Fog will linger in some areas Monday morning. Portions of northern and central Minnesota and western Wisconsin could see occasional scattered showers and a bit of drizzle Monday afternoon and evening. Get the latest weather news on Updraft.
Coming up on Morning Edition: The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe’s chief executive Melanie Benjamin is not seeking another term in office. Reporter Melissa Olson talked with Benjamin about her time in office and what she’s excited by as she steps away from elected leadership.
A Minnesota State Patrol trooper charged with murder and manslaughter for a fatal shooting during a traffic stop last year is scheduled to make his first appearance in Hennepin County District Court on Monday afternoon.
Trooper Ryan Londregan was charged last week by Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty for the killing of 33-year-old Ricky Cobb II last July during a traffic stop. He’s charged with second-degree unintentional murder, first-degree assault and second-degree manslaughter.
Over the weekend, the Saintly City Cat Club hosted its 47th annual cat show at the St. Paul RiverCentre. Held in conjunction with the Winter Carnival, it’s Minnesota’s biggest cat show. Over 140 cats were entered for the competition, representing more than 38 different breeds.
Libraries across the country have been dropping late fines in a push for accessibility. St. Paul Public Library reflects on the change five years after eliminating fines, after another Minnesota library system has joined the trend.
What else we're watching:
As Dorothy's ruby slippers theft trial concludes, the mystery endures. Nearly two decades after the theft of a pair of slippers used in “The Wizard of Oz,” the man who admits he stole them will receive his sentence in Duluth Monday morning. Some of what happened all those years ago has been revealed — but not all.
Biden: 3 Americans killed, 'many' wounded in drone attack by Iran-backed militia in Jordan. Three American service members were killed and “many” were wounded in a drone strike in northeast Jordan near the Syrian border. Biden attributed the attack to Iran-backed militia groups.
USA Hockey will mandate neck laceration protection for players under 18. USA Hockey is mandating neck laceration protection for all players under the age of 18. The new rule goes into effect Aug. 1. The decision comes three months after American Adam Johnson died after taking a skate blade to the neck during a game in the Elite Ice Hockey League.
Warm weather melts some outdoor fun in Twin Cities. Minneapolis and St. Paul are closing non-refrigerated rinks to skaters. And organizers of the Art Shanty Projects on Lake Harriet encourage visitors as they monitor conditions.
The Kansas City Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl. The matchup features a David vs. Goliath story of quarterbacks, with 49ers rookie Brock Purdy up against two-time Super Bowl champ Patrick Mahomes on the Chiefs.
— Matt Mikus, MPR News
♨️ Welcome to the MPR Steam Stream! Your soundtrack to warm winter bliss. This year, MPR is bringing the ultimate winter Minnesota moment to the Sauna Village at Malcom Yards duringThe Great Northern Festival from Jan. 19 - Feb. 4! Join us to recharge, rejuvenate and celebrate Minnesota’s bold, creative winters.
