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Stories from March 20, 2023

Stillwater starts gearing up for flood threat as river forecasts come later this week

Stillwater starts gearing up for flood threat as river forecasts come later this week and St. Paul is offering big hiring bonuses to fill teacher ranks. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Idaho OKs veto-proof bill to allow execution by firing squad

Firing squads will be used only if the state cannot obtain the drugs needed for lethal injections. One death row inmate has already had his scheduled execution postponed multiple times because of drug scarcity.
by The Associated Press

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Spring equinox at 4:24 p.m.; gradually milder this week

Spring equinox at 4:24 p.m.; gradually milder this week

We’ll feel gradually milder temperatures this week. The Twin Cities hit 40 degrees on Sunday. A string of days in the 40s still looks likely this week in the south with mostly 30s up north.
by Paul Huttner

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What's next for a Hastings Veterans home now that 2 top state VA officials have been fired?

What's next for a Hastings Veterans home now that 2 top state VA officials have been fired?

Two top leaders at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs are out. Their firings came weeks after allegations that a toxic workplace culture at the Hastings state veterans home decimated staffing levels and made the facility unsafe.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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James Beard nominee Christina Nguyen tells us what's for lunch

James Beard nominee Christina Nguyen tells us what's for lunch

Four chefs and one pastry chef from the Twin Cities have been nominated by the prestigious James Beard foundation for “Best Chef Midwest.” Finalists will be announced on March 29. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talks with Christina Nguyen, chef and co-owner of Hai-Hai and Hola Arepa in Minneapolis.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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TikTok puts eyes on Legislature as social media bills pile up

TikTok puts eyes on Legislature as social media bills pile up

There was no snappy video or goofy dance to mark it, but TikTok lobbyists have formally arrived at Minnesota’s Capitol to keep an eye on lawmaker efforts to regulate social media platforms.
by Brian Bakst

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Twin Cities program connecting LGBTQ youth to mentors to expand to St. Cloud

Twin Cities program connecting LGBTQ youth to mentors to expand to St. Cloud

QUEERSPACE collective matches LGBTQ adults with youth to improve mental health outcomes. MPR News reporter digital Grace Birnstengel wrote a story about the program and she joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about it.
by Cathy Wurzer, Alanna Elder and Grace Birnstengel

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Minnesota has a wider wage gap than most states. How can we close it?

Minnesota has a wider wage gap than most states. How can we close it?

Minnesota is a national leader for women’s participation in the workplace. And yet, we also have a wider gender wage gap than most other states. Explore the latest research and personal stories about the gender wage gap in Minnesota and what we can do to about it.
by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto and Nicole Johnson

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Crookston Rep. Deb Kiel recovering from stroke

Crookston Rep. Deb Kiel recovering from stroke

Kiel said she experienced fatigue and dizziness while at the State Office Building Friday, which led her to seek medical care. Kiel returned home and is now resting, she said. She was released from the hospital on Saturday.
by Dana Ferguson

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Cut emissions quickly to save lives, scientists warn in a new U.N. report

Cut emissions quickly to save lives, scientists warn in a new U.N. report

Cutting greenhouse gas emissions rapidly and immediately will save lives, livelihoods and ecosystems around the world, scientists say. And there are lots of ways to go about it.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Spring begins but winter hangs on with rain, snow late Tuesday

Spring begins but winter hangs on with rain, snow late Tuesday

Monday will see a fair amount of sun with below-normal temperatures. Rain and snow develop late Tuesday into early Wednesday with another system moving across southern Minnesota Wednesday night.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Big names including Steve Buscemi, Conan O'Brien come out to honor Adam Sandler

Big names including Steve Buscemi, Conan O'Brien come out to honor Adam Sandler

Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston and Chris Rock were also among those in Washington, D.C. this weekend to celebrate Sandler, who worked on Saturday Night Live in the 1990s and moved on to films.
by Elizabeth Blair

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New gun regulations face opposition from Minnesota sheriffs

Thirteen southern Minnesota sheriffs have signed on to a letter opposing proposed new gun regulations. The House and Senate have taken up versions of a bill that proposes penalties for gun owners who don’t follow new rules about locking up guns, and ammunition, among other things. This is a morning news update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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How do you take a picture of happiness? We asked photographers to surprise us

How do you take a picture of happiness? We asked photographers to surprise us

Monday, March 20 is International Day of Happiness — as proclaimed by the United Nations. The themes this year are gratitude and kindness. We asked photographers to send us images in that vein.
by Gisele Grayson, Marc Silver and Ben de la Cruz

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Still below normal Monday with two rounds of moisture this week

Still below normal Monday with two rounds of moisture this week

Look for some sun Monday with temperatures back in the 30s and 20s across the state, still somewhat below normal. We have two systems bringing moisture to Minnesota this week. The first arrives late Tuesday with rain and snow showers.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Panthers agree to terms with free agent WR Thielen

Panthers agree to terms with free agent WR Thielen

The Carolina Panthers have added yet another experienced veteran to their offense on Sunday night, agreeing to terms with free agent wide receiver Adam Thielen from the Minnesota Vikings. 
by The Associated Press

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FAQ: What are DFL lawmakers proposing next on abortion?

FAQ: What are DFL lawmakers proposing next on abortion?

DFLers at the Capitol are taking another pass at Minnesota’s abortion restrictions and working to set up legal protections against other state’s bans. Here’s what you need to know.
by Dana Ferguson and Michelle Wiley

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Lake residents want a tougher law to keep trash (and worse) off the ice

Lake residents want a tougher law to keep trash (and worse) off the ice

A growing coalition of organizations wants to crack down on trash and waste dumped on Minnesota lakes over the winter. They’re seeking tougher laws and more enforcement, and hoping for legislative support at a hearing this week.
by Dan Gunderson

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