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Stories from May 16, 2024

The impact of building codes on climate change

The impact of building codes on climate change

Heating and cooling our homes and buildings in Minnesota contribute about 40 percent of our state’s greenhouse gas emissions. What opportunity exists to reduce our carbon footprint by updating our building codes?
by Paul Huttner, Dan Kraker and Ngoc Bui

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Rideshare app Wridz launches; Legislative update

A Texas-based rideshare app has officially launched in Minneapolis. Wridz, pronounced “rides,” already operates in nine other states. It is now in the process of onboarding drivers in Minneapolis. And Republicans in the Minnesota House say they could block key legislation after the DFL House Speaker cut off debate on a bill last night.
by Emily Reese

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Minnesota officers killed in duty, including those killed in Burnsville, are honored during National Police Week

Minnesota officers killed in duty, including those killed in Burnsville, are honored during National Police Week

Police Cmdr. Chris Kasal, who led the ceremony, honored officers Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and firefighter paramedic Adam Finseth, the Burnsville first responders.
by Cari Spencer

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Minnesotans honor the state’s Japanese American veterans

Minnesotans honor the state’s Japanese American veterans

Fort Snelling was home to a linguistics school, where about 6,000 people were trained in Japanese language. Those linguists went on to break codes and serve on the front lines, a role military officials said was crucial in bringing the end to the war. 
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Trump’s New York criminal trial could head to jury deliberation as soon as next week

Trump’s New York criminal trial could head to jury deliberation as soon as next week

Once an ally of the former president, now Cohen is in his third day of testifying against him. He alleges Trump knew about the deal with an adult film star to keep quiet about an alleged affair.
by Ximena Bustillo

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‘It was shameful:’ Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin on Hinckley-Finlayson graduation controversy

‘It was shameful:’ Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin on Hinckley-Finlayson graduation controversy

Students say they will continue walkouts and silent protests against a decision by the school board to remove the Ojibwe Honor Song from this year’s graduation ceremony.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Slovak authorities charge ‘lone wolf’ with assassination attempt on the prime minister

Slovak authorities charge ‘lone wolf’ with assassination attempt on the prime minister

Slovak authorities charged a man Thursday with attempting to assassinate the populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, saying the suspect acted alone in a politically motivated attack.
by The Associated Press

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The NFL responds after a player urges female college graduates to become homemakers

The NFL responds after a player urges female college graduates to become homemakers

Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs urged female graduates to embrace the title of “homemaker” in a controversial commencement speech. The NFL says he was speaking “in his personal capacity.”
by Rachel Treisman

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Tensions flare at Minnesota Capitol as debates stretch on; DFLers say they’ll push ahead with ERA measure

Tensions flare at Minnesota Capitol as debates stretch on; DFLers say they’ll push ahead with ERA measure

In a sign of growing Capitol frustrations, House Speaker Melissa Hortman called for a snap vote after a long debate. Republicans say the move suppressed their voice. It could spell trouble for an orderly session end.
by Dana Ferguson

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Birth & Depression: The Unspoken Conversation

Birth & Depression: The Unspoken Conversation

This special program looks at the under-recognized public health issue of postpartum depression and the challenge of treatment. We’ll hear first-hand from people who have experienced it. 
by Jessica Bari

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Schizophrenia: Finding Home on a Hard Road

Schizophrenia: Finding Home on a Hard Road

This program shares stories about schizophrenia that don’t make the headlines. We’ll hear from people living with this illness and from leading experts about new treatments that make it possible to manage.
by Jessica Bari

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Fire threat eases near Canada's oil sands hub, but a long, hot summer looms

Fire threat eases near Canada's oil sands hub, but a long, hot summer looms

The threat of a wildfire near Canada’s oil sands hub of Fort McMurray, Alberta, appeared to be easing Wednesday, a day after thousands of residents were forced to evacuate their homes in the city of 68,000.
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Decreasing clouds Thursday with lingering showers northeast. Warmer days ahead

Decreasing clouds Thursday with lingering showers northeast. Warmer days ahead

Clouds and scattered showers will linger Thursday in northeastern Minnesota. The rest of the state will see decreasing cloud cover. Friday and Saturday will see the return of 80s south and west. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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State trooper Londregan pleads not guilty. Lawmakers pass education policy bill

A Minnesota state trooper charged with fatally shooting a motorist last summer has pleaded not guilty to murder, manslaughter and assault charges in Hennepin County District Court. Plus, Minnesota lawmakers have approved a new bill focused on education policy. It passed the House 68-59 and now heads to Gov. Tim Walz’s desk.
by Phil Picardi

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Private mission to save the Hubble Space Telescope raises concerns, NASA emails show

Private mission to save the Hubble Space Telescope raises concerns, NASA emails show

When a private space traveler said he wanted to take a SpaceX capsule on a mission to improve the aging Hubble telescope, NASA studied the options. Internal emails show concern about the risk.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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‘I’m glad it’s home’: A family heirloom links back to Bemidji’s founding and Indigenous history

‘I’m glad it’s home’: A family heirloom links back to Bemidji’s founding and Indigenous history

Firearm safety begins with personal responsibility, and over a century ago it wasn’t much different. But a historic moment in time integral to Bemidji’s founding is shedding new light on that importance — connecting the past with the present — while, with old age, bringing one man a better understanding of himself.  
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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As Trump eyes Minnesota, those nostalgic about his presidency prepare to activate

As Trump eyes Minnesota, those nostalgic about his presidency prepare to activate

With a 2020 presidential rematch seemingly set, how will voters confront that familiar choice? MPR News launches an occasional series focusing on how people are arriving at their political decisions. 
by Mark Zdechlik

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PWHL Minnesota beats Toronto, forcing decisive 5th game in women's hockey semifinal series

PWHL Minnesota beats Toronto, forcing decisive 5th game in women's hockey semifinal series

Claire Butorac scored early in the second overtime to give Minnesota a 1-0 win over Toronto on Wednesday night. The home team has won each game with Game 5 back in Toronto on Friday.
by The Associated Press

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