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Stories from July 21, 2023

Amid a record heat wave, Texas construction workers lose their right to rest breaks

Amid a record heat wave, Texas construction workers lose their right to rest breaks

In June, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law undoing local protections that ensured breaks for laborers who spend their days in scorching heat. The law takes effect Sept. 1.
by Hannah Levitan, Investigative Reporting Workshop

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Minneapolis joins growing movement to not investigate psychedelic plant use

The city of Minneapolis said other cities — including Denver, Detroit, San Francisco and Seattle — as well as the state of Oregon have already taken similar actions. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Regina Medina. Music by Gary Meister.
by Regina Medina

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Isolated thunderstorms today and Saturday

Isolated thunderstorms today and Saturday

Scattered thunderstorms will produce some locally beneficial downpours today and Saturday.
by Paul Huttner

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Minneapolis mayor says police will look the other way on some psychedelic drugs

Minneapolis mayor says police will look the other way on some psychedelic drugs

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Friday signed an executive order directing the city’s police department and other agencies to deprioritize investigating or arresting people for using certain psychoactive plants, such as psilocybin mushrooms.
by MPR News Staff

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In 'Shy,' a troubled teenage boy gets a last chance

In 'Shy,' a troubled teenage boy gets a last chance

Readers made Max Porter’s novel “Grief is the Thing with Feathers” a huge best-seller. His latest book, equally magical, tells the story of one wild night in the life of a disaffected boy who tries to escape from the Last Chance School.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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These farmworkers thought a new overtime law would help them. Now, they want it gone

These farmworkers thought a new overtime law would help them. Now, they want it gone

Washington state is among a handful of states with new laws granting farmworkers the right to earn time-and-a-half for overtime work. But for many workers, things haven't turned out as expected.
by Andrea Hsu and Ximena Bustillo

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Minnesota DNR's potential park rule changes get pushback from fungi foragers

Minnesota DNR's potential park rule changes get pushback from fungi foragers

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is revamping its rules for its parks and trails for the first time in more than 15 years. And while they say it's mostly to comply with new state laws and account for newer activities like geocaching, one big change could complicate forays for foragers and morel hunters.
by Tim Nelson and Gracie Stockton

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Dive in: 'Do Tell' and 'The Stolen Coast' are perfect summer escapes

Dive in: 'Do Tell' and 'The Stolen Coast' are perfect summer escapes

Lindsay Lynch's luscious debut, Do Tell, is set in Hollywood's Golden Age. Dwyer Murphy's The Stolen Coast is a moody tale of a lawyer who makes his money ferrying people on the run into new lives.
by Maureen Corrigan

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Fargo shooting updates: Suspect had search history of mass shooting events

Fargo shooting updates: Suspect had search history of mass shooting events

Law enforcement has released more information about the gunman in last week’s shooting in Fargo, N.D., that killed officer Jake Wallin and injured two other officers and a bystander.
by MPR News Staff

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Spotty rain chances; major heat wave developing next week

Spotty rain chances; major heat wave developing next week

Friday and Saturday afternoons will yield a few spotty showers or storms. A potentially major heat wave develops for all of next week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Trump classified documents trial in Florida to begin in May 2024

Trump classified documents trial in Florida to begin in May 2024

Former President Donald Trump faces 37 counts over allegations of withholding classified and top-secret documents. His lawyers wanted the trial delayed until after the 2024 presidential election.
by Greg Allen

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Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96

Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96

Tony Bennett, the eminent stylist and last of the great saloon singers whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” graced a decadeslong career, has died at 96.
by The Associated Press

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NFL owners unanimously OK the Commanders sale to Josh Harris; Dan Snyder fined $60M on the way out

NFL owners unanimously OK the Commanders sale to Josh Harris; Dan Snyder fined $60M on the way out

NFL owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder to a group led by Josh Harris. The deal is for a North American professional sports record of $6.05 billion.
by The Associated Press

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Few spotty showers Friday and Saturday afternoon; very hot next week

Few spotty showers Friday and Saturday afternoon; very hot next week

We’ll have a few spotty afternoon showers and isolated thunder Friday afternoon and late Saturday. Beyond that, it will be hot and dry as a heat wave develops next week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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The White House and big tech companies release commitments on managing AI

The White House and big tech companies release commitments on managing AI

Seven tech companies, including Google, Meta and OpenAI, have voluntarily made commitments on developing and managing artificial intelligence. But there isn't much accountability in the process.
by Deepa Shivaram

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'Hi, Doc!' DM'ing the doctor could cost you (or your insurance plan)

'Hi, Doc!' DM'ing the doctor could cost you (or your insurance plan)

Virtual access to doctors is a huge plus for patients. But it's a lot of new work for physicians. And the health care business model hasn't caught up with this new reality.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Top Minneapolis public safety official concedes much left to be done as he leaves after just a year

Top Minneapolis public safety official concedes much left to be done as he leaves after just a year and Minnesota will bury a native son as Fargo police officer killed last week is laid to rest this weekend. This is a morning update from MPR News hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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What to know about the 'Barbenheimer' double feature frenzy

What to know about the 'Barbenheimer' double feature frenzy

After months of inescapable marketing, viral memes and crossover merch, two of the year's most anticipated movies hit theaters on Friday. Here's why so many people want to see both — and how to prep.
by Rachel Treisman

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Program partners with schools to help reduce number of homeless families in Hennepin County

Program partners with schools to help reduce number of homeless families in Hennepin County

Studies show students who experience homelessness or housing instability are more likely to be chronically absent and less likely to complete high school and continue in their education. Now — a local program is aiming to find permanent solutions to the problems families experiencing homelessness may face.
by Sarah Thamer

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MPCA: American Crystal Sugar Company didn't follow wastewater rules

MPCA: American Crystal Sugar Company didn't follow wastewater rules

A major sugar and agricultural company based in Moorhead, Minn., has been fined for wastewater quality violations involving fecal matter and other pollutants.
by Amy Felegy

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