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Stories from September 20, 2024

Expert blames child care crisis on ‘broken’ business model, offers solutions

Expert blames child care crisis on ‘broken’ business model, offers solutions

The impending closures of three child care centers in Duluth have parents and stakeholders scrambling. It’s more examples of the child care crisis across the state that has left many with difficult decisions.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Climate advocates support Walz, but Harris-Walz climate platform still unclear

Climate advocates support Walz, but Harris-Walz climate platform still unclear

Gov. Tim Walz is on the 2024 presidential ticket. So what does his climate record look like? MPR News meteorologist Paul Huttner talks to journalist Kristoffer Tigue about Walz’s climate agenda.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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Man charged in 2 shootings near Minneapolis encampments, suspected in 3rd

Man charged in 2 shootings near Minneapolis encampments, suspected in 3rd

A Bemidji man is facing charges in connection with two shootings Wednesday — including one fatal — near two Minneapolis homeless encampments. Joshua Anthony Jones, 36, is also suspected in a second fatal shooting early the same day.
by Matt Sepic, Chandra Colvin and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Three more plead guilty as Feeding Our Future case hits 2 year mark

Three more plead guilty as Feeding Our Future case hits 2 year mark

Two years after the first indictments were unsealed in the the huge Feeding Our Future case, three more people connected to the defunct nonprofit pleaded guilty this week for their roles in an alleged $250 million scheme to defraud government child nutrition programs.
by Matt Sepic

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No needles required: The FDA approves an at-home flu vaccine

No needles required: The FDA approves an at-home flu vaccine

The nasal spray option could encourage more people who have fears of doctors or needles to inoculate themselves against the flu.
by Alana Wise

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Minneapolis police sergeant stalking charges; COVID-19 levels high

A Minneapolis police sergeant is facing stalking charges after prosecutors say he hid a tracking device inside a former romantic partner's vehicle. And the University of Minnesota’s wastewater surveillance data shows COVID-19 levels are higher statewide than they’ve been since April 2023.
by Emily Reese

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The Secret Service admits failures in Butler, Pa., Trump shooting

The Secret Service admits failures in Butler, Pa., Trump shooting

The acting director of the Secret Service also cited “complacency” from others, as well as over-reliance on mobile devices and flaws in advance planning.
by Ximena Bustillo

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2 injured after plane crashes in Shakopee park

2 injured after plane crashes in Shakopee park

Authorities said two people aboard the aircraft were transported to a hospital after the plane went down at Scenic Heights Park.
by MPR News Staff

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Fall colors update; weekend outlook

Fall colors update; weekend outlook

Fall colors are starting to show for parts of Minnesota, thanks to the extended period of above-average temperatures. The weekend outlook indicates spotty shower chances, along with a significant temperature drop expected for Sunday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Moorhead police seek clues 10 years after homicide of college student

Moorhead police seek clues 10 years after homicide of college student

Moorhead police are still seeking clues in the homicide of 18-year-old Tom Bearson a decade ago. The Sartell native was attending college in Fargo when he was killed.
by Dan Gunderson

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Little fires everywhere: A new arts collective goes on tour to build community in rural Minnesota and beyond

Little fires everywhere: A new arts collective goes on tour to build community in rural Minnesota and beyond

On a September evening at the Turf Club in St. Paul, the new arts collective “Fire in the Village” kicked off a fall tour blending music, upcycled fashion and printmaking to foster community connections and address rural isolation.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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A light-hearted murder mystery weekend turns deadly in Kate Atkinson’s cozy thriller

A light-hearted murder mystery weekend turns deadly in Kate Atkinson’s cozy thriller

“Death at the Sign of the Rook” is an expansive novel that pokes fun of baroque, classic murder mysteries — but also delivers a fully satisfying, all-the-pieces-click-together ending.
by John Powers

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Minneapolis City Council votes to track homeless encampment evictions

Minneapolis City Council votes to track homeless encampment evictions

The new ordinance requires city staff to submit quarterly reports covering each eviction, including the number of people impacted, the number of shelter beds available at the time and the number of staff who help clear the camp.
by MPR News Staff

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Q&A with William Nour, playwright of 'Rosette' 

Q&A with William Nour, playwright of 'Rosette' 

"Rosette” tells the story of a young Palestinian woman navigating life in Haifa post-Nakba, drawing from playwright William Nour's personal and family experiences, as he explores themes of identity, culture and the impact of occupation.
by Jacob Aloi

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Morning Announcements for Sept. 20

Morning Announcements for Sept. 20

Here are the morning announcements for Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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How influencers flocked to Springfield chasing debunked rumors and attention

How influencers flocked to Springfield chasing debunked rumors and attention

Sensationalized and out-of-context videos from influencers are helping to elevate the false and racist rumors that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio are eating pets.
by Huo Jingnan, Audrey Nguyen and Jude Joffe-Block

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Early voting begins in Minnesota. Stillwater prison workers hospitalized after exposure to unknown substance

The fall election has begun with early voting in Minnesota. Voters can fill out a ballot ahead of the Nov. 5 Election Day at a county or city office, or vote by mail. Nine workers at a Minnesota prison fell ill and were hospitalized Thursday after being exposed to unknown synthetic substances possessed by men who are incarcerated.
by Phil Picardi

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More comfortable and dry Friday with cooler air by Sunday

More comfortable and dry Friday with cooler air by Sunday

Friday will be dry, slightly cooler, but still warm. Dew points will be considerably lower making it more comfortable. Showers are possible over the weekend ahead of even cooler air. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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A 'golden age' of rat research may be here. What the often unwanted companions can teach us about us

A 'golden age' of rat research may be here. What the often unwanted companions can teach us about us

Rat and human lives have long intersected, but there's little relatively little research about them. Thanks to advances in genomics and paleoarcheology mean a lot more study may be on the horizon.
by Nathan Rott

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The unbeaten Vikings and Texans have each been bringing the quarterback pressure

The unbeaten Vikings and Texans have each been bringing the quarterback pressure

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is fifth in the league in passer rating in a strong start to his reset season in a career that sent him to four teams in seven years since he was the third overall pick in the 2018 draft.
by The Associated Press

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9 Minnesota prison workers exposed to unknown substances have been hospitalized

9 Minnesota prison workers exposed to unknown substances have been hospitalized

The Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater in Bayport was put under lockdown as officials raced to assess how far the substances may have spread throughout the prison. Officials had not identified the substances or their source as of Thursday.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center celebrates 40 years

Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center celebrates 40 years

The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center celebrated its 40th anniversary this week in Minneapolis. The center was established in 1984 out of a need for addiction treatment centers that focused on care for Native women in Minnesota. 
by Chandra Colvin

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What to know about getting the flu shot 

What to know about getting the flu shot 

Health experts suggest getting a flu shot to stay protected throughout flu season.
by Erica Zurek

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Questions around financial oversight shadow Byron Schools ahead of multimillion-dollar referendum

Questions around financial oversight shadow Byron Schools ahead of multimillion-dollar referendum

In November, voters in the Byron School District will decide whether to approve a $1.9 million dollar a year referendum for the next decade. The request comes after a turbulent few months at the district.
by Cari Spencer

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State asks judge to pause ruling that struck down North Dakota’s abortion ban

State asks judge to pause ruling that struck down North Dakota’s abortion ban

The state filed a motion for a stay pending appeal on Wednesday, and intends to appeal the ruling to the North Dakota Supreme Court, saying the case “presents serious, difficult and new legal issues.”
by The Associated Press

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