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'Christmas of Swing' honors WWII veterans through letters and song

'Christmas of Swing' honors WWII veterans through letters and song

The U.S. entered World War II 80 years ago this month, and as Americans in the military went out to fight, they sent back letters to friends and family filled with stories. Now, the History Theatre in St. Paul is bringing some of those stories together on stage, including four people from the north side of Minneapolis whose parts in the war effort were different, but very important.
by Ava Ewald

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As winters warm, Minnesota lakes are losing ice

As winters warm, Minnesota lakes are losing ice

Data show that ice cover on Minnesota lakes has declined an average of 10-14 days over the past 50 years.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Report: NHL is promoting hockey rink refrigerant with 'super-greenhouse gas'

Report: NHL is promoting hockey rink refrigerant with 'super-greenhouse gas'

A report from the nonprofit Environmental Investigation Agency says the National Hockey League and chemical company Chemours are teaming up to expand the use of Opteon, a refrigerant that is “1,700 to 3,100 times more potent than carbon dioxide.”
by Paul Huttner

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New study looks at how policing affects preterm birth

New study looks at how policing affects preterm birth

The paper, published in JAMA Open Network, shows that pregnant people in Minneapolis neighborhoods are at a higher risk of preterm birth.
by Catharine Richert

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Art Hounds: Capturing the light, sound and joy of the season

Art Hounds: Capturing the light, sound and joy of the season

Jorts Improv takes on the holiday romantic comedy in “A Snowy Kiss.” Painter Joshua Cunningham captures the light falling across landscapes throughout Minnesota. An Austin Advent concert features a van Daalen pipe organ.
by Emily Bright

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Minnesota jurors must speak English — some worry that's a proxy for race in jury selection

Minnesota jurors must speak English — some worry that's a proxy for race in jury selection

Attorneys can’t strike potential jurors because of their race, but they can excuse jurors for linguistic reasons in most courts. It happened in both the Derek Chauvin and Kimberly Potter trials.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Kimberly Potter trial: Emotions high as video of Wright killing plays in court

Kimberly Potter trial: Emotions high as video of Wright killing plays in court

Opening statements and early witnesses brought intensity and drama to the courtroom Wednesday. Jurors saw police bodycam and dashcam video, including Potter shooting Wright, the chaotic aftermath and his mother’s emotional arrival at the scene.
by Jon Collins, Nina Moini and Matt Sepic

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State has $7.7 billion surplus; line forms for share of money

State has $7.7 billion surplus; line forms for share of money

State finance officials say Minnesota has a projected $7.7 billion surplus. A tussle is building over how to split up the good fortune.
by Brian Bakst

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NASA names 2021 astronaut candidates as it plans for moon missions

NASA names 2021 astronaut candidates as it plans for moon missions

The group of would-be astronauts includes four women and reflects a broad stretch of America, from Alaska to Puerto Rico. Anil Menon, born and raised in Minneapolis, is among the class of candidates.
by Bill Chappell

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