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Stories from July 3, 2024

Brothers plead not guilty to bribing Feeding Our Future juror

Brothers plead not guilty to bribing Feeding Our Future juror

Two of the brothers charged with trying to bribe a juror in the Feeding Our Future trial last month each entered not guilty pleas at separate hearings Wednesday. Said and Abdulkarim Farah are among five people who allegedly conspired to deliver a Hallmark gift bag with $120,000 to the home of a woman known publicly as juror 52.
by Matt Sepic

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Medication price lawsuit; tobacco company payout lawsuit

Several drug companies filed lawsuits in federal court this week challenging a Minnesota law governing the price of medication. And Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit today alleging that tobacco companies underpaid the state by nearly $58 million.
by Emily Reese

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20-year-old loops Lake Superior solo in 42 days, buoyed by climate change awareness

20-year-old loops Lake Superior solo in 42 days, buoyed by climate change awareness

A triple science major at the College of St. Scholastica may be both the fastest and youngest to circumnavigate Lake Superior in a kayak — and he’s hoping the 1,000-mile trip will draw more attention to climate change’s effects in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minneapolis launches first Narcan vending machine

Minneapolis launches first Narcan vending machine

Minneapolis opened its first Narcan vending machine in south Minneapolis Wednesday. It dispenses free anti-overdose medication, and city officials hope it will help bring down overdose rates in the neighborhood.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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What to know about the U.K. election, with Labour forecast to knock out Conservatives

What to know about the U.K. election, with Labour forecast to knock out Conservatives

Polls forecast a wipeout for the governing Conservatives. The Labour Party’s leader, a centrist human rights lawyer, is widely predicted to become the next prime minister.
by Fatima Al-Kassab

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Hurricane Beryl roars toward Jamaica after battering southeast Caribbean islands

Hurricane Beryl roars toward Jamaica after battering southeast Caribbean islands

Hurricane Beryl is nearing Jamaica as a Category 4 storm, and forecast to make landfall on Wednesday. Officials there have declared a "major disaster area" and implemented an island-wide curfew.
by Rachel Treisman

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GM will pay $146M in federal penalties because 5.9 million old vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide

GM will pay $146M in federal penalties because 5.9 million old vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide

General Motors will pay nearly $146 million in penalties to the federal government because 5.9 million of its older vehicles don’t comply with emissions and fuel economy standards.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota stylists now required to learn how to work with textured hair

Minnesota stylists now required to learn how to work with textured hair

A new law went into effect this week that requires Minnesota cosmetologists to be trained in cutting and styling textured hair. Minnesota is the fourth state to enact such a law.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Glorious Wednesday; severe storms possible on July Fourth

Glorious Wednesday; severe storms possible on July Fourth

After a beautiful Wednesday, Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches look likely across much of southern Minnesota Thursday into Friday morning. There is a slight risk for severe storms across much of southern Minnesota on Thursday.
by Paul Huttner

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Why does buying groceries feel so painful?

Why does buying groceries feel so painful?

Many families even take on credit and dip into their savings to pay for groceries, according to a recent report from the Urban Institute. Monday at 9 a.m., MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests will talk about inflation and grocery prices.
by Angela Davis and Gretchen Brown

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‘Tangled’: Madison Rubenstein paints what it feels like to live with invisible illness

‘Tangled’: Madison Rubenstein paints what it feels like to live with invisible illness

Madison Rubenstein, a painter and visual artist from Bloomington, creates large-format paintings in their Minneapolis studio, drawing on experiences of chronic illness and disability.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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25 years after Boundary Waters blowdown, a changed forest and vivid memories

25 years after Boundary Waters blowdown, a changed forest and vivid memories

July 4 is the 25th anniversary of the Boundary Waters blowdown, when winds up to 100 miles per hour tore through the canoe wilderness. A quarter century later, the forest is changed and memories of the event remain fresh.
by Dan Kraker

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When and where to watch fireworks this holiday weekend across Minnesota

When and where to watch fireworks this holiday weekend across Minnesota

The soggy start to July has put a damper on some Independence Day celebrations and activities, but fireworks will happen as planned in many cities and towns across the state. Here’s a list of events set to light up the sky.
by Madelyn Bonkoski

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When should a kid start riding a bike? If it’s a balance bike, you might be surprised how young

When should a kid start riding a bike? If it’s a balance bike, you might be surprised how young

It’s important to consider milestones that occur at different times for different children, such as holding their head up on their own and taking a few steps while grasping onto something.
by The Associated Press

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The value of vacation in 2024

The value of vacation in 2024

Are you burned out? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the value of vacation. Davis’ guests helped us understand the need to unplug from work, how managers can support time off and how you can learn how to rest.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Gov. Walz, Democratic governors to meet with President Biden

Gov. Tim Walz meets with President Joe Biden and other Democratic governors Wednesday.  Walz also visited the damaged site of the Rapidan Dam Tuesday and shared updates on disaster relief for the area.
by Phil Picardi

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New York top Minnesota Lynx as Liberty play stellar defense in the 4th quarter

New York top Minnesota Lynx as Liberty play stellar defense in the 4th quarter

Jonquel Jones had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and New York used stellar defense in the fourth quarter to beat the Minnesota Lynx 76-67. Breanna Stewart added 17 points and 17 rebounds for the Liberty in a rematch of the Commissioner’s Cup championship game that was won by the Lynx a week ago.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota prosecutor provides most detailed account yet of shooting deaths of 3 first responders

Minnesota prosecutor provides most detailed account yet of shooting deaths of 3 first responders

A Minnesota prosecutor says police investigating a potential sexual abuse case in Burnsville found themselves in a gunbattle against a well-armed resident in a darkened home while trying to protect seven children inside.
by The Associated Press

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Twins stretch HR streak to 20 games as Margot, Correa go deep in 5-3 win over Tigers

Twins stretch HR streak to 20 games as Margot, Correa go deep in 5-3 win over Tigers

Manny Margot and Carlos Correa went deep to keep Minnesota’s club-record home run streak going at 20 straight games, and the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Tuesday night.
by The Associated Press

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In just a few years, half of all states passed bans on trans health care for kids

The Supreme Court will hear a case on gender-affirming care in the next term after a flurry of legislation. Lower courts have come to conflicting conclusions when these bans were challenged.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin and Hilary Fung

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Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark will play on the same team for the WNBA All-Star game

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark will play on the same team for the WNBA All-Star game

Clark and Reese developed a rivalry after facing off in the 2023 NCAA women's basketball championship, and have played against each other since they both were drafted to the WNBA earlier this year.
by Ayana Archie

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Vandalism or art? Seniors at Episcopal Homes learn about the art of graffiti with new mural

Vandalism or art? Seniors at Episcopal Homes learn about the art of graffiti with new mural

Residents of a senior housing facility in St. Paul took an interest in the art of graffiti after classes were offered by Twin Cities graffiti artist Peyton Scott Russell. He is known for his 12-foot mural of George Floyd he created for George Floyd Square in 2020.
by Chandra Colvin

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Go with the flow: Minnesota towns see success replacing aging dams with rock rapids

Go with the flow: Minnesota towns see success replacing aging dams with rock rapids

In about 75 Minnesota locations, old dams have been removed and replaced with staircase-like rapids designed to allow the river to flow more freely and to avoid costly dam repairs — or worse, a collapse.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Sanctuary rescues cat thrown from 12th floor of Minneapolis apartment

Sanctuary rescues cat thrown from 12th floor of Minneapolis apartment

A cat thrown from a 12th-story apartment balcony in Minneapolis last month is recovering after a Twin Cities animal sanctuary arranged intensive veterinary care. The year-old tabby named Rue suffered a broken leg, foot and jaw, but no internal injuries.
by Matt Sepic

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‘Minnesotans are resilient’: Flooding assessments continue; Walz visits flood-damaged Rapidan Dam site

‘Minnesotans are resilient’: Flooding assessments continue; Walz visits flood-damaged Rapidan Dam site

Gov. Tim Walz visited the site of the Rapidan Dam and updated residents on flooding relief as well as conditions of the County Road 9 bridge after suffering damages from the raging floodwaters. 
by Hannah Yang

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