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After Marvin Haynes release, Hennepin County lays out reforms to address wrongful convictions
People convicted of crimes in Hennepin County will soon have more recourse to get wrongful convictions or lengthy sentences overturned. Some of the changes could be seen in other jurisdictions, too.
Minnesotans remember Twin Cities artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong
Colombian authorities on Wednesday were investigating the alleged kidnapping and killing of Minnesotan Tou Ger Xiong. He’s being remembered as a multifaceted community activist, motivational speaker, storyteller, comedian and rap artist.
Icier Minnesota winters mean more slips, slides and falls
Have you ever fallen on the ice? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about why climate warming is making Minnesota winters icier and what we can do to prevent those falls and broken bones.  
Professor, former regent allege faculty post on U of M website is ‘antisemitic’
A University of Minnesota law professor and a former regent have asked the U.S. Department of Education to investigate their concerns about alleged antisemitism after faculty posted an opinion statement on an official university website.
Behind the microphone with David Brancaccio
You’ve probably heard his voice on the radio, but how much do you know about David Brancaccio? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the host of Marketplace Morning Report about his career, how the economy is doing and his surprising connection to Minnesota.
Commission slims roster of potential Minnesota flags to 3 designs
A state commission moved from six flag finalists to three and could select a concept this week to refine by the end of the year. It finished work on a new state seal with a red-eyed loon at the center.
Heat pumps poised to accelerate Minnesota’s green energy transition
Heat pumps are making inroads in Minnesota as a cost-effective, carbon-friendly way to heat homes and businesses, and new state and federal incentives have the industry gearing up for more growth.
Holiday season helps COVID-19 spread, older Minnesotans feeling increase in cases
Susan Kline is an infectious disease doctor with University of Minnesota and M Health Fairview. She says older Minnesotans are feeling the increase in cases the most. She joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the COVID trends heading into the holidays.
Judge vacates Marvin Haynes’ nearly 20-year-old murder conviction
A judge Monday vacated the murder conviction of a Minneapolis man serving life in prison for a 2004 killing. Marvin Haynes, 36, was sentenced for the murder of Harry “Randy” Sherer at Jerry’s Flower Shop in Minneapolis. Haynes was 16 at the time.