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Stories from March 26, 2024

Minnesota medication abortion provider on what’s at stake in SCOTUS mifepristone case

Minnesota medication abortion provider on what’s at stake in SCOTUS mifepristone case

The Supreme Court is debating a case brought by an anti-abortion group challenging the loosening of restrictions on mifepristone, which is used in medication abortion, during the pandemic. Dr. Julie Amaon with Just the Pill, a telehealth provider of medication abortion and other sexual and reproductive health services, shared her perspective on what’s at stake.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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With eyes on past and on future, Walz makes his way to Owatonna for State of State address

With eyes on past and on future, Walz makes his way to Owatonna for State of State address

Gov. Tim Walz took center stage in a southern Minnesota high school auditorium Tuesday and touted a laundry list of policy and spending changes approved last year. Walz pointed to areas where lawmakers can “keep on making as much progress as we can.”
by Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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19 Bar, a Minneapolis gay bar open since the 1950s, closes after crash sparks fire

19 Bar, a Minneapolis gay bar open since the 1950s, closes after crash sparks fire

Minneapolis’ 19 Bar is shuttered after a fire burned through the building on Friday. There were no injuries reported. The bar wrote in a Facebook post that it’s closed until further notice.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesota snow days; Duluth cease-fire resolution

Many school districts across Minnesota canceled classes or moved to online learning today amid the ongoing winter storm. And the Duluth City Council has voted 5 to 4 against a resolution calling for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
by Emily Reese

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Minnesota Senate to pay former top DFL aide $110K to settle claims over her dismissal

Minnesota Senate to pay former top DFL aide $110K to settle claims over her dismissal

Carly Melin, a former chief of staff to the DFL Senate caucus, was let go and claimed it was related to who she was married to. The Senate Rules Committee has agreed to resolve the issue without agreeing to wrongdoing.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota Craft Brewers announce MN Brewers Cup Awards

Minnesota Craft Brewers announce MN Brewers Cup Awards

The Brewers Cup issued awards in 23 categories based on style and determined by 30 judges with blind taste tests, along with five member-voted awards like Best Collaboration, Best Art and Design and Most Innovative Brewery.
by Matt Mikus

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For Minnesotans, Baltimore bridge collapse brings back memories of I-35W disaster

For Minnesotans, Baltimore bridge collapse brings back memories of I-35W disaster

For some Minnesotans, Tuesday’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore brought back memories of the tragic, deadly collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis back in 2007.
by MPR News Staff

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Every drop counts: Recent rain, snowfall making a dent in lingering drought

Every drop counts: Recent rain, snowfall making a dent in lingering drought

The season’s biggest snowstorm is not done yet, with more snow, sleet and freezing rain pounding Minnesota on Tuesday and nearly 17 inches of snowfall dropping on Two Harbors. But is it enough to make a dent in deepening drought conditions?
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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How much snow did we get in this storm? Reports from across Minnesota

How much snow did we get in this storm? Reports from across Minnesota

A multi-day winter storm continued to drop heavy snow on parts of Minnesota on Tuesday. Here are snowfall totals from around Minnesota and neighboring states, as reported to the National Weather Service.
by MPR News Staff

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Dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas test positive for bird flu

Dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas test positive for bird flu

Federal officials say milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu. The virus has also been detected in New Mexico. Officials with the Texas Animal Health Commission confirmed the flu virus is the Type A H5N1 strain, known for decades to cause outbreaks in birds and occasionally infect people.
by The Associated Press

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Gov. Walz to give State of the State in Owatonna High School

Gov. Tim Walz gives his State of the State speech Tuesday night at Owatonna High School in southern Minnesota. He says he chose the location because the high school is a leader in providing vocational career pathways for students. And a Minnesota Senate committee has advanced a bill that would let Minnesota voters challenge racially discriminatory laws. 
by Phil Picardi

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Snow day, Part 2: School and college cancellations, delays across Minnesota for Tuesday

Snow day, Part 2: School and college cancellations, delays across Minnesota for Tuesday

As a winter storm continues to affect the region, dozens of school districts and colleges across Minnesota and in neighboring states have canceled classes, moved to online learning or opted to start classes two hours late for a second day on Tuesday.
by MPR News Staff

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The Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore collapses after a ship crashed into it

The Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore collapses after a ship crashed into it

A part of a Baltimore bridge serving as a vital highway artery and an East Coast shipping hub collapsed early Tuesday morning after a container ship crashed into it, sending people into the water.
by Ayana Archie

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A Supreme Court abortion pill case with potential consequences for every other drug

A Supreme Court abortion pill case with potential consequences for every other drug

At issue is the FDA's regulatory power to approve drugs and continually evaluate their safety — a system that until now has been widely viewed as the gold standard for both safety and innovation
by Nina Totenberg

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Trump has embraced Jan. 6. The extremist message may alienate — or resonate

Trump has embraced Jan. 6. The extremist message may alienate — or resonate

He praises defendants who are charged with rioting that day. His campaign's launch site has connections to extremist violence. Experts worry he's tapping into anger that motivated domestic terrorism.
by Odette Yousef

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Tuesday storm updates: Another day of challenging travel across Minnesota

Tuesday storm updates: Another day of challenging travel across Minnesota

Rain changed over to snow during the Tuesday morning commute in the Twin Cities, leaving a slippery coating on freeways and sidewalks — and leading to a steady stream of crashes and spinouts.
by MPR News Staff

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Critical DMs: McKnight Printmaking Fellowship Exhibition explores a paper version of domestic secrets

Critical DMs: McKnight Printmaking Fellowship Exhibition explores a paper version of domestic secrets

Critical DMs are lightly edited Slack conversations between members of the MPR News arts team. This week, Arts Editor Max Sparber and Senior Arts Reporter and Critic Alex V. Cipolle discuss the current show at the Highpoint Center for Printmaking.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Students, schools watch for impact of ending South Dakota tuition reciprocity

Students, schools watch for impact of ending South Dakota tuition reciprocity

South Dakota will end its tuition reciprocity agreement with Minnesota in May. For more than four decades the agreement discounted the cost of higher education tuition for students on both sides of the border. While the move has raised concerns about college affordability, in the short term it may make little difference.
by Hannah Yang

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‘Always truth in their story’: How one author talks across political divides

‘Always truth in their story’: How one author talks across political divides

Author Mónica Guzmán says she’s the proud, liberal daughter of conservative parents. She wrote a book about how she navigates challenging political discussions — and how the rest of us can use the same techniques to preserve important relationships. 
by Catharine Richert

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