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Surgeons share what it took to save Annunciation mass shooting victims

Surgeons share what it took to save Annunciation mass shooting victims

To get a glimpse into what it took to turn the Annunciation shooting victims into survivors, MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with two surgeons at Hennepin Healthcare: Trauma Medical Director Dr. Chad Richardson and Vice Chair of Trauma Research Dr. Derek Lumbard.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Preventing gun violence: A pediatrician and researcher on possible solutions

Preventing gun violence: A pediatrician and researcher on possible solutions

Firearm injuries are the leading cause of death in children and teens in the U.S. MPR News guest host Catherine Richert talks with a pediatrician and a researcher about possible strategies to prevent gun violence. 
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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Minnesota is losing more child care providers amid rising costs and sticky red tape

Minnesota is losing more child care providers amid rising costs and sticky red tape

More in-home child care providers in Minnesota are calling it quits, and day care centers are closing, leaving parents scrambling to find places for their children to stay while they work or attend classes.
by Hannah Yang

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Appetites: Plant-forward cooking traditions from Central America

Appetites: Plant-forward cooking traditions from Central America

You’ve heard about plant-based cooking, but what about plant-forward cooking? Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard recently returned from travels in the Mayan Highlands and Guatemalan Lowlands. She shared some plant-forward inspiration on this week’s Appetites.
by Emily Bright, Gretchen Brown and Ngoc Bui

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Rep. Novotny: Possible special session should focus on school security, mental health

Rep. Novotny: Possible special session should focus on school security, mental health

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he plans to call a special legislative session to consider tougher gun laws after last week’s shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School. For another perspective, MPR News host Emily Bright spoke with state Rep. Paul Novotny, R-Elk River.
by Emily Bright and Gretchen Brown

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2 kids hurt in Annunciation shooting still hospitalized as others head home

2 kids hurt in Annunciation shooting still hospitalized as others head home

Two children remained hospitalized as of Wednesday morning, with at least one still in critical condition. Another underwent surgery Wednesday for a bullet fragment in his neck. Over a dozen others have been discharged from Minneapolis hospitals after good progress towards recovery. 
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Out to Lunch: Mankato East High School principal works to center student voices

Out to Lunch: Mankato East High School principal works to center student voices

Akram Osman was a graduate of Mankato East High School, the school he now leads. He credits his own principal at the time for valuing his voice as a student and pushing him to pursue a path in education.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minnesota law professor on the debate over assault weapon bans

Minnesota law professor on the debate over assault weapon bans

A group of Twin Cities-area mayors gathered at the Capitol Tuesday to call for more authority to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines if the Legislature refuses to do it at the state level. But gun rights advocates argue these bans go too far.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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