Jan. 9, 2020

Ready for a temp roller coaster? Hope you enjoyed a warmer day today because it will be COLD this weekend! Temperatures will plummet tomorrow and continue to go down on Saturday, with highs in single digits in northern Minnesota to the teens in the southern half both Friday and Saturday. Bundle up!

At least 19 Minnesota counties have voted on refugee resettlement so far . Among them, Beltrami County was the only one that said no to refugees -- the first in Minnesota and possibly one of the first in the nation.

Wondering where your county stands? Check out this map to see which Minnesota counties have voted and where in Minnesota refugees have settled for the past five years.

Gov. Walz wants to invest $276 million in affordable housing. He announced his bonding proposal today with a roughly $2 billion package of public construction projects this year, including $276 million for housing projects. “We can’t wait on these projects. The needs are real. Interest rates are low. There’s no reason not to act,” Gov. Walz said.

— Jiwon Choi, MPR News

MN Supreme Court ruling: Primary ballot will stay as it is

The Minnesota Supreme Court has denied a Republican candidate's bid to join Donald Trump on Minnesota's presidential primary ballot.

Last week:MN DFL leaders defend law that led to Trump-only GOP primary ballot
In Dec.: GOP’s Trump-only primary ballot in Minnesota challenged in court

House approves measure to restrain Trump’s actions on Iran

Reigniting a constitutional debate over war powers, the Democratic-controlled House has approved a resolution asserting that President Trump must seek approval from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran.

Wednesday: U.S., Iran step back from brink; region still on edge
Iranian strike on air base in Iraq: Satellite photos reveal extent of damage

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Trudeau: Evidence shows Iranian missile shot down jet in possibly 'unintentional' act

Investigators have not publicly determined the cause. But Ukraine's president has vowed to get answers, while President Trump has suggested "somebody [in Iran] could have made a mistake."

Wednesday: Ukrainian jetliner crashes near Tehran airport, killing all 176 aboard

U.S. Army: Soldier from Minnesota found dead at South Carolina base

The soldier was found unresponsive at a Fort Jackson field location Wednesday morning. He was identified Thursday as Pvt. Connor J. McGurran.

St. Paul libraries want to foster a community-wide conversation about climate change

St. Paul Public Libraries has curated a selection of books climate change for all ages and tastes. Library Director Catherine Penkert recommended some of her picks on Climate Cast.
Updraft: St. Paul Public Libraries: Let's talk about climate change

Moorhead seeks to thwart turkey takeover

Moorhead officials are developing a plan to manage a growing population of urban turkeys. A public meeting this week drew about 70 people — many with tales of turkey conflict.

No child left inside: Small grants for getting kids outdoors in high demand

Last year, state lawmakers approved $1.2 million in funding for a new program that established small grants to make the outdoors more accessible to more kids. On the eve of the second round of applications, the response has been significant.

Nature deficit: Kids have much to gain by going outside
Things to do: Outside in Minnesota

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