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Stories from December 11, 2024

University of Minnesota announces plans to restructure M Health system under new leadership 

University of Minnesota announces plans to restructure M Health system under new leadership 

U leadership proposes hiring an interim executive vice president of health affairs for the university’s academic health system. President Rebecca Cunningham said they seek someone with experience “owning and operating a successful and financially feasible hospital system.”
by Erica Zurek

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The benefits of older workers

The benefits of older workers

Ageism limits opportunities for older people and can diminish their sense of value. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell and his guests talk about how to find purpose later in your career and in retirement.
by Chris Farrell and Cari Dwyer

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Minneapolis mayor vetoes 2025 budget; cannabis rollout delays lead to disappointment

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he’s vetoing the 2025 budget approved by the city council last night. In a statement this afternoon, the mayor said he WILL approve the property tax levy, an increase of just under 7 percent. And the authors of Minnesota’s cannabis law are expressing disappointment over procedural delays that will push a retail market rollout into spring or summer.
by Emily Reese

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Gun found on suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO matches shell casings at scene, police say

Gun found on suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO matches shell casings at scene, police say

New York City’s police commissioner says the gun found on the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO matches shell casings found at the crime scene.
by The Associated Press

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FBI Director Wray to resign at end of Biden administration

FBI Director Wray to resign at end of Biden administration

FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday announced he would resign from the bureau at the end of the Biden administration next month, with more than two years remaining on his term in office.
by Carrie Johnson and Ryan Lucas

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The U.S. is facing a severe housing shortage. Will Trump's proposals help?

The U.S. is facing a severe housing shortage. Will Trump's proposals help?

The U.S. is short approximately four million homes. Wharton economist Ben Keys traces the beginning of the housing crisis to the 2008 financial meltdown — and says climate change is making things worse.
by Tonya Mosley

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Local TikToker says she would lose majority of her business if app was banned

Local TikToker says she would lose majority of her business if app was banned

Data from TikTok and Oxford Economics found around 70,000 businesses in Minnesota use TikTok for promotional purposes. And a third of the small businesses in the state say that using TikTok is at the crux of their business structure.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Two people charged with animal abuse after dozens of cats, dogs seized in Beltrami County

Two people charged with animal abuse after dozens of cats, dogs seized in Beltrami County

Authorities said 64 dogs and cats were removed from the property last week, and brought to Animal Humane Society in the Twin Cities. But deputies had counted well over 200 animals on previous visits.
by Peter Cox

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Cannabis agency drops plans for licensing fast track, early 2025 retail launch in Minnesota grows doubtful

Cannabis agency drops plans for licensing fast track, early 2025 retail launch in Minnesota grows doubtful

Amid legal disputes, Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management will no longer hold a preapproval lottery for certain marijuana business applicants. Instead, the process will be revamped heading into 2025, making an early-year launch to retail sales difficult to achieve.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Brian Bakst

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Wisconsin kayaker who faked his death is back in the U.S. and in custody, police say

Wisconsin kayaker who faked his death is back in the U.S. and in custody, police say

Ryan Borgwardt disappeared in August while kayaking in Wisconsin, but an investigation revealed he intended to fake his death and had fled to Europe. Police said he willingly returned to the U.S.
by Chandelis Duster

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Kimberly Guilfoyle is the latest Trump family ally chosen for an ambassadorship

Kimberly Guilfoyle is the latest Trump family ally chosen for an ambassadorship

Kimberly Guilfoyle, who got engaged to Trump's son in 2020, is the latest appointee he's chosen from his family tree. There's a long and controversial history of presidents picking relatives for jobs.
by Rachel Treisman

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DFL, Republican senators weigh in on state budget forecast

DFL, Republican senators weigh in on state budget forecast

The state’s latest economic forecast, revealed Dec. 4, predicts less revenue than expected and higher-than-expected costs for some government programs. MPR News host Emily Bright spoke with state Sens. John Marty, DFL-Roseville, and Eric Pratt, R-Prior Lake, about their thoughts on the budget forecast and what it means for the 2025 Legislative Session.
by Emily Bright and Matthew Alvarez

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Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes 2025 budget approved by Minneapolis City Council

Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes 2025 budget approved by Minneapolis City Council

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Wednesday afternoon that he is vetoing the 2025 budget approved by the city council late Tuesday night. The budget had passed with enough votes to override a veto.
by Cari Spencer

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Matt Boldy scores the only goal in a shootout to send the Wild past Utah 5-4

Matt Boldy scores the only goal in a shootout to send the Wild past Utah 5-4

Matt Boldy was the only scorer in the shootout and lifted the Minnesota Wild to a 5-4 victory over the Utah Hockey Club. Minnesota’s Marco Rossi scored with 43.2 seconds left in regulation to force overtime.
by The Associated Press

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One family thought they had left Syria forever. After Assad's fall, they plan to return

One family thought they had left Syria forever. After Assad's fall, they plan to return

Rehab Alkadi and her husband, Feras, fled Syria's war with their young son in 2013. They and other Syrian refugees in the U.S. are now hopeful for their country's future, even as uncertainty remains.
by Juliana Kim

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Trump's withdrawn nominees latest in a long line of Cabinet members who never were

Trump's withdrawn nominees latest in a long line of Cabinet members who never were

Many presidents face failed Cabinet picks so when former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet, it wasn't unprecedented, though Trump's style has been.
by Elena Moore

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Minnesota’s holiday stages offer a mix of joy, history and soul

Minnesota’s holiday stages offer a mix of joy, history and soul

Minnesota’s holiday theater offerings this year range from the soulful traditions of “Black Nativity” and the whimsical charm of “The Nutcracker Fantasy” to a comedic take on Scrooge at the Guthrie, a kid-approved Grinch at the Children's Theatre Company and the feminist and historical journey of “I Am Betty” at History Theatre.
by Jacob Aloi

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Dreaming of a Black Utopia in Trump’s America

Dreaming of a Black Utopia in Trump’s America

In his new book, “The Black Utopians,” author Aaron Robertson tells the story of how Black folks have created many different versions of utopian communities throughout history — and why those communities tend to be especially meaningful during times of political tension and racial unrest.
by B.A. Parker, Christina Cala, Leah Donnella, Gene Demby, Dalia Mortada, Courtney Stein, Jess Kung, Xavier Lopez, Jasmine Romero and Veralyn Williams

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GM to retreat from robotaxis and stop funding its Cruise autonomous vehicle unit

GM to retreat from robotaxis and stop funding its Cruise autonomous vehicle unit

The automaker will focus on development of partially automated driver-assist systems for personal vehicles like its Super Cruise, which allows drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel.
by The Associated Press

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