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Stories from March 8, 2023

Walz preempts Legislature with executive order on transgender medical care

Gov. Tim Walz preempts the Legislature with an executive order on transgender medical care, and the Guthrie rolls out a new season including Shakespeare’s monumental History cycle. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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One-sided parking ban in St. Paul planned until April 15

One-sided parking ban in St. Paul planned until April 15

Starting at 8 a.m. Friday, parking is prohibited on the south and east sides of most residential streets until April 15. The rule does not apply to arterial routes.
by MPR News Staff

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Where there's gender equality, people tend to live longer

Where there's gender equality, people tend to live longer

Researchers used data from more than 150 countries to connect gender equality and life expectancy. They hope their findings can help policymakers set priorities in public health and other areas.
by Rachel Treisman

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Walz moves to protect those seeking gender-affirming care

Walz moves to protect those seeking gender-affirming care

The governor signed an order to protect people seeking gender-affirming care after a handful of states have limited it and as others have sought to ban the care altogether.
by Dana Ferguson

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Many immigrant and refugee women in Minnesota are struggling with their mental health. Here's what their community is doing to help.

We spoke to two guests confronting obstacles in the way of immigrant and refugee women taking care of their mental health.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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A late-week winter storm across Minnesota is on the way

A late-week winter storm across Minnesota is on the way

A winter weather advisory is in effect for northern Minnesota Wednesday and come Thursday, a winter storm watch will blanket central and southern Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer

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After hacker group posts Minneapolis school data online, residents have questions

After hacker group posts Minneapolis school data online, residents have questions

The fallout continues in a cyber attack that has affected the IT for Minneapolis Public Schools and apparently exposed student and staff data, including email and home addresses.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Ukraine Defiant: A Russian art museum grapples with a Russian war 

Ukraine Defiant: A Russian art museum grapples with a Russian war 

The Museum of Russian Art offers a pair of exhibits responding to the war in Ukraine, one by Ukrainian-American artist Elena Kalman, the other from a Soviet-era Russian artist who foresaw an apocalyptic future for his country.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Minnesota Wild host Pride Night, but without Pride jerseys during warmups

Minnesota Wild host Pride Night, but without Pride jerseys during warmups

The sports news website The Athletic reported the team had been scheduled to wear Pride jerseys during pregame warmups Tuesday in a show of support for LGBTQ people as the team had done in March 2022 for its first Pride Night.
by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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Seeking Connection

Seeking Connection

The special explores the relationship between loneliness, mental health and the power of social connections.    
by Jessica Bari and Nicole Johnson

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Scattered snow showers Wednesday; main snow late Thursday, more Saturday

Scattered snow showers Wednesday; main snow late Thursday, more Saturday

An area of scattered snow showers will spread east Wednesday with relatively light accumulations. Heavier snow develops Thursday afternoon into Thursday night. We have more snow late Saturday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Authorities ID three people found fatally shot in Chisago County home

Authorities have identified the three people found fatally shot in their Chisago County home on Sunday and say a person of interest in the case also was found dead.
by Tim Nelson

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Marina fire heavily damages two boats in Inver Grove Heights 

Marina fire heavily damages two boats in Inver Grove Heights 

Fire officials in Inver Grove Heights say fire damaged two boats docked at a Mississippi River marina on Tuesday night — and a firefighter had to be pulled out of the river after falling into the icy water. 
by Tim Nelson

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Ellison investigates Kia, Hyundai amid spate of social media-inspired thefts

Amid a large spike in thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Tuesday announced that he’s investigating the automakers to determine if they ran afoul of state consumer protection and public nuisance laws by not including industry-standard anti-theft technology in their cars and SUVs. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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'The Angel Maker' is a thrilling question mark all the way to the end

'The Angel Maker' is a thrilling question mark all the way to the end

In Alex North's skilled hands, this narrative that juggles so many elements becomes a very cohesive, enthralling ride into some of the darkest corners of extreme religiousness and human nature.
by Gabino Iglesias

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Snow showers expand east Wednesday; significant snow develops late Thursday

Snow showers expand east Wednesday; significant snow develops late Thursday

The first wave of less significant, scattered snow showers will expand east Wednesday across Minnesota. The potential heavier snowfall develops late Thursday through Thursday night. More snow is possible Saturday night.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Lives of Hastings’ first Black residents source of inspiration for descendants

Lives of Hastings’ first Black residents source of inspiration for descendants

The first Black families who settled, worked and started businesses in Hastings, Minn., are an example of the city’s rich Black history. Many were barbers, farmers and mill workers. This history also exemplifies the triumph — not just the trauma — residents experienced.
by Sarah Thamer

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Dayton calls Sanford, Fairview merger a 'betrayal’ unless U of M control stays in state

Dayton calls Sanford, Fairview merger a 'betrayal’ unless U of M control stays in state

Former governors Mark Dayton and Tim Pawlenty told a state Senate hearing they had deep concerns about the University of Minnesota’s medical center in the hands of a company based outside the state.
by Michelle Wiley

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Will attack of Minneapolis trans woman be charged as a hate crime? What to know

Will attack of Minneapolis trans woman be charged as a hate crime? What to know

Every state has different laws, statutes and processes related to hate or bias-motivated crimes. Here’s a primer on what we have in Minnesota, as well as an explanation of other potential means of justice for the victim and for trans communities in general.
by Grace Birnstengel

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Despite McConnell's rebuke, McCarthy defends Jan. 6 tape release to Fox News

Despite McConnell's rebuke, McCarthy defends Jan. 6 tape release to Fox News

Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell joined U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger in slamming Tucker Carlson's Jan. 6 program. Carlson began a two-part show series on the insurrection Monday night.
by Claudia Grisales and Katherine Swartz

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2 surviving Americans who were kidnapped in Mexico are back in the U.S.

2 surviving Americans who were kidnapped in Mexico are back in the U.S.

The State Department said the victims, who were found alive after days in captivity, are back on U.S. soil. Officials said they are in the process of returning the remains of two others to the U.S.
by Rachel Treisman, Eyder Peralta and Vanessa Romo

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BCA investigating death of man found dead in lake after police pursuit

BCA investigating death of man found dead in lake after police pursuit

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Tuesday it's investigating the death of Khalil Ahmad Azad, who was found dead in Crystal Lake following a police pursuit last summer.
by Matt Sepic

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Ellison investigates Kia, Hyundai amid spate of social media-inspired thefts

Ellison investigates Kia, Hyundai amid spate of social media-inspired thefts

Amid a large spike in thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Tuesday announced that he’s investigating the automakers to determine if they ran afoul of state consumer protection and public nuisance laws by not including industry-standard anti-theft technology in their cars and SUVs.
by Matt Sepic

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Weeks after St. Paul police shot and killed Yia Xiong, community members ask for more action

Weeks after St. Paul police shot and killed Yia Xiong, community members ask for more action

In February, 65-year-old Yia Xiong was shot and killed by officers of the St. Paul Police Department. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter met with Xiong’s family and members of the Hmong community Tuesday.
by Tom Crann, Ngoc Bui and Sam Stroozas

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