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Stories from March 22, 2023

Appetites: Move over southern food, what is northern food?

Appetites: Move over southern food, what is northern food?

Tater tot hotdish? State fair cheese curds? Snickers salad? While these are some Minnesota staples, it’s hard to define what “northern food” is exactly. Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl has been trying to answer this question and explores it in a new article with Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine. She spoke with All Things Considered host Tom Crann about it.
by Tom Crann, Megan Burks and Sam Stroozas

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Sunnier, milder toward the weekend

Sunnier, milder toward the weekend

An early spring weather pattern emerging for the rest of this week.
by Paul Huttner

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U seeks state help with tuition shortfall, potential merger fallout

U seeks state help with tuition shortfall, potential merger fallout

The University of Minnesota is calling on the Legislature to help it offset a tuition shortfall and potentially buy health facilities it currently operates with Fairview Health Services ahead of a proposed merger with Sanford Health.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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The Fed raises interest rates again despite the stress hitting the banking system

The Fed raises interest rates again despite the stress hitting the banking system

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage-point in an effort to curb high inflation. Some had called for the Fed to wait after two recent bank failures.
by Scott Horsley

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A big trove of Minneapolis public school data is online, confirming fears of public exposure

A big trove of Minneapolis public school data is online, confirming fears of public exposure, and a sex trafficking case that rocked the Minnesota Republican Party is finally on trial. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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A student shot 2 administrators at a Denver high school, police say

A student shot 2 administrators at a Denver high school, police say

Two administrators at Denver's East High School were shot by a male student Wednesday morning, police said. Police were searching for the suspect, who is considered armed and dangerous.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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Planning your next vacation? Try these Minnesota day trips

Planning your next vacation? Try these Minnesota day trips

Have you been dreaming about your next vacation? There are plenty of day trips and staycations you can take right here in Minnesota. MPR News host Angela Davis talked with two journalists about their favorite hidden gems for travel in and around Minnesota and how to plan a short getaway.
by Angela Davis, Danelle Cloutier, Samantha Matsumoto and Nicole Johnson

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'Reconnecting with the human': Minnesota podcast tackles humanity, womanhood and Islam

'Reconnecting with the human': Minnesota podcast tackles humanity, womanhood and Islam

As Ramadan approaches, observers ready themselves to pray, reflect and spend time with loved ones. The Digital Sisterhood podcast created in Woodbury, Minn., hopes to do just that.
by Cathy Wurzer, Alanna Elder and Amy Felegy

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Residents wonder why Monticello nuclear plant didn't mention radioactive water leak earlier

Residents wonder why Monticello nuclear plant didn't mention radioactive water leak earlier

On Wednesday evening, there will be a public meeting in Monticello on whether to extend the license of the nuclear plant in that city. On March 16, state officials said 400,000 gallons of radioactive water had leaked from a nuclear power plant in the city of Monticello back in November 2022.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kirsti Marohn

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Want to find ways to give back, celebrate and build community during Ramadan? Here’s a list of free and ticketed events across Minnesota

Want to find ways to give back, celebrate and build community during Ramadan? Here’s a list of free and ticketed events across Minnesota

Mosques and community groups across Minnesota are hosting several events to celebrate Ramadan, including interfaith dinners and special events for women and girls.
by Hibah Ansari

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James Beard nominee Karyn Tomlinson tells us what's for lunch

James Beard nominee Karyn Tomlinson tells us what's for lunch

Four chefs and one pastry chef from the Twin Cities have been nominated by the prestigious James Beard “Best Chef Midwest.” Finalists will be announced on March 29. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Karyn Tomlinson, the chef and owner of the St. Paul restaurant, Myriel.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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How to recognize and help someone in a mental health crisis

How to recognize and help someone in a mental health crisis

What do you say and what do you do when you witness someone have a mental health crisis right before your eyes? MPR News host Angela Davis speaks with trained professionals about the first actions to take and the words to use in an emergency.
by Angela Davis and Danelle Cloutier

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Starbucks workers picket at three locations in Twin Cities

Starbucks workers picket at three locations in Twin Cities

Starbucks coffee shop workers picketed Wednesday at more than 100 stores nationwide, including three in the Twin Cites.
by Tim Nelson

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Wednesday night snow tracking south; warmer end to the week

Wednesday night snow tracking south; warmer end to the week

Morning snow showers and freezing drizzle will linger along the North Shore. Skies across Minnesota will remain mostly cloudy. It’ll be breezy with snow showers along the Minnesota-Iowa border overnight into Thursday. Temps will be milder by Friday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Promising end to gridlock, DFL leaders agree on budget outline

Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders agreed on the broad parameters of how legislative committees would spend tens of billions on health care, education, public safety and more. Now lawmakers will map out the specifics of a two-year budget. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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'Like a living scrapbook': 'My Powerful Hair' is a celebration of Native culture

'Like a living scrapbook': 'My Powerful Hair' is a celebration of Native culture

Author Carole Lindstrom follows Caldecott-winning We Are Water Protectors with another children's book featuring Native culture. She says she hopes it helps kids "see themselves in a positive way."
by Elizabeth Blair

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Cloudy, breezy Wednesday with snow showers south Wednesday night

Cloudy, breezy Wednesday with snow showers south Wednesday night

Snow showers will linger in the arrowhead early Wednesday. It will be breezy with west winds 10-20 mph. Highs will range from the 40s southeast to the 20s northwest. More snow showers are possible in south Minnesota Wednesday night.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Boldy's goal with 1.3 left in OT lifts Wild over Devils

Boldy's goal with 1.3 left in OT lifts Wild over Devils

Matt Boldy scored on a breakaway with 1.3 seconds left in overtime and Filip Gustavsson made a career-high 47 saves to give the Minnesota Wild a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils.
by The Associated Press

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Fargo-Moorhead drops curbside glass recycling, citing costs

Fargo-Moorhead drops curbside glass recycling, citing costs

Glass can still be brought to recycling drop off sites in both cities but it will be reused locally rather than being shipped to a Twin Cities recycler. The local recycling company said the change will save money and reduce the carbon footprint for processing glass.
by Dan Gunderson

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