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Stories from April 8, 2022

Officer wounded in Roseville shootout released from hospital

Officer wounded in Roseville shootout released from hospital

Roseville police officer Ryan Duxbury, who suffered a gunshot wound to his face during the incident, was released from the hospital Saturday afternoon. Duxbury had surgery Friday afternoon to have a bullet removed from his neck.
by Matt Sepic

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What Fauci sees coming with the BA.2 coronavirus subvariant in the U.S.

What Fauci sees coming with the BA.2 coronavirus subvariant in the U.S.

Anthony Fauci walks through what he predicts the BA.2 subvariant will do in the U.S., whether we will need boosters every four months and his advice for masking at indoor events.
by Ailsa Chang

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Spectacular waterfall forecast along the North Shore

There’s still 2 to 3 feet of snow on the ground in parts of northeast Minnesota. Snow melt over the next few weeks will produce raging rivers along the North Shore.
by Paul Huttner

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GOP and DFL leaders like their chances in the Minnesota House

Top leaders in the Minnesota House are looking ahead to November and say they believe their side is in good shape to win. This is the evening MPR News update for Friday, April 8, 2022. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.
by Hannah Yang

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COVID cases rise slowly in Minnesota

COVID cases rise slowly in Minnesota

Minnesota ranks 18th in COVID-19 vaccination rate, but 2nd in rate of the percentage of those who are vaccinated who’ve gotten at least one booster.
by Craig Helmstetter and Elisabeth Gawthrop

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Competing visions for Minnesota’s $9.25 billion budget surplus

Competing visions for Minnesota’s $9.25 billion budget surplus

Tax and spending bills are shaping up at the Minnesota Legislature. Politics editor and host Mike Mulcahy talks with House Speaker Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, and House Deputy Minority Leader Rep. Anne Neu Brindley, R-North Branch.
by Mike Mulcahy and Maja Beckstrom

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What do your t-shirts say about you?

What do your t-shirts say about you?

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a fashion professor and head of a local t-shirt screen printer about the history, appeal and production of the humble t-shirt.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Weekend weather: Milder temps; brightest day will be Saturday

Weekend weather: Milder temps; brightest day will be Saturday

We’ll have milder temps this weekend, and parts of Minnesota could see some rain on Sunday. We have your weekend forecast details, plus an updated Minnesota snow depth map.
by Ron Trenda

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Mary-Frances O'Connor on 'The Grieving Brain'

Mary-Frances O'Connor on 'The Grieving Brain'

More than 50 years ago, Swiss psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross introduced the world to the five stages of grief, a model that shaped how many of us approach bereavement. But neuroscience is widening the lens. Mary-Frances O’Connor details how grief rewires the brain in her new book, and why we often struggle to accept the loss.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Twins preview: Hopes high for Buxton's leadership, Correa's bat, young pitchers

Twins preview: Hopes high for Buxton's leadership, Correa's bat, young pitchers

The Minnesota Twins kick off the 2022 season Friday, hosting the Seattle Mariners for the home opener at Target Field. Star Tribune baseball writer Megan Ryan spoke to MPR News on what fans can expect from the team this year.
by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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Sunshine returns but another storm is brewing for next week

Sunshine returns but another storm is brewing for next week

Finally we’ll see some sunshine Friday. Temperatures will remain cooler than normal Friday but near normal Saturday afternoon.
by Sven Sundgaard

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U.S. life expectancy falls for 2nd year in a row

U.S. life expectancy falls for 2nd year in a row

The pandemic drove U.S. life expectancy down again in 2021 even though life-saving vaccines were widely available.
by Rob Stein

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Climatologist Mark Seeley: Models show major storm could bring rain and snow to the area next week

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoked with climatologist Mark Seeley about widespread major storm in the middle of next week on Wednesday and Thursday that that will affect our area.
by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Seeley

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Mortgage rates just hit 5%. Buying a home has become a lot more expensive

Mortgage rates just hit 5%. Buying a home has become a lot more expensive

Higher mortgage rates and home prices have pushed the monthly payment to buy the median-priced home in the U.S. up more than 50 percent since the start of last year. Many first-time buyers can't afford it.
by Chris Arnold

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Attorney General Keith Ellison is calling for video coverage in upcoming trial of three former Minneapolis police officers

Attorney General Keith Ellison is asking a judge to allow video coverage of the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection with George Floyd's murder. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday April 8, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Why hasn't my daughter caught COVID? 2 factors likely protect her — and maybe you too

Why hasn't my daughter caught COVID? 2 factors likely protect her — and maybe you too

My 6-year-old has been exposed to SARS-CoV-2 at least four times and never tested positive. Many people fall into that category. Researchers have theories about why they've been able to ward it off.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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Appeals court OKs Biden federal employee vaccine mandate

Appeals court OKs Biden federal employee vaccine mandate

The ruling marks a rare win for the Biden administration at the New Orleans-based appellate court, where most of the active judges were nominated by Republican presidents.
by The Associated Press

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A dry Friday, sunny Saturday; another big storm next week

A dry Friday, sunny Saturday; another big storm next week

Decreasing clouds will occur west to east Friday but temps will stay on the cool side. We’ll see sunny skies Saturday and much warmer temperatures.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Edwards scores 49 as Timberwolves hold off Spurs, 127-121

Edwards scores 49 as Timberwolves hold off Spurs, 127-121

Anthony Edwards set a career high with 49 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 13 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves hung on for a 127-121 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota State Mankato beats Minnesota 5-1 to reach Frozen Four final

Minnesota State Mankato beats Minnesota 5-1 to reach Frozen Four final

Reggie Lutz broke a second-period tie and Minnesota State Mankato scored three times in the third in the Frozen Four semifinal on Thursday night to beat big-city rival Minnesota 5-1 and advance to the national championship game.
by The Associated Press

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Strike kills 50 at Ukraine rail station crowded with people

Strike kills 50 at Ukraine rail station crowded with people

A missile hit a train station where thousands of people had flocked to flee in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities said 50 people died Friday's strike. They also warned they expect to find more evidence of war crimes in areas abandoned by Russian troops.
by The Associated Press

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The child tax credit was a lifeline. Now some families are falling back into poverty

The child tax credit was a lifeline. Now some families are falling back into poverty

Payments from the child tax credit were closing the gaps on child hunger and poverty. But Congress failed to renew it. Now families who need it most have already slipped back into financial trouble.
by Sarah McCammon, Lauren Hodges and Sarah Handel

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It's not just doctors and nurses. Veterinarians are burning out, too

It's not just doctors and nurses. Veterinarians are burning out, too

A spike in pandemic pets is increasing shortages and burnout among veterinarians — a field that already had high rates of suicide. A new mental health initiative offers professional help for free.
by April Dembosky

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What to do if you test positive for COVID at this point in the pandemic

What to do if you test positive for COVID at this point in the pandemic

The coronavirus keeps evolving and so does the guidance for addressing it. As cases tick up in some parts of the country, here is the latest advice on everything from testing to treatment.
by Mary Louise Kelly

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‘A lot at risk’: Expanded Willmar lab plays key role in tracking bird flu

‘A lot at risk’: Expanded Willmar lab plays key role in tracking bird flu

The Minnesota Poultry Testing Lab is located in Kandiyohi County for a reason. It’s surrounded by chicken and turkey farms that help make Minnesota one of the top poultry producers in the nation.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Voices from Shanghai: The trials of living through a massive COVID lockdown

Voices from Shanghai: The trials of living through a massive COVID lockdown

China's lockdown and quarantine policy is testing the limits of the city of 26 million. Parents were separated from kids. And there's not enough staff for the elderly residents of care centers.
by Emily Feng

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Man killed in Roseville neighborhood shooting identified

Man killed in Roseville neighborhood shooting identified

State investigators said the man, identified as Jesse Henri Werling, 53, was shooting at houses and then at responding officers. One of the officers was shot in the face.
by Matt Sepic

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