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How hockey safety has changed 1 year after Minnesota native’s death on the ice
Adam Johnson died after his neck was cut by an opposing player’s skate. That led USA Hockey to require all youth players to wear neck laceration protection in practice and games. A key Minnesota hockey official tells MPR News that players have embraced the change.
Morning Announcements for Oct. 29
Here are the morning announcements for Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.
Morning Announcements for Oct. 28
Here are the morning announcements for Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.
Morning Announcements for Oct. 25
Here are the morning announcements for Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.
Rain welcome after a long dry period in Minnesota
Many Minnesotans went to bed on Thursday with the sound of rain hitting their roof. With virtually no precipitation since August, it was welcome. And more is on the way, said meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley.
Congressional rematch tests strength of rightward political shift in northeastern Minnesota
Two years after first facing off, Republican U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber and DFLer Jen Schultz are in another 8th Congressional District race. This time, the presidential election should drive turnout higher than in their first contest.
Minnesota Daily reporter cuffed, detained while covering campus protest
Second-year student and reporter Tyler Church was covering Monday’s afternoon’s occupation of Morrill Hall by pro-Palestinian protesters when he was apprehended and placed in flex cuffs by university police.
Morning Announcements for Oct. 24
Here are the morning announcements for Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.