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Former President Donald Trump will rally supporters this weekend in Minnesota. And a contingent of Minnesota Vikings coaches and executives will be in Maryland Friday morning for the funeral of Khyree Jackson.

More than 20 people were arrested in Minneapolis yesterday at a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress. And unionized Minneapolis Park workers have been on strike for three weeks in an increasingly tense labor dispute with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Next week is the one-year anniversary of cannabis legalization in Minnesota. We’ll tell you where it's legal to consume cannabis and where it's not. And Duluth folk musician Gaelynn Lea has been named a 2024 Disability Futures Fellow by the Ford and Mellon Foundations. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister. Find these headlines and more at Mprnews.org. A year after legalization, where you can and can’t smoke pot in Minnesota is still a little hazy Read the latest edition of the AM Update newsletter. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

Minnesota U.S. Representatives Ilhan Omar and Betty McCollum didn't attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress today. A Minnesota Senate Ethics Subcommittee will likely wait until September to take up a complaint against a DFL senator. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

One of the five people charged with trying to bribe a juror in the Feeding Our Future trial pleaded guilty Tuesday. And Delta travelers are not the only ones stranded at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Pilots and flight attendants are also facing challenges with flight delays and cancellations. And Metro Transit says more operators and demand are allowing the agency to increase frequency on the Blue and Green lines in the Twin Cities area. The light rail trains will run more frequently in middle of the day until 6 p.m. The changes take effect mid-August. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister. Find these headlines and more at Mprnews.org. Feeding Our Future defendant pleads guilty to jury bribery attempt Travel woes and Delta delays continue, but may be easing at MSP airport Read the latest edition of the AM Update newsletter. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

Dozens more Delta Air Lines flights to and from the Twin Cities were canceled Tuesday as the airline works to untangle itself from last Friday’s global tech outage. Federal officials are now investigating how Delta is treating its passengers amid the tech issues. Also, former President Trump plans to stump with his running mate JD Vance in St. Cloud this weekend. This is the evening MPR News update hosted by Emily Reese. Theme music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota's top elections official says President Joe Biden's decision to not seek a second term will will have no effect on voting operations in the state. And the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents has approved changes to several administrative policies related to sex discrimination. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Elana See. Music by Gary Meister. Find these headlines and more at Mprnews.org. Secretary of State: Law is clear on what Biden’s exit means for Minnesota ballots Read the latest edition of the AM Update newsletter. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

Gov. Tim Walz says he’s happy with his current job, but says he’ll “listen to her” if Vice President Kamala Harris comes to him looking for a running mate. A state Senate ethics committee has postponed another hearing into DFL Senator Nicole Mitchell's felony burglary charge. The hearing scheduled for Thursday has been pushed off to a later date. This is an MPR News evening update, hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

President Joe Biden's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris is getting mixed reviews among some voters. Meanwhile, a delegate to the Democratic National convention from Minneapolis says he strongly supports Kamala Harris for president. And the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center is seeking nominations for a woman veteran to name its new women's clinic after. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Elana See. Music by Gary Meister. Find these headlines and more at Mprnews.org. Minnesotans react with shock, delight as Biden drops out of presidential race Minneapolis VA Medical Center seeks name for new women’s veterans clinic Read the latest edition of the AM Update newsletter. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

Democratic Congresswoman Betty McCollum is asking that President Joe Biden withdraw his bid for re-election. In a statement, McCollum calls on Biden to step aside and Vice President Kamala Harris to run in his place. The longtime representative for the east Twin Cities metro said Harris should choose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. This is the evening MPR News update, hosted by Emily Reese. Theme music by Gary Meister.

The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport reported several dozen delayed or canceled flights Friday morning amid a global internet outage. Delta, Sun Country, Allegiant, United and American are among the airlines affected by the outage. Around the world, the internet outage has reportedly affected stores, banks and hospitals. And former President Trump closed out the Republican National Convention on Thursday night in Wisconsin.

As the RNC comes to a close in Milwaukee, local Democratic leaders say they haven’t heard of a behind the scenes campaign to pressure their candidate, President Joe Biden, to step down. And the Minneapolis City Council has approved a contract with the police union that will provide a more than 21 percent pay increase over the next three years. This is an MPR News evening update, hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

The Republican National Convention wraps up in Milwaukee Thursday night with a speech from former President Donald Trump. And the Minneapolis City Council decides Thursday whether to approve a tentative union contract that would make Minneapolis police officers some of the highest paid in the state. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister. Find these headlines and more at Mprnews.org. What will Trump tell the RNC after an attempt on his life? Minneapolis police contract vote nears; includes large wage increases and department changes Read the latest edition of the AM Update newsletter. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other Biden-Harris campaign surrogates were in Milwaukee Wednesday to offer a rebuttal to Republican statements at their national convention. In Cohasset, Minn., about one million gallons of coal ash wastewater leaked from a power plant known as the Boswell Energy Center. This is an MPR News evening update, hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota's delegation to the Republican National Convention cheered enthusiastically Tuesday night as U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer took the stage. And the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board offered a final contract proposal Tuesday to leaders of the union that represents more than 300 park workers. The Minneapolis City Council, meanwhile, has passed a resolution expressing solidarity with park workers. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister. Find these headlines and more at Mprnews.org. Minnesota’s Tom Emmer says Trump, GOP wins would allow Congress to ‘put America first’ Minneapolis City Council passes resolution in favor of striking park workers Read the latest edition of the AM Update newsletter. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

Minnesota's two Democratic U.S. senators say a colleague should resign following a federal corruption conviction. And at Day One of the Republican National Convention yesterday, former President Donald Trump named Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Minnesota delegates to the Republican National Convention joined in the unanimous roll-call vote Monday to nominate Donald Trump for president. And as of Tuesday morning, the Minneapolis park workers continued to strike after negotiations Monday. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister. Find these headlines and more at Mprnews.org. Trump enters Republican convention with a bandage covering his right ear after assassination attempt Minneapolis park workers strike continues, raising concerns about storm cleanup Read the latest edition of the AM Update newsletter.

The Republican National Convention started today in Milwaukee. Reporter Mark Zdechlik spoke with some members of Minnesota delegation as they prepared for a bus ride to the area which is several miles from their hotel. And Xcel Energy officials say power should be fully restored by the end of the day today. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Members of Minnesota's delegation to this week's Republican National Convention in Wisconsin are coming to terms with the assassination attempt of former President, and current standard barer, Donald Trump. Union leaders and the Minneapolis Park Board will be at the bargaining table Monday in hopes of agreeing to a new contract for more than 300 workers. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister. Republican convention opens after Trump assassination attempt; Minnesota delegate says 'it gave me chills' Find these headlines and more at Mprnews.org. Read the latest edition of the AM Update newsletter. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

The heat and humidity will keep building in Minnesota through the weekend. And the state DNR is proposing to sell 80,000 acres of lands within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the U.S. Forest Service. DNR officials say proceeds from the sale will benefit public education in the state. Those stories and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.