Stories from May 11, 2024

May 11, 2024 4:55 PM

Rep. Ilhan Omar wins DFL endorsement on first round of balloting

Rep. Omar picks up the endorsement over former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels whom she narrowly defeated her two years ago.

by Clay Masters

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May 11, 2024 11:31 AM

Israel orders new evacuations in Gaza's last refuge of Rafah

Israel has ordered new evacuations in Rafah. That’s forcing tens of thousands more people to move as the military prepares to expand its operation closer to the heavily populated central area in defiance of growing pressure from close ally the United States and others.

by The Associated Press

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May 11, 2024 9:39 AM

They made one-of-a-kind quilts. Then Target came along

What happens when a distinctive cultural tradition collides with corporate America?

by The Associated Press

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May 11, 2024 9:11 AM

Liam and Olivia are still the most popular baby names in the U.S. — but Mateo is rising

Olivia and Liam are the most popular baby names in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive year, according to an annual tally by the Social Security Administration.

by Scott Horsley

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May 11, 2024 8:00 AM

St. Paul Public Schools graduates first EMT trainees

Twelve seniors graduated from St. Paul Public School’s EMT training program on Friday. It’s the first-ever class for the district and a possible way forward in a crisis for emergency medicine.

by Anika Besst

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May 11, 2024 8:00 AM

Lynx expand ticket sales for games against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever

The Minnesota Lynx are seeing higher than usual interest in games against the Indiana Fever with star Caitlin Clark.

by MPR News Staff

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May 11, 2024 8:00 AM

It’s not just about the walleyes: Celebrating native rough fish species

The annual Root River Roundup in southeastern Minnesota is expected to attract about 100 anglers who will be focused on catching redhorse suckers. A new state law will allow regulations and bag limits for nearly two dozen native fish species.

by Dan Gunderson

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May 11, 2024 8:00 AM

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea’ by Rebecca Thorne

Charlotte Klimek of Hearthside Books in Watertown, Minn., recommends “Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea” by Rebecca Thorne.

by Emily Bright

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May 11, 2024 8:00 AM

Forest Service toughens rules on food storage in Boundary Waters to keep it away from bears

The U.S. Forest Service is toughening rules on storing food in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to try to prevent black bears from seeing campers as a food source.

by Dan Kraker

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May 11, 2024 7:12 AM

Photos: Northern lights put on a show across Minnesota

Many Minnesotans were in luck Friday evening to see the northern lights put on a spectacular show. We received hundreds of photos from readers and listeners. Here are some of our favorites.

by MPR News Staff

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May 11, 2024 6:57 AM

Let it wave: Minnesota’s new flag takes flight

Minnesota’s new state flag rose early Saturday morning for the first time over the state Capitol complex.

by Dana Ferguson

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May 10, 2024 11:26 PM

Nuggets bounce back with 117-90 blowout of Timberwolves behind 24 points from energized Murray

Jamal Murray rebounded from a rough start to the Western Conference semifinals with 24 points to lead the Denver Nuggets on a 117-90 romp in Game 3 on Friday night that made the Minnesota Timberwolves the last team in the NBA to lose this postseason.

by The Associated Press and Kerem Yücel

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May 10, 2024 9:17 PM

Compher scores late, Campbell makes 21 saves for 2nd straight shutout as Toronto beats Minnesota 2-0

Game 3 is scheduled for Monday at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Toronto would advance to the PWHL final for a chance at the Walter Cup with a win.

by The Associated Press

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