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Stories from January 22, 2025

Police group sues state over release of undercover officers’ names

Police group sues state over release of undercover officers’ names

In August, the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training sent independent journalist Tony Webster police licensing information in response to his data request, but failed to remove the names of officers who work undercover.
by Matt Sepic

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Colder Thursday; a shot at 40 degrees next week

Colder Thursday; a shot at 40 degrees next week

A colder Thursday gives way to moderating temperatures into the weekend. Then a full-on January thaw looks likely next week.
by Paul Huttner

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Trump order halting refugee resettlement disrupting Minnesota agencies’ efforts

Trump order halting refugee resettlement disrupting Minnesota agencies’ efforts

Officials with refugee resettlement agencies in Minnesota say Trump’s executive order halting the Refugee Admissions Program is disrupting efforts to bring people facing strife in their home countries to the U.S. and to the state.
by Sarah Thamer

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Netflix raises monthly fees after a record jump in new subscribers

Netflix raises monthly fees after a record jump in new subscribers

The company says it added 19 million new subscribers during the last quarter of 2024, fueled by live events and new shows. Netflix is also raising subscriptions by $1 to $2 per month in the U.S.
by Manuela López Restrepo

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Republicans continue to hold hearings without Democrats in Minnesota House

Republicans in the Minnesota House are looking to roll back taxes and fees approved when Democrats had complete control of the Legislature. Republicans are holding hearings in the House while their Democratic counterparts are boycotting over a power dispute. And Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing to block President Donald Trump's order to end birthright citizenship.

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House Republicans seek to roll back DFL taxes, fees tied to transportation programs

House Republicans seek to roll back DFL taxes, fees tied to transportation programs

Minnesota House Republicans are seeking to roll back taxes and fees approved when Democrats had full control of state government. A delivery fee and automatic increases to the gas taxes are on the GOP chopping block.
by Clay Masters

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Federal health agencies told to halt all external communications

Federal health agencies told to halt all external communications

In a memo obtained by NPR, acting Health Secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from "a presidential appointee."
by Gabrielle Emanuel, Selena Simmons-Duffin and Rob Stein

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Officers won't face charges in fatal police shooting in Minneapolis

Officers won't face charges in fatal police shooting in Minneapolis

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday that it will not file charges against three Minneapolis police officers who fatally shot a man last June.
by MPR News Staff

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Group looks to protect wild rice for future generations by recognizing its rights under state law

Group looks to protect wild rice for future generations by recognizing its rights under state law

A campaign launching this year asks the state of Minnesota to recognize legal rights for wild rice, as the White Earth Band of Ojibwe and the 1855 Treaty Authority have done.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Twin Cities area school employee charged with possesing child sexual abuse images

Twin Cities area school employee charged with possesing child sexual abuse images

A recess and traffic monitor in the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District was arrested last week. Authorities say they have not found any indication that students at the schools he worked at were involved.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Expert: Birthright citizenship order would mark ‘massive change’ to 157-year-old law

Expert: Birthright citizenship order would mark ‘massive change’ to 157-year-old law

Minnesota has joined a multi-state legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, which guarantees citizenship to all babies born in the U.S., regardless of their parents’ legal status.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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As ‘Sing Sing’ film spotlights prison theater programs, similar effort in Minnesota rebuilds from pandemic

As ‘Sing Sing’ film spotlights prison theater programs, similar effort in Minnesota rebuilds from pandemic

The organization Ten Thousand Things is partnering with educational institutions to bring theater courses to Minnesota Correctional Facilities in Shakopee, Stillwater and Faribault.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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How to talk to kids about the Los Angeles wildfires and other climate crises

How to talk to kids about the Los Angeles wildfires and other climate crises

You can help reassure and inform children about the Los Angeles wildfires and broader climate concerns, with age-appropriate tips, expert insights and practical ways to ease eco-anxiety.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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11 Minnesota chefs and restaurants named 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists

11 Minnesota chefs and restaurants named 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists

Eleven Minnesota chefs and restaurants were named James Beard Award semifinalists for 2025. The list includes five Minnesota chefs being awarded Best Chef in the Midwest category and one Minneapolis chef, Ann Ahmed, being named Outstanding Chef.
by Anika Besst

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Morning Announcements for Jan. 23

Morning Announcements for Jan. 23

Here are the morning announcements for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
by MPR News Staff

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Morning Announcements for Jan. 22

Morning Announcements for Jan. 22

Here are the morning announcements for Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.
by MPR News Staff

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Auto-followed Trump on Facebook? It's probably because you previously liked the POTUS account

Auto-followed Trump on Facebook? It's probably because you previously liked the POTUS account

Some Facebook and Instagram users were surprised to find themselves automatically following the accounts of President Donald Trump or Vice President JD Vance this week after the president was inaugurated. 
by The Associated Press

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The link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk

The link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the U.S. Surgeon General’s recent advisory calling for expanding the warning label on alcohol to link it to an increased risk for some cancers.
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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Trump demands an apology from former Minnesotan bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’

Trump demands an apology from former Minnesotan bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’

President Donald Trump is demanding an apology from the former Minnesotan and Episcopal bishop of Washington after she asked him to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and migrants in the United States illegally during a prayer service marking his inauguration. 
by The Associated Press

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Justice Department directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement

Justice Department directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement

The Justice Department is directing its federal prosecutors to investigate any state or local officials who stand in the way of beefed-up enforcement of immigration laws under the Trump administration.
by The Associated Press

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What cabinet appointments for Sean Duffy, Kristi Noem, and Doug Burgum could mean for Minnesota

What cabinet appointments for Sean Duffy, Kristi Noem, and Doug Burgum could mean for Minnesota

Three regional leaders—Doug Burgum, Kristi Noem, and Sean Duffy—are among President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees. Their potential appointments could significantly influence Minnesota and neighboring states.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Matthew Alvarez

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U.S. border patrol agent from Minnesota fatally shot in Vermont near Canada

U.S. border patrol agent from Minnesota fatally shot in Vermont near Canada

Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent near Canada that also left a suspect dead and another injured. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says agent David Maland was killed following a traffic stop.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota joins lawsuit to block Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship

The state of Minnesota has joined an effort to challenge the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's executive order, which seeks to overturn birthright citizenship. Separately, a trial for two Minnesota men charged in the Jan. 6 riots in Washington did not resume as scheduled Tuesday following Trump’s sweeping pardons of those who participated in the riots.
by Phil Picardi

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45-degree temperature swing with seasonal highs returning

45-degree temperature swing with seasonal highs returning

Seasonal temperatures are returning following our arctic freeze, with highs expected to reach the 20s and even 30s in southern Minnesota. Flurries are possible with a brief cooldown on Thursday, followed by a warming trend into the weekend.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu

What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu

A few cats have died from bird flu after eating raw food. And some raw pet food products have been recalled. Here's what to know about the risks to your fur babies, and how to keep them safe.
by Sarah Boden

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Brianne Jenner scores her first PWHL goal, the Charge beat the Frost 1-0 to end 3-game skid

Brianne Jenner scores her first PWHL goal, the Charge beat the Frost 1-0 to end 3-game skid

Brianne Jenner scored her first PWHL goal less than four minutes into the game, Gwyneth Philips made 22 saves for her first career shutout and the Ottawa Charge beat the Minnesota Frost 1-0 on Tuesday night to end a three-game losing streak.
by The Associated Press

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First phase of Mankato’s supportive housing project receives $7.2 million state grant

First phase of Mankato’s supportive housing project receives $7.2 million state grant

Mankato is one of many communities around Minnesota facing challenges as people experience chronic homelessness. One barrier is the lack of affordable housing, but there are continuing efforts moving unhoused people into permanent supportive housing. 
by Hannah Yang

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House Democrats stick to work closer to home as row with Republicans persists at Minnesota Capitol

House Democrats stick to work closer to home as row with Republicans persists at Minnesota Capitol

Democrats in the Minnesota House are boycotting the Capitol over a disagreement about the power Republicans should hold given a temporary advantage there. They’re doing events in their districts instead.
by Dana Ferguson

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After 100 years of waiting, a Latino Museum is proposed for St. Paul

After 100 years of waiting, a Latino Museum is proposed for St. Paul

The Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance is advocating for a proposed Minnesota Latino Museum, aiming to raise $20 million for a cultural center in St. Paul’s historic West Side Flats, with hopes to open by 2029 to celebrate and preserve Latino arts, heritage and community.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Could winter-hardy crops fuel airline flights of the future? U of M researchers think it’s possible

Could winter-hardy crops fuel airline flights of the future? U of M researchers think it’s possible

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have been studying winter oilseed crops that can be turned into sustainable aviation fuel and provide other environmental benefits. Interest in SAF has been on the rise as the airline industry looks to reduce its carbon emissions.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Photos: Landing on a frozen Minnesota lake? These Forest Service pilots are cool with it

Photos: Landing on a frozen Minnesota lake? These Forest Service pilots are cool with it

Snow and ice aren’t ideal conditions to take off or land an airplane, but they’re business as usual for pilots who fly through the winter out of the U.S. Forest Service seaplane base in Ely — the only Forest Service seaplane base in the country. 
by Erica Dischino

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Minnesotans among those pardoned for Jan. 6 riots on President Trump’s first day

Minnesotans among those pardoned for Jan. 6 riots on President Trump’s first day

The president’s move halted a trial for two southern Minnesota men that had been underway in Washington D.C., and it erased the criminal convictions of another seven people who took part in the insurrection.
by Matt Sepic

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Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in affidavit to Senate

Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in affidavit to Senate

Senators vetting the nomination of Minnesotan Pete Hegseth for defense secretary received an affidavit Tuesday from a former sister-in-law alleging that the onetime Fox News host was abusive to his second wife, to the point where she feared for her safety. Hegseth denies the allegations.
by The Associated Press

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