MPR News PM Update

June 8, 2023

The drought is back! Friday brings another dry but beautiful day to Minnesota, howeverthe U.S. Drought Monitor for Minnesota positions our state to be in moderate drought. 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.
New study from UMN researchers says an existing drug is a promising treatment for long COVID
Metformin, a medication typically used as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes, has shown promise as an effective treatment for long COVID, according to a U of M study.
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Winona authorities confirm body found in SE Minnesota is Madeline Kingsbury
Police on Wednesday night said Adam Taylor Fravel, 29, the father of Kingsbury’s children, had been arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder in the case.
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Supreme Court unexpectedly upholds provision prohibiting racial gerrymandering
The Supreme Court has ruled against Alabama's defense of an electoral map drawn by the state's Republican-dominated legislature. Black voters had challenged the law as racially discriminatory.
-  Nicole Johnson, MPR News
 
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