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Stories from September 27, 2023

23 art galleries, five days, two cities

23 art galleries, five days, two cities

Arts reporter Alex V. Cipolle visited 10 art galleries in Minneapolis and St. Paul for a preview of the Twin Cities Art Week, showcasing the diverse and vibrant contemporary art scene, from major institutions to neighborhood spaces, with various intriguing exhibitions.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Minnesota’s new state agency focuses on children and caregivers

Minnesota’s new state agency focuses on children and caregivers

Currently, four different state agencies oversee programs for young children but during this year’s legislative session, a proposal for a new state agency was passed to consolidate those programs under one jurisdiction: the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families.
by Kyra Miles

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Kia and Hyundai recall more than 3 million vehicles due to the risk of fire

Kia and Hyundai recall more than 3 million vehicles due to the risk of fire

More than 1.6 million Hyundais and 1.7 million Kias are at risk of engine compartment fires. Owners of the affected vehicles are urged to park them outside and away from homes and buildings.
by Ayana Archie

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Minnesota fugitive accidentally freed in Indiana is arrested in the Twin Cities

Minnesota fugitive accidentally freed in Indiana is arrested in the Twin Cities and government shutdown could cut off food assistance for tens of thousands of women and children. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota food shelves brace for government shutdown

Minnesota food shelves brace for government shutdown

A lot is on the line if the federal government shuts down — in particular for people who might not be able to afford food on their own.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl reflects on 25 years of Minnesota people, places and food in her new book

Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl reflects on 25 years of Minnesota people, places and food in her new book

Listen to a recorded conversation between MPR News host Tom Crann and award-winning writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl. Together, they talk about Minnesota’s culinary scene and Grumdahl’s new book, “The Essential Dear Dara: Writings on Local Characters and Memorable Places.”
by Tom Crann and Matthew Alvarez

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Superintendents of two small in Blue Earth County districts welcome return of SROs

St. Clair Superintendent Tim Collins and Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Superintendent Mark Westerburg joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the decision to reinstate school resource officers.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Explore the top three places in Minnesota for peak fall foliage this week

Explore the top three places in Minnesota for peak fall foliage this week

As temperatures begin dropping this fall season, soon too will the leaves. The annual transformation of green foliage into an array of oranges, reds and yellows is being seen across the state of Minnesota.  
by Kyre Johnson

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This week's harvest moon will be the last supermoon of the year

This week's harvest moon will be the last supermoon of the year

A supermoon occurs when the moon is closest to Earth along its elliptical orbit, which means it can appear larger and brighter to viewers. The last one of the year will be visible Thursday and Friday.
by Joe Hernandez

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U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, his wife and two businessmen have pleaded not guilty to federal charges in a case accusing the senator of pocketing bribes of cash and gold bars.
by The Associated Press

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Three astronauts return to Earth after a year in space. NASA's Frank Rubio sets U.S. space record

Three astronauts return to Earth after a year in space. NASA's Frank Rubio sets U.S. space record

A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts returned to Earth on Wednesday after being stuck in space for just over a year. American Frank Rubio set a record for the longest U.S. spaceflight — a result of the extended stay.
by The Associated Press

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Tracking the elusive sunshine; big weekend warmup

Tracking the elusive sunshine; big weekend warmup

We’ll see peeks of sunshine but skies will be mostly cloudy Wednesday with a few spotty showers still. Thursday will bring more sun later in the day ahead of a big weekend warmup.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Lingering clouds, few showers Wednesday; weekend warm up on track

Lingering clouds, few showers Wednesday; weekend warm up on track

Areas of cloud cover and even an isolated shower will continue Wednesday for much of central and southern Minnesota. Abundant sunshine will likely wait until Friday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota joins 16 other state attorneys general in lawsuit against Amazon

Attorney General Keith Ellison said Minnesota is joining a lawsuit filed by the federal government and 17 states against Amazon. The suit accuses the online giant of violating antitrust laws by taking actions that stifle innovation and competition and preventing other companies from competing against it. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Matt Wallner hits grand slam to help Twins beat A's 11-3

Matt Wallner hits grand slam to help Twins beat A's 11-3

Matt Wallner hit a grand slam in a five-run first inning, Alex Kirilloff added a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 11-3 on a cold and drizzly night Tuesday night.
by The Associated Press

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Writers will return to work on Wednesday, after union leadership votes to end strike

Writers will return to work on Wednesday, after union leadership votes to end strike

The 148-day Hollywood writers strike ended just after 12:01 a.m. PT on Wednesday, thanks to a new three-year deal the Writers Guild of America made with major Hollywood studios.
by Mandalit del Barco

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Harrowing stories resurface in newly discovered Lake Superior shipwreck

Harrowing stories resurface in newly discovered Lake Superior shipwreck

Seventy years after sinking with the loss of more than half its crew in a Lake Superior storm, the freighter Henry Steinbrenner was found this month by a pair of Minnesota shipwreck hunters. With the discovery, a tale of tragedy, survival and heroism on the big lake once lost to time and fading memories is resurrected.
by Andrew Krueger

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‘A straight-up blessing’: St. Paul music school gets big gift

‘A straight-up blessing’: St. Paul music school gets big gift

The Walker|West Music Academy is celebrating a multimillion-dollar gift it says will allow it to serve more kids and transform a new practice and performance space. 
by Mark Zdechlik

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Canada's House speaker has stepped down after inviting a Nazi veteran to Parliament

Canada's House speaker has stepped down after inviting a Nazi veteran to Parliament

Just after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy gave an address in the House of Commons, Canadian lawmakers gave 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka a standing ovation when the House speaker drew attention to him.
by The Associated Press

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The Hollywood writers strike is over after guild leaders approve contract with studios

The Hollywood writers strike is over after guild leaders approve contract with studios

Leaders of the screenwriters union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with studios, bringing Hollywood at least partly back from a historic halt in production.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis celebrates first large-scale affordable housing project in more than 20 years

Minneapolis celebrates first large-scale affordable housing project in more than 20 years

Minneapolis Public Housing Authority is celebrating its first large-scale affordable housing project in more than two decades. The city has allocated more than $5 million in funding for public housing annually going forward.
by Melissa Olson

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