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Stories from May 9, 2022

'Pretty crazy': St. Louis Park woman records bear in her front yard

'Pretty crazy': St. Louis Park woman records bear in her front yard

There have been more than 30 reported bear sightings in Hennepin County so far this year, according to a map on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website.
by Sam Stroozas

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Woman charged in death of newborn found in Mississippi River in 2003

Goodhue County authorities announced Monday they have filed second-degree murder charges against a woman they say is the mother of two newborn babies found dead in the Mississippi River in 1999 and 2003. This is an MPR News evening update for May 9, 2022. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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Mexican border town sees an increase in sales of abortion drugs to women from the US

Mexican border town sees an increase in sales of abortion drugs to women from the US

US customers started deluging Mexican border pharmacies after Texas passed an anti-abortion law last fall. A two-pill combination costs about $400 and does not require a doctor's prescription.
by John Burnett

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Minnesota Now May 9, 2022

Minnesota Now featured the latest on tax plans in progress at the Capitol, a push to make boys volleyball an official state high school sport and a listen back with two Minnesota lawyers ahead of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation.
by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend, Simone Cazares and Ellen Finn

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Tornado watch until 10 p.m. includes Twin Cities area

Tornado watch until 10 p.m. includes Twin Cities area

This is a dangerous situation for the greater Twin Cities area. Severe storms with the potential for tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail are possible in and near the watch zone. Stay alert for possible tornado warnings.
by Paul Huttner

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Second wave of severe storms possible Monday afternoon

Second wave of severe storms possible Monday afternoon

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration sees an enhanced risk for severe storms in an era that includes much of the Twin Cities, eastern Minnesota, and western Wisconsin.
by Paul Huttner

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Here's how to watch the total lunar eclipse on May 15

Here's how to watch the total lunar eclipse on May 15

Late in the evening, the full moon is slated to pass directly into Earth's shadow cast by the sun, illuminating the moon a brilliant red.
by Joe Hernandez

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From the archives: Minnesota lawyers react to Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearings

From the archives: Minnesota lawyers react to Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearings

Cathy Wurzer spoke with Dana Mitchell and Jules Porter from the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers ahead of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation. Revisit the conversation on Minnesota Now.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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How businesses selling lipstick and empanadas found success during the pandemic 

How businesses selling lipstick and empanadas found success during the pandemic 

What did it take to thrive as a small business over the last two years? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with women entrepreneurs who changed their path and flourished during the pandemic. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Woman charged with murder in death of newborn found in Mississippi River in 2003

Woman charged with murder in death of newborn found in Mississippi River in 2003

Goodhue County authorities announced Monday they have filed second-degree murder charges against a woman they say is the mother of two newborn babies found dead in the Mississippi River in 1999 and 2003.
by Tim Nelson and Matt Sepic

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More storms possible late Monday afternoon

More storms possible late Monday afternoon

The morning round of storms will continue to track north and east but another round of storms will develop late Monday afternoon and evening.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Boys volleyball hopes to become an official high school sport in Minnesota

There is a push to add boys volleyball to the list of official high school sports in Minnesota. Jenny Kilkelly is Director and President of the Minnesota Boys High school Volleyball Association. She joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about what the next steps will be.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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Lawmakers nibble away at budget deals

The Legislature is barreling toward the end of its yearly session still lacking a big deal on taxes and spending but making progress around the edges nonetheless. Without a broad framework to guide them to the finale, it’s difficult to gauge whether the Republican-led Senate, DFL-led House and DFL Gov. Tim Walz will avert a collapse on the session’s biggest items — public safety, school aid, long-term care relief and tax cuts high on that list.  This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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No end in sight for Ukraine war as Putin hails WWII Victory Day

No end in sight for Ukraine war as Putin hails WWII Victory Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin used a major patriotic holiday to again justify his war in Ukraine but did not declare even a limited victory or give a signal where the conflict is headed. His forces continued to pummel targets across the country with few signs of significant progress.
by The Associated Press

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Cloud, Austin spark Mystics to 78-66 victory over Lynx

Natasha Cloud scored all 19 of her points in the first half, Shakira Austin had a double-double in her first career start and the Washington Mystics beat the Minnesota Lynx 78-66.
by The Associated Press

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Binnington makes 28 saves, Blues beat Wild to even series

Binnington makes 28 saves, Blues beat Wild to even series

Jordan Kyrou and David Perron each scored twice, Jordan Binnington made 28 saves in his first start this postseason and the St. Louis Blues beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to even the best-of-seven Western Conference series at 2-2.
by The Associated Press

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Correa avoids major injury, division-leading Twins on a roll

Correa avoids major injury, division-leading Twins on a roll

Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins dodged a major problem this past week. There were initial concerns that Correa might have a broken finger after Thursday night’s game at Baltimore. Instead, it was only bruised. The Twins lead the AL Central by three games. 
by The Associated Press

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Few eligible families have sought federal payment of COVID funeral expenses

Few eligible families have sought federal payment of COVID funeral expenses

FEMA has a pool of cash set aside to reimburse burial costs — even retroactively — to the families of COVID victims. But clerical challenges and slow outreach have stymied the application process.
by Blake Farmer

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Democrats hope abortion will jolt young voters to action in the midterms

Democrats hope abortion will jolt young voters to action in the midterms

These midterms, younger voters have soured on the Democratic Party. Party leaders see the threat to abortion rights as an opportunity to rebuild the multigenerational coalition that elected Joe Biden.
by Juana Summers

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Lawmakers nibble away at budget deals with 2 weeks to go

Lawmakers nibble away at budget deals with 2 weeks to go

Lacking a broad budget deal, Minnesota lawmakers are searching for ways to rack up smaller session wins while the top-level talks drag on.
by Brian Bakst

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Finding focus, and a path forward through grief, in the circus arts

Finding focus, and a path forward through grief, in the circus arts

Two women with a passion for aerial artistry are among a dozen artists preparing for a circus performance this week in Minneapolis. The performance is inspired by — and aims to inspire discussion about — mental health, grief and healing.
by Emily Bright

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