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Stories from March 29, 2025

FCC chair opens investigation into Disney and ABC over DEI practices

FCC chair opens investigation into Disney and ABC over DEI practices

FCC chair Brendan Carr said he wants a review all of Disney's DEI practices — both past and present — to determine whether the company has ever violated any FCC regulations.
by Juliana Kim

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Widespread rain transitions to freezing rain, sleet and snow

Widespread rain transitions to freezing rain, sleet and snow

The recent spring storm is expected to bring rain, freezing rain, and snow to parts of Minnesota. A messy transition will take place late Saturday night into Sunday morning, with snow accumulation possible by Sunday afternoon. Breezy winds will persist throughout the weekend, with gusts exceeding 20 mph.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Small plane crashes in Brooklyn Park, U.S. Bank exec believed to be killed

Small plane crashes in Brooklyn Park, U.S. Bank exec believed to be killed

A small plane traveling from Iowa to Minnesota crashed Saturday in a residential area of a Minneapolis suburb, the Federal Aviation Administration said. U.S. Bank officials believe an executive, Terry Dolan, was aboard the aircraft when it crashed, but authorities have not yet named the person on board.
by MPR News Staff

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Blues sign Gophers star Jimmy Snuggerud to 3-year contract

Blues sign Gophers star Jimmy Snuggerud to 3-year contract

The St. Louis Blues signed University of Minnesota forward Jimmy Snuggerud to a three-year contract Friday. He’s expected to join the team for practice Monday.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota food shelves worried as USDA cancels truckloads of food

Minnesota food shelves worried as USDA cancels truckloads of food

This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture canceled almost half of food shelf orders from Minnesota farmers under the federal Commodity Credit Corporation. Organizations providing nutrition programs say they are concerned about how to provide for their clientele.
by Hannah Yang

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘We Will Be Jaguars’ by Nemonte Nenquimo 

Ask a Bookseller: ‘We Will Be Jaguars’ by Nemonte Nenquimo 

Laynee Wessel with Bliss Books & Bindery in Stillwater, Okla., recommends “We Will be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People” by Nemonte Nenquimo and Mitch Anderson. 
by Emily Bright

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Smoke and memory: A Civil War painting endures in Minnesota’s Capitol

Smoke and memory: A Civil War painting endures in Minnesota’s Capitol

At the Minnesota State Capitol, Howard Pyle’s Civil War painting “The Battle of Nashville” stands as a vivid tribute to Minnesota soldiers, preserved through time and restoration as a centerpiece of historical memory and evolving interpretation.
by Anika Besst

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Spring storm will bring rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow to Minnesota

Spring storm will bring rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow to Minnesota

After a record-breaking Friday with temperatures in the 80s and thunderstorms, winter makes a comeback with a mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow. A complex storm system is expected to affect the region from Saturday into Sunday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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