July 17, 2023

Here we go again 😷 The MPCA issued the 25th air quality alert for much of northwest Minnesota until 10 p.m. Tuesday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms appear likely for Tuesday night and Wednesday. Get the latest on Updraft.

8 things to do around the ‘Barbie’ premiere in Minnesota

Events include a pop-up closet at the Mall of America, a Barbie-themed rave in Minneapolis, and parties ahead of movie screenings across the state.

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Allina Health announces layoffs affecting around 350 workers

The layoffs include workers at Mercy and United Hospitals, according to internal emails shared with MPR News.

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🏚️ New report says nearly 1 in 5 Minnesota inmates walk out of prison homeless

Around 4,500 people a year get out of prison in Minnesota, and nearly 1,000 are released onto the street, with nowhere to go.

🌧️ 'On the edge': Minnesota farmers, gardeners, cities wait to see if rain will curb worsening drought

Widespread rain expected soon could spare the region from seeing the most serious effects of drought. But a continued dry pattern could quickly make things worse for farmers and gardeners.

🔥 Air quality alert in northwestern Minnesota prompted by wildfires

Smoke from Quebec wildfires will move south into the Red River Valley, potentially pushing air quality readings into the orange category.

Teenage girl fatally shot in Minneapolis

Minneapolis police say a teenage girl was fatally shot in the city’s East Isles neighborhood early Monday morning.

🎸 Taylor Swift just made Billboard history, again

Swift became the first woman and third artist ever to have four of the Top 10 albums on Billboard's 200 chart. This latest milestone comes weeks after the release of “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version).”

- Nicole Johnson, MPR News

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