Aug. 15, 2023

Welcome back, summer☀️. The sun was out today making it more seasonable with temps around the mid 70s. Things will heat up a bit more Wednesday. However, the PCA has issued an air quality alert for much of northern Minnesota until 10 a.m. Wednesday. Get the latest on Updraft.

Duluth City Council votes to ban smoking marijuana in public parks

The Duluth City Council has voted to ban smoking marijuana in all city parks, including the popular Lakewalk pedestrian path along Lake Superior, Bayfront Festival Park and Spirit Mountain.

Read here

Minnesota author: 'I wanted to bring Karachi alive for people' in debut novel

Nigar Alam has written a novel set in Karachi that spans decades following the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.

Read here

💰 Late-summer stimulus: Minnesota tax rebates begin arriving

More than $1.1 billion will make its way from state government coffers to bank accounts or mailboxes of qualifying Minnesotans starting this week.

🚨 Entire police force in Goodhue quits after chief announces resignation

The entire police department in the southeast Minnesota city of Goodhue resigned last week after the city’s chief of police announced his resignation.

🏠 Got hail damage? Tips to avoid repair scams after Minnesota storms

If you’re getting your roof or siding fixed after Friday’s hail and strong wind gusts, be wary of scam businesses that prey on homeowners after a big storm.

🌳 A new fast-growing tree species out of Minnesota may be part of a climate change solution

Listen: A new cottonwood-poplar hybrid tree from the University of Minnesota can grow up to eight feet per year. Scientists hope the tree will meet the need for more shade in the state.

🏳️‍⚧️ States that protect transgender health care now try to absorb demand

Waiting lists for gender-affirming health care are growing in states that declared themselves refuges for transgender people as bans for such care for minors take effect around the country.

🎥 Despite the Hollywood strike, some movies are still in production. Here's why

Hollywood actors are on strike, but the union is allowing some productions to continue. That’s created some disagreement in the rank and file.

🚇 New Metro Transit general manager: 'We are seeing people return to transit'

Listen: As Metro Transit’s new general manager, Lesley Kandaras is heading efforts to make public transit safer.

- Nicole Johnson, MPR News

SPONSOR

Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe today!

Preference Center ❘ Unsubscribe

This email was sent by: Minnesota Public Radio
480 Cedar Street Saint Paul, MN, 55101