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Stories from January 31, 2024

Convictions reversed in murder trial over Minneapolis real estate agent, court rules

Convictions reversed in murder trial over Minneapolis real estate agent, court rules

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday reversed the murder and kidnapping convictions of a former probation officer who was sentenced to life without parole for her role in the death of a Minneapolis real estate agent.
by The Associated Press

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Taylor Swift, Drake, BTS and more may have their music taken off TikTok — here's why

Taylor Swift, Drake, BTS and more may have their music taken off TikTok — here's why

Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company, has threatened to remove all of the music it owns from TikTok, unless the streaming platform agrees to more favorable terms.
by Neda Ulaby

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MPD Third Precinct plans; IRS still taxing Minnesota rebate checks

Minneapolis city leaders say they hope to open a new third precinct police station and community safety center by early next year. And the Internal Revenue Service won’t reverse course on taxing the Minnesota rebates issued last fall.
by Emily Reese

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4 NHL players charged with sexual assault in a 2018 case in Canada, their lawyers say

4 NHL players charged with sexual assault in a 2018 case in Canada, their lawyers say

Philadelphia Flyers' Carter Hart, Michael McLeod and Cal Foote of the N.J. Devils and Dillon Dube of the Calgary Flames are charged in an alleged assault by members of Canada's 2018 world junior team.
by The Associated Press

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'It's a fickle thing, music': Artist Laamar on recent wins and why he writes songs

'It's a fickle thing, music': Artist Laamar on recent wins and why he writes songs

Laamar was named one of 2023’s Best New Bands by First Avenue and recently played with other Minnesota greats such as the Cactus Blossoms and Dan Wilson of Semisonic.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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How are Minnesota's trees faring during this warm winter? An expert explains

How are Minnesota's trees faring during this warm winter? An expert explains

The weirdly warm and dry weather has potential consequences for the natural world, including Minnesota’s trees. Lee Frelich, director of the University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology, shared his insight with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Frey vetoes Minneapolis cease-fire resolution

Frey vetoes Minneapolis cease-fire resolution

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Wednesday that he has vetoed a resolution passed last week by the City Council which calls for a cease-fire in the Israel Hamas war. Nine council members’ approval votes are enough to override his veto.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis City Council committee hears update on now-cleared Nenookaasi encampment

Minneapolis City Council committee hears update on now-cleared Nenookaasi encampment

It’s unclear where all those who were living in Camp Nenookaasi when the city cleared it Tuesday have gone, but some moved to a nearby city lot. Supporters attended a city council committee meeting Wednesday afternoon.
by MPR News Staff

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Essentia's decision to end labor and delivery services in Fosston sparks outrage

Essentia's decision to end labor and delivery services in Fosston sparks outrage

A large number of people joined a public hearing Tuesday night on Duluth-based Essentia Health’s decision to end labor and delivery services at the Fosston hospital.
by Gracie Stockton, Cathy Wurzer and Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Zebras, camels and flames, oh my! Circus animals rescued after truck catches fire on Indiana highway

Zebras, camels and flames, oh my! Circus animals rescued after truck catches fire on Indiana highway

A truck hauling zebras and camels for a series of weekend circus performances caught fire on a northeastern Indiana highway, prompting a police rescue of the animals.
by The Associated Press

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Low-salt road designs. Political newcomer Joe Fraser enters U.S. Senate race

We've had less salt on roadways this winter because there's been little ice to melt. But more Minnesota communities hope to curb salt use, even when the weather is harsh. Also, we hear from the new GOP U.S. Senate candidate Joe Fraser.
by Phil Picardi

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Trump will meet with the Teamsters in Washington as he tries to cut into Biden's union support

Trump will meet with the Teamsters in Washington as he tries to cut into Biden's union support

Former President Donald Trump is meeting with members of the Teamsters Union in Washington as he looks past the GOP primary and towards a general election rematch against President Joe Biden. 
by The Associated Press

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From the hospital to a tent in hours — what it's like giving birth in Gaza now

From the hospital to a tent in hours — what it's like giving birth in Gaza now

UNICEF estimates about 20,000 babies have been born in Gaza since Israel began its offensive there in response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
by Sarah McCammon, Jordan-Marie Smith and Christopher Intagliata

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How rethinking design could reduce the need for road salt

How rethinking design could reduce the need for road salt

Eden Prairie is a pilot city testing low-salt design. The concept is to plan streets and buildings so ice and melted snow don't accumulate in places where people walk and drive, reducing the need for deicing salt that pollutes lakes, rivers and streams.
by Kirsti Marohn

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House GOP advances impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

House GOP advances impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

Republicans on the homeland security committee voted to approve the articles along party lines early on Wednesday, setting up a vote on the full House floor as early as this week.
by Deirdre Walsh and Eric McDaniel

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Minnesota’s weirdly warm winter made one of the world’s toughest races even tougher, two top finishers say

Minnesota’s weirdly warm winter made one of the world’s toughest races even tougher, two top finishers say

Two women finished top three of their group in an over 100-hundred mile marathon in the Northern Minnesota wilderness. MPR News host Tom Crann speaks with two friends and veteran racers of the Arrowhead Ultra 135.
by Tom Crann, Lukas Levin and Lindsey Seavert

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