April 26, 2023

It was a cold start to spring in March and the start of April. A heat wave accelerated lake ice-outs, but they’ve largely stalled now with the cold temperatures and cloudy periods. Get the latest on Updraft.

Muslim communities 'on edge' after back-to-back fires at Minneapolis mosques

More than 40 faith leaders from different Twin Cities congregations stood in solidarity at a press conference on Tuesday following back-to-back fires at two Minneapolis mosques that authorities are investigating as arson.

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NAACP sues Minneapolis, alleging covert social media surveillance by cops

Minneapolis NAACP leaders on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis over police officers’ alleged use of stealth social media accounts to keep tabs on and criticize Black community leaders.

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🎵 Burnsville music class includes songs familiar to Somali students

”I’m really big on affirming students for who they are,” Hussein said. “I have seen how students, when they reach high school and have not had the opportunities to be affirmed in the ways that Miss Buck is able to do in her classroom, I have seen and witnessed the impact.”

💉 Minnesota sees sharp increase in syphilis cases

Syphilis cases in Minnesota rose 25 percent in 2022, reaching their highest level in years according to new data from the Minnesota Department of Health.

💰 Minnesota Legislature closes in on deal on rebates, Social Security tax break

Under the Senate bill, there would be $4 billion in tax credits and other cuts over the next four years. Its DFL authors called it the biggest tax cut in state history. Unlike a plan advancing in the House, it would not raise any income taxes for Minnesotans.

🐦 Duluth atwitter as cold snap slows songbird migration

Thousands upon thousands of birds — species such as dark-eyed juncos, American robins, rusty blackbirds, sparrows and grackles — are essentially stuck in the Duluth area, the consequence of what’s known as a migration “fallout.”

🪱 New study shows surprising connection between deer and earthworms

The research, recently published in the journal Ecology, shows that in northern forests, the presence of deer substantially increased the number of earthworms.

☮ Rep. Omar calls for ceasefire in Sudan, discusses U.S. involvement

"I think that the United States should continue to call for a ceasefire. We need a lasting ceasefire. And it's going to be really important for the United States to also push for negotiations to take place between generals Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, better known as Hemedti."

- Sam Stroozas, MPR News

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