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Stories from June 30, 2023

Student loan ruling denies relief to 730,000 Minnesota borrowers

Student loan ruling denies relief to 730,000 Minnesota borrowers

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Friday striking down President Biden’s student debt forgiveness program means that an estimated 730,000 Minnesotans will not get the financial relief that many had hoped for. The high court ruled 6-3 that the U.S. Department of Education does not have the authority to cancel federal student loans.
by Olivia Stevens and Matt Sepic

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Dry, warm weekend; rain chance on July Fourth

Dry, warm weekend; rain chance on July Fourth

Expect very warm weekend temperatures. The heat continues into July Fourth, when some areas could see thunderstorms. We have your holiday weather details, plus a look at the National Weather Service report on the June 24 tornadoes in northwestern Minnesota.
by Ron Trenda

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Some Minnesota lawmakers outraged over U.S. Supreme Court's student loan decision

U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar says she’s outraged at the Supreme Court’s decision to block President Biden’s plan for student loan debt forgiveness. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.
by Hannah Yang

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MnDOT eyes autonomous vehicles to close transportation gaps, improve safety

MnDOT eyes autonomous vehicles to close transportation gaps, improve safety

The state has helped fund and oversee three pilot projects to explore how the technology might improve transportation access and safety. And it’s urging developers to conduct their own pilots in the state, where they can navigate winter weather and rural roadways.
by Catharine Richert and Megan Burks

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Officials express 'cautious optimism' Windom plant will soon reopen

Officials express 'cautious optimism' Windom plant will soon reopen

State officials say the new owners are assessing the shuttered HyLife plant and weighing equipment upgrades. Minnesota’s agriculture commissioner says the plant, which employed more than 1,000 people before closing on June 2, could reopen within months.
by Hannah Yang

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How the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision could reverberate beyond campus and race

How the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision could reverberate beyond campus and race

A Minneapolis employment law attorney says Thursday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision opens the door to affirmative action bans beyond school campuses, as well as bans that target gender-based equity programs.
by Catharine Richert, Ngoc Bui and Megan Burks

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Artist residency program launches in Northwoods

Artist residency program launches in Northwoods

New York artists Brad Kahlhamer and Waverly Bergwin become the inaugural residents of a new artist residency program at Minnesota’s Nemeth Art Center, using the rural setting to create unique works of art for an exhibition in July.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Ben Hovland

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A Brazil court has banned Bolsonaro from running for election until 2030

A Brazil court has banned Bolsonaro from running for election until 2030

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been barred from office for eight years for abuse of power, after he made unfounded claims about Brazil’s voting system ahead of last year's election.
by Carrie Kahn

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What we do — and don't yet — know about the malaria cases in the U.S.

What we do — and don't yet — know about the malaria cases in the U.S.

Five local cases of malaria in the U.S. have been reported — mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite bit and infected the individuals. How worried should we be? Is climate change a factor?
by Bec Roldan

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Supreme Court to consider whether domestic abusers can own guns

Supreme Court to consider whether domestic abusers can own guns

At issue is a 1994 amendment to the Federal Firearms Act that prohibits those who are actively subject to domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms.
by Meghanlata Gupta

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June wraps up as one of the driest and warmest in Minnesota history

June wraps up as one of the driest and warmest in Minnesota history

Thunderstorms and downpours from earlier in the week weren't enough to eliminate drought and quench the state's drying landscape. 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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A historical swashbuckler from author David Grann

A historical swashbuckler from author David Grann

“The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder” is so captivating, it’s already being adapted into a movie by Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Minnesota opens search for marijuana manager

Minnesota opens search for marijuana manager

Gov. Tim Walz will pick the first leader of Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management. An application process has begun.
by Brian Bakst

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Thomson Reuters picks site for new Twin Cities office

Thomson Reuters says it has chosen a new location for its Twin Cities office, after announcing earlier this year it was selling off most of its large corporate campus in Eagan, Minn.
by MPR News Staff

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Supreme Court strikes down student loan program

Supreme Court strikes down student loan program

The court unanimously dismissed on standing grounds a challenge to President Biden's groundbreaking plan to forgive some or all federal student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans.
by Nina Totenberg

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Twin Cities finishing third-hottest June; more heat to start July

Twin Cities finishing third-hottest June; more heat to start July

The heat of June will overflow into July. Highs will be near or above 90 degrees Friday through Tuesday. The next chance of thunder comes late Monday into Tuesday ahead of a cool front.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Spotted showers helped delay the start of extreme drought conditions

Drought across Minnesota continued to deepen over the past week, despite some weekend storms that brought rain to much of the state. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Hot, dry stretch of weather ahead for Minnesota

Hot, dry stretch of weather ahead for Minnesota

Get ready for another stretch of hot, dry weather with 90s returning for many. We’ll remain dry until late Monday or Tuesday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Traveling over the Fourth of July weekend? So is everyone else

Traveling over the Fourth of July weekend? So is everyone else

AAA is forecasting record-high travel this weekend, when more than 50 million Americans are expected to get out of town. That could mean clogged roads and snarls at airports.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Minnesota colleges consider future diversity following affirmative action's overturn

Minnesota colleges consider future diversity following affirmative action's overturn

After the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of race-conscious college admissions policies, Minnesota higher education institutions say they are just beginning to consider how they may ensure student diversity.
by Olivia Stevens

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