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Family and friends of fallen Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell gathered for his funeral today in his hometown of New Haven, Connecticut.

And Gov. Tim Walz says he accepts responsibility after a report says his administration failed to stop what federal prosecutors call the biggest pandemic fraud case in the nation.

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

We're already soggy. And this week is about to get soggier with more rain. Flood watches are posted and severe storms with heavy rain are adding to our already-saturated ground.

A 22-year-old inmate at the Stillwater prison died Saturday after being found unresponsive in his cell. Investigators are exploring a possible connection to synthetic drugs.

And attorneys are asking a judge to delay the second Feeding Our Future trial amid an investigation into jury tampering at the first one. 

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

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Minnesota corrections officials investigate inmate death, possibly drug-related

Severe thunderstorm watch through 10 a.m. for southern Minnesota

Expert: Prosecutors may litigate Feeding Our Future fraud case like mob scheme

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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has approved a resolution focused on outreach to Native American communities, after acknowledging the church's role in boarding schools. A draft also apologized to Indigenous Catholics. The church operated at least 80 of more than 500 government-funded boarding schools that separated children from their families and suppressed Indigenous cultures.

Also, University of Minnesota students will pay more in tuition next school year as part of a budget approved by the Board of Regents Thursday.

This is the afternoon MPR News update, hosted by Emily Bright. Theme music by Gary Meister.

Several tornadoes touched down in the Brainerd Lakes region during severe thunderstorms on Wednesday, but meteorologists are still working to figure out the rating and exact path of each twister. And the family of a bystander killed during a high speed police chase in 2021 is suing the city of Minneapolis.

The Minnesota Department of Education failed to investigate at least 30 complaints related to Feeding Our Future from 2018 to 2021. That's among the findings in a Thursday report from the state's Legislative Auditor.

Federal charges were filed against dozens of people connected to the now defunct Twin Cities nonprofit. Prosecutors allege they siphoned $250 million away from programs designed to feed children during the pandemic.

Also, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating after Minneapolis police fatally shot a man Wednesday.

This is the afternoon update from MPR News, hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Severe thunderstorms battered much of northern and central Minnesota Wednesday afternoon and evening, knocking out power to thousands of homes. At least four preliminary tornado reports came into National Weather Service offices, including one near Camp Ripley and two near Mille Lacs Lake.

And overnight, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension responded to a use-of-force incident in Minneapolis. Police Chief Brian O'Hara told local news outlets an armed man died in the Longfellow neighborhood after being shot by police.

This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Gracie Stockton. Music by Gary Meister.

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Tornadoes, wind and hail damage reported across much of Minnesota

Man fatally shot by police in south Minneapolis

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