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Writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson, a maker of movies exploring everything from high fashion to religious cults and the porn industry, now turns his attention to young — if mismatched — love.
Jury deliberations have wrapped up for the day in the manslaughter trial of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter in the killing of Daunte Wright. In closing arguments Monday, prosecutors assailed Potter’s conduct, while her defense said Wright’s actions caused his own death.
An unprecedented December thunderstorm storm made landfall Wednesday night, bringing unseasonably warm temperatures, severe thunderstorms, and tornado warnings to much of Minnesota. Two tornadoes were confirmed by the National Weather Service — the state’s first December tornadoes on record.
A proposal to reduce prison sentences for felons who commit new offenses while in custody, on probation or supervised release is drawing harsh criticism. Several people — including some politicians — told the sentencing guidelines commission it would be a bad move, especially with reports of violent crime on the rise in the state. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, December 17, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.
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This weekend, David Hockney returns to the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. Not in person, but through an exhibit of well over 100 paintings and prints, many of which are in the museum's collection. The show includes much more than pictures of swimming pools by the prolific artist.
A proposal to reduce prison sentences for felons who commit new offenses while in custody, on probation or supervised release is drawing harsh criticism. Several people — including some politicians — told Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission it would be a bad move, especially with reports of violent crime on the rise.
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least two tornadoes touched down in southern Minnesota on Wednesday night, in Hartland and near Lewiston — the state’s first December tornadoes on record. Power and cleanup crews are working their way in the area a day after the storm.
The latest data suggests the surge from Thanksgiving gatherings is subsiding. Still, the state crossed a difficult milestone Wednesday, tallying more than 10,000 pandemic deaths. Hospitalizations remain high.
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