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American Public Media to sell popular Brains On! podcast, eliminate jobs

American Public Media to sell popular Brains On! podcast, eliminate jobs

American Public Media, an affiliate of MPR News, said Monday it was in active talks to sell the Brains On! Universe, an award-winning science podcast for children and young adults. The sale will cut 15 positions.
by Kyra Miles

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Former DOGE engineer on his experience working for the cost-cutting unit

Former DOGE engineer on his experience working for the cost-cutting unit

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sahil Lavingia, who worked for the Department of Government Efficiency as a software engineer assigned to the Department of Veterans Affairs, about his experience.
by Lauren Hodges, Patrick Jarenwattananon and Juana Summers

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Shooting at Boom Island Park; Air quality alert extended

Minneapolis police are investigating after a shooting at Boom Island Park last night left one person dead and five more injured. And more rounds of smoke from Canadian wildfires are forecast to move across Minnesota over the next couple of days. That’s prompted officials to extend an air quality alert for the entire state through midday Wednesday.
by Elena See

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Air quality alert continues through Wednesday, northwest Minnesota warned of 'hazardous' air

Air quality alert continues through Wednesday, northwest Minnesota warned of 'hazardous' air

An air quality alert for all of Minnesota has been extended through midday Wednesday, as more — and more-intense — rounds of smoke from Canadian wildfires are forecast to move across the region.
by MPR News Staff

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Report finds housing costs outpacing growth of teacher salaries

Report finds housing costs outpacing growth of teacher salaries

The report from the National Council on Teacher Quality looked at school districts nationwide. In Minnesota, the report focused in on Anoka-Hennepin Public School District and St. Paul Public Schools, and found housing costs outpacing teacher salaries growth.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Hot, windy weather testing wildfire crews in northern Minnesota

Hot, windy weather testing wildfire crews in northern Minnesota

Crews in northern Minnesota have made progress controlling wildfires burning north of Duluth and in the Boundary Waters. But they'll be tested by extreme fire conditions before thunderstorms arrive.
by Dan Kraker

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Helping turtles cross the road? There’s an app for that, thanks to these Minnesota sisters

Helping turtles cross the road? There’s an app for that, thanks to these Minnesota sisters

Turtle populations as a whole are declining, and roadway mortality is a significant factor, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Their natal homing instinct takes them across roadways and into the path of cars.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Suspect in Colorado attack told police he researched for a year and targeted ‘Zionist group’

Suspect in Colorado attack told police he researched for a year and targeted ‘Zionist group’

The FBI says the man charged in the attack in Boulder, Color., that left eight people injured told police he planned it for a year and specifically targeted what he described as the “Zionist group.”
by The Associated Press

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Stormy Monday afternoon may bring severe weather

Stormy Monday afternoon may bring severe weather

A stormy Monday afternoon and evening is on tap, with the chance for severe weather primarily across western Minnesota. A cold front moving through the region will spark showers and thunderstorms, some of which could produce large hail and damaging winds.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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These researchers think the sludge in your home may help save the planet

These researchers think the sludge in your home may help save the planet

What if the solutions to some of Earth’s biggest problems could be found in some of its smallest creatures? That bet has led a team of researchers to places both remote and — lately — rather familiar.
by Ari Daniel

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Ukraine destroys Russian bombers with shocking barrage of drones ahead of peace talks

Ukraine destroys Russian bombers with shocking barrage of drones ahead of peace talks

Officials from Russia and Ukraine are meeting in Istanbul today for the latest round of peace talks. Both countries are trying to get the upper hand militarily ahead of possible negotiations.
by Charles Maynes and Joanna Kakissis

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Morning Announcements for June 2

Morning Announcements for June 2

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, June 2. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Different paths, same destination for the Thunder and Pacers, who will face off in the NBA Finals

Different paths, same destination for the Thunder and Pacers, who will face off in the NBA Finals

Oklahoma City spent most of the regular season alone atop the Western Conference standings and just kept adding to its lead. Indiana didn’t spend a single day atop the Eastern Conference standings and was still under the .500 mark in early January.
by The Associated Press

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What’s next for remote and hybrid work?

What’s next for remote and hybrid work?

Starting this week, Minnesota state employees who had been working remotely are required to return to the office. Private employers are also dialing back on remote work policies. MPR News host Angela Davis dives into the pros, cons and future of remote and hybrid jobs.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Trump’s $5 million Gold Card offers the rich a fast lane to residency

Trump’s $5 million Gold Card offers the rich a fast lane to residency

Foreign nationals with $5 million to spare will be able to register for a “gold card” visa that would give them the right to live and work in the U.S. But details about the program remain unclear.
by Tovia Smith

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Tani Oluwaseyi scores twice in the second half and Minnesota claims its first-ever win in Seattle

Tani Oluwaseyi scores twice in the second half and Minnesota claims its first-ever win in Seattle

Tani Oluwaseyi scored two goals in the second half and Minnesota claimed its first-ever win in Seattle with a 3-2 victory over the Sounders. Minnesota (8-3-6) beat the Sounders (7-5-5) for just the second time in 16 meetings — and won in Seattle for the first time in nine tries.
by The Associated Press

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Conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland’s presidential election

Conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland’s presidential election

Karol Nawrocki, a 42-year-old historian and amateur boxer, is new to politics and ran as an independent but was backed by the right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party.
by Esme Nicholson

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Wildfires in Canada continue to send smoke into Minnesota

Nearly two dozen wildfires in the Canadian province of Manitoba continue to send smoke into Minnesota. So far this year, the province has had more than 100 wildfires.
by Phil Picardi

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Collier scores 24 points, Lynx use big 2nd-half run to beat Valkyries 86-75

Collier scores 24 points, Lynx use big 2nd-half run to beat Valkyries 86-75

Napheesa Collier had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Courtney Williams added 20 points, five rebounds and five assists and the Minnesota Lynx beat the expansion Golden State Valkyries 86-75 on Sunday night. Minnesota (7-0) tied with New York a top the WNBA standings after losing in the championship series to the Liberty last season.
by The Associated Press

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Hot, hazy Monday with storms developing west

Hot, hazy Monday with storms developing west

It’ll be hot, windy and hazy Monday. Highs will be near 90 degrees with storms developing west ahead of a cool front this afternoon followed by cooler air. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Canadian wildfires aren’t keeping BWCA visitors home — yet

Canadian wildfires aren’t keeping BWCA visitors home — yet

Minnesota’s air quality alert hasn’t stopped kayakers and canoeists from going out on the water in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
by Nicole Ki

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Minnesota public TV station leads fight against Trump executive order to defund public media

Minnesota public TV station leads fight against Trump executive order to defund public media

Joining a PBS lawsuit on Friday, Lakeland PBS said the White House is threatening its ability to serve its audience of 490,000 people across northern and central Minnesota.
by Feven Gerezgiher, Todd Melby and The Associated Press

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St. Paul youth heal through art at the Boys and Girls Club

St. Paul youth heal through art at the Boys and Girls Club

For almost a year, teens at the Al Lenzmeier Boys and Girls Club have been helping their peers with mental health struggles and community issues through art. They’re also learning to lead.
by Kyra Miles

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These 11 Minnesotans reflect the richness of Hmong culture in the state

These 11 Minnesotans reflect the richness of Hmong culture in the state

To honor 50 years of Hmong refugee resettlement and immigration to Minnesota, MPR News highlighted Hmong Minnesotans throughout the month who are making a difference in our state. From a park naturalist to a soccer coach, these are our ChangeMakers.
by Lisa Ryan and Kyra Miles

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NW Minnesota farmer stays grounded with plans to help a new generation of growers

NW Minnesota farmer stays grounded with plans to help a new generation of growers

He’s been a successful farmer for 44 years, but rather than cash out to a corporate interest, Tim Dufault decided to give six young farmers access to his land in Polk County. He hopes to cultivate a new generation of farmers who’ll stay rooted in his community.
by Dan Gunderson

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