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Stories from February 23, 2024

Violence Free Minnesota discusses intimate partner violence in the wake of Burnsville shooting

Violence Free Minnesota discusses intimate partner violence in the wake of Burnsville shooting

Joe Shannon, the communications program manager for Violence Free Minnesota, spoke with All Things Considered host Tom Crann about the current state of domestic violence in Minnesota in the aftermath of the Burnsville shooting that left three first responders dead.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Tavern on Grand says goodbye with a final fish fry season

Tavern on Grand says goodbye with a final fish fry season

After more than three decades serving up thousands of pounds of fish, a local establishment and institution prepares its final fish fry. The Tavern on Grand in St. Paul announced in January it would be closing its doors for good in the summer.
by Tom Crann, Matthew Alvarez and Lukas Levin

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Minnesota drivers can now fuel up with E15 year-round; 'zombie' wildfires still smoldering underground

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved a rule this week that will allow gasoline blended with higher amounts of ethanol to be sold year-round in eight Midwestern states, including Minnesota. And Canadian wildfires brought smoke and hazy skies to Minnesota last summer. Some of those fires are still smoldering underground.
by Emily Reese

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Magician says political consultant hired him to create AI robocall ahead of New Hampshire primary

Magician says political consultant hired him to create AI robocall ahead of New Hampshire primary

A New Orleans magician said Friday that a Democratic consultant who worked for Dean Phillips’ presidential campaign hired him to create the audio for what authorities have said may be the first known attempt to use artificial intelligence to interfere with a U.S. election.
by The Associated Press

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EPA approves year-round sales of higher ethanol blend in 8 Midwest states

EPA approves year-round sales of higher ethanol blend in 8 Midwest states

The biofuels industry and politicians of both parties have portrayed ethanol as a product that helps farmers, reduces prices at the pump and lessens greenhouse gas releases. But environmentalists have said increased ethanol production can increase carbon releases.
by The Associated Press

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Warmest February in state history matching with warmest December

Warmest February in state history matching with warmest December

The majority of winter has been spent above freezing. In places like International Falls, nationally regarded as being one of the coldest cities in America, there have been more days above freezing than usual.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Heather Cox Richardson on 'Democracy Awakening'

Heather Cox Richardson on 'Democracy Awakening'

This week, Big Books and Bold Ideas is launching an election year series that asks: What is American democracy in 2024? Our first guest is historian Heather Cox Richardson, whose latest book is “Democracy Awakening.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Minnesota beats Ohio State 88-79, Elijah Hawkins scores career-high 24 points

Minnesota beats Ohio State 88-79, Elijah Hawkins scores career-high 24 points

Elijah Hawkins scored 17 of his career-high 24 points in the second half, Dawson Garcia had 22 points and nine rebounds and Minnesota defeated Ohio State 88-79 on Thursday night. 
by The Associated Press

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Biden officials keep states waiting on expanding Medicaid voter registration

Biden officials keep states waiting on expanding Medicaid voter registration

Officials in Oregon, Colorado and other states are waiting for Biden officials to approve plans to automatically register hundreds of thousands of eligible voters when they apply for Medicaid.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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Metro Transit Rider Investment Program starts today. More details released in Burnsville standoff

The new Transit Rider Investment Program starts today in the Twin Cities as part of Metro Transit's broader safety and security action plan. And more details have been released about the Burnsville standoff where three first responders were killed Sunday.
by Phil Picardi

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‘It’s absolutely treacherous’: Minnesota photojournalist on capturing 2 years of war in Ukraine

‘It’s absolutely treacherous’: Minnesota photojournalist on capturing 2 years of war in Ukraine

Saturday marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, beginning a deadly battle and changing the lives of millions. A Minneapolis-based photojournalist is documenting the war from the front lines.
by Aleesa Kuznetsov and Cathy Wurzer

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BCA: ‘Disturbance’ calls often most volatile for law enforcement officers

BCA: ‘Disturbance’ calls often most volatile for law enforcement officers

Both published and preliminary data from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) shows that police officers are experiencing a surge in assaults since 2019, with domestic incidents being some of the most volatile situations to which police officers respond.
by Jon Collins

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