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January 30, 2024 6:24 PM

Minnesota’s weirdly warm winter made one of the world’s toughest races even tougher, two top finishers say

Two women finished top three of their group in an over 100-hundred mile marathon in the Northern Minnesota wilderness. MPR News host Tom Crann speaks with two friends and veteran racers of the Arrowhead Ultra 135.

by Tom Crann, Lukas Levin and Lindsey Seavert

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January 30, 2024 6:20 PM

Federal judge sentences Twin Cities man who bought machine gun parts, spoke of mass killings

Federal prosecutors say River William Smith, 21, of Savage idolized mass shooters and was preparing for a violent exchange with police.

by Matt Sepic

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January 30, 2024 5:27 PM

Minneapolis Uber, Lyft drivers gather to push for higher pay

The rideshare drivers say they are underpaid and hope the city council and mayor will try to work out a better system.

by Sarah Thamer

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January 30, 2024 4:15 PM

Rep. Cori Bush is under investigation after hiring husband as security

Missouri Democrat Rep. Cori Bush says she is under federal investigation for using campaign funds to hire her husband to provide her security. She denied wrongdoing and says she is cooperating fully.

by Eric McDaniel

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January 30, 2024 3:40 PM

Toyota says 50,000 U.S. vehicles are unsafe to drive due to defective air bags

Toyota issued a "Do Not Drive" advisory for thousands of older models in the U.S., warning that a faulty air bag inflator has the potential to explode and seriously injure drivers or passengers.

by Diba Mohtasham

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January 30, 2024 2:59 PM

New plan to reduce Twin Cities' trash includes curbside composting, public education

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has published its new 20-year plan aimed to limit the Twin Cities’ waste production.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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January 30, 2024 2:22 PM

Paddle planning: BWCA permit reservations open Wednesday

Reservations for trips into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness open Wednesday at 9 a.m. Permits usually get snapped up fast. Forest officials offer several tips to make your reservation.

by Dan Kraker

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January 30, 2024 1:43 PM

New affordable housing development serves Native tenants in light of encampment evictions

The building in downtown Minneapolis will offer culturally relevant services and mental health and substance abuse treatment.

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January 30, 2024 1:39 PM

First-of-its-kind statewide plan to combat homelessness in Minnesota rolls out this spring

The Crossroads to Justice plan was crafted with help from formerly unhoused Minnesotans.

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January 30, 2024 1:38 PM

Minnesota Yacht Club Festival announces lineup featuring Gwen Stefani and Red Hot Chili Peppers

The Minnesota Yacht Club Festival, produced by C3 Presents and set for July 19-20 at Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul, will feature a lineup of ‘90s music icons.

by Max Sparber

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