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Stories from April 30, 2019

Calhoun or Bde Maka Ska? Lake name in limbo

Calhoun or Bde Maka Ska? Lake name in limbo

What should the official name be for the lake? It's a question being hotly debated again by Minnesota residents and lawmakers this week, following a Minnesota appellate court ruling that a state agency's decision to change the lake's name from "Calhoun" to "Bde Maka Ska" was illegal.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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North Carolina campus shooting leaves 2 dead, 4 injured

North Carolina campus shooting leaves 2 dead, 4 injured

Two people were killed and four injured Tuesday in a shooting Tuesday on a North Carolina university campus, prompting a lockdown and chaotic scene in North Carolina's largest city.
by Associated Press

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Noor guilty in Ruszczyk's killing: Here's what happens next

Noor guilty in Ruszczyk's killing: Here's what happens next

A jury found former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor guilty on third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the July 2017 killing of Justine Ruszczyk. Here's a summary of what has happened and what could come next.
by Cody Nelson

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Minnesota Senate Republicans tout human services budget bill

Minnesota Senate Republicans tout human services budget bill

Minnesota Senate Republicans said Tuesday that their health and human services budget bill would provide good care for the elderly, the disabled and children who need it while cracking down on fraud and waste.
by Associated Press

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Evacuations start as barrier fails at Davenport, Iowa

Officials have started evacuations of some buildings and cars after a flood barrier break along the Mississippi River sent floodwaters rushing into downtown Davenport, Iowa.
by Associated Press

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Ex-cop Noor guilty of murder in Ruszczyk killing

Ex-cop Noor guilty of murder in Ruszczyk killing

Mohamed Noor was convicted on murder and manslaughter charges in the 2017 shooting death of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk. It's believed to be the first time a Minnesota police officer has been convicted of murder for shooting someone while on duty.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Is measles here to stay?

Is measles here to stay?

Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. nearly 20 years ago. But with this year's record-setting outbreaks, are we close to measles to making a sustained comeback?
by Jonathan Lambert

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STDs on the rise in Minnesota

STDs on the rise in Minnesota

Public health officials are concerned about an increase in sexually transmitted diseases, especially a spike in congenital syphilis.
by Mark Zdechlik

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White supremacy as a motivator for crime

White supremacy as a motivator for crime

Once again, an attack allegedly committed by a white supremacist has captured attention. What is the law enforcement response to such violence?
by Tiffany Hanssen, Jeffrey Bissoy and Kelly Gordon

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Isle Royale moose population surges during wolf decline

Isle Royale moose population surges during wolf decline

Moose are thriving at Isle Royale National Park, but the trees on which they feast are paying a heavy price, scientists reported Tuesday.
by Associated Press

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U.S. measles outbreaks are driven by a global surge in the virus

U.S. measles outbreaks are driven by a global surge in the virus

The World Health Organization tallied more than 112,000 measles cases in the first quarter of 2019 — up more than 300% compared to the same period in 2018.
by Jason Beaubien

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Jury deliberations continue in the Noor trial

The case went to the jury on Monday after closing arguments by the prosecution and defense. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked to University of Minnesota Law School professor JaneAnne Murray to learn more about the charges the jury is considering.
by Cathy Wurzer

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40 years since Blondie's 'Heart of Glass' was number one

The band had written an earlier version of the song called "Once I Had a Love," but they weren't happy with the reggae feel of the arrangement.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Trump sues 2 banks to block Democrats from investigating his finances

Trump sues 2 banks to block Democrats from investigating his finances

The lawsuit seeks to prevent Deutsche Bank and Capital One from responding to subpoenas from two House panels seeking personal financial documents related to the president, his family and his company.
by Jim Zarroli

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As nuclear waste piles up, private companies pitch new ways to store it

As nuclear waste piles up, private companies pitch new ways to store it

Nuclear power plants around the country are running out of room to store spent fuel. Federal plans for a permanent disposal site are stalled, so private companies are pitching their own solutions.
by Jeff Brady

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Across Minnesota, diversion projects drain the fear from flood season

Across Minnesota, diversion projects drain the fear from flood season

This year's spring flood season has been a long one, but water levels weren't quite as dramatic as expected. A series of cold nights slowed down the spring snow thaw, and mitigation efforts over the last few years have made some flood-prone towns across the state better protected than ever.
by John Enger

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A drone view of a tornado

I can't recall ever seeing a perspective like this of a tornado, but it happened today in Sulphur, OK when someone launched a drone to follow it.
by Bob Collins

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What’s the buzz? Minn. could soon have a state bee

What’s the buzz? Minn. could soon have a state bee

An environment bill headed for final negotiations would designate the rusty patched bumblebee as a state symbol and provide the pollinator more protections.
by Brian Bakst

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Trump wants to charge asylum seekers to apply, cites 'abuse'

The White House and Department of Homeland Security officials did not immediately respond to questions about how much applicants might be forced to pay, and it is unclear how many families fleeing poverty would be able to afford such a payment.
by The Associated Press

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Indonesia plans to move its capital out of Jakarta, a city that's sinking

Indonesia plans to move its capital out of Jakarta, a city that's sinking

It's not clear when this will happen, or where the new capital will be located. The idea has been out there for decades, though previous leaders have been unable to accomplish the ambitious plan.

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Minnesota House passes gun control measures

Minnesota House passes gun control measures

One provision would expand criminal background check requirements for several types of gun transactions. The other allows authorities to temporarily keep guns away from people deemed a risk to themselves or others.
by Tim Pugmire

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NewsCut flashback: 13 reasons why not

According to a study published Monday in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, teenage suicide spiked 28.9% after the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" premiered in 2017. That's 195 dead kids more than would have been expected.
by Bob Collins

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Rainy Tuesday; a shot at 70 Saturday?

Rainy Tuesday; a shot at 70 Saturday?

Sunshine and near 70 degrees Saturday.
by Paul Huttner

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And now this message from Save Lake Calhoun

And now this message from Save Lake Calhoun

Someone hacked the website of the group trying to restore the name of Bde Maka Ska.
by Bob Collins

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Have we reached peak Prince?

It's one thing to honor Prince; it's another to make him part of a business model, John Shipley of the Pioneer Press says.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 4/30/19

Here are the stories, topics, and guests you'll hear today on MPR News.
by Bob Collins

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In 'I Was Their American Dream,' it's culture, not color, that matters

In 'I Was Their American Dream,' it's culture, not color, that matters

Even as NPR editor Malaka Gharib makes light of herself in her high-spirited graphical memoir, her wisdom about the power and limits of racial identity is evident in the way she draws.
by Etelka Lehoczky

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Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor at Westminster Town Hall Forum

Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor at Westminster Town Hall Forum

Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor speaks in Minneapolis at the Westminster Town Hall Forum about increasing understanding between people of different religions.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota Senate votes 66-0 to close marital rape loophole

The Minnesota Senate has voted unanimously to close a loophole in state law that prevents people who rape a spouse or domestic partner from being prosecuted for criminal sexual conduct.
by Associated Press

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