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After a strike of more than three weeks, the union representing Minneapolis park workers says it’s reached a tentative contract agreement with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.

And ahead of former President Donald Trump's campaign rally tomorrow, Minnesota Democrats will hold a vote-canvassing event for Vice President Kamala Harris.

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

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.

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A year after legalization, where you can and can’t smoke pot in Minnesota is still a little hazy

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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.

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Feeding Our Future defendant pleads guilty to jury bribery attempt

Travel woes and Delta delays continue, but may be easing at MSP airport

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