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Stories from January 23, 2024

Cooperstown bound: Joe Mauer headed to baseball Hall of Fame

Cooperstown bound: Joe Mauer headed to baseball Hall of Fame

The St. Paul native and longtime Minnesota Twins catcher and first baseman was elected Tuesday to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. He'll be inducted into the hall in July.
by Peter Cox and MPR News Staff

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Hunters and ranchers demand wolf delisting at Willow River meeting

Hunters and ranchers demand wolf delisting at Willow River meeting

Hundreds of people vented their anger at gray wolves during a Congressional listening session in Willow River on Monday evening. It’s the latest example of a growing backlash to wolves in northern Minnesota, where residents blame them for a poor deer hunt, killing livestock and threatening pets.
by Dan Kraker

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Family of man who died in Hennepin County Jail files federal lawsuit

Family of man who died in Hennepin County Jail files federal lawsuit

Lucas Bellamy — the son of Twin Cities theater legend Lou Bellamy — died in 2022 in the Hennepin County Jail. In a lawsuit, his family alleges that “deliberate indifference” to his medical needs led to his death.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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After New Hampshire vote, Dean Phillips says he'll ‘keep this baby going’ in Democratic race

After New Hampshire vote, Dean Phillips says he'll ‘keep this baby going’ in Democratic race

The unsanctioned Democratic Party primary in New Hampshire won’t award delegates, but Minnesota’s Dean Phillips saw a chance for a symbolic stand against President Joe Biden.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Activists rally in Brooklyn Center after city rejects proposal to limit traffic stops

Activists rally in Brooklyn Center after city rejects proposal to limit traffic stops

People gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department Tuesday evening to protest the Brooklyn Center City Council’s refusal to limit police traffic stops. Under the policy, officers would not have been allowed to pull over drivers for minor infractions such as a broken taillight or objects hanging from a rearview mirror.
by Cathy Wurzer, Alanna Elder and Matt Sepic

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What the Planned Parenthood union contract tells us about the changing abortion landscape

What the Planned Parenthood union contract tells us about the changing abortion landscape

Workers in the region have been trying to address their changing workplace conditions through negotiations for their first union contract. Last week, Planned Parenthood North Central States workers ratified that contract.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Brooklyn Center City Council votes against limits to traffic stops

The Brooklyn Center City Council Monday voted down a plan to limit police traffic stops. A rally in favor of the failed proposal is planned for Tuesday night. And New Hampshire voters are casting primary ballots Tuesday.
by Emily Reese

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Turkey's parliament votes to let Sweden join NATO

Turkey's parliament votes to let Sweden join NATO

Turkish legislators endorsed Sweden's membership in NATO, lifting a major hurdle on the previously nonaligned country's entry into the military alliance.
by The Associated Press

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January super thaw could last 2 weeks

January super thaw could last 2 weeks

This looks like one of the longer and warmer January thaws on record.
by Paul Huttner

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How war changed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

How war changed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Time correspondent Simon Shuster says Zelenskyy is "almost unrecognizable" from the happy-go-lucky, optimistic comedian he first met in 2019. Shuster's new book is “The Showman.”
by Dave Davies

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Re-Imagining Justice in Minnesota 

Re-Imagining Justice in Minnesota 

What would it look like if justice was reimagined from the ground up? MPR News host Angela Davis hosts a conversation with elected officials pushing for changes in everything from policing to probation.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Steam, Indigenous music and climate solutions: Our top 5 picks from the Great Northern Festival

Steam, Indigenous music and climate solutions: Our top 5 picks from the Great Northern Festival

It hasn’t been the kind of winter Minnesotans are used to. But the Great Northern Festival is calling on us to celebrate winter’s wonders anyway. Here are the five events we’re looking forward to.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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A social worker noticed clients struggling to pay for car repair. So she became a mechanic

A social worker noticed clients struggling to pay for car repair. So she became a mechanic

A car breakdown is inconvenient for anyone. But if you’re living off of a low income, it can create a domino effect of financial disaster. That’s where Lift Garage comes in.
by Cathy Wurzer, Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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Mild streak continues with minor precipitation chances

Mild streak continues with minor precipitation chances

Tuesday will bring more mild temperatures, but also clouds. Look for patchy, wintry precipitation chances south today and statewide Wednesday night into Thursday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Finalists chosen, voting is open for MnDOT's 'Name a Snowplow' contest

Finalists chosen, voting is open for MnDOT's 'Name a Snowplow' contest

From more than 8,000 submissions, the Minnesota Department of Transportation released the 49 finalists for its 2024 “Name a Snowplow” contest. And for sleet’s sake, don’t forget to vote!
by Matt Mikus

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State expands child care support for military families. Anti-abortion crowd at the Capitol

An annual anti-abortion demonstration drew a large crowd to the State Capitol Monday. Minnesota is expanding a program to offset the cost of child care for military families. And Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips says he doesn’t have to win Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary to prove his presidential campaign is on track. 
by Phil Picardi

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Towns scores franchise-record 62 points, but Hornets rally for 128-125 win over Timberwolves

Towns scores franchise-record 62 points, but Hornets rally for 128-125 win over Timberwolves

Karl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise-record 62 points, including 44 in the first half, but the Charlotte Hornets erased an 18-point deficit and stunned the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-125 on Monday night.
by The Associated Press

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New Hampshire voters kick off first-in-the-nation presidential primary

New Hampshire voters kick off first-in-the-nation presidential primary

The first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary will test former President Donald Trump’s Republican front-runner status — though on the Democratic side, the contest may count only for bragging rights.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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TikTok cuts jobs as tech layoffs continue to mount

TikTok cuts jobs as tech layoffs continue to mount

The wildly popular video-sharing app is the latest technology firm to reduce staff in response to what executives say are ongoing business challenges.
by Bobby Allyn

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The U.S. and U.K. bomb more Houthi sites in Yemen

The U.S. and U.K. bomb more Houthi sites in Yemen

The U.S. and U.K. said they used warship- and submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets to take out Houthi missile storage sites, drones and launchers.
by The Associated Press

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