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Stories from June 26, 2024

More than 60 ice cream products recalled over possible listeria contamination

More than 60 ice cream products recalled over possible listeria contamination

The Food and Drug Administration says more than 60 products made by Totally Cool Inc. of Owings Mills, Md., are part of the recall, including brands such as Hershey’s, Friendly’s, Chipwich and Jeni’s.
by Joe Hernandez

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SCOTUS appears to post opinion allowing Idaho to offer emergency medical abortions

SCOTUS appears to post opinion allowing Idaho to offer emergency medical abortions

A U.S. Supreme Court opinion briefly posted on its website suggests the court will allow abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho, according to Bloomberg News, which obtained a copy of the opinions.
by Nina Totenberg

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Juror bribery charges; State funding for climate change preparations

Federal prosecutors have charged five people in connection with a plot to bribe a juror to sway a verdict in a major nutrition aid fraud case. And eight small Minnesota cities will receive state funding to prepare for extreme weather caused by climate change.
by Emily Reese

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Rebuilding from a recent fire, 19 Bar is still a cornerstone of Twin Cities Pride

Rebuilding from a recent fire, 19 Bar is still a cornerstone of Twin Cities Pride

Minneapolis is gearing up for Twin Cities Pride this weekend — but a local staple will be missing this year. One of the oldest gay bars in the city, 19 Bar, has been closed since a fire destroyed the interior in March. Its staff and regulars are reminiscing on its many years, and planning pride without it.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Author Gabrielle Zevin to speak in Minneapolis for the paperback release of 'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow'

Author Gabrielle Zevin to speak in Minneapolis for the paperback release of 'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow'

“Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” is a New York Times best-selling book about love, art and video games. MPR News reporter Kyra Miles spoke with author Gabrielle Zevin ahead of her visit to Minneapolis.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kyra Miles

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‘An important part of the fabric’: Exploring Two Spirit identity with artist Charli Fool Bear

‘An important part of the fabric’: Exploring Two Spirit identity with artist Charli Fool Bear

One LGBTQ+ identity that often gets misrepresented — or left out entirely — is Two Spirit, which is unique to Indigenous people. A Two Spirit Dakota poet shares what it means to her.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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Minneapolis City Council asks public to weigh in on police union contract

Minneapolis City Council asks public to weigh in on police union contract

In a city struggling to maintain police officer staffing levels, the council is holding public hearings on a tentative union contract that would make Minneapolis officers some of the highest paid in the state.
by Cathy Wurzer and Jon Collins

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Federal prosecutors charge five people in Feeding our Future jury tampering plot

Federal prosecutors charge five people in Feeding our Future jury tampering plot

Prosecutors Wednesday announced jury bribery charges against three of the defendants in the recent Feeding Our Future trial along with two other people.
by Cathy Wurzer and Matt Sepic

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New Feeding Our Future charges: Prosecutors say 5 tried to bribe juror with $120K

New Feeding Our Future charges: Prosecutors say 5 tried to bribe juror with $120K

Hoping to corrupt the recent trial, the alleged conspirators targeted the woman known as juror 52 because they believed her to be the youngest on the jury and the only person of color, but “juror 52 could not be bought,” U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger said Wednesday.
by Matt Sepic

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Hockey Hall of Fame 2024 inductees include Minnesotans Natalie Darwitz, Krissy Wendell-Pohl

Hockey Hall of Fame 2024 inductees include Minnesotans Natalie Darwitz, Krissy Wendell-Pohl

Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell-Pohl were teammates at the University of Minnesota, as well as on U.S. teams that won silver at the 2002 Olympics and gold at the 2005 world championships.
by Andrew Krueger and Anna Haecherl

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Healthy feet are happy feet

Healthy feet are happy feet

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a podiatrist about what shoes to avoid, how to prevent and treat common foot problems and why ‘toe yoga’ and barefoot walking are good for you.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Erosion continues after rain-swollen Blue Earth River claims home near Rapidan Dam

Erosion continues after rain-swollen Blue Earth River claims home near Rapidan Dam

The rain-swollen Blue Earth River continued to carve a larger channel around the Rapidan Dam southwest of Mankato on Wednesday, after claiming a home near the dam the previous night.
by Andrew Krueger, Mark Zdechlik, Dan Gunderson and MPR News Staff

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These best boys and girls just graduated from the ATF’s National Canine Academy

These best boys and girls just graduated from the ATF’s National Canine Academy

Meet the dogs who just finished the ATF’s canine training program. ATF dogs have supported major events like the Super Bowl and are also used in the bread-and-butter of ATF’s work: solving gun crimes.
by Ryan Lucas

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Cities receive state aid to help plan for climate change, extreme weather

Cities receive state aid to help plan for climate change, extreme weather

The state funding will help Minnesota communities plan for the impacts of climate change. Many cities have outdated stormwater management systems that can’t handle extreme rainfalls.
by Kirsti Marohn

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What happened to Minnesota's Rapidan Dam? Here's what to know about its flooding and partial failure

What happened to Minnesota's Rapidan Dam? Here's what to know about its flooding and partial failure

A Minnesota dam is still intact after floodwaters overcame parts of the structure and prompted officials to prepare for a potential collapse. Authorities on Tuesday initially said the Rapidan Dam faced an “imminent threat” of collapse, but later said an abutment had partially failed. The river has swelled after an onslaught of rain pummeled the Midwest.
by The Associated Press

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Swimmer Michael Phelps says China doping scandal threatens the Olympic movement

Swimmer Michael Phelps says China doping scandal threatens the Olympic movement

On Capitol Hill, Michael Phelps and fellow Olympic swimming star Alison Schmitt testified about doping by elite Chinese athletes and demanded reforms to the World Anti-Doping Agency.
by Brian Mann

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Carleton and Collier lead Minnesota to Commissioner's Cup title with 94-89 win over New York Liberty

Carleton and Collier lead Minnesota to Commissioner's Cup title with 94-89 win over New York Liberty

Bridget Carleton scored 23 points and Napheesa Collier added 21 to help the Minnesota Lynx win their first Commissioner’s Cup championship with a 94-89 victory over the New York Liberty.
by The Associated Press

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Southwest Minnesota continues to fight back flooding. E-bike rebates return July 2

Officials in the southwestern Minnesota community of Windom are dealing with flooding on the Des Moines River. The house perched over the eroding Blue Earth River near the Rapidan Dam fell into the rain-swollen river Wednesday night. And Minnesotans will have another shot at applying for an electric bicycle rebate next week.
by Phil Picardi

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Marte knocks in go-ahead run in 7th and Diamondbacks edge Twins 5-4

Marte knocks in go-ahead run in 7th and Diamondbacks edge Twins 5-4

Ketel Marte hit a two-run homer in the first inning and drove in the go-ahead run with an infield hit in the seventh as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4.
by The Associated Press

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FDA warns top U.S. bakery not to claim foods contain allergens when they don't

FDA warns top U.S. bakery not to claim foods contain allergens when they don't

The FDA found Bimbo Bakeries USA — which includes brands such as Sara Lee and Ball Park buns and rolls — listed ingredients such as sesame or tree nuts on labels even when they weren't in the foods.
by The Associated Press

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