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Stories from July 24, 2025

Derrick Thompson sentenced to 58 years for killing 5 women in high-speed crash

Derrick Thompson was sentenced Thursday to 58 years for killing 5 women in high-speed crash. In June, a Hennepin County jury found Thompson guilty on all charges, including five counts of third-degree murder and 10 counts of criminal vehicular homicide.
by Gracie Stockton

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New books this week explore why shade is so important, the first bird detective, and more

New books this week explore why shade is so important, the first bird detective, and more

New books published this week include a nostalgic graphic history of video games, a queer, complicated and hopeful novel set in Nigeria, and a biography of a forensic ornithologist.
by Colin Dwyer

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MPR’s parent company announces layoffs due to state and federal funding cuts

MPR’s parent company announces layoffs due to state and federal funding cuts

American Public Media Group leadership announced Thursday that it will be laying off employees and making other cost reductions after state and federal funding cuts led to a $6 million budget gap. 
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Pura Scents recalling more than 850,000 diffusers as magnet issue may cause ingestion hazard

Pura Scents recalling more than 850,000 diffusers as magnet issue may cause ingestion hazard

Pura Scents, sold at Target, Scheels and other stores nationwide, is recalling more than 850,000 diffusers because some magnets may detach and cause a possible ingestion hazard to children. The company is recalling about 851,400 Pura 4 Smart Home Fragrance Diffusers with detachable covers.
by The Associated Press

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Power Pair: A superintendent and a state senator focused on serving their community

Power Pair: A superintendent and a state senator focused on serving their community

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her next Power Pair — Laurie and Aric Putnam. She leads the school district in St. Cloud. He’s a Minnesota state senator. Both are deeply rooted in public service. 
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Close call between a B-52 bomber and a commercial jet over North Dakota puts focus on small airports

Close call between a B-52 bomber and a commercial jet over North Dakota puts focus on small airports

The evasive action an airline pilot took to avoid a B-52 bomber in the skies over North Dakota has focused attention on the way small airport towers are often run by private companies without their own radars. 
by The Associated Press

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Duluth officials cancel agreement for huge hilltop housing development

Duluth officials cancel agreement for huge hilltop housing development

The Duluth Economic Development Authority voted Wednesday night to cancel the development agreement for Incline Village, a massive proposed $500 million development that had planned for more than 1,000 housing units overlooking downtown and Lake Superior.
by Dan Kraker

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Ohtani homers in 5th straight game, Freeman drives in 2 runs in the 9th as Dodgers beat Twins 4-3

Ohtani homers in 5th straight game, Freeman drives in 2 runs in the 9th as Dodgers beat Twins 4-3

Shohei Ohtani matched a franchise record with a homer in the fifth straight game and Freddie Freeman drove in two runs with a two-out single in the ninth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3. Freeman hit a sinking liner to left field that eluded a diving Harrison Bader and scored Mookie Betts and Ohtani, setting off a wild celebration.
by The Associated Press

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Frustrated by NIMBYs, states are trying to force cities to build affordable housing

Frustrated by NIMBYs, states are trying to force cities to build affordable housing

Utah’s leaders worry skyrocketing home prices are keeping young people from creating wealth. It’s among a growing number of states — red and blue — passing laws to promote more affordable places.
by Marisa Peñaloza and Jennifer Ludden

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Cartoons, culture and care: Latino artist creates bilingual mental health universe

Cartoons, culture and care: Latino artist creates bilingual mental health universe

Rocky Casillas Aguirre’s bilingual art show, “U are the Universe,” uses playful cartoon characters to explore mental health in a way that’s accessible to Latino youth and families.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Derrick Thompson sentenced to 58 years for killing 5 women in high-speed crash

Derrick Thompson sentenced to 58 years for killing 5 women in high-speed crash

In June, a Hennepin County jury found Thompson, the 29-year-old son of former DFL state Rep. John Thompson, guilty on all charges, including five counts of third-degree murder and 10 counts of criminal vehicular homicide.
by Matt Sepic

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