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Stories from March 11, 2024

Police reform is coming to Minneapolis. Here’s what implementing the consent decree will look like

Police reform is coming to Minneapolis. Here’s what implementing the consent decree will look like

An independent organization will soon begin work to oversee the city of Minneapolis’ court-enforced settlement agreement with the state over Minneapolis police.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Legislation for the ‘Eras’ — New Taylor Swift ticketing bill could help fans in Minnesota

Legislation for the ‘Eras’ — New Taylor Swift ticketing bill could help fans in Minnesota

The bill, prompted by the demand for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour last summer, would create more protections for consumers purchasing tickets through online ticketing companies like Ticketmaster and StubHub.
by Ellie Roth

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India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims

India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government announced rules to implement a 2019 citizenship law that excludes Muslims, weeks before the Hindu nationalist leader seeks a third term in office.
by The Associated Press

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Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Near-critical fire conditions, slightly colder rest of week

Monday wraps up warmly — it reached 67 degrees. The rest of the week won’t quite top that: Tuesday’s high is 58; we will hover around highs in the upper 40s and low 50s through Friday.
by Amy Felegy

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Minnesota’s Peggy Flanagan to Lily Gladstone on her Oscar loss: ‘You already won’

Minnesota’s Peggy Flanagan to Lily Gladstone on her Oscar loss: ‘You already won’

It wasn’t quite an upset — Stone’s performance, equally favored, was too good to call it that. But it still stung, particularly for Native Americans watching across the country — a community that has watched Hollywood for most of its existence overlook its stories and performers.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota court affirms rejection of teaching license for ex-officer who shot Philando Castile

Minnesota court affirms rejection of teaching license for ex-officer who shot Philando Castile

A Minnesota board was justified when it rejected a substitute teaching license for a former police officer who fatally shot Philando Castile during a traffic stop in 2016, an appeals court ruled Monday.
by The Associated Press

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Airbnb bans all indoor security cameras

Airbnb bans all indoor security cameras

Starting April 30, Airbnb is prohibiting all indoor security cameras in its listings. Previously, it allowed indoor cameras in common areas that were disclosed prior to booking and visible to guests.
by Diba Mohtasham

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Minnesota Democrats weigh in on national IVF debate, push infertility treatment coverage

Minnesota Democrats weigh in on national IVF debate, push infertility treatment coverage

After Super Tuesday, candidates up and down the ballot are turning their sights toward the general election. And for Minnesota Democrats, that means casting a light on access to infertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization — or IVF.
by Dana Ferguson

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Unseasonably mild air mass through Wednesday

Unseasonably mild air mass through Wednesday

The warm air mass will remain in place into Wednesday. Highs Tuesday will reach the 60s once again in southern Minnesota with 50s north. Highs Thursday show colder air filtering in.
by Paul Huttner

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Anti-sex trafficking advocate accuses GOP Sen. Katie Britt of distorting her story

Anti-sex trafficking advocate accuses GOP Sen. Katie Britt of distorting her story

The woman who appears central to an anecdote told by GOP Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., in the GOP response to the State of the Union called the use of her story “distorted for political purposes.”
by Ximena Bustillo

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Young voters helped elect Biden in 2020. His campaign is courting them again in 2024

Young voters helped elect Biden in 2020. His campaign is courting them again in 2024

Students for Biden Harris is focused on building a large volunteer base of young supporters through student-led groups. Recruiting young voters could be key to President Biden's reelection hopes.
by Elena Moore

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State investigators back at site of Lutsen Resort fire this week

State investigators back at site of Lutsen Resort fire this week

State fire investigators will be back at Lutsen Resort along Minnesota’s North Shore this week as they continue working to determine the cause of the massive fire that destroyed the resort’s main lodge last month.
by MPR News Staff

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Anthony Davis bullies Timberwolves with 27 points, 25 rebounds in Lakers' 120-109 victory

Anthony Davis bullies Timberwolves with 27 points, 25 rebounds in Lakers' 120-109 victory

Anthony Davis had 27 points, a season-high 25 rebounds and a career-high seven steals while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 120-109 victory over the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves.
by The Associated Press

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Princess Kate apologizes for manipulated family photo, saying she was experimenting with editing

Princess Kate apologizes for manipulated family photo, saying she was experimenting with editing

The Princess of Wales has apologized for “confusion” caused by her editing of a family photo released by the palace. In a post on social media, Kate said that she occasionally experiments with editing.
by The Associated Press

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No clear path for sports betting. Rural mental health support from ag dept

State lawmakers are grappling again this year with bills to legalize sports betting in Minnesota. And with new online trainings for faith leaders, state officials hope to better support mental health in rural areas.
by Emily Bright

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The U.S. prison population is rapidly graying. Prisons aren't built for what's coming

The U.S. prison population is rapidly graying. Prisons aren't built for what's coming

By one measure, about a third of all prisoners will be considered geriatric by 2030. Prison systems are grappling with how to care for their elderly prisoners — and how to pay for it.
by Meg Anderson

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On latest lap through Capitol, backers of legal sports betting bill strain for winning formula

On latest lap through Capitol, backers of legal sports betting bill strain for winning formula

As Minnesota lawmakers consider legalizing and regulating sports betting, they’re debating whether to keep certain kinds of wagering off the table. How far they go could dictate whether a bill passes this year.
by Clay Masters

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Kia and Hyundai owners continue to report car theft after free security upgrades

Kia and Hyundai owners continue to report car theft after free security upgrades

Following a nationwide surge in stolen Kia and Hyundai cars built without standard security technology, the companies offered free anti-theft upgrades. But car owners in the Twin Cities and nationwide continue to report stolen cars and break-ins.
by Cari Spencer

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