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Stories from February 23, 2024

Violence Free Minnesota discusses intimate partner violence in the wake of Burnsville shooting

Violence Free Minnesota discusses intimate partner violence in the wake of Burnsville shooting

Joe Shannon, the communications program manager for Violence Free Minnesota, spoke with All Things Considered host Tom Crann about the current state of domestic violence in Minnesota in the aftermath of the Burnsville shooting that left three first responders dead.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Former Gov. Carlson: DFL spending is ‘inviting catastrophe’

Former Gov. Carlson: DFL spending is ‘inviting catastrophe’

Ahead of Wednesday’s state budget forecast, former Republican Gov. Arne Carlson is urging the Walz administration to reign in spending and focus on long-term fiscal planning.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Tavern on Grand says goodbye with a final fish fry season

Tavern on Grand says goodbye with a final fish fry season

After more than three decades serving up thousands of pounds of fish, a local establishment and institution prepares its final fish fry. The Tavern on Grand in St. Paul announced in January it would be closing its doors for good in the summer.
by Tom Crann, Matthew Alvarez and Lukas Levin

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Kowalski’s Markets closing its grocery store in Eagan

Kowalski’s Markets closing its grocery store in Eagan

The Kowalski’s grocery store in Eagan opened in 2008. In a statement Friday announcing the closure, the company said that location has never been profitable.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota drivers can now fuel up with E15 year-round; 'zombie' wildfires still smoldering underground

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved a rule this week that will allow gasoline blended with higher amounts of ethanol to be sold year-round in eight Midwestern states, including Minnesota. And Canadian wildfires brought smoke and hazy skies to Minnesota last summer. Some of those fires are still smoldering underground.
by Emily Reese

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Magician says political consultant hired him to create AI robocall ahead of New Hampshire primary

Magician says political consultant hired him to create AI robocall ahead of New Hampshire primary

A New Orleans magician said Friday that a Democratic consultant who worked for Dean Phillips’ presidential campaign hired him to create the audio for what authorities have said may be the first known attempt to use artificial intelligence to interfere with a U.S. election.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota reports third measles case

Minnesota reports third measles case

Amidst a rise in global measles cases, Minnesota reports its third case this year, while ranking ninth lowest in measles vaccinations.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Alyson Clary

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EPA approves year-round sales of higher ethanol blend in 8 Midwest states

EPA approves year-round sales of higher ethanol blend in 8 Midwest states

The biofuels industry and politicians of both parties have portrayed ethanol as a product that helps farmers, reduces prices at the pump and lessens greenhouse gas releases. But environmentalists have said increased ethanol production can increase carbon releases.
by The Associated Press

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Lessons from the road: A Q&A with travel photographer Autumn Carolynn

Lessons from the road: A Q&A with travel photographer Autumn Carolynn

Minnesota travel photographer Autumn Carolynn has released a book titled "Traveling in Wonder: A Travel Photographer’s Tales of Wanderlust," a blend of memoir and travel guide.
by Jacob Aloi

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Weekend weather: 40s return; breezy Saturday afternoon

Weekend weather: 40s return; breezy Saturday afternoon

Above-normal temps return Saturday afternoon and linger through Sunday. We have your weekend weather outlook.
by Ron Trenda

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Warmest February in state history matching with warmest December

Warmest February in state history matching with warmest December

The majority of winter has been spent above freezing. In places like International Falls, nationally regarded as being one of the coldest cities in America, there have been more days above freezing than usual.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Heather Cox Richardson on 'Democracy Awakening'

Heather Cox Richardson on 'Democracy Awakening'

This week, Big Books and Bold Ideas is launching an election year series that asks: What is American democracy in 2024? Our first guest is historian Heather Cox Richardson, whose latest book is “Democracy Awakening.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Record low winter snow cover may boost spring fire danger

Record low winter snow cover may boost spring fire danger

The winter of 2023-24 not only has been record warm but we’ve also see very low snowfall and snow cover. The lack of snow cover could lead to increased spring fire potential. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Metro Transit Rider Investment Program starts today. More details released in Burnsville standoff

The new Transit Rider Investment Program starts today in the Twin Cities as part of Metro Transit's broader safety and security action plan. And more details have been released about the Burnsville standoff where three first responders were killed Sunday.
by Phil Picardi

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Dropout prevention hotline set to open in Beltrami Country

A new northern Minnesota dropout prevention line hopes to turn around some of the lowest high school graduation rates in the state. The new service will open in March.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Minneapolis artist sings her family’s immigration history

Minneapolis artist sings her family’s immigration history

Sarah Larsson’s new ensemble Red Thread has released a debut album “Immigrantke” that combines traditional and original music in four languages, exploring stories of immigration.
by Emily Bright

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‘It’s absolutely treacherous’: Minnesota photojournalist on capturing 2 years of war in Ukraine

‘It’s absolutely treacherous’: Minnesota photojournalist on capturing 2 years of war in Ukraine

Saturday marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, beginning a deadly battle and changing the lives of millions. A Minneapolis-based photojournalist is documenting the war from the front lines.
by Aleesa Kuznetsov and Cathy Wurzer

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BCA: ‘Disturbance’ calls often most volatile for law enforcement officers

BCA: ‘Disturbance’ calls often most volatile for law enforcement officers

Both published and preliminary data from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) shows that police officers are experiencing a surge in assaults since 2019, with domestic incidents being some of the most volatile situations to which police officers respond.
by Jon Collins

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