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Stories from May 31, 2024

Minneapolis honors officer fatally shot Thursday

City leaders and community members gathered at the Minneapolis Police Department's Fifth Precinct today to honor Officer Jamal Mitchell, who was fatally shot while on duty yesterday. And Minnesota Democrats are gathering in Duluth for their state convention, which started today and runs through Sunday.
by Emily Reese

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Celebrating champions: Star goalie reflects on inaugural PWHL season

Celebrating champions: Star goalie reflects on inaugural PWHL season

Friday night at the Xcel Energy Center, fans gathered to cheer on the victorious PWHL athletes and celebrate a new chapter in women’s sports. Two-time Olympian Nicole Hensley and her swift goaltending skills helped lift Minnesota to victory. She spoke with MPR News on Morning Edition Friday.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton, Lisa Ryan and Anna Haecherl

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Want to protect your kids’ eyes from myopia? Get them to play outside

Want to protect your kids’ eyes from myopia? Get them to play outside

If you’re a parent struggling to get your kids off their devices and outdoors to play, here’s another reason to keep trying: Spending at least two hours outside each day is one of the most important things your kids can do to protect their eyesight.
by NPR Staff

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Girls are getting their first periods earlier. Here's what parents should know

Girls are getting their first periods earlier. Here's what parents should know

Girls in the U.S. are getting their first menstrual period about 6 months earlier on average than they did in the 1950s and ‘60s. And more girls are beginning menstruation before the age of 9, which is considered a very early age. That’s according to a large new study published this week in the journal JAMA Network Open.
by NPR Staff

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Are auroras coming back?

Are auroras coming back?

The same solar region that brought an outburst of night-time beauty in early May is coming back around. But things have changed, a space weather expert tells NPR.
by Bill Chappell

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New Minnesota Music Round-up: Moody noir tones from Charlie McCarron

New Minnesota Music Round-up: Moody noir tones from Charlie McCarron

This week: “The Fishing Hat Bandit Soundtrack” by Charlie McCarron, “River Flows Two Ways” by Paul Spring and “Live On Shuffle Function’s Pledge Drive A​-​Go​-​Go” by The Thirsty Giants.
by Max Sparber

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Lawsuit claims negligence, medical malpractice in Stearns County jail inmate’s 2022 death

Lawsuit claims negligence, medical malpractice in Stearns County jail inmate’s 2022 death

Nickolas Norberg, 37, died in October 2022, about five hours after he was taken to the Stearns County Jail. The final hours of Norberg’s life, the lawsuit claims, were spent “slowly spiraling towards an agonizing yet avoidable death.”
by Kirsti Marohn

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Alua Arthur says facing death is the key to living well

Alua Arthur says facing death is the key to living well

In her work as a death doula, Alua Arthur has been present for thousands of deaths. Her new book, “Briefly Perfectly Human,” says facing your mortality is the best way to live a purposeful and joyful life.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia registers as independent, citing ‘partisan extremism’

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia registers as independent, citing ‘partisan extremism’

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says he has registered as an independent, raising questions about his future political plans. Manchin would have faced a tough reelection in November if he had chosen to run.
by The Associated Press

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‘Loyal to his oath’: Slain Minneapolis officer remembered for his heroism

‘Loyal to his oath’: Slain Minneapolis officer remembered for his heroism

Jamal Mitchell was the first Minneapolis officer fatally shot in the line of duty in more than 20 years. Authorities say he was ambushed Thursday responding to a shooting call. Colleagues praised him as an exceptional officer.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Mom and champion: Kendall Coyne enjoys full-circle moment in winning pro women’s hockey title

Mom and champion: Kendall Coyne enjoys full-circle moment in winning pro women’s hockey title

In 11 short months, Kendall Coyne Schofield delivered a child and a championship to Minnesota while at the same time realizing her vision of establishing a women’s professional hockey league in North America.
by The Associated Press

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Fallen officer remembered after Minneapolis shooting. Minnesota GOP delegation says they’ll keep supporting Trump

At least three people, including a police officer, are dead after a shooting in Minneapolis’ Whittier neighborhood Thursday afternoon. Several others are injured. And the Minnesota Timberwolves’ season came to an end after losing 124-103 to the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center Thursday night.
by Gracie Stockton

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It's not just young voters. New citizens will head to the polls this year, too

It's not just young voters. New citizens will head to the polls this year, too

For recently naturalized citizens, the 2024 election could mark their first time casting a ballot in a U.S. presidential race. Here are the handful of states where new citizen voters could hold political power.
by Elena Moore

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One year since HyLife closure, Windom still waits for answers about its future

One year since HyLife closure, Windom still waits for answers about its future

It’s been one year since the former HyLife plant in southwest Minnesota shut down. More than a thousand people lost their jobs when the pork processor closed. Twelve months on, Windom shows signs of recovery, but there’s still a lot in limbo.
by Hannah Yang

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‘Uncommitted’ voters see how far they can push Democrats or if it’s even worth trying

‘Uncommitted’ voters see how far they can push Democrats or if it’s even worth trying

Democratic voters who opted for “uncommitted” on their primary ballots grapple with whether they have more leverage pushing the party on the Middle East from inside or as a stand-their-ground movement outside.
by Clay Masters

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Mavericks top Timberwolves 124-103, ending Minnesota’s historic playoff run

Mavericks top Timberwolves 124-103, ending Minnesota’s historic playoff run

Minnesota’s historic playoff run has come to an end. The Timberwolves forced Game 5 in the best-of-seven series after a surprise Game 4 win on Tuesday in Dallas, but Minnesota couldn’t keep the momentum going.
by Peter Cox, Anna Haecherl and The Associated Press

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