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Stories from June 2, 2023

Biden signs bipartisan deal to avert debt default

Biden signs bipartisan deal to avert debt default

President Biden praised a bipartisan agreement that raised the debt ceiling and averted a calamitous debt default in a rare Oval Office speech Friday.
by Franco Ordoñez

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City Council candidate to continue campaign after being barred from DFL endorsement

Minneapolis City Council candidate Nasri Warsame says he will continue his campaign in the wake of the Minnesota DFL voting earlier this week to bar him from seeking the party's endorsement. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Jon Collins. Music by Gary Meister.
by Jon Collins

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Warm, humid weekend with scattered showers, thunderstorms

Warm, humid weekend with scattered showers, thunderstorms

Our summery weather will continue through the weekend. We have an update on rain chances and when some cooler air will arrive.
by Ron Trenda

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Xcel Energy will ask state regulators to reconsider electric rate hike

Xcel Energy will ask state regulators to reconsider electric rate hike

Xcel says it will reevaluate its investments in the clean energy transition and is withdrawing a proposal to build a network of more than 700 electric vehicle charging stations.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Arts Briefs: Unexpected public art

Arts Briefs: Unexpected public art

This week’s arts briefs look at the new season for Cantus, art at the capitol and a huge pencil. Also: Absolute Bleeding Edge looks at stripped-down Swedish glam rock.
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Do Allina Health’s alleged billing practices violate MN law? The attorney general is looking into it

Do Allina Health’s alleged billing practices violate MN law? The attorney general is looking into it

On Thursday, the New York Times published an investigation into Allina’s billing practices. The story alleges the company refused to provide certain types of care for patients with at least $4,500 in medical debt. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison asks those who’ve experienced “aggressive billing practices” at Allina Health to contact his office.
by Michelle Wiley

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HyLife plant closes in Windom; company says new buyer doesn't intend to retain workers

HyLife plant closes in Windom; company says new buyer doesn't intend to retain workers

More than 1,000 workers will lose their jobs in the plant closure, including half who are in the U.S. on work visas connected to employment at the company. The City of Windom and social service agencies are working to help employees.
by Hannah Yang

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Minnesota writer William Kent Krueger on the importance of place

Minnesota writer William Kent Krueger on the importance of place

Minnesota is more than home to author William Kent Krueger. It’s a central character in most of his books. Kruger talked about it — and about his primary human character, Cork O’Connor — at a special spring Talking Volumes in Duluth earlier this month.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Hot Friday, afternoon thunderstorms possible; dry conditions widen in MN

Hot Friday, afternoon thunderstorms possible; dry conditions widen in MN

Hot, muggy conditions persist into the weekend with better chances of scattered thunderstorms developing Friday and Saturday afternoons. Activity Sunday may be more isolated.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Twin Cities based healthcare provider says it welcomes questions into its billing practices

A New York Times investigation into the billing practices of Allina Health revealed the organization allegedly withheld care from patients who have unpaid medical bills. The report is based on internal documents and interviews with doctors, nurses and patients. Minnesota's attorney general is encouraging patients denied needed care to contact his office. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Yet another steamy day with scattered late day thunderstorms Friday

Yet another steamy day with scattered late day thunderstorms Friday

Temperatures will be hot, in the 80s and low 90s with more scattered thunderstorms popping up late Friday afternoon into the evening. Saturday will see similar conditions but Sunday looks drier for most with mainly isolated thunder.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Metro Transit police chief promises safety improvements

Metro Transit police chief promises safety improvements

Metro Transit officials are promising to tackle crime and other safety problems on the Twin Cities’ public transit system.
by Matt Sepic

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