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March 25, 2021 4:11 PM

Amid pandemic, Minneapolis dive bar Liquor Lyle’s is up for sale

It’s not news that the past year has been challenging for restaurants, bars and other businesses around the state. Many community institutions have closed their doors permanently. In Minneapolis, news of the latest casualty – Uptown dive bar Liquor Lyle’s – is hitting hard.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 25, 2021 3:00 PM

Line 3 construction brings complication, controversy to Fond du Lac Reservation

Three Minnesota Ojibwe bands were among the plaintiffs who brought a case to the state appeals court this week that could bring construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline project to a standstill. But Native nations — including the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa — have a complicated relationship with the project.

by Dan Kraker

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March 25, 2021 5:30 AM

March 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases trend up; state opening vaccines to all age 16 and older

Public health leaders are increasingly anxious about cases tied to the U.K. variant and to youth sports. An expected jump in vaccine supply starting in April should go a long way to easing the concerns. That bump can’t come soon enough.

by MPR News Staff

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March 25, 2021 5:18 AM

MN Supreme Court reverses rape conviction because woman wasn't forced to get drunk

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that the state's definition of "mentally incapacitated" does not include victims who consumed alcohol voluntarily. Survivors of sexual assault are urging Minnesota lawmakers to close what they say is a big loophole in state law.

by Matt Sepic

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March 25, 2021 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Metaphorical art and storytelling classical music

The Reif Center for the Performing Arts in Grand Rapids hosts a new performance of “Peter and the Wolf.”

by Emily Bright

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March 24, 2021 5:30 AM

March 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace flat; ICU cases rising

Will vaccinations be able to outrun the COVID-19 variants, including the highly contagious U.K. strain? The latest numbers show the state’s vaccination pace plateauing while active cases and hospitalizations rise.

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March 24, 2021 12:05 AM

Black leaders launch effort to close Minnesota's racial disparities

A new effort is taking shape to address Minnesota's persistent racial inequality, and organizers say it will be shaped and driven by the Black community.

by Tim Pugmire

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March 23, 2021 5:30 AM

March 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace flat; active cases trend higher

Officials are increasingly anxious about cases tied to the highly contagious U.K. COVID-19 variant and to youth sports. On Tuesday, they said they’ve confirmed 479 cases of the U.K. strain, adding that it’s “dominating” new case reports.

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March 23, 2021 5:15 AM

Chauvin trial: Final juror seated; opening statements set for Monday

Jury selection wrapped up Tuesday morning as a 15th person — an “insurance” juror — was chosen. Judge Peter Cahill has said the man will be excused Monday morning if the other 14 report as planned.

by Brandt Williams, Matt Sepic, Riham Feshir and Jon Collins

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March 22, 2021 7:02 AM

Minnesota may add climate impacts to environmental review

Changes to Minnesota's environmental review program would require proposers to add up their project’s carbon footprint — and consider ways to reduce emissions that contribute to climate change.

by Kirsti Marohn

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