MPR News PM Update

Jan. 9, 2023

A near-statewide air quality alert is in effect until noon tomorrow (caused by a temperature inversion). Expect light ice in the Twin Cities Tuesday night, and snow to central and northern Minnesota through Wednesday. Check out the latest on Updraft.
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Apple devices trigger false calls for winter rescues in Minnesota
Some Minnesota skiers and snowmobilers' phones are alerting first responders they've been in a serious crash  — even if they're just going over a bump. The sophisticated tech has clear benefits, but officials worry it could strain emergency resources.
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Edina police investigate after gunfire reported at Southdale Center
Edina police are investigating after a gun was fired Monday inside Southdale Center mall. Authorities found signs that someone may have been injured, but could not locate any victims. A lockdown issued for part of the mall has been lifted.
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🏛️ Minneapolis City Council mainstay Lisa Goodman won’t seek reelection
Her positions have drawn ire, even protests in front of her home and she has seen a marked uptick in hostility toward all forms of government, but said that wasn’t why she was stepping aside. Goodman said at 56, she may start a new career in public service.
🚗 MN House panel weighs driver's licenses for unauthorized immigrants
A Minnesota House committee will hear a bill tomorrow that would make the 81,000 Minnesotans lacking permanent legal status here eligible to pass a knowledge and driving test and obtain a state driver's license.
⚖️ Simon calls for election worker protections, automatic voter registration
Among his asks are to set up automatic voter registration, restore the right to vote to people who complete their sentence, allow 16-and-17-year-olds to pre-register to vote, and set in place gross misdemeanor charges for harassing election workers. 
- Amy Felegy, MPR News
 
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