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A new MPR News, Star Tribune, KARE-11 Minnesota Poll shows President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in a close race in the state — five months before the election. And a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s “Kids Count Data Book” finds Minnesota is holding steady in its ranking as fifth in the nation for child well-being. 

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

New Minnesota poll has Biden with narrow edge over Trump as both remain unpopular

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A federal jury in Minneapolis today returned guilty verdicts against five of the seven defendants in the Feeding Our Future trial.

And the man accused of killing a Minneapolis police officer last week was barred from having a gun.

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

The partner of a Minneapolis police officer killed in the line of duty is thanking friends, family members and the community for their continued support. Tori Myslajek said in a statement Thursday their family is completely devastated by the loss. She said Mitchell’s greatest joys in life were his four children, who range in age from 4 to 20 years old.

And the Minnesota Board of Animal Health confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a dairy herd in Benton County. While it’s the first reported case of bird flu in Minnesota dairy cows, the risk to the public is still low.

A memorial for Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell is scheduled for next week.

And the Minnesota Attorney General's Office said today that a man serving a life sentence for a 1998 murder was wrongfully convicted and should be exonerated.

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

The closest legal cannabis dispensary to the Twin Cities is opening for business Thursday on The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation in Cass County. And the Minnesota Legislative Auditor's office is expected to release a report next week about state oversight of the nonprofit Feeding Our Future. 

This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

New adult-use cannabis dispensary opens in Minnesota, closest to Twin Cities

Feds raid home of jailed food fraud defendant amid jury bribe investigation

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A new Minnesota program offering e-bike rebates has been postponed, after the online application experienced technical problems.

And Minneapolis police have ratified a new contract, which includes a 21 percent wage increase.

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