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April 10, 2019
An elementary school in north Minneapolis has been on the state’s list of failing schools for nearly two decades. But a new documentary about the school tells a story of hope. The documentary is called “Love Them First: Lessons from Lucy Laney Elementary.” On today’s show I spoke with the filmmakers behind the documentary as well as the school’s principal. ~ Angela Davis, MPR News host | Forecast
 
Spring snow whacks Minnesota; warnings expand into Twin Cities

The snowy blitz is causing havoc in swaths of southern and western Minnesota. The Twin Cities may see 5 to 10-plus inches. I-35 south of Faribault is crawling again after multiple accidents shut it down. 

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Irwin Jacobs, wife found dead at home, family friend says

Police responded to a call of two people dead at the well-known businessman's Lake Minnetonka home. An associate says a family member confirmed the dead are Irwin and his wife Alexandra.

 
Trump due in Minnesota on Monday

The president is expected to tout the GOP-sponsored tax law that took effect last year on the day that tax filings are due.

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DHS hack potentially exposed personal data of 11,000

A statement from the department says there’s no evidence that any personal information was viewed or misused in any way. DHS has notified the Legislative Auditor and the FBI about the breach.

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Barr says he's looking into origins of Russia inquiry

Attorney General William Barr has launched his own informal inquiry about the origins of the Russia investigation, he confirmed to senators on Wednesday.

 
Agents arrest 58 people in Twin Cities sex trafficking sting

Minnesota authorities say nearly five dozen people are facing charges for sex trafficking following an undercover operation in several Twin Cities communities.

 
Hungry? Here's all the food you can eat at Allianz Field

You'll be able to nosh on the standard nachos, burgers and popcorn found at many stadiums. But the menu also incorporates local diversity, which means you can chow down on jerk chicken wings, veggie sambusas and channa rice bowls.

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Likelihood grows that St. Olaf has a painting by Munch

Scientific analysis showed that the pigments used in the painting were consistent with the expressionist's time period and style.

 
36 years of shining a light on Split Rock's history comes to an end

Lee Radzak, who will retire Friday after 36 years at the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse on Lake Superior's North Shore, might argue there are few jobs that people misconceive more than lighthouse keeper.

 
Black hole photographed? What did you do today?

Katie Bouman was in high school in Indiana when she first learned about the Event Horizon Telescope. As a doctoral student at MIT, she helped in the creation of an algorithm that helped devise imaging methods to piece together data from the system.

 
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