MPR News PM Update

May 23, 2023

Tomorrow, western Minnesota will still be near 80 degrees; subtract 10 to 15 degrees for you eastern folk. Much of this pollution and smoke should bring air quality back to the good range by Thursday.

Also, Memorial Day weekend is looking nice and warm. And dry ... ish. Latest:  Updraft. 

The Minnesota State Capitol under hazy skies
Rebates, cannabis and abortion safeguards: What lawmakers got done in the 2023 legislative session
With all three levers of power at the Capitol under their control, Democrats spent the nearly five months of the legislative session passing new measures on health care, the environment, taxes and employment. Before the governor signs many of the measures into law tomorrow, here’s what you need to know about what the Legislature did.
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A woman kicks a soccer ball during a game
Minnesota Aurora kicks off its second season 'hungry and free' on Wednesday
In its first year, 2022, the pre-professional women's soccer team posted an undefeated regular season and reached the league championship match. Its second season starts tomorrow night versus the Rochester FC Loons. Both teams are on the USL W League, which has grown from 44 teams last year to more than 60 this season. “All of our players have high ceilings for the 2023 season.”
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📚 MPR News podcast 'Ask a Bookseller' hits streaming services
Looking for your next great read? The Thread's long-running "Ask a Bookseller" series is now a podcast. One book. Two minutes. Every week. Listen Saturday mornings on MPR News or any time on your podcast app.
🚆 State lawmakers fast-track passenger rail between Duluth and the Twin Cities
All aboard! State lawmakers have approved $195 million in funding for the Northern Lights passenger rail line connecting the Twin Ports and Twin Cities. Rail advocates have fought for it for decades, despite concerns about cost and ridership. It's pending a signature from Gov. Walz.
⚕️ Legacy of racism lays foundation for Black Americans' health disparities
From birth to death, Black Americans fare worse in measures of health compared to their white counterparts. They have higher rates of infant and maternal mortality, higher incidence of asthma during childhood, more difficulty treating mental health as teens, and greater rates of high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s disease and other illnesses.
💼 Rep. Dean Phillips: Sen. Feinstein 'clearly losing mental acuity,' should resign
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein is back at the Capitol after nearly three months away because of illness. When she returned, she got a standing ovation. But there are concerns about the democrat’s physical and mental fitness. Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips is renewing his call for Feinstein to resign. He refuted claims his statements were ageist.
⚾ Conforto's 3-run homer in 4-run 1st leads Giants over Twins 4-1
A sentiment we can all agree on: “We need to have more good swings, more good at-bats than what we’re seeing. It’s a little frustrating, but what are we going to do right now about it? It starts tomorrow. Totally new situation tomorrow and we have to attack it.”
-  Amy Felegy, MPR News
 
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