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Stories from April 5, 2024

‘Phantom Loss’ puppet show conjures ghosts, game shows and chicken

‘Phantom Loss’ puppet show conjures ghosts, game shows and chicken

The tragicomedy follows Thuy, a young Vietnamese American girl stuck in a small Minnesota town who befriends Chicken. Together, they go on a journey through the spirit world and the real world.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Many 911 call centers are understaffed, and the job has gotten harder

Many 911 call centers are understaffed, and the job has gotten harder

More cities are adopting alternative response models, where mental health clinicians respond instead of police. The question of who to send usually rests with 911 workers, who are often overworked and overstressed.
by Meg Anderson

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Underpass underway: Downtown Moorhead project separating trains and traffic

Underpass underway: Downtown Moorhead project separating trains and traffic

A $120 million project will drop street traffic below two busy rail lines passing through Moorhead. Cars and pedestrians currently being forced to wait for trains to pass will now be able to move more freely.
by Amy Felegy

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Lynx GM talks Final Four, Minnesota basketball and the WNBA draft

Lynx GM talks Final Four, Minnesota basketball and the WNBA draft

Lynx General Manager Clare Duwelius is in Cleveland for this weekend’s NCAA Women’s Final Four. She spoke with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer about the tournament, which features two Minnesota players, and the WNBA draft on April 15.
by Cathy Wurzer and Josh Cobb

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MPD discipline records; light rail project construction

Discipline records from the Minneapolis Police Department show that about a dozen officers were disciplined for actions during unrest following George Floyd's murder in 2020. And the state Legislature would take the responsibility for building future light rail projects away from the Met Council and assign it instead to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
by Emily Reese

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New chief executive for Mille Lacs Band decided in Minnesota Chippewa Tribe primaries

New chief executive for Mille Lacs Band decided in Minnesota Chippewa Tribe primaries

Candidates who receive more than 50 percent of the vote in the primary election are declared the winner, according to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe’s election ordinance, Under this provision, the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has elected a new chief executive.
by Melissa Olson

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New Minnesota music roundup: Immigrant songs by Red Thread

New Minnesota music roundup: Immigrant songs by Red Thread

Three new albums: “Immigrantke” by Red Thread, “Shadowland” by Claude de Lune and “Live from a Dive” by Michael Gay & His Dang Band
by Max Sparber

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Judge dismisses lawsuit of injured Dakota Access pipeline protester

Judge dismisses lawsuit of injured Dakota Access pipeline protester

U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Traynor granted motions to dismiss the 2018 lawsuit by Sophia Wilansky, whose left forearm was injured in the blast from an “explosive munition” or a flashbang during a clash between protesters and law enforcement officers at a blocked highway bridge in November 2016.
by The Associated Press

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129 days: How one Israeli hostage in Gaza told stories to endure captivity

129 days: How one Israeli hostage in Gaza told stories to endure captivity

Luis Har, 71, was taken hostage on Oct. 7 with his family. The accountant, actor and dancer drew on a lifetime of memories to help comfort them in captivity in Gaza. He was freed in an Israeli raid.
by Daniel Estrin

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Women's basketball growth helped by star players, more media coverage, rules changes

Women's basketball growth helped by star players, more media coverage, rules changes

Ticket demand, attendance, media coverage and television ratings have all blown up over the past few years ever since the COVID-19 season was played in the bubble. While those numbers aren’t equal to the men’s NCAA Tournament, the gap has closed a lot.
by The Associated Press

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Construction boom helps fuel job gains in March

Construction boom helps fuel job gains in March

U.S. employers added 303,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate dipped to 3.8 percent. Construction companies added 39,000 jobs, despite high interest rates.
by Scott Horsley

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Party conventions open in North Dakota with GOP divided and Democrats searching for candidates

For Republicans, it’s a question of whether top candidates will keep seeking the party’s endorsement. For Democrats, it’s an even tougher question of whether there will be a full slate of candidates to endorse.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Weekend weather: Gusty winds; rain at times on Sunday

Weekend weather: Gusty winds; rain at times on Sunday

Saturday looks like the drier and warmer day of the weekend. Many areas will see rain at times on Sunday, with a mix of rain and flakes in some spots.
by Ron Trenda

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New Minnesota hospitalizations steady for flu, down for COVID and RSV

New Minnesota hospitalizations steady for flu, down for COVID and RSV

There were no newly reported cases of measles in the state. And, despite goats testing positive for bird flu here last month, no human cases have been identified in Minnesota — and experts say that risk is low.
by Craig Helmstetter

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March Madness: How to watch the women’s Final Four and what to watch for in the NCAA Tournament

March Madness: How to watch the women’s Final Four and what to watch for in the NCAA Tournament

Women’s basketball is having a moment as the Final Four arrives. Both games are Friday night in Cleveland on ESPN. The winners advance to the title game on Sunday, which will be on ABC.
by The Associated Press

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Can the fabric of a friendship be rewoven?

Can the fabric of a friendship be rewoven?

In her new novel, “Village Weavers,” author Myriam J. A. Chancy draws on her Haitian roots to share a story about friendship, family and what can stitch us back together after we are ripped apart.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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South Carolina is unbeaten — and maybe underrated — as it heads into women's Final Four

South Carolina is unbeaten — and maybe underrated — as it heads into women's Final Four

South Carolina has no losses, and maybe not enough love. The unbeaten Gamecocks seem to be sliding under the radar at this year's Final Four, where Iowa star Caitlin Clark and UConn's Paige Bueckers are getting most of the attention.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. East Coast earthquake rattles millions, but region escapes sweeping damage

U.S. East Coast earthquake rattles millions, but region escapes sweeping damage

An unusual East Coast earthquake has shaken millions of people from New York and Philadelphia skyscrapers to rural New England. Friday's quake caused no widespread damage. But people from Baltimore to Boston and beyond felt the ground shake.
by The Associated Press

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Israel's military dismisses officers over World Central Kitchen airstrike

Israel's military dismisses officers over World Central Kitchen airstrike

An investigation by the Israeli military's general staff concluded the airstrike, which killed seven aid workers, violated its standards and "should not have occurred."
by Daniel Estrin

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Brighter and warmer Friday and Saturday. Precipitation moves in Sunday

Brighter and warmer Friday and Saturday. Precipitation moves in Sunday

Friday and Saturday will be brighter and warmer. Temperatures will be above normal. The next round of moisture moves in with rain and snow possible Sunday into Monday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Rocky start to April with winds and snow for parts of Minnesota

Rocky start to April with winds and snow for parts of Minnesota

High winds and abnormally large snowfalls in parts of the state kicked off the month of April as weird weather continues across the Midwest.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Lawmakers work to avoid rideshare disruptions. Bueckers, Clark ready for Final Four

Lawmakers and rideshare companies are working to avoid service disruptions in the Twin Cities spurred by a new Minneapolis ordinance. And native Minnesotan Paige Bueckers and her UConn Huskies face player of the year Caitlin Clark and her Iowa Hawkeyes tonight in the Final Four.
by Phil Picardi

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Job Interview: The highs and lows of being a Minnesota Twins scoreboard operator

Job Interview: The highs and lows of being a Minnesota Twins scoreboard operator

Scoreboard control-room operators for the Minnesota Twins aren’t usually in the spotlight, but their decisions during a game can be a key part of the fan experience. That’s why we put Jeremy Loosbrock in the spotlight for our new Job Interview series. 
by Lukas Levin

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Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers have been in each other’s orbit for years. The Final Four beckons

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers have been in each other’s orbit for years. The Final Four beckons

Clark is a two-time National Player of the Year trying to guide the Hawkeyes to their first NCAA championship. Bueckers has returned to form this year after dealing with knee injuries that cost her most of two seasons
by The Associated Press

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Among shrinking news landscape, Southwest News Media announces closure of several Minnesota newspapers

Among shrinking news landscape, Southwest News Media announces closure of several Minnesota newspapers

Southwest News Media will stop publishing newspapers by the end of April. The news organization announced the closures Thursday, saying newspapers across the country are facing revenue challenges.
by Lisa Ryan

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Minnesota’s rural ambulance providers look to state Capitol for their own lifeline

Minnesota’s rural ambulance providers look to state Capitol for their own lifeline

With some ambulance services in greater Minnesota facing severe financial pressures, the Legislature is considering a rescue package for rural EMS providers. How much and in what form are the driving questions in the Capitol debate.
by Ellie Roth

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