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Stories from April 6, 2022

Gusty rain and snow showers; much nicer this weekend

Gusty rain and snow showers; much nicer this weekend

Wind-driven rain and snow showers are on the backside of our latest storm. Saturday brings bright, welcome sunshine to Minnesota, with highs reaching 50 degrees in the south.
by Paul Huttner

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No charges in no-knock Minneapolis police raid that left an armed man dead

No charges in no-knock Minneapolis police raid that left an armed man dead, and a Roseville police officer was shot in the face during a gunman’s frightening shooting spree through a quiet neighborhood. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Managing your spring allergies

Managing your spring allergies

Do you have seasonal allergies? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with doctors about what’s making us sneeze, cough, struggle with itchy eyes, runny noses and headaches, and what to do about it.
by Angela Davis, Sarah Gelbard and Samantha Matsumoto

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‘Answers to everything’: Prairie Island sends first team to Dakota language bowl

‘Answers to everything’: Prairie Island sends first team to Dakota language bowl

The team is the first from the reservation near Red Wing — and a milestone in the Prairie Island Indian Community’s efforts to make it easier for tribal youth to learn the Dakota language. 
by Catharine Richert

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Take a listen to music mindfully with wellness expert Mariann Johnson

For many people, listening to music can be a way to relax or maybe unwind after a long day. And practicing mindfulness can also settle your body and center your mind. So what happens when you put the two together?
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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Reporter Debrief: No charges filed against police who killed Amir Locke

Reporter Debrief: No charges filed against police who killed Amir Locke

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced that they will not file charges against Mark Hanneman, the police officer who shot and killed Amir Locke while serving a no-knock warrant. Locke was not a suspect or named in the warrant. Host Cathy Wurzer talks with MPR reporter Jon Collins about what Ellison and Freeman say about their decision.
by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend and Simone Cazares

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Musicians may soon make more money from streaming services

On March 31, The Copyright Royalty Board took a first step in changing the rate musicians are paid when their songs stream on services like Spotify, Apple, Pandora and Amazon. Producer Alex Cheng caught up with Minneapolis based music manager Bobby Maher to talk about how this may impact musicians.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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Reporter Debrief: the latest on state spending priorities and proposed tax changes

There’s a bicameral, bipartisan appetite for billions of dollars in tax cuts in the Minnesota Legislature. But there are differing proposals on whose taxes will get cut and which spending priorities are most urgent. Host Cathy Wurzer talks with MPR News reporter Brian Bakst on legislators' tax and spending proposals.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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A day in the life of a wild Minnesota wolf

A day in the life of a wild Minnesota wolf

Scientists studying wolves in and around Voyageurs National Park have released what they believe is a first-ever video showing an entire day in the life of a wild wolf, shot from the wolf’s perspective. Spoiler: it shows the wolf walking (a lot), sleeping, and, preying on a deer fawn.
by Dan Kraker

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Senate Republicans push new Attorney General hiring rules

Senate Republicans push new Attorney General hiring rules

A state Senate budget bill includes a provision that would restrict some outside employment arrangements in the attorney general’s office.
by Tim Pugmire

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Mexican American superhero saves Ukrainian civilians in comic book issue

Mexican American superhero saves Ukrainian civilians in comic book issue

Fed up with Mexico's non-interventionist policy after Russia invaded Ukraine, Héctor Rodríguez sends his Mexican American superhero to Mariupol in the latest issue of the series.
by Olivia Hampton

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Avian flu escalates, snares 1 million Minnesota birds

Avian flu escalates, snares 1 million Minnesota birds

Minnesota animal health officials said Wednesday the latest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has now been found in 21 poultry flocks across 11 Minnesota counties. Most are commercial turkey operations.
by Andrew Krueger and MPR News Staff

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Graphic novels about Greek gods that don't talk down to kids

Graphic novels about Greek gods that don't talk down to kids

George O'Connor spent 12 years turning the Greek gods into best-selling graphic novels for kids. They're faithful to the ancient myths - which often include gender fluidity.
by Elizabeth Blair

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Amir Locke killing: Prosecutors won't file charges against Minneapolis cop

Amir Locke killing: Prosecutors won't file charges against Minneapolis cop

Evidence was “insufficient” to charge the officer who shot Locke in February as a SWAT team entered an apartment, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Wednesday as they described Locke as a victim.
by Jon Collins

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Rain, snow pinwheel through Minnesota; weekend's looking nice

Rain, snow pinwheel through Minnesota; weekend's looking nice

Northern Minnesota will continue to see snowfall Wednesday with rain and snow showers in southern Minnesota. High winds will continue in western Minnesota. Sunshine returns Saturday with highs in the low 50s in the Twin Cities and 40s in much of the rest of the state.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Donor gives $1 million gift to Animal Humane Society in Twin Cities

Donor gives $1 million gift to Animal Humane Society in Twin Cities

The Animal Humane Society said the money will help boost a planned capital campaign aimed at opening a new animal adoption and care campus in St. Paul.
by Tim Nelson

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Minnesota Twins postpone Opening Day to Friday

Minnesota Twins postpone Opening Day to Friday

The Minnesota Twins are postponing their home opener against Seattle due to wintry weather in the forecast for Thursday.
by MPR News Staff

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Johansen's 1st hat trick puts Predators over Wild 6-2

Johansen's 1st hat trick puts Predators over Wild 6-2

Ryan Johansen’s first career hat trick led the Nashville Predators to a 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Roman Josi and Philip Tomasino had a goal and two assists, Matt Duchene had a goal and an assist and Juuse Saros made 47 saves for Nashville.
by The Associated Press

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More wet weather Wednesday; rain mixes with snow

More wet weather Wednesday; rain mixes with snow

Another raw, wet, windy day will impact Minnesota Wednesday into Thursday night. Temperatures will remain cooler than normal in the 40s and 30s.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Porzingis scores 25, Wizards cruise to win over Timberwolves

Porzingis scores 25, Wizards cruise to win over Timberwolves

Kristaps Porzingis scored 25 points, including 12 in the third quarter as Washington took control, and the Wizards pulled away for a 132-114 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
by The Associated Press

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Republican-led public safety bill heads to Senate vote

The Finance Committee advanced the $200 million bill on a divided voice vote. Senate Republicans designed the legislation to meet their get-tough approach to rising crime. It includes money for police recruitment, courts, prisons and more.

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'The Candy House' is a brilliant portrait of intersecting lives

'The Candy House' is a brilliant portrait of intersecting lives

In Jennifer Egan's novel, there is a persistent, lovely countermelody to the corporate project of mapping human experience; it's full of people engaged in a sweeter and more plaintive human algebra.
by Annalisa Quinn

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What we know about the deadliest U.S. bird flu outbreak in 7 years

What we know about the deadliest U.S. bird flu outbreak in 7 years

Nearly 23 million birds have died as a highly pathogenic bird flu virus tears its way through farms and chicken yards. It has spread to at least 24 states in less than two months.
by Bill Chappell

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Gunman dead, police officer wounded in Roseville confrontation

Gunman dead, police officer wounded in Roseville confrontation

Roseville police say an officer was shot in the face near Lake Owasso Tuesday night as a gunman opened fire. The officer is in stable condition, the police chief said Wednesday. The shooter was shot and later died after firing 100 rounds at officers and local homes, she added.
by Tim Nelson

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