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Stories from March 6, 2024

Minneapolis launches $1M recruitment campaign for MPD

Minneapolis launches $1M recruitment campaign for MPD

The Minneapolis Police Department currently has just 563 officers as of March 4, according to the city. That’s down from more than 800 in 2019 and lower than the 731 officers required by the city’s charter. 
by Jon Collins

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Dean Phillips ends presidential campaign; state-level voting rights act moves forward

Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips ended his campaign against Pres. Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination Wednesday, one day after poor showings in Super Tuesday states. And a Minnesota House Elections committee Wednesday advanced a state-level voting rights act.
by Emily Reese

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Multiple injuries in Philadelphia bus shooting, 4th gunfire incident in as many days

Multiple injuries in Philadelphia bus shooting, 4th gunfire incident in as many days

Another shooting involving a Philadelphia city bus resulted in multiple bystanders being injured Wednesday, authorities said, in the fourth gunfire incident on the transit system in as many days.
by The Associated Press

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A bill that would create more transparency in the pet breeding business gains traction at the Capitol

A bill that would create more transparency in the pet breeding business gains traction at the Capitol

A bill that would create more transparency in the dog and cat breeding business is gaining traction at the Capitol. Lawmakers and advocates say it would address concerns regarding an exemption to 2014 legislation that allowed breeder’s inspection reports to be classified as non-public.
by Ellie Roth

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Vintage football cards stolen in Florida burglary found in Twin Cities

Vintage football cards stolen in Florida burglary found in Twin Cities

An investigator with the Inver Grove Heights Police Department recovered two dozen rare football cards that are part of a collection stolen from a Florida man during a January burglary of his Winter Park house.
by Matt Sepic

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Legislative proposal would transfer a Minnesota state forest to the White Earth Nation

Legislative proposal would transfer a Minnesota state forest to the White Earth Nation

State Sen. Mary Kunesh, DFL-New Brighton, and Rep. Aisha Gomez, DFL-Minneapolis, introduced a bill in February that proposes transferring state-owned land within the 160,000-acre White Earth State Forest to the tribe by 2029.
by Melissa Olson and Dan Gunderson

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SEC approves rule that requires some companies to publicly report emissions and climate risks

SEC approves rule that requires some companies to publicly report emissions and climate risks

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday approved a rule that will require some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks.
by The Associated Press

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Proposed natural gas plant in Superior gets renewed scrutiny

Proposed natural gas plant in Superior gets renewed scrutiny

A long-planned natural gas power plant in Superior is facing new scrutiny from local officials who originally backed it, at the same time that labor unions and other supporters are ramping up their advocacy for the controversial project.
by Dan Kraker

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State of Democra-Z: the Wednesday after Super Tuesday

State of Democra-Z: the Wednesday after Super Tuesday

College students Cori Stockard and Addie Raum joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer to talk about Nikki Haley’s withdrawal from the race, the uncommitted vote in Minnesota and the general election now underway.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Temporary memorial for fallen first responders in Burnsville to be taken down

Temporary memorial for fallen first responders in Burnsville to be taken down

The temporary memorial for the three first responders shot and killed in Burnsville last month will be taken down starting Sunday. The city is asking people to pay their respects at City Hall by Saturday.
by Cari Spencer

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‘Anita de Monte Laughs Last’ is a complex dissection of art, gender and marriage

‘Anita de Monte Laughs Last’ is a complex dissection of art, gender and marriage

Xochitl Gonzalez’s novel looking at relationship power dynamics is a thought-provoking and brilliantly entertaining triumph that surpasses the promise of her popular debut “Olga Dies Dreaming.”
by Carole V. Bell

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McConnell endorses Trump for president. He once blamed Trump for 'disgraceful' Jan. 6, 2021, attack

McConnell endorses Trump for president. He once blamed Trump for 'disgraceful' Jan. 6, 2021, attack

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has endorsed Donald Trump for president. McConnell announced his decision after Super Tuesday wins pushed the GOP front-runner closer to the party nomination.
by The Associated Press

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Behind colon cancer’s alarming rise in younger patients, and what to know about screening

Behind colon cancer’s alarming rise in younger patients, and what to know about screening

MPR News Host Angela Davis talks with an oncologist and survivor about the signs and symptoms to watch for, and how oncologists are responding to the dizzying rise in younger patients.
by Angela Davis and Gretchen Brown

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Why AP called Democratic Super Tuesday contests for Biden: Race calls explained

Why AP called Democratic Super Tuesday contests for Biden: Race calls explained

The Associated Press was able to declare President Joe Biden the winner of a near clean sweep of Democratic Super Tuesday contents based largely on initial vote results that showed him winning about nine out of every 10 votes in almost every contest.
by The Associated Press

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Why AP called most Super Tuesday states for Trump and how Haley won Vermont: Race calls explained

Why AP called most Super Tuesday states for Trump and how Haley won Vermont: Race calls explained

The Associated Press was able to call almost every Republican Super Tuesday contest for former President Donald Trump after initial results revealed no path for former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley to overtake him. 
by The Associated Press

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Biden and Trump win Minnesota primaries. Phillips struggles to gain support at home

Former Republican President Donald Trump and current Democratic President Joe Biden won their respective party primaries on Tuesday. And Minnesota 3rd District DFL Rep. Dean Phillips struggled to gain support in his home state during Super Tuesday voting.
by Alex Simpson

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Nikki Haley suspends her campaign and leaves Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate

Nikki Haley suspends her campaign and leaves Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate

Nikki Haley has suspended her presidential campaign. Haley did not endorse former President Donald Trump on Wednesday and called on him to bring people into the conservative cause. 
by The Associated Press

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NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is talking nonsense. Its friends on Earth are worried

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is talking nonsense. Its friends on Earth are worried

Voyager 1 has been traveling through space since 1977, and some scientists hoped it could keep sending back science data for 50 years. But a serious glitch has put that milestone in jeopardy.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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Meet the public health researchers trying to rein in America's gun violence crisis

Meet the public health researchers trying to rein in America's gun violence crisis

After the 1996 Dickey Amendment halted federal spending on gun violence research, a small group of academics pressed on, with little money or support. Now a new generation is taking up the charge.
by Christine Spolar

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The Caitlin Clark show fueled a Big Ten tournament sellout. These women are used to big crowds

The Caitlin Clark show fueled a Big Ten tournament sellout. These women are used to big crowds

From Iowa to Maryland, with Indiana and Ohio State in between, the conference has continued to stage well-attended games in a trend that suggests it has staying power long after Caitlin Clark — now the career scoring leader among all major college players — launches her last college 3-pointer.
by The Associated Press

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Biden, Trump prevail in Minnesota while facing deep cracks in their party bases

Biden, Trump prevail in Minnesota while facing deep cracks in their party bases

The front-runners for the presidential nominations scored clear victories in Minnesota, mirroring other Super Tuesday outcomes. Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have work to do to repair divisions in their parties.
by Clay Masters

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Rethink your gardening plans with early sprouting

Rethink your gardening plans with early sprouting

Even though it’s only the first week of March, gardeners across the state are seeing plants of all varieties sprouting. Who better to explain this odd gardening season than our resident Minnesota master gardener, Meg Cowden.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Around 1,000 nursing home workers strike for higher pay, better working conditions

Around 1,000 nursing home workers strike for higher pay, better working conditions

The Service Employees International Union says about 1,000 nurses and employees from a dozen nursing home facilities in the state went on a one-day, Unfair Labor Practice strike Tuesday.
by Sarah Thamer

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