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Stories from June 23, 2023

Bail set at $1 million for suspect in Minneapolis crash that killed 5

Bail set at $1 million for suspect in Minneapolis crash that killed 5

Prosecutors allege Derrick John Thompson was driving 95 miles per hour when he exited Interstate 35W onto Lake Street, ran a red light and broadsided the car with the young women. He faces multiple counts of criminal vehicular homicide.
by Jon Collins and Olivia Stevens

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Judge sets bail at a million dollars for fatal crash suspect

Bail has been set at a million dollars for the Brooklyn Park man charged with causing a crash that killed five young women in Minneapolis last week.  This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.
by Hannah Yang

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Camper at Minnesota youth summer camp killed in boating accident

Authorities in Otter Tail County say a 13-year-old boy from the Twin Cities attending a youth summer camp died Thursday afternoon after being hit by a boat.
by MPR News Staff

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Dr. Charles Crutchfield remembered for pioneering work, community outreach

Dr. Charles Crutchfield remembered for pioneering work, community outreach

The Twin Cities doctor who died earlier this week at the age of 62 was one of the first physicians in the country to recognize the lack of knowledge many dermatologists have about skin conditions in people of color.
by Jon Collins

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The U.S. Navy heard the likely implosion of the missing Titan sub on Sunday

The U.S. Navy heard the likely implosion of the missing Titan sub on Sunday

The Navy, which was part of the unified command hunting for the Titan submersible, said it had acoustic data “consistent with an implosion” on Sunday at the start of a five-day search.
by Emily Olson

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Women bootleggers in the time of Prohibition

Women bootleggers in the time of Prohibition

Journalist and author Jeannette Walls returns with a much-anticipated third novel. “Hang the Moon” follows a fiery young woman trying to maneuver within her own powerful family in Prohibition-era Virginia.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Honey bee losses continue to plague beekeepers

Honey bee losses continue to plague beekeepers

An annual survey of beekeepers shows higher than average honey bee losses over the past year despite beekeepers taking more steps to keep their bees healthy.
by Dan Gunderson

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Hot Friday; storms in central, northern MN; statewide rain chances Saturday

Hot Friday; storms in central, northern MN; statewide rain chances Saturday

Friday will be hot and muggy again south with thunderstorms developing in the central and northern parts of Minnesota along with isolated thunderstorm chances south. Saturday brings statewide rain chances with potential severe weather south.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota experiences its 4th warmest June in history

Minnesota experiences its 4th warmest June in history

A large percentage of climate observers have reported less than a half-inch of rainfall this month across the state, but that might change this weekend. Meteorologist Mark Seeley spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the recent hot, dry weather.  
by Cathy Wurzer and Matthew Alvarez

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3M 'forever chemical’ case settlement reached

Minnesota-based 3M has agreed to pay more than $10 billion to resolve lawsuits over contaminated drinking water by PFAS — so-called “forever chemicals.” PFAS are called “forever chemicals” because they don’t degrade in the environment. 3M announced late last year that it planned to stop manufacturing PFAS by the end of 2025.   This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
by Cathy Wurzer

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3 things to know about Guatemala's elections

3 things to know about Guatemala's elections

Voters will go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president. But some of the most popular candidates won't be on the ballot.
by Eyder Peralta

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160 years of sanctuary at Pilgrim Baptist Church

160 years of sanctuary at Pilgrim Baptist Church

St. Paul’s Pilgrim Baptist Church first formed in 1863 when a group of formerly enslaved people, led by a man named Robert Thomas Hickman, began worshiping together. The historic church is celebrating 160 years this weekend.
by Sarah Thamer

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What’s your view, post-Roe? Minnesotans share some thoughts

What’s your view, post-Roe? Minnesotans share some thoughts

MPR News put calls out on social media asking Minnesotans to reflect on the abortion issue and how their views might have shifted one year after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Here’s what they had to say.
by Sam Stroozas, Michelle Wiley and Dana Ferguson

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