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Stories from April 11, 2025

Soybean growers face trade uncertainty; Ethics complaint against Senate president

Minnesota soybean growers are closely watching the Trump administration's approach to trade policy. Minnesota Senate Republicans have filed an ethics complaint against Senate President Bobby Joe Champion over a possible conflict of interest.
by Emily Reese

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Immigration judge rules that Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

Immigration judge rules that Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

A Louisiana immigration judge has ruled that the U.S. can deport Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil based on the federal government’s argument that he poses a national security risk.
by The Associated Press

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What to know about Dan Caine, the nation's newly-confirmed top military adviser

What to know about Dan Caine, the nation's newly-confirmed top military adviser

The Senate voted around 2 a.m. Friday to confirm retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Trump plucked him from retirement to be his top military adviser.
by Rachel Treisman, Juliana Kim and Tom Bowman

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Beltrami jail nurse charged in death of Hardel Sherrell makes first court appearance

Beltrami jail nurse charged in death of Hardel Sherrell makes first court appearance

Former Beltrami jail nurse Michelle Skroch made her first appearance in court Friday. She’s charged with criminal neglect and manslaughter in the 2018 death of Hardel Sherrell, who died while an inmate in 2018 in Skroch’s care.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Politics Friday: Affordable housing is a bipartisan focus, but what can lawmakers get done?

Politics Friday: Affordable housing is a bipartisan focus, but what can lawmakers get done?

MPR politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Minnesota officials about steps being taken to address a shortage of low-to-moderate cost housing. Later, a check-in on the Minneapolis mayoral race.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Johnson is optimistic lawmakers will make session deadline

Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Johnson is optimistic lawmakers will make session deadline

State lawmakers have a big hill to climb with just over a month before the Legislative session is over. Despite economic uncertainty, Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks, said he’s optimistic they’ll get a budget passed before the deadline.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Gracie Stockton

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Union rally targets Walker Art Center

Union rally targets Walker Art Center

Protesters rallied outside the Walker Art Center, alleging that two union leaders were let go due to their organizing efforts, as part of broader claims involving scheduling changes, job classification concerns and workplace accessibility disputes.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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The weather forecast farmers have been waiting for: Spring is here to stay

The weather forecast farmers have been waiting for: Spring is here to stay

While snow may be possible for those in northern Minnesota, the “hesitant” start to spring is finally over, climatologist Mark Seeley told Morning Edition. Subzero to single-digit lows will disappear as warmth settles in statewide.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Extreme heat

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Extreme heat

April 7-11 is Severe Weather Awareness Week. It’s a time where we help educate the public about severe weather preparedness, safety and the importance of weather awareness. Let’s take a closer look at extreme heat.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Metro State student sues, saying ICE unlawfully ended his legal status

Metro State student sues, saying ICE unlawfully ended his legal status

The nursing student from Thailand says immigration authorities yanked his legal status over a drunk-driving conviction. He’s one of several international students in Minnesota and the U.S. who have lost their status in recent weeks.

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Morning Announcements for April 11

Morning Announcements for April 11

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

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White House orders NIH to research trans ‘regret’ and ‘detransition’

White House orders NIH to research trans ‘regret’ and ‘detransition’

The new research will study the physical and mental health effects of gender transition. It comes on the heels of the administration cutting hundreds of research grants for LGBTQ+ health.
by Rob Stein

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‘What did I say in class today?’: Teachers feel watched under Trump’s anti-DEI push

‘What did I say in class today?’: Teachers feel watched under Trump’s anti-DEI push

An Idaho teacher was told by her principal to take down an “Everyone is Welcome Here” poster in her classroom. It's a symptom of President Trump's crackdown on discussions of inclusivity in schools.
by Leila Fadel, Arezou Rezvani, Taylor Haney and Kyle Mackie

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Trump administration lays out its evidence for deporting activist Mahmoud Khalil

Trump administration lays out its evidence for deporting activist Mahmoud Khalil

Khalil’s attorneys say the government’s case against their client largely rests on a memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleging Khalil participated in “antisemitic” and “disruptive activities.”
by Joel Rose and Adrian Florido

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Company says thousands of gallons of oil have been recovered from a pipeline spill in North Dakota

Company says thousands of gallons of oil have been recovered from a pipeline spill in North Dakota

Workers have recovered thousands of gallons of crude oil from an underground pipeline spill on North Dakota farmland. However, the owner of the line says Thursday it remains unclear when oil will again start flowing to refineries.
by The Associated Press

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WNBA mock draft 2.0: Paige Bueckers goes No. 1 to Dallas and Seattle selects French star Malonga 2nd

WNBA mock draft 2.0: Paige Bueckers goes No. 1 to Dallas and Seattle selects French star Malonga 2nd

There’s no doubt who’s going first in the WNBA draft next Monday with Paige Bueckers the consensus top pick. After that it gets interesting with Olivia Miles' decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal instead of the draft.
by The Associated Press

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Anthony Edwards scores 44, Wolves pour in 52 points in 3rd and beat Grizzlies 141-125

Anthony Edwards scores 44, Wolves pour in 52 points in 3rd and beat Grizzlies 141-125

Anthony Edwards scored 44 points, including 18 during Minnesota’s franchise-record, 52-point third quarter, and the Timberwolves beat the Memphis Grizzlies 141-125 on Thursday night in a game between teams fighting to avoid the play-in tournament. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota’s revenue is up, but officials warn of unpredictable future

Minnesota’s revenue for the prior two months beat expectations from the last economic forecast, but state finance officials are warning choppier waters are ahead. And a Hennepin County judge this week found a Twin Cities painting contractor guilty of underpaying five workers.
by Phil Picardi

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Above-normal temperatures build back in for the weekend

Above-normal temperatures build back in for the weekend

Temperatures will be warmer and above normal for the weekend. The chance at more spotty showers develops late Saturday northwest and for much of the state Sunday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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U of M student’s bid for freedom from ICE detention draws crowd to courthouse

U of M student’s bid for freedom from ICE detention draws crowd to courthouse

More than 100 supporters gathered at the Fort Snelling Immigration Court on Friday morning to show solidarity with a University of Minnesota graduate student facing deportation.
by Sarah Thamer and Matt Sepic

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Republicans vying for open Minnesota Senate seat laud conservative values, support for Trump

Republicans vying for open Minnesota Senate seat laud conservative values, support for Trump

The pool of Republican state Senate candidates in north-central Minnesota includes some familiar names in state politics who joined the special election sprint. The GOP primary is April 15.
by Kirsti Marohn

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