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Stories from January 31, 2025

Army withholds name of Black Hawk helicopter crew in D.C. crash, 2 others identified

Army withholds name of Black Hawk helicopter crew in D.C. crash, 2 others identified

At the request of the family, the Army is not going to release the name of the female member of the Black Hawk crew killed in Wednesday's crash. The withholding of the name is a highly unusual move.
by Tom Bowman and Quil Lawrence

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Minnesota House impasse; Snow predictions for the North Shore

As the impasse in the Minnesota House drags on, Republicans say they'll up the pressure on Democrats, who have so far boycotted the session. It's shaping up to be a snowy weekend across the northern half of Minnesota, especially along the North Shore.
by Emily Reese

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Woman from Minnesota among D.C. plane crash victims

Woman from Minnesota among D.C. plane crash victims

Family confirmed that Wendy Jo Shaffer, a wife and mother living in North Carolina, graduated from Mahtomedi High School.
by MPR News Staff

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Charges filed after player assaulted during basketball game at Robbinsdale Cooper High School

Charges filed after player assaulted during basketball game at Robbinsdale Cooper High School

Charges have been filed after a high school basketball player was assaulted and seriously injured during a game in the Twin Cities earlier this week. Authorities say the victim was struck on the head with a tire-iron.
by MPR News Staff

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Politics Friday: Democrats seek a new leader with Minnesota’s DFL party chair

Politics Friday: Democrats seek a new leader with Minnesota’s DFL party chair

MPR News politics editor and host Brian Bakst and his guests talk about the Democratic National Committee’s election of a new party chair and the Minnesotan who’s campaigning for the job. Later, a conversation with newly elected Minnesota Republican Party Chair Alex Plechash.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Twin Cities theaters launch wave of new productions midwinter

Twin Cities theaters launch wave of new productions midwinter

As Minnesota nears midwinter, Twin Cities theaters are launching a wave of new productions, including premieres like "Milo Imagines the World" at the Children’s Theatre Company and "School Pictures" at Theater Latté Da, as well as familiar contemporary works and classic favorites like "Grease" at Chanhassen Dinner Theaters and "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" at the Guthrie.
by Jacob Aloi

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In her new memoir, Sarah Hoover offers an unflinching take on the first year of motherhood

In her new memoir, Sarah Hoover offers an unflinching take on the first year of motherhood

Sarah Hoover holds nothing back in her memoir, “The Motherload,” which grapples with the rage and disassociation she felt after the birth of her first child.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Morning Announcements for Jan. 31

Morning Announcements for Jan. 31

Here are the morning announcements for Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
by MPR News Staff

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The five biggest storylines to watch for at the 2025 Grammy Awards

The five biggest storylines to watch for at the 2025 Grammy Awards

At Sunday night’s Grammys, will Beyoncé finally win album of the year? Will Taylor Swift take that prize for the fifth time? Or will a new generation of pop stars claim the moment?
by Stephen Thompson

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Unrivaled set to crown 1-on-1 champion with $250,000 given to winner

Unrivaled set to crown 1-on-1 champion with $250,000 given to winner

Unrivaled will crown its first one-on-one champion on Feb. 14. The new 3-on-3 women’s basketball league announced the rules for the tournament that will be played over three days. Thirty players will be divided into four pods with the eventual champion winning $250,000.
by The Associated Press

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Fleury’s shutout helps Wild beat Canadiens 4-0

Fleury’s shutout helps Wild beat Canadiens 4-0

Marc-Andre Fleury made 19 saves for his first shutout of the season in likely his final game in Montreal, helping the Minnesota Wild beat the Canadiens 4-0 on Thursday night.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesotan DFL Ken Martin top contender for national chair, Minnesota Republicans file lawsuit to move session forward

Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chair Ken Martin is viewed as one of the top contenders to lead the national Democratic Party and will face a key test tomorrow. Republicans filed a lawsuit with the Minnesota Supreme Court seeking to move a stalled session forward. 
by Phil Picardi

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Trump’s FCC chief opens investigation into NPR and PBS

Trump’s FCC chief opens investigation into NPR and PBS

Brendan Carr, the new head of the Federal Communications Commission under President Trump, says the public broadcasters are being investigated for allegedly running commercials.
by David Folkenflik

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Cooler but still mild Friday; snow, rain on the way Saturday

Cooler but still mild Friday; snow, rain on the way Saturday

Temps will be cooler Friday, especially in northwest Minnesota but still relatively mild for most. Snow and some rain showers develop Saturday into Sunday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Senator calls RFK Jr.’s position on race and vaccines dangerous

Senator calls RFK Jr.’s position on race and vaccines dangerous

In one of the most tense exchanges in a heated confirmation hearing, Senator Angela Alsobrooks called out past comments RFK Jr. made suggesting a different vaccine schedule for Black people.
by Will Stone

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Anthony Edwards scores 36 points in the Timberwolves‘ 138-113 victory over the Jazz

Anthony Edwards scores 36 points in the Timberwolves‘ 138-113 victory over the Jazz

Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 36 points in the third quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Utah Jazz 138-113 on Thursday for their fifth straight victory and second in two nights. 
by The Associated Press

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Job Interview: This man keeps skiers on the slopes, even when nature doesn’t cooperate

Job Interview: This man keeps skiers on the slopes, even when nature doesn’t cooperate

Even when there’s little snow in Minnesota, ski hills around the state will find a way to keep their doors open. Thomas Sticha explains what it’s like to make and groom snow in this segment of Job Interview.
by Lukas Levin

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Local activists call for Target boycott after the Minneapolis-based retailer rolled back DEI initiatives

Local activists call for Target boycott after the Minneapolis-based retailer rolled back DEI initiatives

Target announced last week that it would end its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and investments. Protesters called for a national boycott of Target during a rally Thursday in front of the offices of the Minneapolis-based retailer.
by Regina Medina and MPR News Staff

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Flu, COVID-19 and whooping cough down, norovirus still up

Flu, COVID-19 and whooping cough down, norovirus still up

The good news? Flu, COVID-19, RSV and whooping cough are all on the decline in Minnesota. The bad news? Norovirus case counts have climbed this month, and lagging COVID-19 reveals the highest weekly mortality count in 11 months.
by Craig Helmstetter

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