Stories from April 25, 2022

Ruins of an ancient temple for Zeus were unearthed in Egypt
Tell el-Farma, also known by its ancient name Pelusium, dates back thousands of years to the late Pharaonic period and was also used during Greco-Roman and Byzantine times.
State Rep. John Thompson is back in the news after intervening in St. Paul traffic stop, taking away woman he said he was his daughter before she submitted to field sobriety test. Also, police find missing Chippewa Falls girl dead. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Near-record lows likely Tuesday morning; widespread rain late in the week
A raw, chilly Monday will give way to near-record low temperatures Tuesday morning. A warmup will arrive slowly this week. Then look for widespread rain to round out the week from Friday through Sunday.
Biden to speak at Mondale memorial service Sunday
President Joe Biden will be in Minneapolis on Sunday to speak at a memorial service for former Vice President Walter Mondale.
MN Senate passes public safety plan, House nearing vote
The Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate passed its version of a public safety bill with a get-tough approach. The DFL-controlled House is poised to soon vote on its competing proposal.
A 10-year-old girl who went missing after going to visit an aunt was found dead Monday along a creek trail in downtown Chippewa Falls, Wis., police said.
Police: St. Paul lawmaker intervened in traffic stop of daughter
St. Paul police say state Rep. John Thompson intervened after officers pulled over a 26-year-old woman he said was his daughter and allege he yelled at officers.
Meet the Candidates: Republican gubernatorial candidate Rich Stanek
Republican Rich Stanek was Hennepin County Sheriff for 12 years and before that was Minnesota's Public Safety Commissioner under Governor Tim Pawlenty, and a state representative from 1995 to 2003. Stanek is running for Minnesota governor.
Brighter skies return Tuesday after a cold Monday
Expect close to record cold highs Monday, with 30s and 40s across Minnesota. Tuesday brings sun and lighter winds.
Russia hits rail, fuel facilities in attacks deep in Ukraine
Russia has unleashed a string of attacks against Ukrainian rail and fuel facilities, striking crucial infrastructure far from the frontline of its eastern offensive.
Cold and windy Monday; sun returns Tuesday
Monday won’t be quite record cold but pretty chilly. Highs will be in the 40s and 30s with blustery northwest winds still. Tuesday brings sunshine and lighter winds again.
Walz urges giving back state surplus in 1st in person state of the state speech in three years. Republicans say permanent tax cuts would be the best option. Also, flooding threatens Crookston and other Red River Valley cities. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
Native women work to break the cycle of poverty, prison in Minnesota
American Indian women make up less than 1 percent of Minnesota’s population but are 20 percent of the state's female prison inmates. Incarceration creates huge consequences for families and communities. A new effort to break the cycle, led by Native women, shows promise, but the challenges remain steep.