MPR News PM Update
Jan. 23, 2019
Angela Davis
Women of color are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and math -- or STEM -- careers. So, what's being done to get more girls interested? It's something Dr. Mae Jemison is hard at work on. Jemison made history in 1992 when she became the first African-American woman to travel to space. Listen to our conversation here. I also talked with  two women of color in STEM careers about how they navigate their work in Minnesota. Tomorrow at 11 a.m., I'll be joined by two financial experts to discuss how to save money better. Tune in!
~  Angela Davis, MPR News host  | Forecast
 
Blizzard warnings expand; heart of winter next 2 weeks

The Twin Cities National Weather Service has expanded blizzard warning coverage across Minnesota. The latest additions bring the blizzard warnings to just west of the Twin Cities area. | Weather blog: Updraft

 
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Can't drive 55? MnDOT OKs 60 mph on many state highways

State officials are raising speed limits on thousands of miles of two-lane state highways outside the Twin Cities metro area, a change to about 77 percent of 7,000 miles of state roads.

 
General Mills recalls 5-pound bags of Gold Medal unbleached flour

Golden Valley-based General Mills is recalling 5-pound bags of Gold Medal unbleached flour over potential salmonella contamination.

 
DACA recipients see little reason to hope in latest proposal

President Trump's latest plan to reopen the federal government would extend the program's protections for another three years, but the idea is likely dead on arrival and no one knows what comes next.

 
Pelosi to Trump: House won't host State of the Union until shutdown ends

The president and the speaker traded barbed letters Wednesday, with Trump saying he wants to deliver the speech on the House floor next Tuesday and Pelosi insisting that he wait until the government reopens.

 
Did climate change bankrupt an electric company?

A major California electric utility is filing for bankruptcy, and climate change may be the culprit.

 
Immigration-sparked shutdown adds to court backlog

With the government in limbo, immigration courts are unable to process many of the cases awaiting action. 

More on immigration: Two MN attorneys' trip to the border
Shutdown impact: Most TSA workers at MSP showing for work, even without pay
 
Venezuelan opposition leader Guaido declares himself president, with U.S. backing

President Trump recognized Juan Guaido over Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's president as hundreds of thousands of protesters flooded Venezuela's streets to demand Maduro's resignation.

 
Push for affordable housing comes to the Capitol

Members of the Homes For All Coalition are looking for $430 million to address housing shortages around the state, particularly in greater Minnesota.

 
Crews rebuild Minnehaha Creek

Crews are halfway through a $250,000 flood damage repair project on Minnehaha Creek.

 
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