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'Inappropriate, outrageous, illegal': Public defenders, AG challenge judge’s sentences prohibiting probationers from voting

'Inappropriate, outrageous, illegal': Public defenders, AG challenge judge’s sentences prohibiting probationers from voting

The Mille Lacs County District Court judge in several sentencing orders barred defendants convicted on felony charges from voting as a term of their probation — seemingly in violation of state law.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota unemployment rate unchanged at 3.1 percent in September

Minnesota unemployment rate unchanged at 3.1 percent in September

Minnesota employers added 8,000 jobs in September while the state’s unemployment rate was unchanged, according to data released Thursday by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
by Peter Cox

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United Airlines will board passengers by window, middle, then aisle seats

United Airlines will board passengers by window, middle, then aisle seats

Passengers in economy class will see the changes soon. Boarding remains unchanged for first class, business class and pre-boarding. The change is estimated to cut boarding times by up to 2 minutes.
by Ayana Archie

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Minneapolis City Council approves nomination of new community safety commissioner

Hennepin County Chief Judge Toddrick Barnette will serve as the city's Commissioner of Community Safety, a role that oversees the city's police, fire, 911, emergency response and neighborhood safety efforts. And last night, hundreds gathered at the State Capitol for a rally for Palestinians. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
by Jacob Aloi

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Xcel Energy seeks to grow wind energy in southwest Minnesota

Xcel Energy seeks to grow wind energy in southwest Minnesota

The Minneapolis-based utility is asking for proposals for about 1,200 megawatts of new wind projects. That's enough to power more than 485,000 homes in an average year.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Cottage Grove police say person confessed to dumping bodies of 8 dogs along road; investigation continues

Police in Cottage Grove say they executed a search warrant and talked with a person who confessed to dumping the bodies of eight dogs along a road near the Mississippi River last weekend.
by MPR News Staff

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Climate change has some moving to the Midwest

Climate change has some moving to the Midwest

Go Midwest, young man? That’s the title of a recent piece in Time Magazine that touts the Midwest as a place people will likely move to in the future. So which factors make the Midwest a potentially attractive place to relocate?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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MEA weekend: Things to do on staycation in Minnesota

MEA weekend: Things to do on staycation in Minnesota

For families not traveling this MEA weekend, there are plenty of activities closer to home in Minnesota that will keep the kids entertained while they’re out of school.
by Carly Berglund

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Three Minnesota Twins players among Gold Glove finalists

Three Minnesota Twins players among Gold Glove finalists

Three Minnesota Twins players are among the finalists for this year’s Gold Glove Awards. The Twins are hoping to have the team’s first Gold Glove winner since 2017, when both Brian Dozier and Byron Buxton won.
by Peter Cox and The Associated Press

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Biden calls Israel trip a gamble, readies prime time speech

Biden calls Israel trip a gamble, readies prime time speech

Biden says he knew he had a lot on the line during his 31-hour dash to Tel Aviv. Now he'll follow that with an Oval Office speech to push for foreign spending, another gamble he can't afford to lose.
by Tamara Keith

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NCAA probing sign-stealing allegations against Michigan football

NCAA probing sign-stealing allegations against Michigan football

Michigan says it has been notified by the NCAA that football program is being investigated for allegedly stealing signs. The university said it is cooperating with the investigation.
by The Associated Press

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Weekend weather: Dry in most of Minnesota; seasonal temps

Weekend weather: Dry in most of Minnesota; seasonal temps

Most of Minnesota will have a rain-free weekend. We have your weekend weather outlook, plus an update on fall colors.
by Ron Trenda

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Minnesota heads to Iowa City looking to break No. 24 Hawkeyes' stranglehold on Floyd of Rosedale

Minnesota heads to Iowa City looking to break No. 24 Hawkeyes' stranglehold on Floyd of Rosedale

Minnesota and Iowa have played for the Floyd of Rosedale every year since 1935. Floyd has resided with the 24th-ranked Hawkeyes for eight straight years and 18 of the last 22. The Gophers' next opportunity to lay claim to Floyd comes Saturday when they visit Kinnick Stadium.
by The Associated Press

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The school board elections you won’t want to ‘sleep on’

The school board elections you won’t want to ‘sleep on’

School board elections are at the center of local politics. But they’ve become increasingly polarized. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about why culture war issues are suddenly playing a role in who gets elected to local school boards.
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Minneapolis appoints new public safety commissioner

Minneapolis appoints new public safety commissioner

The Minneapolis City Council Thursday voted 12-1 to appoint Hennepin County Chief Judge Toddrick Barnette to lead the city’s public safety efforts. 
by Jon Collins

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Rain eased drought conditions across most of Minnesota

Rain eased drought conditions across most of Minnesota

After heavy rainfall late last week, drought conditions continue to improve significantly for most of Minnesota. Drought hangs on for most of north-central to southeastern Minnesota.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Lingering clouds Thursday with a few sprinkles north and east

Lingering clouds Thursday with a few sprinkles north and east

There will be lingering clouds Thursday with some sprinkles possible in northeast Minnesota into western Wisconsin. Another round of showers is possible mainly northeast Friday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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St. Paul eases multi-family housing rules; Mpls. to OK new public safety head

The Minneapolis City Council will decide today whether to appoint Hennepin County Chief Judge Toddrick Barnette to lead the city's public safety efforts. St. Paul councilmembers approved a zoning overhaul allowing for more multi-family housing. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Palestinians trapped in Gaza find nowhere is safe during Israel's relentless bombing

Palestinians trapped in Gaza find nowhere is safe during Israel's relentless bombing

Israeli airstrikes have pounded locations across the Gaza Strip, including parts of the south that Israel had declared as safe zones. The attacks early Thursday have heightened fears among more than 2 million Palestinians trapped in the territory that nowhere was safe.
by The Associated Press

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Rally for Palestinians draws crowd to Minnesota Capitol

Rally for Palestinians draws crowd to Minnesota Capitol

A rally in support of Palestinians drew a large crowd to the Minnesota State Capitol Wednesday night. Demonstrators protested Israel’s response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and called for an end to both the siege of Gaza and American support for Israel.
by Matt Sepic

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This is how the Republican Party became so strongly pro-Israel

This is how the Republican Party became so strongly pro-Israel

The GOP hasn't always been so focused on Israel, but evangelicals, partisan sorting and neoconservatism all helped change that. Those ties take center stage now as the Israel-Hamas war rages on.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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Advocates hope new Twin Cities zine fest kindles interest in queer, trans art

Advocates hope new Twin Cities zine fest kindles interest in queer, trans art

Zines — small, self-published magazines — have long offered a way to connect people around specific interests, especially in the arts. Thanks to a Twin Cities archivist, the first Midwest Queer & Trans Zine Fest will debut this weekend in Minneapolis.
by Sam Stroozas

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Art Hounds: 'Uncle Vanya,' but make it hilarious

Art Hounds: 'Uncle Vanya,' but make it hilarious

It’s a Minnesota music double music feature on Art Hounds this week. The Winona Symphony Orchestra performs, featuring Minnesota composer Libby Larsen. The Bakken Ensemble celebrates the bassoon. And “Life Sucks” at the Open Eye Theatre in Minneapolis.
by Emily Bright

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'Making grandfriends': Mankato care model draws kids, seniors together

'Making grandfriends': Mankato care model draws kids, seniors together

Memory loss can be an especially isolating experience as people age. A new child care and memory care model in Mankato seeks to bring generations together through connections and joy.
by Hannah Yang

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Netflix raises prices for its premium plan

Netflix raises prices for its premium plan

Netflix said it's raising the price for its most expensive streaming service by $2 to $23 per month in the U.S., and its lowest-priced, ad-free streaming plan to $12 — another $2 bump.
by The Associated Press

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Blaine family mourns relatives killed in Israel-Hamas war

Blaine family mourns relatives killed in Israel-Hamas war

The Israel-Hamas war has tragically affected one local family in Blaine, Minn. A bomb strike Sunday in southern Gaza killed several members of Fatma Abumousa’s family and critically injured others.
by Regina Medina

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