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Stories from January 31, 2025

Army withholds name of Black Hawk helicopter crew in D.C. crash, 2 others identified

Army withholds name of Black Hawk helicopter crew in D.C. crash, 2 others identified

At the request of the family, the Army is not going to release the name of the female member of the Black Hawk crew killed in Wednesday's crash. The withholding of the name is a highly unusual move.
by Tom Bowman and Quil Lawrence

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Minnesota House impasse; Snow predictions for the North Shore

As the impasse in the Minnesota House drags on, Republicans say they'll up the pressure on Democrats, who have so far boycotted the session. It's shaping up to be a snowy weekend across the northern half of Minnesota, especially along the North Shore.
by Emily Reese

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Charges filed after player assaulted during basketball game at Robbinsdale Cooper High School

Charges filed after player assaulted during basketball game at Robbinsdale Cooper High School

Charges have been filed after a high school basketball player was assaulted and seriously injured during a game in the Twin Cities earlier this week. Authorities say the victim was struck on the head with a tire-iron.
by MPR News Staff

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Politics Friday: Democrats seek a new leader with Minnesota’s DFL party chair

Politics Friday: Democrats seek a new leader with Minnesota’s DFL party chair

MPR News politics editor and host Brian Bakst and his guests talk about the Democratic National Committee’s election of a new party chair and the Minnesotan who’s campaigning for the job. Later, a conversation with newly elected Minnesota Republican Party Chair Alex Plechash.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Twin Cities theaters launch wave of new productions midwinter

Twin Cities theaters launch wave of new productions midwinter

As Minnesota nears midwinter, Twin Cities theaters are launching a wave of new productions, including premieres like "Milo Imagines the World" at the Children’s Theatre Company and "School Pictures" at Theater Latté Da, as well as familiar contemporary works and classic favorites like "Grease" at Chanhassen Dinner Theaters and "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" at the Guthrie.
by Jacob Aloi

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In her new memoir, Sarah Hoover offers an unflinching take on the first year of motherhood

In her new memoir, Sarah Hoover offers an unflinching take on the first year of motherhood

Sarah Hoover holds nothing back in her memoir, “The Motherload,” which grapples with the rage and disassociation she felt after the birth of her first child.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Unrivaled set to crown 1-on-1 champion with $250,000 given to winner

Unrivaled set to crown 1-on-1 champion with $250,000 given to winner

Unrivaled will crown its first one-on-one champion on Feb. 14. The new 3-on-3 women’s basketball league announced the rules for the tournament that will be played over three days. Thirty players will be divided into four pods with the eventual champion winning $250,000.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesotan DFL Ken Martin top contender for national chair, Minnesota Republicans file lawsuit to move session forward

Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chair Ken Martin is viewed as one of the top contenders to lead the national Democratic Party and will face a key test tomorrow. Republicans filed a lawsuit with the Minnesota Supreme Court seeking to move a stalled session forward. 
by Phil Picardi

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41 bodies recovered from D.C. plane crash site as search continues. Here's what to know

41 bodies recovered from D.C. plane crash site as search continues. Here's what to know

Video footage of the incident shows the aircraft flying at a low altitude, before an explosion happened at the moment of impact. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.
by Ayana Archie

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Iriafen and Watkins lead No. 4 Southern California to 82-69 victory over Minnesota

Iriafen and Watkins lead No. 4 Southern California to 82-69 victory over Minnesota

Kiki Iriafen scored 23 points, JuJu Watkins added 20 and fourth-ranked Southern California led the entire game to defeat Minnesota 82-69 and extend its winning streak to 15 games. 
by The Associated Press

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Anthony Edwards scores 36 points in the Timberwolves‘ 138-113 victory over the Jazz

Anthony Edwards scores 36 points in the Timberwolves‘ 138-113 victory over the Jazz

Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 36 points in the third quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Utah Jazz 138-113 on Thursday for their fifth straight victory and second in two nights. 
by The Associated Press

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Job Interview: This man keeps skiers on the slopes, even when nature doesn’t cooperate

Job Interview: This man keeps skiers on the slopes, even when nature doesn’t cooperate

Even when there’s little snow in Minnesota, ski hills around the state will find a way to keep their doors open. Thomas Sticha explains what it’s like to make and groom snow in this segment of Job Interview.
by Lukas Levin

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Local activists call for Target boycott after the Minneapolis-based retailer rolled back DEI initiatives

Local activists call for Target boycott after the Minneapolis-based retailer rolled back DEI initiatives

Target announced last week that it would end its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and investments. Protesters called for a national boycott of Target during a rally Thursday in front of the offices of the Minneapolis-based retailer.
by Regina Medina and MPR News Staff

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Flu, COVID-19 and whooping cough down, norovirus still up

Flu, COVID-19 and whooping cough down, norovirus still up

The good news? Flu, COVID-19, RSV and whooping cough are all on the decline in Minnesota. The bad news? Norovirus case counts have climbed this month, and lagging COVID-19 reveals the highest weekly mortality count in 11 months.
by Craig Helmstetter

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