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How will the Supreme Court's recent rulings affect Minnesota?

How will the Supreme Court's recent rulings affect Minnesota?

MPR News host Brandt Williams spoke with Peter Larsen, assistant professor of law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, about the Supreme Court's recent rulings on mail-in ballots and transgender players in sports
by Brandt Williams and Aron Woldeslassie

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ACLU report finds Minneapolis police continued excessive force before DOJ dropped oversight

ACLU report finds Minneapolis police continued excessive force before DOJ dropped oversight

A national ACLU report says Minneapolis police continued to show signs of excessive force, poor de-escalation and weak internal review before the Trump administration dropped the city’s federal consent decree.
by Jon Collins

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U of M Solar Vehicle Project introduces new car

MPR News host Brandt Williams spoke with the University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project crew chief, Josh Langan about the team’s new car and upcoming Grand Prix.
by Aron Woldeslassie and Brandt Williams

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Supreme Court rules on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans

The justices ruled in favor of the longstanding interpretation of the 14th Amendment, granting citizenship to nearly anyone born on U.S. soil. Also today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld laws in other states that bar transgender students from participating in school sports.
by Emily Reese

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U of M professor takes Alzheimer's education to all 87 Minnesota counties

U of M professor takes Alzheimer's education to all 87 Minnesota counties

More than 100,000 Minnesotans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's disease. University of Minnesota professor Joseph Gaugler joined MPR News host Nina Moini to discuss his mission to visit all 87 counties to raise awareness and learn about dementia care across the state.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota Beethoven Festival returns to Winona for its 19th season

Minnesota Beethoven Festival returns to Winona for its 19th season

The three-week festival celebrates the famed composer and a variety of artists that interpret his music. Artistic and managing director Ned Kirk joined MPR News host Nina Moini to discuss the festival's history and what audiences can expect this year.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Advocate: Federal housing bill is 'really big deal' for Minnesota housing affordability

Advocate: Federal housing bill is 'really big deal' for Minnesota housing affordability

Elizabeth Glidden, deputy executive director of the non-profit Minnesota Housing Partnership, said the bill passage is a result of “a lot of pent up demand” for new housing policies. She talked to MPR News host Nina Moini about how important multiple programs under the bill will be in Minnesota’s housing landscape.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Minnesota weather: Storm risk upgraded on Wednesday

Minnesota weather: Storm risk upgraded on Wednesday

Every day the forecast features heat, with storms skipping a day, from Monday to Wednesday to Friday to Sunday. Next up, we get some thunder at the southern end of Minnesota. We could also pick up some more haze by Wednesday.
by Ben Cathey

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Trump’s DOJ said police reform was 'factually unjustified.' A new report shows otherwise.

Trump’s DOJ said police reform was 'factually unjustified.' A new report shows otherwise.

Police forces with records of unconstitutional policing continued to engage in excessive force even as the Trump administration declared federal oversight unnecessary, according to a new yearlong review by the ACLU.

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Tips for keeping your home cooler in intense heat

Tips for keeping your home cooler in intense heat

With continued high heat and energy blackouts because of storms, an Xcel Energy representative offered guidance on the best ways to keep your home cool.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

The Supreme Court has upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
by The Associated Press

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Morning Announcements for June 30

Morning Announcements for June 30

These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, June 30. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams

Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams

The Supreme Court is upholding state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people. The court’s conservative majority has repeatedly ruled against transgender Americans in the past year.
by The Associated Press

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David Doty remembered as a judge who led with courtesy and compassion

David Doty remembered as a judge who led with courtesy and compassion

David Doty, one of Minnesota’s longest-serving federal judges, died at 96. He helped shape modern NFL free agency and was known for bringing courtesy and compassion to the bench.
by Matt Sepic

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Former Timberwolves players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

Former Timberwolves players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation. Authorities say Beasley tailored his play while with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, based on bets on his performance, and others benefited, including Davis.
by The Associated Press

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Tuesday expected to be another day of scorching and dangerous heat in Minnesota

As heat builds across Minnesota this week, animal experts are urging pet owners to watch closely for signs their pets may be overheating. Pets can suffer heat stroke just like people. Meanwhile, an employee at an adult foster care home in central Minnesota is dead after a stabbing last weekend.
by Phineas Pope

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Storm chances, heat and humidity continue

Storm chances, heat and humidity continue

The heat and humidity continue but it won’t be quite as humid Tuesday. Temps will cool slightly by early next week and we’ll have some additional storm chances.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Here are the Minnesota laws that go into effect on July 1

Here are the Minnesota laws that go into effect on July 1

Many new laws go into effect in Minnesota starting July 1 — the start of the state’s fiscal year. The list includes social media restrictions, money for infrastructure projects across the state and safety requirements for schools. Here’s how those laws could affect you.
by Cait Kelley

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Enormous Wings’ by Laurie Frankel

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Enormous Wings’ by Laurie Frankel

The novel follows 77-year-old Pepper Mills, who moves into a retirement home at her grown children’s insistence. There, she falls in love with another resident and, to the shock of everyone, becomes pregnant.
by Emily Bright

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