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Minneapolis community safety nominee promises transparency, culture of trust

October 6, 2023 6:50 PM

Minneapolis community safety nominee promises transparency, culture of trust

The Minneapolis City Council is expected to decide later this month whether to confirm Mayor Jacob Frey’s nominee for community safety commissioner. Frey wants Hennepin County Chief Judge Toddrick Barnette to lead the office, which was created in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. He spoke Friday with MPR News Reporter Matt Sepic.

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UAW President Shawn Fain lambasts auto execs while wearing 'EAT THE RICH' T-shirt

October 6, 2023 6:30 PM

UAW President Shawn Fain lambasts auto execs while wearing 'EAT THE RICH' T-shirt

The union's strike against the Detroit Three continues, but the UAW's president says that GM has now committed for future battery plant workers to be covered by the same contract as other workers.

by Camila Domonoske

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October 6, 2023 5:53 PM

Minnesota Today: Minneapolis celebrates new center for Native youth

A new facility for Indigenous youth opens in Minneapolis. Minnesota United parts ways with its longtime coach, Adrian Heath. This is an MPR News afternoon update hosted by Hannah Yang. Music written by Gary Meister.

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October bluster: Frost advisories, freeze warnings posted

October 6, 2023 5:28 PM

October bluster: Frost advisories, freeze warnings posted

The first frost of the season arrives this weekend for much of central and southern MInnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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Michigan has owned the Little Brown Jug. Minnesota will get fewer cracks at it in the bigger Big Ten

October 6, 2023 5:15 PM

Michigan has owned the Little Brown Jug. Minnesota will get fewer cracks at it in the bigger Big Ten

The Little Brown Jug is one of the oldest trophies in college football. Michigan and Minnesota have played for possession of the classic earthenware since 1909.

by The Associated Press

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County agrees to $12.2M settlement with man who was jailed for drunken driving, then lost his hands

October 6, 2023 5:05 PM

County agrees to $12.2M settlement with man who was jailed for drunken driving, then lost his hands

A Minnesota county has agreed to pay a $12.2 million settlement to a man who was jailed on suspicion of drunken driving but ended up losing both his hands — allegedly due to inaction of officials in the county jail.

by The Associated Press

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Get to know the owners of Union Hmong Kitchen and Afro Deli

October 6, 2023 2:42 PM

Get to know the owners of Union Hmong Kitchen and Afro Deli

MPR News host Angela Davis talks to Chef Yia Vang of Union Hmong Kitchen and Abdirahman Kahin of Afro Deli about the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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How to make sense of the country's stunningly strong job market

October 6, 2023 2:33 PM

How to make sense of the country's stunningly strong job market

U.S. employers added about twice as many jobs in September as forecasters expected. That’s good for people looking for work, but the strong report could complicate the Fed’s effort to curb inflation.

by Scott Horsley

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Getting a $7,500 tax credit for an electric car will soon get a lot easier

October 6, 2023 2:13 PM

Getting a $7,500 tax credit for an electric car will soon get a lot easier

Buyers will be able to take advantage of the tax credit at the dealership when purchasing an electric vehicle. And they’ll be available even for those who pay little or no taxes.

by Camila Domonoske

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Minnesota cannabis regulator on what's ahead for THC edibles

October 6, 2023 1:51 PM

Minnesota cannabis regulator on what's ahead for THC edibles

“You want to ensure that the consumers have a safe product, that what it says on the label is in the actual package,” the chief regulator of Minnesota’s fledgling THC edibles market tells MPR News, adding that her agency is ramping up inspection efforts.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Cool weekend; Saturday morning frost advisory across western Minnesota

October 6, 2023 12:40 PM

Cool weekend; Saturday morning frost advisory across western Minnesota

Parts of Minnesota are likely to see frost early Saturday morning. We have details on that plus the entire weekend forecast.

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October starts with heat after wet and warm September

October 6, 2023 12:40 PM

October starts with heat after wet and warm September

With October starting off so warm, the cold temperatures taking over the weekend won’t be enough to totally off-set the average monthly temperature. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley about the wide weather swings in their weekly weather chat.

by Cathy Wurzer, Mark Seeley and Lukas Levin

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Billion-dollar dreams fuel surge in Powerball ticket sales

October 6, 2023 12:37 PM

Billion-dollar dreams fuel surge in Powerball ticket sales

An estimated $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot is causing brisk sales in Minnesota and other places where the game is played.

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Cube Critics discuss 'The Creator' and 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar'

October 6, 2023 11:37 AM

Cube Critics discuss 'The Creator' and 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar'

Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber discuss “The Creator” and “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.”

by Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber

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Talking Volumes: Ann Patchett on 'Tom Lake'

October 6, 2023 11:00 AM

Talking Volumes: Ann Patchett on 'Tom Lake'

Ann Patchett and Kate DiCamillo joined host Kerri Miller on stage Sept. 28 for Talking Volumes. They discussed why women are always the ones making dinner, what Ann really thinks of books tours, how she choses to live without regret, and — oh yes — her new novel, "Tom Lake."

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Heath out as Minnesota United FC coach

October 6, 2023 10:52 AM

Heath out as Minnesota United FC coach

Despite having a talented MLS roster, the team is winless in its prior seven games and is on course to miss the playoffs. Adrian Heath has led the Loons since it became a top-tier professional franchise in 2017 and had one year remaining on his contract.

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Failure of single component caused Washington seaplane crash that killed 10, NTSB says

October 6, 2023 9:58 AM

Failure of single component caused Washington seaplane crash that killed 10, NTSB says

U.S. investigators have confirmed that a mechanical issue caused the seaplane crash that killed 10 people — including a Minnesota couple — off an island in Washington state last year.

by The Associated Press

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The job market was stunningly strong in September

October 6, 2023 9:38 AM

The job market was stunningly strong in September

Employers added 336,000 jobs in September, far more than expected. It's good news for people looking for work, but the strong labor market could complicate the Fed's fight against inflation.

by Scott Horsley

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Coldest air since April; frost advisory, freeze watch and warnings west

October 6, 2023 9:20 AM

Coldest air since April; frost advisory, freeze watch and warnings west

We have the coldest air since April in place. Look for scattered rain showers Friday and blustery northwest winds at 15 to 25 mph. The weekend will be mainly dry with a little more sun.

by Sven Sundgaard

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‘Rising from the ashes’: MIGIZI youth center reopens after burning in Floyd unrest

October 6, 2023 7:40 AM

‘Rising from the ashes’: MIGIZI youth center reopens after burning in Floyd unrest

MIGIZI, a Native American youth center in south Minneapolis, is opening for the first time since it burned down during the unrest in the wake of the police murder of George Floyd.

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Historic theater's reopening brings hope for downtown Little Falls

October 6, 2023 6:45 AM

Historic theater's reopening brings hope for downtown Little Falls

Renovating the 90-year-old Falls Theatre is just the latest ambitious project Phil and Susy Prosapio have taken on to boost the city's downtown.

by Kirsti Marohn

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October 6, 2023 6:35 AM

New video emerges in Winston Smith police shooting; peak fall colors up north

New cell phone video surfaces in the police shooting death of Winston Smith. This weekend may be the best to see fall colors up north. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Written by Gary Meister.

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Windy, colder than normal with occasional showers Friday

October 6, 2023 6:19 AM

Windy, colder than normal with occasional showers Friday

Friday will be quite the shock with cold temperatures, wind and occasional spotty rain showers. Saturday will remain chilly but with less wind and more sunshine.

by Sven Sundgaard

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Jailed Iranian women's rights activist wins 2023 Nobel Peace Prize

October 6, 2023 5:51 AM

Jailed Iranian women's rights activist wins 2023 Nobel Peace Prize

Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, who remains in prison in Iran, is this year's Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

by Fatima Al-Kassab

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Marching bands have been struggling with extreme heat. Here's how they're adjusting

October 6, 2023 4:19 AM

Marching bands have been struggling with extreme heat. Here's how they're adjusting

Marching bands returned to practice this fall under challenges like extreme heat and irregular weather conditions. They're getting creative to beat the heat of climate change.

by Janet W. Lee

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Churches confess and repent for sins against Native and Indigenous people

October 6, 2023 4:01 AM

Churches confess and repent for sins against Native and Indigenous people

Many Christian denominations in recent years have repudiated a doctrine that was used to justify the subjugation of Native and Indigenous people. That's now playing out in local congregations.

by Jason DeRose

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The fate of Ukraine funding lies in the balance with speaker's race

October 6, 2023 4:00 AM

The fate of Ukraine funding lies in the balance with speaker's race

The next House speaker will need to win the support of 218 members and Ukraine aid is expected to be a significant factor.

by Lexie Schapitl

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Kentucky had an outside-the-box idea to fix child care worker shortages. It's working

October 6, 2023 4:00 AM

Kentucky had an outside-the-box idea to fix child care worker shortages. It's working

To woo workers, Kentucky made child care free for child care workers. It's been an effective way to keep child care centers open and staffed.

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Owners of first of its kind bodega in Apple Valley didn’t give up on their dreams

October 6, 2023 4:00 AM

Owners of first of its kind bodega in Apple Valley didn’t give up on their dreams

The owners of Bodega 42, who hail from Mexico and El Salvador, say the journey has been long and the work has been hard. The end result is a nearly 22,000-square foot marketplace which also includes a butcher, deli and restaurant that offers authentic tastes of Latin America.

by Sarah Thamer

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New video showing Winston Smith firing a gun said to emerge

October 5, 2023 8:15 PM

New video showing Winston Smith firing a gun said to emerge

More than two years after sheriff’s deputies fatally shot Winston Smith in Minneapolis, cell phone video of the incident has surfaced. The footage has not been made public, but sources tell MPR News that it shows Smith pointing a gun at officers and exchanging gunfire with them.

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