Can 'hempcrete' build safer and healthier homes?
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🚨 On Monday afternoon, a Minneapolis council committee is expected to discuss increasing the city's contract with SoundThinking, which operates a gunshot location system known as ShotSpotter. The police department considers it an invaluable tool to respond quickly to possible scenes of violence and that it should be expanded to neighborhoods that have seen an uptick in gun deaths. But critics want more proof it does what the police department says it does.
🎓 Colleges and students rely on resident assistants to bridge the gap for resources and support during a changing time of young people’s lives. But what used to be a relatively simple job — run the front desk, shoo away occasional loiterers and tell dorm dwellers to turn down the music — became much more complicated in the COVID years. Now, more young people are coming to college with more mental health needs and issues. RAs are often on the front lines of these challenges, but most aren't equipped to take on these intense demands. |
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📱 Earlier this year, the state legislature passed a law that requires all school districts and charter schools in Minnesota to implement a student cell phone policy by the middle of next March. Should schools ban cell phones completely during the academic day? Or, should they say students are not allowed to use them in classrooms or while classes are in session, but they can use them during passing times and while at lunch?
🎙️ MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how best to handle cell phones in schools.And we want to hear from you, too. Join the conversation by calling 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828 during the 9 a.m. hour. |
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| | Lower Sioux Indian Community opens new plant to construct homes with 'hempcrete' |
The Lower Sioux Indian Community has opened a new facility to turn hemp into a home insulation material known as “hempcrete.” The tribe hopes to build an industry with the help of a wider group of farmers and address a housing shortage for its citizens.
Hempcrete is made from the woody core of hemp — called hurd — lime and water. It’s material that former tribal council member Earl Pendleton has researched for several years to provide “safer and healthier” homes to members of the tribal community.
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| | Council members to examine strengthening Minneapolis ties to ShotSpotter technology |
Minneapolis’s contract for gunfire detection technology — most commonly referred to as ShotSpotter — is up for a council committee discussion Monday, as some are asking if city taxpayers should pay more for it.
Since 2007, the city has contracted with the company now known as SoundThinking Inc., to provide a system of acoustic detectors that alert law enforcement of potential gunfire.
In recent years, several cities have opted out, citing a lack of proof the technology makes cities safer — including Chicago, where the technology will be decommissioned later this month.
Minneapolis is the only city in Minnesota with a ShotSpotter contract and the city may keep it longer.
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| | Neighbors startled awake by gunfire in Minneapolis apartment building; police say it could have been much worse | Residents of the building who called 911 at around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday reported hearing gun shots, knocks on their doors and glass shattering.
Minneapolis police shot and injured a 40-year-old man who was wearing a military-style flak jacket and was armed with a shotgun, AK-47 style rifle and pistol, according to police. Responders had cornered him in a stairwell and evacuated people from the building.
The man is expected to survive, Minneapolis police Chief Brian O’Hara said.
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| What else we're watching: |
🏅 Team USA lands silver medal for women's wheelchair basketball. Minnesota’s own Rose Hollermann led Team USA with 17 points, but the team lost to the Netherlands 63-49.
🏈 Minnesota Vikings easily top New York Giants 28-6. Sam Darnold threw two touchdowns in a highly efficient performance and linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel scored on a spectacular one-handed 10-yard interception return to lead the Minnesota Vikings to an easy 28-6 victory over the New York Giants.
🎵 Rap megastar Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show. Kendrick Lamar will pop out on the NFL’s biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans.
💥 3 Israelis killed in attack at West Bank-Jordan border crossing, Israeli military says.The Israeli military said a gunman approached the Allenby Bridge Crossing from the Jordanian side in a truck and opened fire at Israeli security forces, who killed the assailant in a shootout.
🏫 Here’s where Trump and Harris stand on 6 education issues. From school choice to college affordability, Trump and Harris don't have a lot in common. Ahead of the candidates’ only scheduled debate, NPR has put together a handy primer of their education views.
🎞️ ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ jolts box office with $110 million opening weekend. “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” drummed up $110 million in its premiere weekend, becoming the second biggest September opening of all time.
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