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Stories from March 3, 2022

Minnesota attorney general takes action against embattled non profit child feeding program

Minnesota attorney general takes legal action against embattled non profit child feeding program and local relief agencies hit the ground in eastern Europe to help Ukraine. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Ex-officer cleared in shooting during Breonna Taylor raid

Ex-officer cleared in shooting during Breonna Taylor raid

The jury on Thursday found Brett Hankison not guilty of endangering neighbors when he fired through sliding-glass side doors and a window of Taylor’s apartment. 
by The Associated Press

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MN Senate passes school curriculum review bill

MN Senate passes school curriculum review bill

The Minnesota Senate passed legislation Thursday that emphasizes a parent’s ability to look at school curriculum “immediately upon request” and “without cost.”
by Tim Pugmire

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Navigating changing guidance for wearing masks

Navigating changing guidance for wearing masks

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with an infectious disease specialist and a public health policy expert about the CDC’s new guidelines for masking, and what to weigh when deciding whether to wear a mask.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Snow snake: The winter sport lives on, 500 years later

Snow snake has long history with Ojibwe, Ho-Chunk, Oneida and other northern tribal nations.

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Minnesota farmers face rising costs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Minnesota farmers face rising costs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Rising costs for fuel, fertilizer and food are just some of the issues American farmers are dealing with following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They may be able to sell their goods at higher prices, but will they be able to make end’s meet?
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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Minnesota sees an increase in construction projects during the pandemic

Minnesota sees an increase in construction projects during the pandemic

Ron Wirtz is the regional outreach director at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the the boom of construction projects during the pandemic and the challenges the industry has seen.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Minnesota farmers face rising costs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Rising costs for fuel, fertilizer and food are just some of the issues American farmers are dealing with following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They may be able to sell their goods at higher prices, but will they be able to make end’s meet? Minnesota Today host Cathy Wurzer gets the answers from Kent Thiesse, Farm Management Analyst and Senior Vice President of MinnStar Bank in Lake Crystal.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Weekend weather: Rain, snow, wintry mix on Saturday

Weekend weather: Rain, snow, wintry mix on Saturday

Stay updated on forecasts this weekend, since a wintry mix of freezing drizzle, sleet, freezing rain and snow may slick up some roads in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
by Ron Trenda

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Accessibility on Minnesota sidewalks in winter conditions

Accessibility on Minnesota sidewalks in winter conditions

A Minnesota winter can slow down even the most agile athlete. So imagine navigating slippery streets if walking is a challenge.  With Duluth as our test case, MPR News with Angela Davis examines the losses to businesses and personal freedom when getting around your town is prohibitive in foul weather. 
by Angela Davis, Susan Davis and Sarah Gelbard

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From the archives: Tayari Jones on 'An American Marriage'

From the archives: Tayari Jones on 'An American Marriage'

Tayari Jones’ 2018 novel, “An American Marriage,” is filled with conflict around questions of memory, loyalty, race, fatherhood, ambition and justice. We’re revisiting Kerri Miller’s conversation with Jones from February 2018.
by Kerri Miller

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Chilly Thursday, mild Friday; snow, rain, freezing rain set for weekend

Chilly Thursday, mild Friday; snow, rain, freezing rain set for weekend

Temperatures will be on the cool side of normal all day Thursday in Minnesota, mainly 20s in the south and teens north. A chilly Thursday night gives way to a warmup Friday. A mixed bag of sleet, freezing rain, rain and snow moves in late Friday night into the weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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State lawmakers plan vote on lightrail audit

House lawmakers will debate a bill Thursday requiring an extensive audit into cost overruns, schedule delays and other project management issues surrounding the 14.5-mile Southwest Light Rail transit line. It’s among the most expensive public construction projects in state history. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, March 3, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Jan. 6 riot defendant was 'tip of this mob's spear,' prosecutor tells jury

Jan. 6 riot defendant was 'tip of this mob's spear,' prosecutor tells jury

Prosecutors laid out their case against Guy Reffitt, who is the first defendant connected to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection to face trial. His attorney described the case as based on "hype."
by Tom Dreisbach

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Cooler Thursday; wintry mix Friday night with thunder Saturday?

Cooler Thursday; wintry mix Friday night with thunder Saturday?

It’s a chilly start early Thursday with the northern half of Minnesota below zero and teens in the south. We’ll see subfreezing highs statewide Thursday; 20s south, teens north. Friday will be warmer. Expect 30s to near 40 in the south and 20s north.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Women's pro hockey group inches close to forming new league

Women's pro hockey group inches close to forming new league

Talks with select NHL teams and major corporate sponsors have intensified in the Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association’s bid to form a league within the next year, two people with direct knowledge of discussions told The Associated Press.
by The Associated Press

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Art to evoke a winter’s night — or a warming globe

Art to evoke a winter’s night — or a warming globe

This week’s Art Hounds recommend “Thermal” a dance, audio and visual art installation at the American Swedish Institute; Open Eye Theatre's “Once Upon a Winter’s Night” with puppets and live music; and “The Dragon Who Liked to Spit Fire” at St. Louis Park’s Sabes Jewish Community Center, bringing a classic picture book to the musical stage.
by Emily Bright

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Ban of Russian aircraft from U.S. airspace has gone into effect

Ban of Russian aircraft from U.S. airspace has gone into effect

The FAA's order prohibiting Russian flights from entering U.S. airspace is now in effect. Russia is expected to respond in kind, forcing airlines to take longer routes around the massive country
by David Schaper

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'Devastating and appalling': Russia-born Minnesotans express outrage at Ukraine invasion

'Devastating and appalling': Russia-born Minnesotans express outrage at Ukraine invasion

The owner of St. Paul’s Moscow on the Hill restaurant said even after posting a message of solidarity with a photo of a Ukrainian flag on the restaurant’s Facebook page, there was some anti-Russian trolling, including calls to change the restaurant’s name, but far more messages of support.
by Matt Sepic

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Audit fever hits Minnesota lawmakers

Audit fever hits Minnesota lawmakers

Dozens of audit requests have been pitched to the Legislative Auditor on topics in the headlines, but the auditor doesn’t have the capacity to tackle most of them.
by Brian Bakst

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