MPR News PM Update

Jan. 17, 2024

Happy Wednesday! Five days of blustery northwest winds have ended. Most of Minnesota will have high temps in the single digits. However, another El Niño-driven mild Pacific breeze will blow into the state next week. Get more on Updraft.

Minnesota company illegally fired woman because she was pregnant


A Minnesota company violated a woman’s civil rights when it fired her because she was pregnant in what was called The Minnesota Human Rights Department called the action “blatant pregnancy discrimination."

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Minnesota cannabis regulators say state will likely need 381 dispensaries at a minimum

A report from the state Office of Cannabis Management offers the first ballpark figure on how many retailers will be needed to run Minnesota’s legal marijuana marketplace.
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💊 New Minnesota prescription drug board gets up and running but expects industry resistance
A new panel established by the state Legislature will soon begin its work to try to make prescription drugs more affordable for Minnesotans. It’s called the Prescription Drug Affordability Board.
⛄ Minnesota ice season will be one for the record books
A January cold snap has created new ice on Minnesota lakes after record December warmth created open water on lakes across the state. The shortened ice season fits a long-term trend toward fewer days of frozen lakes across the state.
🚨 Suspect in fatal stabbing at Minneapolis grocery store found incompetent to stand trial
The court said an expert found that Schulz, “due to mental illness or cognitive impairment, lacks the ability to rationally consult with counsel; or lacks the ability to understand the proceedings or participate in the defense.”
🏥 Palace says Kate hospitalized for abdominal surgery
Kensington Palace says the Princess of Wales has been hospitalized after undergoing planned abdominal surgery and will remain at The London Clinic for up to two weeks.
🌌 James Webb Telescope detects earliest known black hole — it's really big for its age
Data from the James Webb Space Telescope indicate that a galaxy known as GN-z11 has a supermassive black hole at its center — one that’s far more massive than astronomers expected.
–  Nicole Johnson, MPR News
 
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