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Stories from April 17, 2023

Huge law enforcement escort takes fallen deputy home

Huge law enforcement escort takes fallen deputy home

The town of Glenwood, Minn., lined the streets to welcome home fallen sheriff’s deputy Josh Owen. He died Saturday night after being shot while responding to a domestic violence call.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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MNspin makes Minnesota music widely available through the power of the library

MNspin makes Minnesota music widely available through the power of the library

Move over bookworms, the library is the new music scene in Hennepin County. Through MNspin, an ongoing collection of music from the Hennepin County Library, patrons can enjoy Minnesota-made tunes.

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Flooding concerns are growing with rising rivers across the region, from La Crescent to the Boundary Waters

Flooding concerns are growing with rising rivers across the region, from La Crescent to the Boundary Waters, and a slain Pope County deputy’s body was returned to western Minnesota today, days after he was shot and killed during an arrest attempt in the small town of Cyrus. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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U of M Board of Regents chair steps down, citing 'continuity of leadership'

U of M Board of Regents chair steps down, citing 'continuity of leadership'

University of Minnesota Regent Ken Powell announced today he is stepping down as chair of the university’s governing board “to support continuity of leadership” of the 12-member board, which is tasked with replacing outgoing President Joan Gabel.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota House tax plan seeks billions in cuts, also increases

Minnesota House tax plan seeks billions in cuts, also increases

One-time rebates, more Social Security income shielded from state taxes and additional relief to offset rising property taxes are features of a House plan.
by Brian Bakst

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Above average air temps and high winds signals spring season

Above average air temps and high winds signals spring season

Minnesota weather usually fluctuates widely when moving into spring. And with the possibility snowfall occurring only a couple of days after 80-degree-weather, one MPR News listener wanted to know what is the likelihood of seeing snowfall again in May.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Killing of officer raises mental health and gun violence concerns

Killing of officer raises mental health and gun violence concerns

On Monday morning, there was a somber procession of law enforcement vehicles that escorted the body of Pope County sheriff’s deputy, Joshua Owen, from the Twin Cities, where an autopsy took place, to Glenwood Minn., the seat of Pope County.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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What are Stellate Ganglion Blocks? A look inside the treatment that has helped long COVID-19 patients

What are Stellate Ganglion Blocks? A look inside the treatment that has helped long COVID-19 patients

A growing number of providers around the country are using injections from the world of pain treatment to help long COVID patients regain taste and smell.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Medical storytelling brings the human side of health care to the stage

Medical storytelling brings the human side of health care to the stage

A group based at the University of Minnesota is teaming up with a popular podcast to bring the human side of health care to the stage. Seven health care professionals will share their stories at a live event in Minneapolis on April 22.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Duluth poet Sheila Packa shares her favorite poetry

Duluth poet Sheila Packa shares her favorite poetry

April is National Poetry Month and Minnesota Now has been connecting with poets around the state about their inspiration, past and present.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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How to keep your information safe in wake of school cybersecurity attacks

How to keep your information safe in wake of school cybersecurity attacks

Learn everything you need to know about school cybersecurity attacks, what to do if your information has been compromised and how to keep your digital information safe.
by Angela Davis, Danelle Cloutier and Nicole Johnson

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Scientist explains cause of urban sinkholes in the Twin Cities

Scientist explains cause of urban sinkholes in the Twin Cities

Vehicles across Minnesota have already experienced the plight brought on by potholes that overrun the roads but residents in Uptown Minneapolis faced a different crater.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Chauvin murder conviction upheld in George Floyd killing

Chauvin murder conviction upheld in George Floyd killing

Minnesota's Court of Appeals has upheld Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's second-degree murder conviction for the May 2020 killing of George Floyd.
by The Associated Press

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Pivotal week as flood levels rise on major Minnesota rivers

Pivotal week as flood levels rise on major Minnesota rivers

Rivers around the region are about to edge into major flood levels, with some of the most serious flooding in years around Minnesota.
by Tim Nelson

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Minnesota settles case against e-cigarette maker Juul

Minnesota settles case against e-cigarette maker Juul

Minnesota announced a settlement Monday in its lawsuit against Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria — the first of thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker to reach trial — just ahead of closing arguments.
by The Associated Press

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Windy, bright Monday; snow lingers northeast; next storm arrives Wednesday

Windy, bright Monday; snow lingers northeast; next storm arrives Wednesday

Snow continues in Lake and Cook counties in northeastern Minnesota Monday. Most of southern and western Minnesota will see sun. Gusty northwest winds will blow at 15-30 mph. Rain develops Wednesday, part of a large storm system.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Blizzard and winter storm warnings have officials on alert as river levels rise

Major flooding is expected around the state, and more precipitation is in the forecast. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Windy, snow showers northeast Monday; more rain, snow Wednesday

Windy, snow showers northeast Monday; more rain, snow Wednesday

Scattered snow showers will continue in northeast Minnesota Monday. Sunshine will break out across western and southern Minnesota Monday with gusty northwest winds. Highs will range from the upper 30s to low 50s.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Murray leads Nuggets past Wolves 109-80 in NBA playoffs

Murray leads Nuggets past Wolves 109-80 in NBA playoffs

Jamal Murray scored 24 points and the top-seeded Denver Nuggets routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-80 in the opener of their playoff series Sunday night.
by The Associated Press

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Knight scores 3 in USA hockey gold-medal 6-3 win over Canada

Knight scores 3 in USA hockey gold-medal 6-3 win over Canada

Hilary Knight scored three times, including the go-ahead goal with 3:10 left in regulation, and the Americans won their 10th women’s world hockey championships gold medal and first in four years with a 6-3 win over cross-border rival Canada. 
by The Associated Press

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Cole tosses 2-hitter with 10 Ks as Yanks blank Twins 2-0

Cole tosses 2-hitter with 10 Ks as Yanks blank Twins 2-0

Gerrit Cole pitched a two-hitter with 10 strikeouts for his fourth career shutout and the second complete game in the majors this season, leading the New York Yankees to a 2-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
by The Associated Press

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Supreme Court looks at whether Medicare and Medicaid were overbilled under fraud law

Supreme Court looks at whether Medicare and Medicaid were overbilled under fraud law

Arguments on Tuesday center on a powerful tool for fighting fraud in government contracts and programs. The case examines whether major pharmacies knowingly overcharged Medicare and Medicaid.
by Nina Totenberg

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