Stories from February 13, 2022

February 13, 2022 3:05 PM

Young workers give unions new hope

After decades of decline, U.S. unions have a new reason for hope: younger workers. Workers in their 20s and even in their teens are leading ongoing efforts to unionize Starbucks and other companies

by The Associated Press

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February 13, 2022 11:13 AM

Deshaun Hill celebrated by North High community

Known as a star athlete and a stellar student, Deshaun Hill’s presence loomed large on campus. His death following a shooting last week has left many confused.

by MPR News Staff

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February 13, 2022 10:35 AM

Cold, with snow spreading across Minnesota Sunday afternoon and evening

The cold air is entrenched over us, and much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin will see some snow Sunday afternoon or Sunday evening. We have the forecast details, plus a look at the week ahead.

by Ron Trenda

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February 13, 2022 10:16 AM

Barely in job, new chief feels heat from Amir Locke shooting

Amelia Huffman was elevated to the top job on an interim basis just weeks before 22-year-old Amir Locke was slain by officers serving a search warrant.

by The Associated Press

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February 13, 2022 9:57 AM

Police clear last remaining protesters from key bridge between the U.S. and Canada

After an Ontario court ordered the blockade to end Friday evening, Canadian police arrested protesters and towed vehicles to clear the Ambassador Bridge. It was not clear when the bridge would reopen.

by Becky Sullivan

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February 13, 2022 7:04 AM

A cold Sunday, with light snow by late afternoon/evening

Very cold air will linger through today, and snow will move across Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin later this afternoon and this evening. We have the details.

by Ron Trenda

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February 13, 2022 7:00 AM

Bills would ban ‘forever chemicals’ from cosmetics, cookware, ski wax

After the Minnesota Legislature passed a ban on so-called “forever chemicals” in food packaging last year, a DFL lawmaker wants to extend the ban on PFAS to more consumer products. But the bills face opposition from industry groups and chemical manufacturers.

by Kirsti Marohn

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February 13, 2022 6:01 AM

Before COVID, TB was the world's worst pathogen. It's still a 'monster' killer

It was under control. And then it wasn't. In her new book “Phantom Plague: How Tuberculosis Shaped History,” VIdya Krishnan shows how "we repeat the same disease-spreading mistakes over and over."

by Susan Brink