricity. 

And the University of Minnesota Law School is pausing its search for a new assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion.

This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.