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Stories from March 21, 2024

Ocean temperatures are the hottest they’ve been. What could it mean for our climate?

Ocean temperatures are the hottest they’ve been. What could it mean for our climate?

Earth’s oceans have been reaching record-warm temperatures. Every day for the last 12 months. What is happening? How much is climate change driving the temperature spike? And how concerned are climate scientists?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Snow in Minnesota; Reconsidering Minneapolis rideshare ordinance

Winter weather advisories go into effect Thursday across a swath of Minnesota from Moorhead and Morris south and east to Brainerd, Saint Cloud, the Twin Cities and Rochester. And members of the Minneapolis City Council signaled Thursday that they are open to changes in its new rideshare driver pay ordinance. However, they are not backing down from their push to boost wages for drivers.
by Emily Reese

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Biden cancels nearly $6 billion in student debt for public service workers

Biden cancels nearly $6 billion in student debt for public service workers

Because of past administrative failures, the some 78,000 affected public service workers such as nurses and teachers never got the relief they were entitled to under the law, Biden said.
by C Mandler and Deepa Shivaram

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Another round of gun law changes again in the mix at the Capitol

Another round of gun law changes again in the mix at the Capitol

Democrats at the Capitol kept slim majorities together to pass a pair of gun control bills despite concerns from lawmakers from rural areas. There’s a chance more changes to gun law could happen this year.
by Dana Ferguson

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More than 440,000 Starbucks mugs recalled after reports of a dozen injuries

More than 440,000 Starbucks mugs recalled after reports of a dozen injuries

The holiday-inspired mugs were sold online and in stores such as Target and Walmart from November 2023 through January 2024. The injuries included severe burns, blisters and cuts on hands and fingers.
by Jonathan Franklin

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Attorneys in state trooper case clash over handling of use-of-force expert

Attorneys in state trooper case clash over handling of use-of-force expert

Attorneys in the case of a Minnesota state trooper charged with murder and manslaughter clashed in court Thursday over information disclosure and a use-of-force expert’s opinion, amid escalating controversy over the handling of the case.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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‘I’m devastated’: Hundreds of former fosters may lose state financial aid for college

‘I’m devastated’: Hundreds of former fosters may lose state financial aid for college

More than 250 students who have been in foster care are at risk of losing their means of going to college if the Minnesota Legislature doesn’t come up with a solution this session for filling a $5 million funding gap in a state grant program.
by Nicole Ki

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‘This is very unusual’: A closer look at the scrutiny of use-of-force expert in state trooper case

‘This is very unusual’: A closer look at the scrutiny of use-of-force expert in state trooper case

State Patrol officer Ryan Londregan is charged with murder, manslaughter and assault after shooting Ricky Cobb during a traffic stop last summer. Londregan’s attorneys say the use-of-force expert told prosecutors that Londregan’s actions were justified, but the county attorney’s office asked the expert to leave the case and filed charges anyway.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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March Madness, the Wild and Minnesota United: Minnesota’s latest sports news

March Madness, the Wild and Minnesota United: Minnesota’s latest sports news

Did you get your March Madness bracket locked in? The first men’s game started Thursday between Mississippi State and Michigan State. The women’s tournament starts Friday morning. The University of Minnesota Gophers didn’t make it this year, but there’s plenty of Minnesota basketball and other sports news to talk about.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Minnesotans gear up for Holi, the Hindu ‘Festival of Colors’

Minnesotans gear up for Holi, the Hindu ‘Festival of Colors’

Holi marks the arrival of spring. You may recognize it from iconic photos of streets — and people — covered in red, green, and yellow paint. The Hindu Society of Minnesota is partnering with Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis to throw a big Holi festival on Saturday.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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A wide lens: Ethnic studies in Minnesota classrooms

A wide lens: Ethnic studies in Minnesota classrooms

Ethnic studies classes are coming soon to schools across Minnesota. What are these new social studies courses, and how might they look in your district? Hear from teachers and students already digging into ethnic studies during this North Star Journey Live special, hosted by Angela Davis.
by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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Ex-Timberwolves staffer facing burglary charge allegedly stole hard drive with exec's sensitive data

Minnesota Timberwolves executive vice president of basketball operations Sachin Gupta had a hard drive with proprietary and sensitive information stolen from his office by a since-fired team employee, according to a criminal complaint filed in district court. 
by The Associated Press

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Honeycrisp apple prices are finally falling. Will they be sustainable income for Minnesota farmers in the future?

Honeycrisp apple prices are finally falling. Will they be sustainable income for Minnesota farmers in the future?

Orchards across Minnesota are beginning to plant seeds for new apple trees. With the prices of Honeycrisp apples falling, one farmer talked to MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about whether it is worth it to keep growing the expensive fruit.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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Anze Kopitar scores his 1,200th point while leading the Kings' 6-0 thrashing of the Wild

Anze Kopitar scores his 1,200th point while leading the Kings' 6-0 thrashing of the Wild

The Los Angeles Kings routed the Minnesota Wild 6-0. Captain Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist while recording his 1,200th career point, and David Rittich made 30 saves in his third shutout of the season.
by The Associated Press

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As Uber, Lyft departure looms, taxi CEO says industry is 'very good at pivoting'

As Uber, Lyft departure looms, taxi CEO says industry is 'very good at pivoting'

If Uber and Lyft make good on their threat to stop service in the Twin Cities by May 1, it could mean a boom in business for the taxi industry. But there are far fewer taxis now since ridesharing entered the market about a decade ago.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Trooper Londregan's attorney wants use-of-force expert communications shared

Defense attorneys for a Minnesota state trooper charged with murder, assault and manslaughter are in Hennepin County District Court Thursday, urging a judge to order prosecutors to turn over more communications involving a use-of-force expert. And charges will not be filed against the St. Paul Police officer who shot and killed Yia Xiong a year ago.  
by Phil Picardi

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Senators push to declassify TikTok intel and hold a public hearing ahead of ban vote

Senators push to declassify TikTok intel and hold a public hearing ahead of ban vote

Senators who attended a classified intelligence briefing focused on TikTok's influence say the public should get the same information. There's bipartisan support for a vote on a House bill on the app.
by Deirdre Walsh

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Rupert Murdoch and new 'Washington Post' CEO accused of cover-up in hacking scandal

Rupert Murdoch and new 'Washington Post' CEO accused of cover-up in hacking scandal

For the first time, the media titan was accused in court of knowing about a massive British tabloid-hacking scandal and helping to cover it up. The new leader of The Washington Post was named too.
by David Folkenflik

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These 4 stars are poised for a deep run in March Madness. Here's who to watch

These 4 stars are poised for a deep run in March Madness. Here's who to watch

It's been a banner year for women's college basketball. Now, with March Madness upon us, we've talked with some of the star players ready to go big in the NCAA tournament.
by Jason Fuller, Kathryn Fink, Mia Venkat and Patrick Jarenwattananon

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Poll: A majority support federal involvement in dealing with water shortages and flooding

Poll: A majority support federal involvement in dealing with water shortages and flooding

The latest Mood of the Nation Poll finds that nearly half of Americans think the federal government should play a major role in determining water allocations in parts of the country that are experiencing water scarcity.
by Craig Helmstetter and Rithwik Kalale

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Art Hounds: We cannot eat ceramics

Art Hounds: We cannot eat ceramics

The Mankato Symphony Orchestra presents a string quartet concert; the Thompson Quartet performs at Berlin in Minneapolis; the Northern Clay Center presents five Asian-American artists exploring culture and food.
by Emily Bright

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Eight decades after it crashed, expedition launched to find ‘America’s Ace of Aces’ plane

Eight decades after it crashed, expedition launched to find ‘America’s Ace of Aces’ plane

Eighty years ago this week, one of the most famous airplanes in U.S. military history — one with a connection to the Twin Ports — crashed in the South Pacific. Now an expedition is being launched to find it.
by Dan Kraker

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Poll: Storms, heat, drought, floods and wildfires all common experiences in 2023

Poll: Storms, heat, drought, floods and wildfires all common experiences in 2023

Two-thirds of American adults indicate they experienced at least one of five major weather events in 2023, according to the McCourtney Institute for Democracy’s latest Mood of the Nation Poll. Severe storms led the list, with 45 percent indicating they lived in storm-impacted communities.
by Craig Helmstetter and Rithwik Kalale

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