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Stories from January 8, 2024

Ellison sues Minnesota dairy farm for wage theft, substandard housing

Ellison sues Minnesota dairy farm for wage theft, substandard housing

A district court lawsuit filed Monday alleges Evergreen Acres, a large dairy producer based in Paynesville, failed to pay at least $3 million in worker’s wages, illegally charged rent for substandard onsite housing and maintained a culture of fear and violence.
by Ellie Roth

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Court interpreters begin work stoppage amid pay dispute

Court interpreters begin work stoppage amid pay dispute

The interpreters, who play a key role in civil and criminal hearings in which participants have limited English proficiency, say that a new rate of $65 per hour that took effect Monday is nowhere near enough to keep pace with a quarter century of inflation.
by Matt Sepic

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New documentary on Arik Matson, Waseca officer who sustained severe brain injury

New documentary on Arik Matson, Waseca officer who sustained severe brain injury

It’s been three years since Waseca police officer and father of two Arik Matson was shot while on duty. He survived, but sustained severe injuries to his brain. A new documentary follows Arik and his wife Megan Matson through the process of healing.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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UMN working to include Asian Americans in medical studies

A study with 100,000 people looks at how environmental factors like chemicals, pollution and stress affect children’s minds and bodies. About 800 pregnant Asian Americans in the Twin Cities now have the opportunity to join.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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After a sluggish start to winter, parts of southwest Minnesota get walloped with snow

After a sluggish start to winter, parts of southwest Minnesota get walloped with snow

Southwest Minnesota could see nearly a foot of snow by Tuesday morning. The are is seeing winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories, plus school cancellations or virtual days.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsey Seavert

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Freelance court interpreters refuse to work for the state unless it raises wages

Freelance court interpreters working for the State of Minnesota say they'll begin refusing jobs starting Monday. A freelance interpreter told MPR News their wages have stagnated while pay for judges and other essential courtroom workers has risen. The state has proposed a $9 an hour pay bump for certified interpreters. The interpreters say that's not enough. That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
by Emily Reese

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Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Council meetings tonight

Is it feeling like January yet? The high temperatures Monday and Tuesday are in the mid-teens. The Fargo-Moorhead area will likely see snow later in the week and an even colder weekend.

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Prince's 'Purple Rain' headed to Broadway in stage adaptation

Prince's 'Purple Rain' headed to Broadway in stage adaptation

Forty years after Prince's iconic "Purple Rain" film and album, a stage adaptation is in development for Broadway, featuring a team including Pulitzer-finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins as writer and Tony-winning Lileana Blain-Cruz as director.
by Max Sparber

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Israeli strike kills elite Hezbollah commander as fears of another regional war grow

Israeli strike kills elite Hezbollah commander as fears of another regional war grow

Wissam al-Tawil is the most senior militant in the secretive armed group Hezbollah killed since Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks on Israel. The killing in southern Lebanon is the latest Gaza-linked escalation.
by The Associated Press

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Postal workers rally in Minneapolis against 'senseless crimes' targeting mail carriers

Postal workers rally in Minneapolis against 'senseless crimes' targeting mail carriers

The rally was held by the National Association of Letter Carriers in response to a national rise in attacks on letter carriers, including two in Edina and Brooklyn Center last November.
by Nicole Ki

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Lily Gladstone is the Golden Globes' first Indigenous best actress winner

Lily Gladstone is the Golden Globes' first Indigenous best actress winner

Lily Gladstone has made Golden Globes history. She became the first Indigenous person to win an award for best actress in a drama on Sunday night. Gladstone won for her role as Mollie Burkhart in Martin Scorsese’s epic “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
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Snow on the way. Update on Minneapolis human rights policing agreement this week

Three candidates to monitor the city of Minneapolis' agreement on policing with the state's human rights department will make public presentations this week. And we’re expecting accumulating snow today and tonight in southwestern Minnesota.
by Phil Picardi

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Irving hits big 3-pointers, scores 35 points to lead the Mavericks over the Timberwolves, 115-108

Irving hits big 3-pointers, scores 35 points to lead the Mavericks over the Timberwolves, 115-108

Kyrie Irving made the tying and go-ahead 3-pointers, finishing with 35 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 115-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. 
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Before a door plug flew off a Boeing plane, an advisory light came on 3 times

Before a door plug flew off a Boeing plane, an advisory light came on 3 times

The auto pressurization light came on during three recent flights involving the same plane, the National Transportation Safety Board said. Some plane components are being sent to a NTSB lab.
by Ayana Archie

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'Oppenheimer' dominates Golden Globes as 'Poor Things' upsets 'Barbie' in comedy

'Oppenheimer' dominates Golden Globes as 'Poor Things' upsets 'Barbie' in comedy

If awards season has been building toward a second match-up of Barbenheimer, this round went to “Oppenheimer.” It also won best director, best drama actor, best supporting actor and for best score.
by The Associated Press

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Heavy snow pummels the Northeast as storms form in the South and Midwest

Heavy snow pummels the Northeast as storms form in the South and Midwest

The storm brought snow levels to several Northeast cities not seen in years. Another major storm arriving early this week threatens to bring even more hazardous conditions to the region.
by Emma Bowman and Juliana Kim

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