MPR News PM Update

June 7, 2023

Air is improving! Even though air quality readings have improved across the state, thick smoke plumes from massive wildfires in eastern Canada continue to spread across the northeastern United States. Get the latest on Updraft.

Last year on June 24 the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. MPR News wants to hear from Minnesotans about how they feel one year post-Roe. Call 651-290-1187 and leave a voicemail with your story and contact information. We may use a portion of your audio on the air.
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Choi: Ending low-level traffic stops hasn't led to more crime in Ramsey Co.
Ending traffic stops for broken tail lights and similar vehicle violations hasn’t led to more violent crime but has dramatically cut the racial disparities in police stops, John Choi, the county attorney, said Wednesday.
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Party like he's 65: 4-day event honors Prince's birthday
Celebrate the life and legacy of Prince on what would have been his 65th birthday at Paisley Park's “Celebration 2023.” Explore the significance of the number 7 in his history with live performances, panels and more.
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⚖️ Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s office to direct more lawyers to cases of missing, murdered Indigenous people
Survivors, family of Missing and Murdered Indigenous persons (MMIP) and advocates gathered to give testimony to the Not Invisible Act Commission, an advisory group of experts created to address the high incidence of human trafficking and murder across Indian Country.
⚾ Eflin picks up 8th victory, Raley slugs 11th HR as MLB-leading Rays beat Twins 7-0
Zach Eflin pitched into the seventh inning and earned his eighth win, Luke Raley tripled and homered, and the MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays beat the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins 7-0.
-  Nicole Johnson, MPR News
 
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