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June 17, 2024 6:35 AM

Stillwater prison death under investigation. Rainy start to week

Flood watches are posted and severe storms with heavy rain are adding to our already-saturated ground. And a 22-year-old inmate at the Stillwater prison died Saturday after being found unresponsive in his cell.

by Phil Picardi

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June 14, 2024 4:01 PM

U.S. bishops vote to reach out to Indigenous Catholics after recognizing harm done in boarding schools

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has approved a resolution focused on outreach to Native American communities, after acknowledging the church's role in boarding schools. A draft also apologized to Indigenous Catholics. The church operated at least 80 of more than 500 government-funded boarding schools that separated children from their families and suppressed Indigenous cultures. Also, University of Minnesota students will pay more in tuition next school year as part of a budget approved by the Board of Regents Thursday. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Friday, hosted by Emily Bright. Theme music by Gary Meister.

by Matt Sepic

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June 14, 2024 6:09 AM

Tornadoes confirmed in Brainerd Lakes region. Family of bystander killed during police chase sues Minneapolis

Several tornadoes touched down in the Brainerd Lakes region during severe thunderstorms on Wednesday, but meteorologists are still working to figure out the rating and exact path of each twister. And the family of a bystander killed during a high speed police chase in 2021 is suing the city of Minneapolis.

by Gracie Stockton

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June 13, 2024 4:10 PM

Minnesota Department of Education slammed for oversight of Feeding Our Future

The Minnesota Department of Education failed to investigate at least 30 complaints related to Feeding Our Future from 2018 to 2021. That's among the findings in a Thursday report from the state's Legislative Auditor. Federal charges were filed against dozens of people connected to the now defunct Twin Cities nonprofit. Prosecutors allege they siphoned $250 million away from programs designed to feed children during the pandemic. Also, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating after Minneapolis police fatally shot a man Wednesday. This is the afternoon update from MPR News, hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

by Emily Reese

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June 13, 2024 6:01 AM

Storm damage reported across Minnesota. Armed man shot by Minneapolis police

Severe thunderstorms battered much of northern and central Minnesota Wednesday afternoon and evening, knocking out power to thousands of homes. And overnight, the BCA responded to a use-of-force incident in Minneapolis.

by Gracie Stockton

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June 12, 2024 3:51 PM

Ethics committee postpones decision on Sen. Mitchell; FBI raids home in Feeding Our Future case

A state Senate Ethics Committee deferred action today on a complaint against a DFL senator charged with burglary. And federal agents this morning raided the home of a second Feeding Our Future defendant amid an investigation into the attempted bribery of a juror.

by Emily Reese

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June 12, 2024 5:51 AM

Mixed feelings for Minnesotans over Israel's military actions in Gaza

Minnesotans are divided over Israel’s military action in Gaza following the October Hamas attack in Israel, but the U.S. response to what's happening there doesn’t appear to be a deciding factor for the upcoming presidential election. And the search for a new director of the University of Minnesota's Holocaust Studies center is on hold after the U offered the job to a controversial Israeli historian.

by Phil Picardi

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June 11, 2024 4:28 PM

MPD officer memorial; Audit finds Minnesota department didn't comply with labor requirements

Thousands attended a memorial service for fallen Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell today. Mitchell joined the department in 2022, after the murder of George Floyd and while Mitchell was in his mid-30s, telling city officials he wished to be the change he wanted to see in policing. And the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor found that the Department of Labor and Industry did not comply with state requirements for paying frontline workers during the pandemic.

by Jeff Jones

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June 11, 2024 6:10 AM

Memorial set for Jamal Mitchell. James Beard award goes to Minneapolis chef

Thousands of police officers from across the state are attending a memorial service for Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell Tuesday. And Minneapolis chef Christina Nguyen has won the James Beard award for Best Chef of the Midwest. She serves southeast Asian street food at Hai Hai in Minneapolis.

by Phil Picardi

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June 10, 2024 3:53 PM

Missing toddler found dead; Presidential election poll finds close race in Minnesota

A 4-year-old reported missing Sunday was found dead in Minnehaha Creek this morning after having apparently drowned. And an MPR News, KARE-11, Star Tribune Minnesota poll shows President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in a close race in the state. According to the poll conducted last week, Biden had support from 44.5 percent support compared to Trump's 40.6. That's considered a dead heat given the poll's margin of sampling error.

by Emily Reese

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