MPR News PM Update
Aug. 14, 2019
For many Minnesotans, it has been the perfect summer temperature-wise. Don’t look now, but Labor Day and the end of meteorological summer are less than three weeks away. Highs in the 70s will be common across most of Minnesota through the weekend and 80s return next week. ~ MPR News staff | Updraft blog | Forecast
 
Children's Theatre Company settles with six survivors
The students are all survivors of sexual abuse that occurred at the theater company in the 1970s. A statement from the company did not say how much money was agreed to in the settlement.
Recent protests: For 4th weekend, protesters gather at Children's Theatre Company
Earlier court ruling: Children's Theatre found negligent, not liable for teen's assault
 
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Several police officers shot in Philadelphia
Several Philadelphia police officers were shot Wednesday afternoon in what is being called an "active and ongoing" shooting situation in the city. 
 
Bipartisan meetings, informal conversations seek common ground on Minnesota's energy future
Xcel's new plan: Coal-free by 2030, nuclear until 2040
 
Lawsuit challenges Bloomberg link to MN attorney general office
A lawsuit against Attorney General Keith Ellison is seeking documents related to a fellowship program that the plaintiffs contend is inappropriate and unethical. Ellison says the lawsuit is without merit. 
 
Native American tour is designed to educate teachers on historical trauma
Minneapolis Public Schools is partnering with the Native American community in the Twin Cities on a new kind of professional development for teachers, designed to help educators become more culturally proficient.
'Come to take you home': A pipe, a tribe, a quest to reclaim the past
Related: A Minneapolis school is immersing students in both Dakota and Ojibwe
 
Black breastfeeding moms find support in one another
A Minneapolis support group for African-American mothers offers encouragement and advice about nursing their young.
Related: Racial and ethnic disparities persist in sudden infant deaths
Culturally centered care:How it could help mothers and babies
 
5 things to keep in mind when talking to your kids about e-cigs
The Minnesota Department of Health this week alerted people to four cases of severe lung disease. Children’s Minnesota thinks they could be linked to vaping. How should parents talk to their kids about electronic cigarettes? 
 
Planned Parenthood to withdraw from Title X, unless court intervenes
Planned Parenthood officials asked for a stay against new Trump administration rules that forbid organizations receiving Title X funds to provide or refer patients for abortion.  
 
Minnesota to test alert system for attacks on police officers
The alerts will include details of an incident involving a law enforcement officer, possibly photos and suspect and vehicle descriptions. 
 

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