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Stories from April 29, 2025

Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes and 'revenge porn,' passes. What is it?

Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes and 'revenge porn,' passes. What is it?

The Take It Down Act, which seeks to enact stricter penalties for the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery, sometimes called ‘revenge porn’ online, is heading to President Donald Trump's signature after its bipartisan passage in congress.
by The Associated Press

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Craig announces Senate run; Trump signs executive order to cut funding from sanctuary cities

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig is running for a U.S. Senate seat that will be open in the 2026 election. And President Donald Trump signed a new executive order yesterday to identify and cut funding for sanctuary cities, or places that don't fully comply with federal immigration policy.
by Emily Reese

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Battleground 2nd Congressional District will be wide open as Rep. Angie Craig launches Senate bid

Battleground 2nd Congressional District will be wide open as Rep. Angie Craig launches Senate bid

Todd Rapp, DFL analyst and longtime MPR News commentator, joined host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to parse the politics and predict what could be in store for Minnesota next year.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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A look at the growing field of candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat

A look at the growing field of candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig announced Tuesday she is joining a crowded race for the open U.S. Senate seat. MPR News senior politics reporter Dana Ferguson joined Minnesota Now to discuss the news and the state of the race.
by Nina Moini and Dana Ferguson

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The next pope will inherit Pope Francis’ mixed legacy with Indigenous people

The next pope will inherit Pope Francis’ mixed legacy with Indigenous people

Whoever succeeds Pope Francis will inherit his momentous and controversial legacy of relations with Indigenous people throughout the Americas. Francis, who died April 21, apologized for the “catastrophic” legacy of residential schools in Canada.
by The Associated Press

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Republican Keri Heintzeman wins special election to fill a Minnesota Senate vacancy in District 6

Republican Keri Heintzeman wins special election to fill a Minnesota Senate vacancy in District 6

Republican Keri Heintzeman won a special election in a north-central Minnesota Senate. She’ll replace former Sen. Justin Eichorn after his arrest and a federal charge over attempted solicitation of a minor.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump threatens to strip sanctuary cities of federal funds. Minneapolis mayor responds

Trump threatens to strip sanctuary cities of federal funds. Minneapolis mayor responds

President Donald Trump’s attorney general and Homeland Security secretary are tasked with compiling a list of sanctuary states, cities and jurisdictions for punishment — and Minneapolis could be among them. Mayor Jacob Frey joined Morning Edition to explain his stance as the leader of a sanctuary city and how he’ll respond.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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NCAA decision has the potential to alter junior hockey and with it the pipelines that feed the NHL

NCAA decision has the potential to alter junior hockey and with it the pipelines that feed the NHL

The NCAA's recent decision to lift the ban on Canadian Hockey League players has the potential of dramatically changing junior hockey's developmental landscape in North America. 
by The Associated Press

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Highway reopened after fatal multi-vehicle crash along I-35W

Highway reopened after fatal multi-vehicle crash along I-35W

A 67-year-old Brooklyn Park man is dead and five others sustained what the State Patrol described as non-life-threatening injuries during a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 35W southbound between U.S. Highway 10 in Shoreview and Mounds View and County Road I in Arden Hills Tuesday morning.
by MPR News Staff

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NBA says Doncic was fouled, but it wasn't called, late in Lakers' Game 4 loss to Minnesota

NBA says Doncic was fouled, but it wasn't called, late in Lakers' Game 4 loss to Minnesota

Referees missed the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic getting fouled with 33 seconds left in Game 4 of their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the NBA said Monday.
by The Associated Press

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Trump has used government powers to target more than 100 perceived enemies

Trump has used government powers to target more than 100 perceived enemies

Through ICE arrests, criminal investigations, firings and executive orders, the president has launched a sweeping campaign of retribution. One judge called his actions “a shocking abuse of power.”
by Tom Dreisbach

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What is the meaning of work?

What is the meaning of work?

Besides a paycheck, what do you get out of your job? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the co-authors of “Is Your Work Worth It?” about how to find work that seems worthy of your time and effort. 
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Randle has been a handful for the Lakers in the playoffs as the Wolves relish his physical presence

Randle has been a handful for the Lakers in the playoffs as the Wolves relish his physical presence

Julius Randle has been a handful for the Los Angeles Lakers in this first-round NBA playoff series by delivering for the Minnesota Timberwolves a consistent scoring alternative to star Anthony Edwards.
by The Associated Press

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Man arrested following death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson won’t face charges

Man arrested following death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson won’t face charges

British prosecutors says a man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges. Johnson played for the Nottingham Panthers and died shortly after his neck had been sliced in a collision with Sheffield Steelers defenseman Matt Petgrave during a game on Oct. 28, 2023.
by The Associated Press

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New lawsuit argues Trump and DOGE's government overhaul is unconstitutional

New lawsuit argues Trump and DOGE's government overhaul is unconstitutional

A coalition of unions, nonprofits and local governments has sued President Trump, Elon Musk and the heads of nearly two dozen agencies in an effort to block mass layoffs in the federal government.
by Andrea Hsu

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The EPA is allowing the sale of cheaper, higher-ethanol E15 gasoline across the U.S. this summer

The EPA is allowing the sale of cheaper, higher-ethanol E15 gasoline across the U.S. this summer

The Environmental Protection Agency says consumers across the U.S. will still be able to buy cheaper E15 gasoline this summer. The EPA announced Monday that it has issued an emergency waiver to allow sales of the higher-ethanol blend gasoline in all states after May 1.
by The Associated Press

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Twins get season-high 17 hits, Bailey Ober allows 1 run in 7 2/3 innings in 11-1 rout of Guardians

Twins get season-high 17 hits, Bailey Ober allows 1 run in 7 2/3 innings in 11-1 rout of Guardians

Jonah Bride had three of Minnesota’s 17 hits, Bailey Ober allowed one run in 7 2/3 innings and the Minnesota Twins rolled to an 11-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night. 
by The Associated Press

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More give Trump an F than any other grade for first 100 days, poll finds

More give Trump an F than any other grade for first 100 days, poll finds

Nearly half of Americans give President Trump a failing grade for his presidency so far, with near record low approval ratings at this point in the job, as he hits the milestone 100 days in office.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Carney wins Canadian election, while Conservative leader loses his seat in Parliament

Carney wins Canadian election, while Conservative leader loses his seat in Parliament

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation projects that populist Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre will lose his seat in Parliament. That’s as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won the federal election.
by The Associated Press

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Disability-rights arguments grow heated at Supreme Court, though sweeping ruling appears unlikely

Disability-rights arguments grow heated at Supreme Court, though sweeping ruling appears unlikely

A disability-rights case at the Supreme Court grew unusually heated on Monday, including accusations of lying and references to one side’s position being a potential “five-alarm fire.”
by The Associated Press

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Rep. Angie Craig is vying for Tina Smith’s U.S. Senate seat

Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig is vying for a seat in the U.S. Senate. Severe storms raked parts of Minnesota Monday afternoon and evening with reports of large hail, damaging winds and possible tornadoes.
by Phil Picardi

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Tranquil Tuesday with cooler temperatures and clearing skies developing

Tranquil Tuesday with cooler temperatures and clearing skies developing

Tranquil weather is on tap for your Tuesday, with cooler temperatures returning to slightly below seasonal levels in the upper 50s. Expect a cloudy start, followed by clearing skies as the day progresses. Winds will diminish into the afternoon hours.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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DFL Rep. Angie Craig announces bid for open U.S. Senate seat

DFL Rep. Angie Craig announces bid for open U.S. Senate seat

Rep. Angie Craig, a 2nd Congressional District Democrat, launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. She’s among a few prominent DFL candidates hoping to succeed Sen. Tina Smith after next year.
by Dana Ferguson, Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota State Capitol will honor tribal nations with a Tribal Flag Plaza 

Minnesota State Capitol will honor tribal nations with a Tribal Flag Plaza 

The Capitol Mall is undergoing changes over the next decade to become more welcoming to Minnesota’s diverse populations. The Tribal Flag Plaza is currently being constructed to represent the 11 federally recognized tribes in Minnesota. 
by Chandra Colvin

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Asian grocers navigate ever-changing tariff landscape on imported goods

Asian grocers navigate ever-changing tariff landscape on imported goods

As the full impact of international tariffs is still unknown, small businesses like Asian grocery stores are worried about tariffs pushing up product prices and whether customers will stomach those higher prices.
by Hannah Yang

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