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The jury in the federal human smuggling trial in Fergus Falls today returned guilty verdicts on all counts against Hari Patel and Steve Shand.

The four Republican members of Minnesota's U.S. House delegation hope to influence President-elect Donald Trump's choices for federal appointments in the state.

And another legal challenge looms over a Minnesota House race in the knotted-up legislative chamber.

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

The Democratic incumbent in a Shakopee-area legislative race is the likely winner after a recount Thursday. Rep. Brad Tabke led his Republican challenger, Aaron Paul, by 15 votes.

And after three days of testimony, a federal human smuggling trial is drawing to a close in Fergus Falls. The jury will receive final instructions before beginning deliberations Friday.

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Tabke wins Shakopee-area legislative race after recount, House control still unknown

Closing arguments delivered in federal human smuggling case

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Legislative leaders met with Gov. Tim Walz today for the first time since voters broke up DFL control of the Legislature in this month's election.

And the Minnesota Lottery needs to strengthen its internal controls to ensure that it meets all its legal obligations, according to a new report from the Minnesota Legislative Auditor.

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

The Robbinsdale school district held a town hall Wednesday night to discuss its budget. A counting error left the district with a $20 million shortfall. And two former St. Paul school district employees are filing a lawsuit against the district, claiming they were fired after raising concerns about how district leaders were handling finances. 

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

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Robbinsdale schools to make budget cuts to address $20M shortfall error

Two former St. Paul school employees file lawsuit, alleging they were fired for raising financial concerns

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On the second day of a human smuggling trial in Fergus Falls, U.S. Border Agents told a federal court the harrowing story of when they learned a family had frozen to death trying to enter the United States. Two men faces charges linked to the deaths.

Police in Eagan say a recent report of a sexual assault at Lebanon Hills Park was false. A woman reported an assault on Nov. 7, and police began an investigation and stepped up patrols at the park. Police now say the woman admitted it never happened.

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Border agents lay out a day of horror leading to the discovery of a frozen family

Eagan police say report of assault at Lebanon Hills Regional Park was false

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Minnesota DFL Party Chair Ken Martin is hoping to become the next leader of the Democratic National Committee.

Rain is changing over to snow this evening across the region, with several inches possible in northwest Minnesota by late tomorrow.

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

A new report from the state Department of Health finds most Minnesota schools are not completing recommended radon level tests. The odorless, colorless gas found in two out of five Minnesota homes is the second leading cause of lung cancer.

An E. coli outbreak linked to beef and carrots has led to at least 15 cases in the state. The beef has been linked to 10 cases of E. coli from burgers sold at multiple locations of Red Cow restaurants in the Twin Cities area and the Hen House eatery in Minneapolis. 

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E. coli outbreak in Minnesota: How to stay safe

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Elections officials across the state are spot-checking the November election results.

And two Ramsey County races are headed for a recount tomorrow.

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

Jury selection is set to begin Monday in Fergus Falls for two men facing human smuggling charges. The men are accused of smuggling Indian nationals across the U.S. border from Canada. A family of four perished in a snowstorm two years ago after they got separated from a larger group and froze to death.

And real estate sales in Minnesota last month were up considerably from the year before.

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Jury selection begins in Fergus Falls for two men charged with human smuggling that resulted in deaths

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Arctic Cat has cut more than five dozen jobs at its plant in Thief River Falls amid a downturn in the market for snowmobiles.

And Anheuser Busch will close a large malting facility in Moorhead and move the work to a plant in Shakopee.

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