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Stories from April 1, 2024

A federal judge says migrants can sue the company that flew them to Martha's Vineyard

A federal judge says migrants can sue the company that flew them to Martha's Vineyard

Migrants can sue an air transport company that they say misled them when it flew them from Texas to Martha's Vineyard. A judge dismissed claims against Florida officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis.
by Greg Allen

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First ‘saltie’ arrives in Duluth, marking start of the 2024 shipping season

First ‘saltie’ arrives in Duluth, marking start of the 2024 shipping season

The first oceangoing vessel of the 2024 shipping season, the “Barbro G,” sailed into the port of Duluth-Superior just before noon Monday morning, marking the traditional opening of the Great Lakes shipping season in the Twin Ports.
by Dan Kraker

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Voting rights after felony conviction; 3M's $10B settlement over forever chemicals

Justices on the Minnesota Supreme Court are again being asked to decide when people with felony records can regain voting rights. And a federal judge has approved 3M's $10 billion settlement with drinking water suppliers over "forever chemicals."
by Emily Reese

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Birria tacos and fried Oreos: See Target Field’s new foods and drinks for 2024

Birria tacos and fried Oreos: See Target Field’s new foods and drinks for 2024

On Monday the Minnesota Twins debuted their new foods and beverages for the season. MPR News was front row to document all the new grub available for the team’s 15th year at Target Field (RIP the Metrodome).
by Sam Stroozas

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Court gives final approval to 3M ‘forever chemicals’ settlement

Court gives final approval to 3M ‘forever chemicals’ settlement

A federal judge has approved 3M’s more-than-$10 billion settlement with drinking water suppliers over contamination from so-called “forever chemicals.” The settlement resolves class-action lawsuits.
by MPR News Staff

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Northeast Minneapolis lizard sculpture smashed in car crash

Northeast Minneapolis lizard sculpture smashed in car crash

A beloved northeast Minneapolis sculpture took a hit this weekend when a car drove off the road and crashed into it. “Lizard Lounge” dwells on the lawn of East Side Neighborhood Services. The Minneapolis Police Department said a car crashed into the sculpture just before 3 a.m. on Saturday morning.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Inside Minnesota Supreme Court oral arguments over felon voting law

Inside Minnesota Supreme Court oral arguments over felon voting law

For the second time in recent years, the Minnesota Supreme Court is examining laws that dictate when people convicted of felonies are allowed back in the voting booth.
by Cathy Wurzer, Dana Ferguson (NPR) and Alanna Elder

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St. Paul’s 1 percent sales tax bump has started. Here’s what’s changing first

St. Paul’s 1 percent sales tax bump has started. Here’s what’s changing first

The city of St. Paul’s new 1 percent sales tax increase began Monday, raising the total county, state and local sales tax to nearly 10 percent — the highest in Minnesota. As residents adjust to a cost bump on nonessentials, they can expect construction signs in the coming months, too.
by Cari Spencer

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Minnesota journalist featured in ‘Quiet on Set,’ bombshell docuseries on alleged abuse at Nickelodeon

Minnesota journalist featured in ‘Quiet on Set,’ bombshell docuseries on alleged abuse at Nickelodeon

Rick Ellis is the founder of the online publication “All Your Screens.” His reporting on Nickelodeon studios landed him on the new docuseries “Quiet on Set.”
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Inside the classroom: Early-career teachers and paraprofessionals

Inside the classroom: Early-career teachers and paraprofessionals

MPR News host Angela Davis talks to teachers who are just starting their careers. What does teaching a classroom look like today? What’s changed from years ago? What’s still the same?
by Angela Davis, Nikhil Kumaran and Gretchen Brown

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A government proposal to kill a half-million owls sparks controversy

A government proposal to kill a half-million owls sparks controversy

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to kill some 470,000 owls over 30 years to protect other owl species has prompted conservationists and animal welfare advocates to weigh the consequences.
by Clare Marie Schneider

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Officers, suspect injured during weekend standoff in Burnsville

Officers, suspect injured during weekend standoff in Burnsville

Two police officers and a suspect were injured during a standoff in Burnsville over the weekend. Authorities said the two officers had minor injuries. The female suspect sustained non-life-threatening injuries. 
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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‘Literacy is not just about words’: Music director responds to potential cuts by MPS

‘Literacy is not just about words’: Music director responds to potential cuts by MPS

One of the programs on Minneapolis’ potential chopping block is fifth grade band and orchestra. Reed Wixson, director of bands and orchestras at Minneapolis Southwest High School, helped create the universal music program.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Homes evacuated amid standoff in Woodbury

Some homes in Woodbury were evacuated for several hours early Monday after a person with a weapon reportedly barricaded himself inside a home. Just after 6:30 a.m., Woodbury police said the person had been taken into custody.
by MPR News Staff

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Half a million California workers will get $20 minimum wage, starting today

Half a million California workers will get $20 minimum wage, starting today

It’s a big win for cooks, cashiers and other fast-food employees, among the least paid in the workforce. Restaurant owners and franchisees warn of higher prices and cuts to workers’ hours.
by Alina Selyukh and Vanessa Romo

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5 tips for not getting tricked online this April Fools' Day — and beyond

5 tips for not getting tricked online this April Fools' Day — and beyond

It's always smart to keep your guard up online, especially on April Fools' Day. Experts in misinformation and news literacy offer steps you can take to avoid getting fooled, and not just on Monday.
by Rachel Treisman

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How anti-vaccine activists and the far right are trying to build a parallel economy

How anti-vaccine activists and the far right are trying to build a parallel economy

Due to fears of "cancellation," alternative technology and financial platforms are being built for the so-called freedom economy by figures on the far right, including those with antisemitic beliefs.
by Lisa Hagen

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Leif Enger’s ‘cheerful refusal’ to accept despair infuses his new dystopian adventure novel

Leif Enger’s ‘cheerful refusal’ to accept despair infuses his new dystopian adventure novel

Duluth author Leif Enger’s dystopian novel “I Cheerfully Refuse” is set in and around an alternative Duluth where many of the things Minnesotans take for granted have just stopped working. It’s an adventure story with a bass-playing housepainter at its center, who is forced to take off in a sailboat across Lake Superior after a brush with evil.
by Euan Kerr

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‘No timeline’ to recover 4 bodies after Baltimore bridge collapse, as cleanup begins

‘No timeline’ to recover 4 bodies after Baltimore bridge collapse, as cleanup begins

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore called the recovery operation "complex" after a ship smashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Officials have not given estimates on when the river will reopen to traffic.
by Hadeel Al-Shalchi and Scott Neuman

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DeRozan, Caruso light it up as Bulls knock off Timberwolves 109-101

DeRozan, Caruso light it up as Bulls knock off Timberwolves 109-101

DeMar DeRozan had 27 points and eight assists and Alex Caruso added 21 points on a season-high seven 3-pointers as the hot-shooting Chicago Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-101 on Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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