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Stories from March 31, 2025

St. Paul mayor declares state of emergency for trash collection

St. Paul mayor declares state of emergency for trash collection

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter has declared a state of emergency due to a zoning dispute over where St. Paul’s new trash collector can fuel and maintain vehicles.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Messy snow and rain event rolls into Minnesota Tuesday

Messy snow and rain event rolls into Minnesota Tuesday

A potent storm system will push rain and snow into different parts of Minnesota Tuesday into Wednesday.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota insurance costs could continue to rise under new Trump tariffs

Minnesota insurance costs could continue to rise under new Trump tariffs

Tariffs are taxes on goods imported from other countries, but these new taxes are not just impacting the prices of our T-shirts and televisions. Tariffs may even lead to higher insurance rates here at home.
by Tom Crann and Gretchen Brown

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ICE detains MSU, Mankato student. Wisconsin voters to decide on open Supreme Court seat

A Minnesota State University, Mankato student was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at an off-campus residence on Friday. Minneapolis police are investigating after a man was shot while driving on Interstate 94 this morning. And Wisconsin voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide their next state Supreme Court justice and the political balance of the court.
by Elena See

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MSU Mankato says ICE detained student; reason unclear

MSU Mankato says ICE detained student; reason unclear

President Edward Inch notified students and faculty with a campus-wide email about the detainment on Monday afternoon. No reasons were given for the student’s detainment. 
by Hannah Yang and Matt Sepic

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What Trump’s executive orders mean for Native American students in Minnesota

What Trump’s executive orders mean for Native American students in Minnesota

At the core of what’s called the federal government’s “trust responsibility” to tribal nations is the idea that in exchange for nearly two billion acres of land cessions nationwide, the federal government has an obligation to make good on treaties and legal agreements.
by Nina Moini, Melissa Olson and Allison Herrera

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Wisconsin Supreme Court race draws national attention, record out-of-state money

Wisconsin Supreme Court race draws national attention, record out-of-state money

Zac Schultz, a reporter with PBS Wisconsin’s “Here & Now” program, has been closely covering the race and joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition with the highlights.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Hundreds protest the ICE detainment of a U of M graduate student

Hundreds protest the ICE detainment of a U of M graduate student

Protesters gathered at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus after an international graduate student was detained by immigration officials on Thursday. During the rally, it was announced that a student at Minnesota State University, Mankato was also detained.
by Nina Moini, Matt Sepic and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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March recap: Multiple storm systems, above-average temperatures

March recap: Multiple storm systems, above-average temperatures

Minnesota saw a steady parade of powerful weather systems passing through the region in March. Record warmth was recorded in both mid and late March, placing this month among the top 10 warmest Marches on record.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Rosie the Riveters honored for service in WWII

Rosie the Riveters honored for service in WWII

The National World War Two Museum and the Gary Sinise Foundation celebrate the trailblazing women who worked in the American defense industry in the 1940s, and preserve their stories for future generations.
by Debbie Elliott

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Rescuers sift through Myanmar earthquake debris as window to find survivors closes

Rescuers sift through Myanmar earthquake debris as window to find survivors closes

With many of those trapped potentially having sustained serious injuries, and unable to access food or water, operators are now locked in a race against time to get them out before it’s too late.
by Jan Camenzind Broomby

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Morning Announcements for March 31

Morning Announcements for March 31

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, March 31. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Finding work in an uncertain job market

Finding work in an uncertain job market

If you suddenly found yourself looking for a new job, would you be ready? MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the job market, latest economic news and smart strategies for getting hired.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Former U of M hockey players Moore and Rinzel each make their NHL debut with the Blackhawks

Former U of M hockey players Moore and Rinzel each make their NHL debut with the Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks got a closer look at two of their top prospects when Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel each made their NHL debut. They each decided to leave the University of Minnesota and turn pro as Chicago continues to look to the future at the end of another disappointing season.
by The Associated Press

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After 2nd-quarter fight leads to ejections of 5 players, 2 coaches, Timberwolves beat Pistons 123-104

After 2nd-quarter fight leads to ejections of 5 players, 2 coaches, Timberwolves beat Pistons 123-104

Julius Randle had 26 points and eight rebounds and Anthony Edwards added 25 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Detroit Pistons 123-104 on Sunday night in a game that was interrupted by a second-quarter fight. Five players and two coaches were ejected after the fight broke out.
by The Associated Press

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Scott, Pages each hit 3-run homers to propel Cardinals over Twins 9-2

Scott, Pages each hit 3-run homers to propel Cardinals over Twins 9-2

Victor Scott II and Pedro Pages each hit three-run homers to propel the St. Louis Cardinals to a 9-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. Willi Castro homered for the Twins, who lost their first three games for the first time since 2016.
by The Associated Press

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Quiet Monday before another wintry system moves in Tuesday

Quiet Monday before another wintry system moves in Tuesday

Monday will be quiet with sunshine ahead of the next storm system. Rain and snow develops Tuesday into Wednesday with more snowfall likely for central and northern Minnesota. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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U.S. Bank executive believed dead after plane crash. Students rally outside U of M after grad student detained by ICE

A U.S. Bank executive is believed to have been killed in the plane crash that engulfed a Brooklyn Park home in flames on Saturday. And students are rallying at the University of Minnesota on Monday, four days after immigration officers arrested an international graduate student.
by Phil Picardi

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Trump tariff tumult has ripples for sporting goods, puts costly hockey gear in price-hike crosshair

Trump tariff tumult has ripples for sporting goods, puts costly hockey gear in price-hike crosshair

The sports equipment industry is no exception to the headaches being caused throughout the U.S. commercial ecosystem by the promise of 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports by President Donald Trump.
by The Associated Press

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Catholic Charities tests Wisconsin’s unemployment payment system at Supreme Court

Catholic Charities tests Wisconsin’s unemployment payment system at Supreme Court

A chapter of Catholic Charities in Wisconsin contends it should be exempted from the state’s unemployment compensation system because it’s a charitable organization with a religious mission.
by Nina Totenberg

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6 things borrowers should know about federal student loans right now

6 things borrowers should know about federal student loans right now

NPR has spent the past few weeks catching up with student loan experts and asking the Trump administration for clarity on some of borrowers’ biggest questions.
by Cory Turner

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The Wisconsin Supreme Court vote is getting national attention and millions from Musk

The Wisconsin Supreme Court vote is getting national attention and millions from Musk

The court could face cases on abortion, congressional maps and labor unions. With Tesla suing the state, Elon Musk is backing the conservative candidate who’s received President Trump’s endorsement.
by The NPR Network

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In NW Minnesota, he turns gears, wire and marbles into art that moves

In NW Minnesota, he turns gears, wire and marbles into art that moves

Jeffrey Zachmann’s built more than 1,000 kinetic sculptures — moving contraptions that fascinate those who come across them in public libraries, private collections and museums around the world. He loves the interaction with people who can't resist his work.
by Dan Gunderson

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