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Stories from February 16, 2023

Report: Homeless Minnesotans die at three times the rate of general population

Report: Homeless Minnesotans die at three times the rate of general population

A new report released by the Minnesota Department of Health illustrates the staggering mortality rate of people living without stable housing. MPR News host Tom Crann spoke about the findings with one of the lead researchers of the report, Dr. Kate Diaz Vickery of the Hennepin Healthcare Research Insitute.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Trump election probe grand jury believes some witnesses lied

Trump election probe grand jury believes some witnesses lied

A special grand jury investigating efforts by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia says it believes "one or more witnesses" committed perjury and urged local prosecutors to bring charges.
by The Associated Press

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Youth access to marijuana takes center stage in legalization debate as effort marches on

Youth access to marijuana takes center stage in legalization debate as effort marches on, and state warns front line workers the IRS is going to take a chunk of their state COVID bonus checks. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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MPCA says polluted runoff contributed to fish kill in Minnesota trout stream

MPCA says polluted runoff contributed to fish kill in Minnesota trout stream

State regulators say polluted runoff likely contributed to a fish kill in a southeast Minnesota trout stream last summer. About 2,500 dead fish were discovered in late July in Rush Creek, near Lewiston.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Hundreds rally at Capitol for clean energy plans centered on Indigenous rights

Hundreds rally at Capitol for clean energy plans centered on Indigenous rights

The rally was organized by more than 20 Indigenous, faith and environmental advocacy groups in response to the state’s new clean-energy law mandating Minnesota’s electricity utilities become 100 percent carbon-free by 2040.
by Nicole Ki

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Newly-released footage of a 1986 Titanic dive reveals ship's haunting interior

Newly-released footage of a 1986 Titanic dive reveals ship's haunting interior

The Titanic's rust-caked bow, an officer's cabin and a promenade window are part of the never-before-seen footage of the shipwreck site, which continues to slowly vanish 12,500 feet below the waves.
by Emily Olson

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What to know about the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio

What to know about the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio

Residents are worried about environmental and health impacts after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed earlier this month and officials evacuated the area to conduct a controlled burn.
by Becky Sullivan

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'Very excited about the future': Round Lake-Brewster schools pass $30.48M referendum

'Very excited about the future': Round Lake-Brewster schools pass $30.48M referendum

This was the rural district’s second attempt at passing the referendum. Voters rejected a similar referendum in August by only seven votes. Since it passed, the referendum adds $384 annually to the property taxes on a $150,000 house.
by Hannah Yang

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Is this the year for a ‘red flag’ gun law in Minnesota?

Is this the year for a ‘red flag’ gun law in Minnesota?

A big crowd was expected to rally at the Minnesota capitol today in support of of two bills they say would tighten gun safety in the state. One bill would expand background checks to all firearms purchases. The other, coined a "red flag" law, could take firearms away from people deemed a threat.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Two prominent Minnesotans on caring for their aging parents

Two prominent Minnesotans on caring for their aging parents

Friday, Feb. 17 is National Caregivers Day. President Biden outlined his support for caregivers in his State of the Union address earlier this month, and that includes those who take care of their aging parents. It’s not something many people plan for in the U.S., but it is a common — and very big — role to take on.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Sure step toward spring: First egg visible in Minnesota DNR's EagleCam nest

Sure step toward spring: First egg visible in Minnesota DNR's EagleCam nest

The nesting pair of bald eagles visible on the Minnesota DNR’s EagleCam had been prepping for the arrival for weeks — and the white egg was spotted for the first time Wednesday as one of the birds stood in the nest.
by Tim Nelson

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Temps set to rebound Friday afternoon; weekend highs in the 30s

Temps set to rebound Friday afternoon; weekend highs in the 30s

It’ll be chilly Thursday and early Friday, then temperatures rebound. We have the details, plus an update on the winter storm that is hitting Iowa and southern Wisconsin.
by Ron Trenda

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Two dead in shootings a block apart in south Minneapolis

Two men died and a woman was seriously injured in a pair of shootings just minutes and a block apart in Minneapolis late Wednesday. Authorities are investigating whether the two shootings are connected.
by Tim Nelson

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Roof of downtown Mankato building caves in; nearby streets closed

Roof of downtown Mankato building caves in; nearby streets closed

A block of Main Street in the southern Minnesota city remained closed Thursday as crews worked to shore up a three-story building whose roof collapsed earlier in the week.
by MPR News Staff

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American skier Shiffrin wins gold in giant slalom at worlds

American skier Shiffrin wins gold in giant slalom at worlds

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin won the gold medal in the women’s giant slalom at the world championships. Shiffrin held on to her first-run lead to beat Italian skier Federica Brignone by 0.12 seconds.
by The Associated Press

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Cool, quiet Thursday in Minnesota; winter storm rakes Iowa, Wisconsin

Cool, quiet Thursday in Minnesota; winter storm rakes Iowa, Wisconsin

It’ll be breezy and chilly Thursday. Quiet weather in Minnesota, but a winter storm is hitting parts of Iowa, southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
by Ron Trenda

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Two gun proposals are moving at the Minnesota Capitol

Democrats are hoping to pass two bills they say would add to safety around guns in Minnesota. Critics say the measures would unduly burden legal gun owners and do nothing to address problems with illegal firearms. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting at El Paso, Texas shopping mall

1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting at El Paso, Texas shopping mall

Police in El Paso, Texas, say a one person has been killed and three others have been wounded in a shooting at a shopping mall. El Paso police said hours after Wednesday's shooting that two people had been taken into custody.
by The Associated Press

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MacKinnon scores again, Avalanche beat Wild 3-2

MacKinnon scores again, Avalanche beat Wild 3-2

Denis Malgin scored for the second consecutive night, Nathan MacKinnon got his fifth goal in five games since the All-Star break and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2.
by The Associated Press

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How seniors could lose in the Medicare political wars

How seniors could lose in the Medicare political wars

Politicians are again pointing fingers over cutting Medicare. Any party accused of threatening the program tends to lose elections, but without a bipartisan agreement, seniors stand to lose the most.
by Julie Rovner

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Art Hounds: Art storefronts in Ely, Robert DesJarlait's paintings and Nora Montañez Patterson's new play

Art Hounds: Art storefronts in Ely, Robert DesJarlait's paintings and Nora Montañez Patterson's new play

The Ely ArtWalk transforms the northern Minnesota town’s storefronts into spaces for local art through February. Nora Montañez Patterson’s play “Code You” from Exposed Brick Theatre turns the pandemic on its head. Robert DesJarlait’s watercolors describe Ojibwe stories, culture and dance at the East Central Regional Arts Council Gallery in Hinckley. 
by Emily Bright

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Two gun proposals are moving at the Minnesota Capitol

Two gun proposals are moving at the Minnesota Capitol

Democrats are hoping to pass two bills they say would add to safety around guns in Minnesota. Critics say the measures would unduly burden legal gun owners and do nothing to address problems with illegal firearms.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Upset Ohio town residents seek answers over train derailment

Upset Ohio town residents seek answers over train derailment

Hundreds of worried people gathered to hear state officials tell them that testing so far has shown local air is safe to breathe and to promise that safety testing of the air and water would continue.
by The Associated Press

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Authorities identify St. Paul man killed by police

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said in a statement Wednesday that Officer Abdirahman Dahir fired his department-issued rifle at Yia Xiong, 65, after Xiong allegedly ignored commands to drop a large knife.
by Matt Sepic

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