Here's the latest news from across the state to start your day. ☕
WEATHER
🌧️ A clipper system is moving through the region Tuesday bringing a few rain and snow showers. Precipitation will be minimal for most of the state.
🌡️ Temperatures will continue to warm through the week to reach their peak Friday. Highs will be in the 60s and 70s across southern Minnesota Friday ahead of a weekend storm system.
St. Paul officials negotiated with Xcel Energy to keep the lights on until the end of the month, buying the small businesses inside just enough time to move thousands of products and pieces of equipment.
The house where the shooting took place was not only a residence for musicians, but also an intimate performance venue known as Nudieland — a cornerstone of the Minneapolis punk scene.
🏗️ ‘Build on it’: A new exhibition at the U looks at the legacy of women architects in Minnesota. A new exhibit at the University of Minnesota highlights the
overlooked contributions of women architects in Minnesota from the 1920s to today.
⚡ Xcel Energy wants to store more spent fuel at Prairie Island nuclear plant. Xcel has said continuing to operate its nuclear generators is critical to its plan to deliver carbon-free electricity. Spent fuel storage has a history of controversy at the plant, which is just 700 yards from the Prairie Island Indian Community.
❌ Burning restrictions in place in 15 Minnesota counties, including in the Twin Cities. The restrictions apply to Anoka, Benton, Chisago, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Washington and Wright counties.
Dry conditions are causing higher risk of wildfires.
🪧 University of Minnesota resident physicians announce intent to unionize. Organizers say a supermajority of the university’s group of nearly 1,000 residents and fellows voted in favor of unionizing.
Residents said they want to address long hours, hard working conditions and low pay.
🎧Money Monday: How to manage your money in an uncertain economy. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the latest economic news and take your questions about how to build wealth and manage your money in an uncertain time.
🎧 ‘Kite Runner’ author speaks about his book being banned in Minnesota school.
The ACLU says 46 books have been banned in the school district since the policy was enacted in December. One of those books is “The Kite Runner,” a 2003 historical novel about a young boy growing up in Kabul, Afghanistan. The author, Khaled Hosseini, spoke to Tom Crann about the ban.
🎧 BCA: Nearly 1,000 percent increase in child sexual abuse, exploitation tips since 2016. The work of undercover agents who pose as criminals or victims to
catch people preying on another for personal gain has come into the spotlight following the arrest of former state senator Justin Eichorn. 🎧 Listen to today's headlines on our Minnesota Today podcast.
The Current has identified 64 of the best albums of 2005 to go head-to-head to determine the top record of the year. Between Monday, and Thursday, they will be playing songs on-air as part of each daily matchup.
Participants are invited to enter for a chance to win a pair of pit tickets to see Kendrick Lamar and SZA at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 19.
