MPR News PM Update

May 9, 2023 

Good evening.

Apparently we're skipping May in favor of June: Tomorrow and Thursday bring more abundant sunshine. Expect around 80 degrees in the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota Wednesday, and not much cooler than 70 as you look north. Get the latest on Updraft.
Volleyball bin
Boys volleyball gets MSHSL approval to become a sanctioned sport in Minnesota
Minnesota has just become the 25th state to sanction boys volleyball as a high school sport. Teams from 72 Minnesota high schools — including nearly 2,000 athletes — are participating in this spring’s season.
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Apartments on a street
Minnesota lawmakers approve $1 billion for housing
Off to Gov. Walz's desk, the proposal includes rental assistance funds, first-generation homebuyer aid, homelessness prevention efforts and upping metro tax for affordable housing.
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🏛 Winona State president named chancellor of Minnesota State system
Scott Olson told the board that he hopes he can help break down barriers for those who want to go to school in the Minnesota State system, whether that’s affordability or feeling like they belong and are treated equitably.
🧑‍⚖️ Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5M
The verdict was split: Jurors rejected advice columnist E. Jean Carroll’s claim that she was raped, finding Trump responsible for a less serious form of sexual assault. But the judgment adds to Trump's legal woes and offers vindication to Carroll, whose allegations had been mocked and dismissed by Trump for years.
🚓 Minnesota lawmakers seek to sharply limit no-knock warrants
The proposal would set a higher standard for courts before a no-knock warrant is issued. There would also have to be a showing that the search couldn’t happen when the premises is unoccupied. Officers would also need to “loudly and understandably” announce their presence before moving in.
🏈 Former Vikings, Cal QB Joe Kapp dies at age 85
After a stellar collegiate career at Cal in the 1950s that was capped by an appearance in the 1959 Rose Bowl, Kapp went on to star in Canada before making it to the NFL. He's the only quarterback to lead his team to a Rose Bowl, Grey Cup and Super Bowl.  
- Amy Felegy, MPR News
 
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