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Android phones have been accidentally calling 911 by the thousands

Android phones have been accidentally calling 911 by the thousands

Authorities in Anoka County say in recent weeks they’ve been getting nearly twice as many 911 “hangups,” or calls without anyone on the line, after an apparent Android phone operating system update. 
by Tim Nelson

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St. Paul nonprofit founder has 'irreducible' drive to help youth of color 

St. Paul nonprofit founder has 'irreducible' drive to help youth of color 

For more than 10 years, the Irreducible Grace Foundation, started by Darlene Fry in 2012, has operated under a singular guiding principle — to give youth of color a safe space to grow and explore their passions.
by Sarah Thamer

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Ever been stuck trying to fix a phone or appliance? A new 'right to repair' law may help

Ever been stuck trying to fix a phone or appliance? A new 'right to repair' law may help

If you’ve ever tried to tinker with your phone or called a local mechanic to fix an appliance, you may have run into a brick wall. Many products require specific parts or directions that companies only give out to licensed repair shops.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Experiential equine therapy comes to Canterbury Park to help heal mental health struggles

Experiential equine therapy comes to Canterbury Park to help heal mental health struggles

Abijah’s is a brand new non-profit in Minnesota that pairs former racehorses with the same people who have taken care of them. Its mission is to address what’s long been an issue in the stable area at racetracks across the country: stable hands who are dealing with addiction, mental health challenges and trauma.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Humid and muggy temps lead to a historic warm May

Humid and muggy temps lead to a historic warm May

Late May has felt like early July as humid and muggy weather lead to some of the highest temps in Minnesota history. Meteorologist Mark Seeley sat down with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the recent weather.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Minnesota entrepreneur Houston White on creativity, style and his collaboration with Target

Minnesota entrepreneur Houston White on creativity, style and his collaboration with Target

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota entrepreneur Houston White about his story, his many projects and how he uses his creative work to create community.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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At 86, oldest mortician in Minnesota says it still 'feels good to help'

At 86, oldest mortician in Minnesota says it still 'feels good to help'

A small, northwestern town is home to Minnesota’s oldest licensed mortician, Chuck DuBore. He stays active in the family business because of personal connections developed over a lifetime of burying people.
by Dan Gunderson

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