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Stories from July 8, 2024

Report: Asylum seekers face ‘refugee roulette’ in Minnesota court

Report: Asylum seekers face ‘refugee roulette’ in Minnesota court

The fate of someone winning asylum and being granted permission to stay in the U.S. depends on the judge they’re assigned in court. Some approve more than 50 percent of cases while others approve less than 20 percent.
by Emily Bright, Ngoc Bui and Matthew Alvarez

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Weather report; receding water levels in Minnesota rivers

It’s going to start feeling more like summer across Minnesota by this weekend. MPR meteorologist Sven Sundgaard says the region will see a change in the pattern that’s been dominating the weather in recent weeks. The Mississippi River dropped below flood stage at Saint Paul last night as water levels on most rivers across the state continue to slowly fall.
by Emily Reese

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Rocker, writer and teacher: Remembering Laurie Lindeen of Zuzu’s Petals

Rocker, writer and teacher: Remembering Laurie Lindeen of Zuzu’s Petals

Laurie Lindeen, the founder and frontwoman of the influential Minneapolis indie rock band Zuzu’s Petals and a beloved teacher and writer, died suddenly from a brain aneurysm at the age of 62 on July 1.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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South Dakota Gov. Noem’s official social media accounts seem to disappear without explanation

South Dakota Gov. Noem’s official social media accounts seem to disappear without explanation

The accounts on Facebook, Instagram and X, the site formerly known as Twitter, had reached hundreds of thousands of followers. As of Monday, links to them on the governor’s official website led to pages that said the accounts were no longer active.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul road closures continue even as river levels recede

St. Paul road closures continue even as river levels recede

The city of St. Paul is initiating the next phase of its flood plan as the Mississippi River continues to recede after heavy rains and flooding at the end of June.  
by Melissa Olson

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Isolated thunderstorms now; hottest weekend of summer ahead

Isolated thunderstorms now; hottest weekend of summer ahead

It’s a classic summer week in Minnesota. Highs around 80 with a few pop-up afternoon thunderstorms. The hottest weekend of summer so far arrives Saturday.
by Paul Huttner

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Overlooked: Who suffers the most from the opioid epidemic in Minnesota?

Overlooked: Who suffers the most from the opioid epidemic in Minnesota?

A lack of public health data has masked huge racial disparities in overdose deaths from fentanyl and other opioids. Sahan Journal examined more than 240,000 death records to get a clear and startling picture of the epidemic’s toll.

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‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor pleads guilty to interfering with police during Capitol riot

‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor pleads guilty to interfering with police during Capitol riot

Jay Johnston, 55, of Los Angeles, faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison after pleading guilty to civil disorder, a felony. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols is scheduled to sentence Johnston on Oct. 7.
by The Associated Press

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Alec Baldwin goes on trial this week, nearly 3 years after fatal ‘Rust’ shooting

Alec Baldwin goes on trial this week, nearly 3 years after fatal ‘Rust’ shooting

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed in 2021 when a prop gun went off on the western film “Rust” set. Alec Baldwin is charged with involuntary manslaughter and faces up to 18 months behind bars.
by Mandalit del Barco

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Why we love romance novels in 2024

Why we love romance novels in 2024

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with romance author and chef Abby Jimenez, plus the owner of Minneapolis bookstore Tropes and Trifles.
by Angela Davis and Gretchen Brown

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Biden tells Democrats he’s not leaving the race, and it’s time to stop talking about it

Biden tells Democrats he’s not leaving the race, and it’s time to stop talking about it

President Biden told Democratic lawmakers and donors in no uncertain terms that he’s not ending his reelection bid after he faltered in the debate — and that they needed to stop talking about it.
by Tamara Keith

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1 dead, 5 injured in three overnight shootings in Minneapolis

1 dead, 5 injured in three overnight shootings in Minneapolis

Police are investigating after an 18-year-old was fatally shot in south Minneapolis on Sunday evening. It was one of three separate shootings reported Sunday night and early Monday morning, which left five other people injured.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Why does buying groceries feel so painful?

Why does buying groceries feel so painful?

Many families even take on credit and dip into their savings to pay for groceries, according to a recent report from the Urban Institute. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talked about inflation and grocery prices.
by Angela Davis and Gretchen Brown

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Isolated to spotty shower chances linger Monday and Tuesday

Isolated to spotty shower chances linger Monday and Tuesday

The same upper-low from late last week is generating just enough instability Monday and Tuesday for isolated and spotty afternoon showers. Temperatures will trend upward this week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Morning Announcements for July 8

Morning Announcements for July 8

Here are the morning announcements for Monday, July 8.
by MPR News Staff

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Rep. Craig joins chorus asking Biden to step aside. Minneapolis park workers' strike continues

Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig over the weekend joined a growing chorus of lawmakers saying President Joe Biden should step aside an not seek reelection. And the Minneapolis Park Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting Monday night to hear from negotiators as a strike by park workers continues this week.
by Phil Picardi

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Boeing agrees to plead guilty and pay a nearly quarter-billion dollar fine

Boeing agrees to plead guilty and pay a nearly quarter-billion dollar fine

The U.S. Justice Department says Boeing has accepted a deal to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from the crashes of two 737 Max jets in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people.
by Russell Lewis and Joel Rose

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How the Supreme Court's immunity decision affects Trump's legal cases

How the Supreme Court's immunity decision affects Trump's legal cases

The Supreme Court found presidents have absolute immunity for exercising core constitutional powers. The team at “Trump's Trials” podcast broke down how the decision could affect Trump’s legal cases.
by Tyler Bartlam

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Minneapolis parks commissioners to hear about contract negotiations as workers’ strike continues

Minneapolis parks commissioners to hear about contract negotiations as workers’ strike continues

A special meeting of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board on Monday may shed light on contract negotiations, as union park workers continue a week-long strike. Three members of the board requested the meeting to learn more about the negotiations.
by Cari Spencer

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After June’s floods, health concerns surface in northeastern Minnesota

After June’s floods, health concerns surface in northeastern Minnesota

It will be weeks until the full extent of damage is known and months until cleanup is complete in Cook and other parts of the state affected by high water. Residents are now in recovery mode and trying to get ahead of possible health effects from soaked structures.
by Erica Zurek

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Andrew Start’s journey in policy change is just beginning

Andrew Start’s journey in policy change is just beginning

Between volunteering with the Plymouth Fire Department, playing baseball and learning guitar, 21-year-old Andrew Start has been training to advocate for himself and others with Down syndrome.
by Alanna Elder

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