June 15, 2023

🌬️ Breathe in, Twin Cities. The air quality alert has been canceled in the metro area, however, it remains through early Friday for portions of southern Minnesota as smoke and ozone linger. Get the latest on Updraft.

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Feds, Garland set to speak Friday on 2-year probe of Minneapolis police

The investigation into whether Minneapolis police routinely used excessive force and violated people’s constitutional rights began in 2021 after the conviction of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. Attorney General Merrick Garland is expected to speak in Minneapolis Friday.

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As smoky skies clear, experts say Minnesotans should prepare for more bad air

After Wednesday’s thick, choking smoke, air conditions improved significantly on Thursday across Minnesota. But forecasters say we should expect more air quality issues through the summer, and experts say there are things you can do to reduce the risk to your health.

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✊🏿 Minnesota’s first Juneteenth as a formal holiday arrives Monday

A new law adds Minnesota to the list where Juneteenth is a formally observed state holiday. For this year, however, the celebrations will be mostly local.

🫁 Here's how breathing bad air affects you, and how to protect your health

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer speaks with Mayo Clinic Dr. Greg Vanichkachorn about the short- and long-term health impacts of breathing wildfire smoke.

👩🏼‍⚖️ Chief Justice Gildea to leave Minnesota high court in October

There will be turnover at the top of Minnesota’s Supreme Court as Chief Justice Lorie Gildea steps down in October. It will mean all but one of the court’s justices were picked by DFL governors.

🎬 Beautiful Boi: The past and future of local filmmaker Atlas O. Phoenix

Atlas O. Phoenix, a transmasculine, Black, disabled, nonbinary filmmaker, reflects on their vulnerable and autobiographical filmography.

🚫 St. Cloud State University eliminates programs, lays off faculty due to enrollment decline

University administrators say the cuts are necessary to fix a looming $24 million budget deficit caused by a decline in student enrollment.

🔥 Boundary Waters wildfire 'creeping and smoldering,' now estimated at 20 acres in size

A closure order for part of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness may be issued Thursday as crews continue to respond to a wildfire.

- Nicole Johnson, MPR News

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