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Stories from January 9, 2024

Minnesota blackout license plates are hot sell in first week

Minnesota blackout license plates are hot sell in first week

The Department of Public Safety’s Vehicle Services Division reported it sold 3,800 of the plates during the first week they became available. Major League sports team plates and Lion’s Club options also became available this week. Others go on sale later in January.
by Dana Ferguson

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Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe plans to open cannabis growing facility

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe plans to open a cannabis growing facility. In her annual State of the Band address Tuesday, chief executive Melanie Benjamin said the decision to get into the cannabis industry was not made lightly, but a majority of band members said they support it.
by Emily Reese

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The FAFSA rollout has been rough on students. The biggest problem is yet to come

The FAFSA rollout has been rough on students. The biggest problem is yet to come

The Education Department has made a big mistake with this year’s FAFSA — one that could cost students financial aid they’re entitled to. It’s now grappling with how to implement a fix.
by Cory Turner

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Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Wintry weather week, North Dakota tribal map order

Watch for frigid temperatures, light snow and difficult travel later this week. The rest of Tuesday should be mostly sunny with highs in the mid-teens. Wednesday it will snow with a high in the low 20s, plus a chance of snow the rest of the workweek and into the weekend.

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Red Cross declares an emergency blood shortage, as number of donors hits 20-year low

Red Cross declares an emergency blood shortage, as number of donors hits 20-year low

The number of people donating blood has dropped 40% over the last two decades, according to the Red Cross. Severe winter weather and illnesses could make an already bad situation even worse, it says.
by Diba Mohtasham

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Supreme Court rejects appeal by ex-officer Tou Thao, who held back crowd as George Floyd lay dying

Supreme Court rejects appeal by ex-officer Tou Thao, who held back crowd as George Floyd lay dying

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review the federal civil rights conviction of a former Minneapolis police officer who held back a concerned crowd while fellow officers pinned down a dying George Floyd. 
by The Associated Press

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Overnight lines and mayhem in stores. It's not a new iPhone — it's a Stanley tumbler

Overnight lines and mayhem in stores. It's not a new iPhone — it's a Stanley tumbler

People have camped out for hours just to get their hands on limited-edition Stanley tumblers. The ubiquitous drinkware used to be for outdoorsy types, but they've become something of a status symbol.
by Diba Mohtasham

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Here's who could oversee MPD's court-enforced settlement agreement

Here's who could oversee MPD's court-enforced settlement agreement

The city of Minneapolis is hosting meetings this week featuring the three finalists that want to oversee the city’s court-enforced settlement agreement with the state over Minneapolis police. It’s an important step to ensure the city meets obligations required by the state agreement and an expected federal consent decree on Minneapolis police.
by Jon Collins

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Girl Scouts are about a lot more than the cookies

Girl Scouts are about a lot more than the cookies

Girl Scouts are evolving to meet the needs of today’s girls. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Girl Scouts River Valleys CEO Marisa Williams about girls’ mental health, new badges and culturally specific troops.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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New Minneapolis City Council President Elliott Payne on cease-fire resolution, encampments

New Minneapolis City Council President Elliott Payne on cease-fire resolution, encampments

The Minneapolis City Council appointed Elliott Payne as its new president at its first meeting of the new year. He spoke with Morning Edition about the council’s resolution on the Israel-Hamas war, the future of policing in Minneapolis and how the city should handle homeless encampments.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Judge orders new North Dakota legislative district for 2 Native American tribes

Judge orders new North Dakota legislative district for 2 Native American tribes

A federal judge has ordered a new legislative district for two Native American tribes who successfully challenged North Dakota’s 2021 redistricting map as violating the Voting Rights Act in diluting Native American voters’ strength. 
by The Associated Press

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Murray earns first career shutout, Stars score two short-handed goals in 4-0 win at Minnesota

Murray earns first career shutout, Stars score two short-handed goals in 4-0 win at Minnesota

Matt Murray stopped 23 shots for his first career NHL shutout, and Dallas scored two short-handed goals to snap a three-game losing streak with a 4-0 win at Minnesota. 
by The Associated Press

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Shooting at Cloquet motel leaves 3 dead. New leadership for Minneapolis City Council

Three people are dead after a reported "active shooter" at a Cloquet motel last night. Authorities are expected to release more information at a news conference this morning. Plus the Minneapolis City Council has appointed its new leaders. The council voted for Elliott Payne as president and Aisha Chughtai as vice president.
by Phil Picardi

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Michigan beats Washington Huskies 34-13 in college national championship

Michigan beats Washington Huskies 34-13 in college national championship

Michigan looked like it would run away from Washington early in the College Football Playoff championship game. But the Wolverines mostly plodded along until they put together the game-defining, 71-yard drive that put them up two touchdowns midway through the fourth quarter. 
by The Associated Press

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As session approaches, Minnesota lawmakers plan to keep advancing shift to clean energy

As session approaches, Minnesota lawmakers plan to keep advancing shift to clean energy

Key Minnesota legislators say not to expect climate legislation as ambitious as last year in the upcoming session. In 2023, they passed a historic legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This year their focus will be on making sure the state’s able to achieve its clean energy goals.
by Kirsti Marohn

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JetBlue's CEO to step down, will be replaced by 1st woman to lead a big U.S. airline

JetBlue's CEO to step down, will be replaced by 1st woman to lead a big U.S. airline

JetBlue said Monday that CEO Robin Hayes will step down next month and be replaced by the airline's president, Joanna Geraghty, who will be the first woman to lead a major U.S. carrier.
by The Associated Press

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2 major airlines find loose bolts, other problems on grounded Boeing jets

2 major airlines find loose bolts, other problems on grounded Boeing jets

About 170 planes were grounded after the "door plug" on a Boeing 737 Max 9 blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight. United and Alaska are the two big U.S. carriers that fly Boeing jets with door plugs.
by Joel Rose

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Long-time leader of St. John's Abbey retires leaving storied 23-year legacy

Long-time leader of St. John's Abbey retires leaving storied 23-year legacy

This week in Collegeville, Minn. the monks of St. John's Abbey are convening to elect their next leader, or abbot. John Klassen is retiring after 23 years in the role and notably led the monastery through its sexual abuse reckoning.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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