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Stories from January 15, 2025

Minnesota Supreme Court weighs postponing election crucial to Capitol control

Minnesota Supreme Court weighs postponing election crucial to Capitol control

Minnesota Supreme Court justices on Wednesday promised to decide quickly whether a special Roseville-area election critical to deciding power in the House happens as scheduled on Jan. 28 or gets pushed deeper into the legislative session.
by Clay Masters

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Palestinian Minnesotan reacts to Biden announcing ceasefire in Gaza

President Joe Biden and other mediators say a ceasefire deal has apparently been reached in Gaza. Locally, some Palestinian Minnesotans are cautiously optimistic about the agreement, noting previous agreements have fallen apart. Minnetonka artist Ragdha Skeik says she was able to speak with her family members in Gaza and Egypt this morning.
by Emily Reese

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Alan Page’s ‘Baking Up Love’ draws on his joy of baking with his grandchildren

Alan Page’s ‘Baking Up Love’ draws on his joy of baking with his grandchildren

NFL Hall of Famer, former Vikings player and former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page talks about his new book, “Baking Up Love,” a story he wrote with his daughter, Kamie Page, about a girl who bakes with her grandpa.
by Tom Crann and Lukas Levin

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Trump and Biden both claim credit for Gaza ceasefire deal

Trump and Biden both claim credit for Gaza ceasefire deal

President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are both claiming credit for Israel and Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire deal in Gaza after the White House brought Trump’s Middle East envoy into negotiations that have dragged on for months. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota ER nurse shares experience with Red Cross at LA shelter for fire victims

Minnesota ER nurse shares experience with Red Cross at LA shelter for fire victims

Among the 400-plus Red Cross volunteers and employees offering emotional support, food, recovery planning, shelter and financial assistance to people and pets in the Los Angeles area is an ER nurse from Victoria: 25-year-old Ryan Bohara.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Megan Burks

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Minnesota licenses first ever Karen language teachers

Minnesota licenses first ever Karen language teachers

There’s a growing group of teachers that are now licensed to teach heritage languages in Minnesota schools such as Hmong, Karen and Somali.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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State releases first survey on how long COVID has impacted Minnesotans

State releases first survey on how long COVID has impacted Minnesotans

The Minnesota Department of Health survey of 1,270 respondents found 40 percent experiences long-term COVID symptoms. Though limited, officials say it helps them understand the impact of the pandemic.
by Nina Moini, Ellen Finn and Alanna Elder

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Art Shanties return to Lake Harriet in Minneapolis

Art Shanties return to Lake Harriet in Minneapolis

The Art Shanty Projects, featuring 20 uniquely designed shanties with performances and interactive experiences, returns Jan. 18–Feb. 9, showcasing a new mentorship program and celebrating ideal ice conditions after last year's weather challenges.
by Jacob Aloi

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Mediators herald Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. Israel says final details are in flux

Mediators herald Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. Israel says final details are in flux

Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, mediators announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.
by The Associated Press

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FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

Food and Drug Administration officials on Wednesday granted a 2022 petition filed by consumer advocates. The move comes nearly 35 years after the dye was barred from cosmetics such as lipsticks because of potential cancer risk.
by The Associated Press

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Morning Announcements for Jan. 15

Morning Announcements for Jan. 15

Here are the morning announcements for Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.
by MPR News Staff

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The Vikings need to sort out their QB situation and make some upgrades elsewhere

The Vikings need to sort out their QB situation and make some upgrades elsewhere

The Minnesota Vikings built a system that allowed former castaway Sam Darnold to set an NFL starting quarterback record with 14 wins in his debut season. They used a carefully selected infusion of free agents to revitalize the defense. Harmony can only help to a point.
by The Associated Press

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Drama at the Capitol as DFLers stay away. Judge will soon decide on Sen. Mitchell's motion to delay trial

Democrats in the Minnesota House made good on a threat to boycott the first day of the state legislative session on Tuesday. And Becker County Judge Michael Fritz says he will rule "sooner rather than later" on a motion to delay the criminal trial of DFL State Sen. Nicole Mitchell until after the current legislative session. 
by Phil Picardi

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Brief warm-up before cold Arctic air mass settles in for the weekend

Brief warm-up before cold Arctic air mass settles in for the weekend

A January thaw is on the way as temperatures warm into the 30s and 40s by the end of the week. Light precipitation is expected Wednesday, mainly north of Interstate 94. Then our temperatures take a dive into the weekend with the coldest air mass of the season.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Immigrant workers are helping investigate labor abuses. Will Trump let them stay?

Immigrant workers are helping investigate labor abuses. Will Trump let them stay?

Under Biden, thousands of workers who experienced wage theft and other abuses have been granted protection from deportation and authorization to work so they can participate in labor investigations.
by Andrea Hsu

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Trump will begin his presidency in delicate position, poll finds

Trump will begin his presidency in delicate position, poll finds

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows that Americans' support for President-elect Donald Trump's top priorities is split, despite his claims of a mandate for his agenda.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Trump's Cabinet pick for attorney general is Pam Bondi. Here's what to know

Trump's Cabinet pick for attorney general is Pam Bondi. Here's what to know

Bondi is expected to receive broad support from Republicans but face sharp questions from Democrats who have concerns about whether she will protect the Justice Department from political influence.
by Ryan Lucas

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Minnesota legislative standoff spills out of the Statehouse into the courthouse

Minnesota legislative standoff spills out of the Statehouse into the courthouse

With accusations flying over which party is ignoring state law, the fight to control the Minnesota House is shifting from lawmakers to lawyers. DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon is calling on the Minnesota Supreme Court to weigh in on who has what power.
by Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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Victim and immigration advocacy organizations oppose Laken Riley Act

Victim and immigration advocacy organizations oppose Laken Riley Act

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty joined advocacy organizations at a press conference Tuesday to urge the U.S. Senate to vote against the Laken Riley Act.
by Sarah Thamer

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Poll: Minnesotans largely feel safe, but Black women most likely to worry about safety

Poll: Minnesotans largely feel safe, but Black women most likely to worry about safety

While the majority of Minnesotans reported feeling safe most of the time, a quarter of respondents said a fear of crime impacts their activities often or somewhat often. For Black women who responded, that number doubled to nearly 50 percent.
by Cari Spencer

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