Stories from April 10, 2022

Not just Florida. More than a dozen states propose so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bills
The specific details regarding the bills vary between state. But overall, they seek to prohibit schools from using a curriculum or discussing topics of gender identity or sexual orientation.
Mainly dry Monday; wet Tuesday into Wednesday, then some flakes
Monday will be the nicest day of the week, then Tuesday and Wednesday look wet. Parts of northern Minnesota could see some heavy snow this week. We have the details for you.
French polls: Macron, far-right rival Le Pen face runoff
Macron, a 44-year-old political centrist, won by a landslide five years ago but he is bracing for a far tougher runoff battle on April 24 against his 53-year-old political nemesis, Marine Le Pen. Le Pen is promising seismic shifts for France — both domestically and internationally — if elected as the country’s first woman president.
Sunday rain or mix favors western and northern Minn.; snow in the north Sunday night
Northern and western Minnesota have the best chance of Sunday afternoon showers, but scattered showers are also possible elsewhere. We have details on that, plus who could see some snow Sunday night. Also, we’ll have strong winds and plenty of rain midweek.
Ask a Bookseller: 'Lessons in Chemistry'
"If you can imagine Julia Child channeling a little bit of Lucille Ball, and all of the science edginess of Madame Curie, then you'll have a really good idea of the humor and the wit and the warmth that just shine through this entire novel," says Crowe.
Denver beats Minnesota State 5-1 for 9th NCAA hockey title
Ryan Barrow and Mike Benning scored less than three minutes apart to give Denver the lead and the Pioneers awakened with five goals in the third period to rally past Minnesota State 5-1 and claim their record-tying ninth college hockey title.
Even with ties, Ukrainian families struggle to reach the United States
Olena Kopchak, her husband and their 8-year-old daughter, Yana, are among the growing number of Ukrainians who are trying to make it to the United States — and confronting obstacles.
North Star Journey: Indigenous languages, a Duluth divide and St. Paul's West Side Flats
Each Sunday, MPR News host Angela Davis brings you stories from North Star Journey, a series from MPR News focusing on the history and culture of Minnesota communities. This episode includes stories from MPR News contributor Melissa Olson and reporters Dan Kraker and Vicki Adame.
Zelenskyy warns that Russian aggression will not stop with Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his evening address that Russia is targeting all of Europe with its aggression, and defending Ukraine is essential for the security of all democracies.
A breezy Sunday, best rain/mix chances western and northern Minnesota
We’ll have more clouds and stronger winds today than we had on Saturday. Western and northern Minnesota will have the best chance of Sunday rain or a rain/snow mix.