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Stories from February 14, 2024

Politics Friday: Leaders of the House on this session’s priorities

Politics Friday: Leaders of the House on this session’s priorities

After the 2023 legislative session whirlwind, what will this year look like? MPR News host Brian Bakst talks to leaders of the Minnesota House about what their parties would like to see accomplished.  
by Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth and Matthew Alvarez

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Appetites: Couple serves up ‘spicy’ love story for Valentine’s Day

Appetites: Couple serves up ‘spicy’ love story for Valentine’s Day

For couples looking to spice up their relationship on Valentine’s Day, Tom and Nicole Dokman have a recommendation: Try their 127 spice blend. That’s the name of the spice blend the Minnesota couple created as their signature wedding flavor and party favor.
by Tom Crann and Heidi Raschke

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New Twin Cities clinics focus on health for women 65 and older

New Twin Cities clinics focus on health for women 65 and older

Herself Health launched in 2022 with a vision to offer health care focused mainly on the specific health issues women over 65 face. Their newest clinic opens in south Minneapolis next week.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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At least 8 children among 22 hit by gunfire at end of Chiefs' Super Bowl parade; 1 person killed

At least 8 children among 22 hit by gunfire at end of Chiefs' Super Bowl parade; 1 person killed

Eight children were among 22 people hit by gunfire in a shooting at the end of Wednesday's parade to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl win, authorities said, as terrified fans ran for cover and yet another high-profile public event was marred by gun violence. One person was killed.
by The Associated Press

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One dead, seven injured in Alexandria house fire

One man died and three other people were airlifted to the Twin Cities for treatment after a house fire Wednesday morning in Alexandria. Two other residents of the home, and two first responders, also were injured.
by MPR News Staff

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How to have good conversations across political divides

How to have good conversations across political divides

During what promises to be a divisive election year, MPR News and the nonprofit organization Braver Angels are partnering to bring Minnesotans Talking Sense, an online and in-person platform to help people have hard conversations better.
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom, Gretchen Brown and Catharine Richert

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Events, marches held across Minnesota to remember missing and murdered Indigenous loved ones

Events, marches held across Minnesota to remember missing and murdered Indigenous loved ones

The annual event comes as the state’s new Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office works to make reward money and other resources available to help find missing loved ones.
by MPR News Staff, Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Dan Gunderson and Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Beyond 'Reality' TV: Inside the Lives of Older Singles

Beyond 'Reality' TV: Inside the Lives of Older Singles

In this special, Dating While Gray host Laura Stassi sifts through research and talks to older singles about our dating lives and how we’re navigating new romance around already established family commitments.

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Three Minnesota chocolatiers share how they fell in love with making chocolate

Three Minnesota chocolatiers share how they fell in love with making chocolate

Valentine’s Day is for lovers ... of chocolate! MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three chocolatiers in Minnesota about what goes into their luscious treats — from growing cacao to dreaming up award-winning bonbons.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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St. Louis Park schools will allow families to opt out of LGBTQ+ books

St. Louis Park schools will allow families to opt out of LGBTQ+ books

St. Louis Park Public Schools will allow opt-outs for families who don’t want their children to read books with LGBTQ+ characters after six Somali Muslim families threatened to sue the district.
by Becky Z. Dernbach

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Winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings: Snow is on the way

Winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings: Snow is on the way

A winter weather advisory and winter storm warning is posted for portions of southern Minnesota for Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night. Several inches of snow could fall in some areas. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Wisconsin Legislature passes bill guaranteeing admission to UW campuses for top high schoolers

Wisconsin Legislature passes bill guaranteeing admission to UW campuses for top high schoolers

The Wisconsin Legislature has passed a bill requiring the University of Wisconsin-Madison to admit all high school students who finish in the top 5 percent of their class.
by The Associated Press

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Edwards has 41 and the Timberwolves win the first of 2 against the Blazers 121-109

Edwards has 41 and the Timberwolves win the first of 2 against the Blazers 121-109

Anthony Edwards had 41 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat Portland 121-109, handing the Trail Blazers their fifth straight loss. Rudy Gobert added 16 points and 15 rebounds for his sixth straight double-double.
by The Associated Press

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Walz willing to sign sports betting bill. Two cases of measles identified in Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz said he would sign a sports betting bill into law if it were to reach his desk this session — as long as it doesn't infringe on compacts the state has made with tribes. And state health officials have identified two cases of measles. Both cases are in very young children in the Twin Cities who had been overseas. The Minnesota Department of Health is working to contact anyone who was exposed.
by Phil Picardi

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Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year. Here's what you need to know

Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year. Here's what you need to know

Feb. 14 is a holiday heavyweight this year due to a calendar collision. It’s Valentine’s Day, the fixed annual celebration of love and friendship, and critics who deride its commercialization. But it also happens to be Ash Wednesday, the solemn day of fasting and reflection that signals the start of Christianity’s most penitent season.
by The Associated Press

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Former Timberwolves player arrested on family violence charge

Former Timberwolves player arrested on family violence charge

Former NBA player Bryn Forbes has been arrested on a family violence charge. Bexar County arrest records show Forbes was jailed on a charge of assaulting a family member by choking, strangulation, a third-degree felony.
by The Associated Press

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Ukrainian military says it sank a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea

Ukrainian military says it sank a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea

Sinking the vessel would be another embarrassing blow for the Russian Black Sea fleet and a significant success for Ukraine 10 days before the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.
by The Associated Press

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‘Realize how magical it is here’: Meet 6 local authors with romance novels set in Minnesota

‘Realize how magical it is here’: Meet 6 local authors with romance novels set in Minnesota

Six local authors discuss their love-themed novels, with stories that range from hockey romances to fantasy escapades in West St. Paul. Each book takes place in our beloved Minnesota.
by Sam Stroozas

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House votes to impeach Mayorkas, a historic rebuke of sitting Cabinet member by Republicans

House votes to impeach Mayorkas, a historic rebuke of sitting Cabinet member by Republicans

The U.S. House voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with the Republican majority determined to punish the Biden administration over its handling of the U.S-Mexico border after failing last week in a politically embarrassing setback.
by The Associated Press

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