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Stories from February 7, 2025

Minnesota joins lawsuit against Trump’s move to restrict gender-affirming care 

Minnesota joins lawsuit against Trump’s move to restrict gender-affirming care 

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with attorneys general from Washington and Oregon and three unnamed doctors, filed a federal lawsuit Friday calling for a halt on a presidential executive order that would end federal funding to medical institutions that provide gender-affirming care. 
by Erica Zurek

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Klobuchar reacts to tariffs; Feeding Our Future verdict

DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar says tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed — or plans to impose — will end up making life more expensive for Americans.
by Jeff Jones

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Judge sentences Feeding Our Future defendant to 3 1/2 years, citing ‘flagrant fraud’

Judge sentences Feeding Our Future defendant to 3 1/2 years, citing ‘flagrant fraud’

Sharon Ross of Big Lake pleaded guilty in early 2024 to stealing $2.4 million from taxpayer-funded child nutrition programs as part of what federal prosecutors in Minnesota say was a $250 million scam involving 70 people and “the single largest COVID-19 fraud scheme in the country.”
by Matt Sepic

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Fin del Estatus de Protección Temporal genera incertidumbre entre venezolanos en Minnesota

Fin del Estatus de Protección Temporal genera incertidumbre entre venezolanos en Minnesota

Los venezolanos que recibieron protecciones a través del Estatus de Protección Temporal en 2023, perderán su estatus en abril. Muchos de los que huyeron de Venezuela y ahora radican en Minnesota temen lo que podría suceder si tuvieran que regresar.
by Sarah Thamer

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What we know about Saturday snow: Expected totals and timing

What we know about Saturday snow: Expected totals and timing

Snow will begin developing Friday night into Saturday, followed by a surge of cold air Sunday into the start of the work week. Snowfall amounts will vary, with central Minnesota and western Wisconsin expected to see the highest totals.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Weekend snowstorm expected to kick off a streak of cold weather

Weekend snowstorm expected to kick off a streak of cold weather

A blast of snowfall is expected for the weekend. According to climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley, it comes with a wave of cold, especially for the north.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Two dead, one injured in two Minneapolis shootings

Two dead, one injured in two Minneapolis shootings

Minneapolis police are investigating two shootings — in the span of about five hours late Thursday and early Friday — which left two people dead and another person injured. 
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Fabienne Josaphat’s ‘Kingdom of No Tomorrow’ explores gender equality in the Black Panthers

Fabienne Josaphat’s ‘Kingdom of No Tomorrow’ explores gender equality in the Black Panthers

In her new novel, “Kingdom of No Tomorrow,” Fabienne Josaphat sets a love story in the middle of the Black Panthers uprising to explore the passion and price of activism.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Morning Announcements for Feb. 7

Morning Announcements for Feb. 7

Here are the morning announcements for Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.
by MPR News Staff

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Southside Red Bears basketball helps Native youth find community, but its future is uncertain

Southside Red Bears basketball helps Native youth find community, but its future is uncertain

A change in the Minneapolis youth league registration system could spell the end of the beloved southside team. Coach Muck-Wa Roberts says his program helps Native teenagers stay out of trouble and become future leaders.
by Allison Herrera

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Daughter of ‘skiing savant’ speaks to coach’s legacy as Lindsey Vonn makes comeback

Daughter of ‘skiing savant’ speaks to coach’s legacy as Lindsey Vonn makes comeback

At the age of 99, Erich Sailer is still out at the slopes, cheering on his progeny and granddaughters, Lulu and Greta, who are now training under one of Lindsey Vonn’s former coaches. Martina Sailer said her dad always has a crowd of kids looking for feedback at the bottom of the hill.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Some Minneapolis council members want county help with violence prevention programs

Some Minneapolis council members want county help with violence prevention programs

On Thursday, three council members proposed that more than $1.1 million be allocated to Hennepin County to temporarily take over two violence intervention programs currently administered by the city’s Neighborhood Safety Department. 
by Cari Spencer

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Jaguars hire Vikings assistant Grant Udinski, 29, as offensive coordinator

Jaguars hire Vikings assistant Grant Udinski, 29, as offensive coordinator

The Jacksonville Jaguars are assembling one of the NFL’s youngest coaching staffs. Head coach Liam Coen has hired Minnesota assistant Grant Udinski as his offensive coordinator. The 39-year-old Coen, however, plans to call plays during his Jaguars tenure. The 29-year-old Udinski comes to Jacksonville after spending three years working under Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell and getting two promotions.
by The Associated Press

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Edwards leads Minnesota against Portland after 41-point game

Edwards leads Minnesota against Portland after 41-point game

Minnesota hosts the Portland Trail Blazers after Anthony Edwards scored 41 points in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 127-114 win against the Houston Rockets. Saturday’s meeting is the first of the season for the teams. Minnesota is 4-3 against the Northwest Division, and Portland is 4-5 against division opponents.
by The Associated Press

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Outfielder Harrison Bader agrees to a 1-year contract with the Minnesota Twins, AP source says

Outfielder Harrison Bader agrees to a 1-year contract with the Minnesota Twins, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that outfielder Harrison Bader and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement, which includes a mutual option for 2026, had not been finalized.
by The Associated Press

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Snow develops Friday night into Saturday

Snow develops Friday night into Saturday

Friday will be quiet with light winds and increasing clouds. Snow develops Friday night into Saturday followed by cold air early next week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota House gets back to work. Minneapolis council delays plan for George Floyd Square

The Minnesota House on Thursday convened for its first session with both Democrats and Republicans in attendance after a power-sharing agreement was reached. And the Minneapolis City Council voted to delay a plan for George Floyd Square.
by Phil Picardi

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Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell awarded AP NFL Coach of the Year

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell awarded AP NFL Coach of the Year

Kevin O’Connell beat out Dan Campbell for AP NFL Coach of the Year after leading the Minnesota Vikings to 14 wins with quarterback Sam Darnold. Josh Allen edged two-time winner Lamar Jackson for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award in the closest race since Matt Ryan beat out Tom Brady in 2016. 
by The Associated Press

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It's like 'dead birds flying': How bird flu is spreading in the wild

It's like 'dead birds flying': How bird flu is spreading in the wild

That's the way one scientist puts it — referring to how infected wild birds survive long enough to spread it to birds and mammals around the world. And that's a serious risk for human health.
by Gabrielle Emanuel

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New behavioral health clinic focusing on rural communities opens doors in Mankato

New behavioral health clinic focusing on rural communities opens doors in Mankato

Staff, public officials and MSU Mankato students gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Rural Behavioral Health Clinic in Mankato this week. Designed to serve Minnesota’s south central region, it will provide counseling and case management services, while also offering training to students at the school.
by Hannah Yang

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Construction on George Floyd Square delayed, council puts redesign plan ‘on ice’

Construction on George Floyd Square delayed, council puts redesign plan ‘on ice’

The Climate and Infrastructure Committee voted 4-2 to put the city’s plan “on ice.” Council member Katie Cashman said the plan could be reconsidered if the pedestrian design didn’t work out. But opponents say the decision will delay much-needed infrastructure upgrades.
by Alex Haddon and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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