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Stories from April 25, 2024

Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally by comparing it to campus protests over Gaza war

Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally by comparing it to campus protests over Gaza war

Donald Trump on Thursday claimed the 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, was “nothing” compared to ongoing pro-Palestinian campus protests, the latest instance in which he has downplayed a racist incident that was one of the most criticized moments of his presidency.
by The Associated Press

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Key moments from landmark Supreme Court arguments on Trump's immunity claims

Key moments from landmark Supreme Court arguments on Trump's immunity claims

There was talk of drone strikes and presidential bribes, of a potential ruling “for the ages” and of the Founding Fathers, too. The current presidential race went unmentioned but was also not far from mind. 
by The Associated Press

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Prosecution team in Londregan shooting case faces personnel changes

Prosecution team in Londregan shooting case faces personnel changes

The Hennepin County Attorney’s office appears to be assembling a new prosecution team just days before an important hearing in the case of a state trooper charged with the shooting death of a motorist last July.
by Jon Collins

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Minnesota’s new state flag faces the toughest critic: Fourth graders

Minnesota’s new state flag faces the toughest critic: Fourth graders

Minnesota’s new state flag faced a room full of tough critics Thursday: Jason Benjamin’s fourth-grade class at Burroughs Community School. They’re among the first kids in the state to get the symbols for their class, but they weren’t all impressed.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Art and history come together in ‘Fur Trade Nation: an Ojibwe’s Graphic History’

Art and history come together in ‘Fur Trade Nation: an Ojibwe’s Graphic History’

Artist Carl Gawboy has used his thirty years of experience teaching the history of fur trade relations on Turtle Island, also known as North America, to create hundreds of illustrations depicting stories of Ojibwe people and lifeways centered on entrepreneurship and freedom.
by Melissa Olson

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Walz weighs in on lawmaker arrest; Minneapolis cigarette prices will rise to $15

Gov. Tim Walz says he’s awaiting more information before deciding whether to call for the resignation of a DFL state senator. And the Minneapolis City Council today passed an ordinance that requires cigarettes sold in the city to cost at least $15 dollars a pack. It's the highest required price in the country.
by Emily Reese

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DFL says Equal Rights Amendment remains a priority, has a murky path forward as opposition organizes

DFL says Equal Rights Amendment remains a priority, has a murky path forward as opposition organizes

The path for a constitutional amendment is unclear because the wording remains a point of contention and the vote balance to get it to ballots could be in question amid a senator’s legal problems.
by Clay Masters and Dana Ferguson

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St. Paul adopts updates to bike plan, will add over 160 miles in next 15 years

St. Paul adopts updates to bike plan, will add over 160 miles in next 15 years

Bicyclists will have an easier time navigating St. Paul in the future. This new reality comes on the heels of a move Wednesday night by the St. Paul City Council where members voted to build over 100 miles of new lanes and trails over the next 15 years. It’s a sweeping update since the city adopted its bike proposal in 2015.
by Cathy Wurzer and Josh Cobb

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Timberwolves in four? and other Minnesota sports news

Timberwolves in four? and other Minnesota sports news

The team has won two games so far in a seven game series against the Phoenix Suns. It’s an exciting comeback after Minnesota lost to Phoenix every time they were matched in the regular season. Two more wins and the Wolves secure their spot in round 2 of the NBA playoffs.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Minnesota Sen. Mitchell insists she won’t resign as demands for answers about arrest grow

Minnesota Sen. Mitchell insists she won’t resign as demands for answers about arrest grow

Republicans exerted more pressure on Democratic senators to investigate Sen. Nicole Mitchell amid burglary charges, while Gov. Tim Walz said he also wants answers about the matter soon. “I do not intend to resign,” Mitchell said.
by Dana Ferguson

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How will Canada wildfires affect Minnesota air quality in 2024?

How will Canada wildfires affect Minnesota air quality in 2024?

Drought, strong winds, warmer temperatures and a dry winter have created perfect conditions for a dangerous wildfire season — both here in Minnesota and across the border in Canada. Last summer, heavy smoke drifted south into Minnesota, causing a record number of air quality alerts.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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St. Paul is home to the first domestic violence shelter in the country. They just celebrated 50 years

St. Paul is home to the first domestic violence shelter in the country. They just celebrated 50 years

St. Paul is home to what’s considered the first shelter for survivors of domestic violence in the nation. It started when a group of volunteers in a legal office were taking calls from women seeking advice about divorce and changing their names.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Hennepin County Attorney’s office expands youth violence prevention program

Hennepin County Attorney’s office expands youth violence prevention program

A program to prevent youth violence could reach more young people in Hennepin County. County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced in a press conference on Wednesday that her office and the county are each spending $250,000 to expand the effort.
by Nina Moini, Alanna Elder and Ellen Finn

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Local DFL committee affirms decision to endorse Minnesota House candidate with criminal past

Local DFL committee affirms decision to endorse Minnesota House candidate with criminal past

A Minnesota House candidate with a troubled past will keep his local DFL endorsement despite calls by the state party to rescind it. The Republican-held seat in northern Minnesota isn’t viewed as competitive.
by Ellie Roth

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Family of Yia Xiong files lawsuit against two police officers, city of St. Paul

Family of Yia Xiong files lawsuit against two police officers, city of St. Paul

The lawsuit filed by the daughter of 65-year-old Yia Xiong alleges that St. Paul police officers Abdirahman Dahir and Noushue Cha were negligent and failed to follow department policies and training.
by MPR News Staff

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New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial

New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial

The Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the judge at disgraced movie mogul’s the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced him with improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.
by The Associated Press

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A mixed drought report for Minnesota Thursday

A mixed drought report for Minnesota Thursday

Thursday’s drought conditions report shows that the portion of Minnesota considered abnormally dry decreased, but drought increased in northwestern Minnesota. Southeastern Minnesota saw improvement as last week’s rainfall was included in this week’s report.
by Sven Sundgaard

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U.S. growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6 percent pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates

U.S. growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6 percent pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates

The nation’s economy slowed last quarter, growing at an annual rate of 1.6 percent in a sign that the high interest rates may be taking a toll on borrowing and spending.
by The Associated Press

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Italy bans loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art in a dispute over an ancient statue

Italy bans loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art in a dispute over an ancient statue

Italy’s Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.
by Alex V. Cipolle, Max Sparber and The Associated Press

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Minneapolis schools and teachers reach agreement. Protests continue at University of Minnesota

Minneapolis Public Schools and the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers reached a tentative agreement in the early morning hours Thursday. And protests in support of Palestinians continue at the University of Minnesota after eight students and one faculty member were arrested this week.
by Phil Picardi

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Minneapolis Public Schools, teachers reach tentative agreement overnight

Minneapolis Public Schools, teachers reach tentative agreement overnight

The agreement comes as Minneapolis teachers were set to begin a vote to authorize a strike over the next two days. Despite the deal with teachers, the union says the district’s support staff will move ahead with a strike authorization vote.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Twins’ Castro hits birthday homer, lifts Minnesota to 6-3 win over White Sox

Twins’ Castro hits birthday homer, lifts Minnesota to 6-3 win over White Sox

Willi Castro hit a 3-run home run on his 27th birthday and Joe Ryan pitched six innings for his first win of the year as the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 Wednesday. 
by The Associated Press

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American Airlines passenger alleges discrimination over use of first-class restroom

American Airlines passenger alleges discrimination over use of first-class restroom

In a complaint to the airline, Pamela Hill-Veal, a retired judge, says that while on a Chicago-to-Phoenix flight, a flight attendant berated her and accused her of slamming the lavatory door.
by Jonathan Franklin

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Supreme Court appears skeptical of blanket immunity for a former president

Supreme Court appears skeptical of blanket immunity for a former president

A majority of the Supreme Court appeared skeptical of granting a president blanket immunity from prosecution for criminal acts. It is unclear whether the court would act swiftly to resolve the case.
by Nina Totenberg

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Hennepin County Attorney’s Office expands youth group violence initiative

Hennepin County Attorney’s Office expands youth group violence initiative

The youth group violence initiative will focus on young people who have been in trouble but aren’t on probation. Law enforcement agencies in Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park will refer them to outreach workers, who provide support with services like employment assistance or even relocation. 
by Jon Collins

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Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters at USC, UT-Austin and Emerson College

Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters at USC, UT-Austin and Emerson College

Hundreds of protesters were arrested in Boston, Austin and Los Angeles on Wednesday into Thursday. Students continue setting up new encampments, including at Cornell and George Washington University.
by Ayana Archie

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