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State tax filing for free? Minnesota House approves proposal
Minnesotans would have access to a free electronic tax filing system under a bill that cleared a House committee Friday. Also, For the first time in two decades, the city of Saint Cloud will have new leadership. Dave Kleis, the city's longest-serving mayor, announced his retirement. This is the MPR News evening update, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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Jill Biden in Minnesota. Senate passes ‘Voting Rights Act’
First lady Jill Biden will be in the Twin Cities Friday evening for an education speech and a campaign event. The Minnesota Senate has approved an elections policy bill that would guarantee Minnesotans the right to sue if they face discrimination in voting. And Highway 169 between Interstates 94 and 394 will be closed from Friday to Monday morning as crews work on a bridge replacement project, MnDOT says.
This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.
Find more from these stories at MPRnews.org.
First lady Jill Biden to visit Minnesota on Friday
‘Minnesota Voting Rights Act’ nears governor’s signature after state Senate approval
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New reports on Minnesota principals, preschool enrollment
Minnesota principals say they don’t have the time they need to do the sorts of instructional leadership their jobs require. According to a new report from the University of Minnesota, principals statewide responded to a survey saying they spend more time than they’d like on administrative tasks.
And a new national report ranks Minnesota in the bottom half of the country for preschool enrollment.
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Nicolae Miu to be sentenced in July for Apple River stabbing. St. Paul votes for EV readiness
A sentencing date has been set for the Minnesota man convicted last week in the fatal stabbing of a teenager while tubing on a western Wisconsin river. Nicolae Miu will be sentenced on July 31st in St. Croix County Circuit Court in Hudson. And the St. Paul City Council unanimously passed a zoning proposal Wednesday that aims to prepare the city for a future with more electric vehicles.
This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.
Find more from these stories at MPRnews.org.
Sentencing date set for Apple River stabbing case
St. Paul City Council votes unanimously to boost EV-readiness
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Ricky Cobb II's family files suit; Minnesotans on influential Time 100
The family of Ricky Cobb II announced today a federal lawsuit against the state trooper who fatally shot him last year.
And two Minnesotans are on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people of 2024, announced today.
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Lawmakers propose solution for rideshare drivers and companies
State lawmakers have advanced a proposal that addresses one item rideshare drivers and companies want settled. And Minnesota’s first lady Gwen Walz Tuesday joined gun control advocates at the State Capitol urging the Legislature to approve a pair of firearm bills.
This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.
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The young reporters start every answer to a question with “Sure” and “Ya”. Very annoying and distracting. They all need to work on this to sound professional.
Needs lots of work
Repeats far too many stories. This is not the radio; we subscribe and listen to every episode. Weather is a waste of time, too, since it tries to cover the entire state, making it generic to the point of useless. Sports are also not useful news; leave that kind of garbage to the people who also “report” lottery numbers and horoscopes.
Update: Now they’re including episodes of another podcast in this feed, meaning you either are getting even *more* repeats if you like that podcast, too, or unwanted stories here if you don’t. MPR needs to hire someone who understands what podcasts are, and I’m very close to unsubscribing completely.
Last Update: Finally unsubscribed after they wasted my time with a “viral prom-posal” story. I’m looking for news, not increasingly encroaching vapid social media content.