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U of M professor worries proposed policy banning political statements goes too far

U of M professor worries proposed policy banning political statements goes too far

Eric Schwartz, chair of the Humphrey School's global policy area, believes a resolution barring “institutional statements addressing matters of public concern or public interest” could be harmful.
by Tom Crann and Gretchen Brown

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Blood worm moon total eclipse Thursday night

Blood worm moon total eclipse Thursday night

A total lunar eclipse will put on a show above the U.S. starting at about 11 p.m. Thursday and continuing into early Friday. Some high clouds may dim the show above Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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Judge orders alcohol treatment, testing for Feeding Our Future bribe courier charged with DWI

Judge orders alcohol treatment, testing for Feeding Our Future bribe courier charged with DWI

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered a woman awaiting sentencing for trying to bribe a juror in the first Feeding Our Future trial to undergo regular alcohol testing after she was charged with drunk driving.
by Matt Sepic

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U of M says it's committed to combating antisemitism amid federal probes

U of M says it's committed to combating antisemitism amid federal probes

The University of Minnesota says it’s working to address antisemitism on campus, amid federal investigations spurred by protests against Israel. Recent federal actions are raising alarms for pro-Palestinian and civil rights advocates, who say it’s a violation of free speech.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Todo lo que necesita saber del pronóstico económico de Minnesota

Todo lo que necesita saber del pronóstico económico de Minnesota

Funcionarios financieros informaron un empeoramiento del panorama presupuestario de Minnesota en el corto plazo y largo plazo, diciendo que un pequeño colchón fiscal se había reducido y que un déficit potencial futuro había crecido.
by Dana Ferguson

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Restaurants scramble for solution to record egg prices

Restaurants scramble for solution to record egg prices

Several Twin Cities restaurants have added temporary egg surcharges in response to sky high prices. Marty's Deli in northeast Minneapolis shared they are adding one dollar to all egg sandwiches.
by Nina Moini, Aleesa Kuznetsov and Ellie Roth

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'There's a serious safety issue,' investigators say following DCA midair collision

'There's a serious safety issue,' investigators say following DCA midair collision

The January midair collision with the Army helicopter happened as the American Airlines jet was about to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. All 67 people on both aircraft died.
by Russell Lewis

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Meteorologist-turned-lawmaker advocates for life-saving supplemental weather radar

Meteorologist-turned-lawmaker advocates for life-saving supplemental weather radar

DFL state Sen. Robert Kupec, who represents the region including Moorhead and Detroit Lakes, joined Cathy Wurzer on Tuesday’s Morning Edition to explain why he thinks the state should invest more than $3 million over the next two fiscal years in the project.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Hermantown mobile home park in disrepair may close, putting residents at risk of homelessness

Hermantown mobile home park in disrepair may close, putting residents at risk of homelessness

A mobile home park in Hermantown is in the midst of a legal dispute that's pushing its residents toward homelessness. Duluth News Tribune reporter Peter Passi has been following the story and joined Minnesota Now to explain more.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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House GOP passes spending bill, sending plan to avert government shutdown to Senate

House GOP passes spending bill, sending plan to avert government shutdown to Senate

The bill puts significant pressure on Democrats in the Senate, whose votes will be needed in order to avoid a shutdown. The federal government runs out of money at the end of the day on Friday.
by Deirdre Walsh and Claudia Grisales

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The U.S. will resume Ukraine military aid and intelligence, as Kyiv approves ceasefire

The U.S. will resume Ukraine military aid and intelligence, as Kyiv approves ceasefire

The United States said it will resume sending military aid and intelligence to Ukraine, as Ukraine agreed to a Trump administration proposal for a monthlong ceasefire.
by Joanna Kakissis, Michele Kelemen and Eleanor Beardsley

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Trump halts doubling of tariffs on Canadian metals after Ontario suspends electricity price hikes

Trump halts doubling of tariffs on Canadian metals after Ontario suspends electricity price hikes

The White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said the U.S. president pulled back on his doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs, even as the federal government still plans to place a 25 percent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports starting Wednesday.
by The Associated Press

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The latest: Trump says he'll double planned tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel

The latest: Trump says he'll double planned tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’ll double planned tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel, sticking with a trade war despite Monday’s stock market drop. That and more of the latest with the Trump administration.
by The Associated Press

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Vikings agree to terms with veteran DT Jonathan Allen, 2-time Pro Bowl pick cut by Commanders

Vikings agree to terms with veteran DT Jonathan Allen, 2-time Pro Bowl pick cut by Commanders

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a contract with former Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen to bulk up the backbone of their front with a two-time Pro Bowl pick who was released last week for salary cap savings. 
by The Associated Press

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A new storm could spawn tornadoes in the South and whip up a blizzard in northern states

A new storm could spawn tornadoes in the South and whip up a blizzard in northern states

As near temperatures climbed to near records in parts of the central United States, a potent storm system was setting up to wallop the nation later. It's expected to pour heavy rain on western states later this week before rumbling into the central United States.
by The Associated Press

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Supreme Court rejects Republican-led effort to halt climate change lawsuits in Democratic-led states

Supreme Court rejects Republican-led effort to halt climate change lawsuits in Democratic-led states

The Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit from Republican attorneys general in 19 states aimed at blocking climate change suits against the oil and gas industry from Democratic-led states, including Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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Morning Announcements for March 11

Morning Announcements for March 11

These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, March 11. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Former NFL offensive lineman turned broadcaster Craig Wolfley dies at 66

Former NFL offensive lineman turned broadcaster Craig Wolfley dies at 66

Craig Wolfley, a former NFL offensive lineman whose 12-year career included playing for Chuck Noll in Pittsburgh and for Minnesota before becoming a fixture on the Steelers radio broadcast team, has died. He was 66.
by The Associated Press

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Getting to Green: Can Minnesota get to carbon-free energy?

Getting to Green: Can Minnesota get to carbon-free energy?

To slow a warming climate, Minnesotans would need to heat homes, travel and power factories without burning fossil fuels. MPR News correspondents Dan Kraker and Kirsti Marohn talk about what the shift to green power could look like under President Donald Trump.
by Dan Kraker, Kirsti Marohn and Maja Beckstrom

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Pope Francis follows Vatican spiritual retreat as doctors say he’s no longer in imminent danger

Pope Francis follows Vatican spiritual retreat as doctors say he’s no longer in imminent danger

Pope Francis has participated remotely in the Vatican’s spiritual retreat after getting good news from his doctors. They upgraded his prognosis and say he is no longer in imminent danger of death as a result of pneumonia.
by The Associated Press

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Vikings agree to deals with C Ryan Kelly, CB Isaiah Rodgers and bring back CB Byron Murphy

Vikings agree to deals with C Ryan Kelly, CB Isaiah Rodgers and bring back CB Byron Murphy

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with center Ryan Kelly and cornerback Isaiah Rodgers. The agreements were confirmed to The Associated Press by people with knowledge of the deals on condition of anonymity because they can't be finalized until the signing period begins Wednesday. 
by The Associated Press

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Roller coaster temperatures: Cooler Tuesday, warmer again Wednesday

Roller coaster temperatures: Cooler Tuesday, warmer again Wednesday

Tuesday will be cooler with sunshine but closer to normal highs. Warmer air is already back Wednesday. We’re watching an incoming spring storm system for late Friday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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How reliable is the government’s economic data? Under Trump, there are real concerns

How reliable is the government’s economic data? Under Trump, there are real concerns

The disbanding of committees that consulted on government data — and comments from a senior official about changing how GDP is calculated — are raising alarm about the reliability of government data.
by Scott Horsley

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Ontario imposes 25% tariff on power. Minnesota celebrates Township Day

The Canadian province of Ontario has imposed a 25 percent tariff on power sent to Minnesota, Michigan and New York. And Tuesday is Township Day in Minnesota — it’s the day when annual meetings are held in nearly 1,800 townships across the state.
by Phil Picardi

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Parting Thoughts: ‘42nd mom’ adopted Vietnam soldiers and their dogs

Parting Thoughts: ‘42nd mom’ adopted Vietnam soldiers and their dogs

In this edition of Parting Thoughts, we remember Jackie McIntyre, who boosted the morale of the 101st Airborne 42nd Infantry Platoon Scout Dog Unit by sending letters, dog treats, hot chocolate, magazines and a whole lot more, to soldiers and their dogs stationed in Vietnam.
by Heidi Raschke, Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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