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New report highlights payouts for Minnesota police misconduct
“If we're going to talk about reforming policing, if we're going to talk about any types of public policy, let's get some data, let's get some evidence that we know what's going on,” report author and Hamline University professor David Schultz told MPR News Wednesday.
After recent mosque attacks, religious and city leaders discuss options
Vandalism and arson attacks on Minnesota mosques in recent months have some in the Muslim community worried about safety. Religious and city leaders in the Twin Cities gathered Tuesday night to discuss plans to protect houses of worship.
Minnesota’s new delivery fee riles retailers
Delivery of goods and services in Minnesota is going to start costing more in many cases thanks to a new law to help pay for road maintenance.
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.
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.
Metro Transit police chief promises safety improvements
Metro Transit officials are promising to tackle crime and other safety problems on the Twin Cities’ public transit system.
Law restoring voting rights to thousands kicks in as sign-ups start
A law change makes people no longer incarcerated immediately eligible to vote in Minnesota rather than having rights held back until parole or probation are completed.
More LGBTQ+ people can now give blood, but Minnesota donation centers say the change could take months
While the FDA’s new guidance means that more people could give blood, it hasn't yet been implemented at donation centers in Minnesota, and across the country. Experts say that it could take months to implement the new guidance.