MPR News PM Update

March 31, 2023

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Reminder: I'm just the messenger here... Much of southern and central Minnesota is seeing rain and thunderstorms. Some will be graced with a transition to (again, messenger only!) snow this evening, with heavy snow expected in many areas through tonight and into very early tomorrow. Get the latest on Updraft.

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Jury finds ex-GOP operative Lazzaro guilty in federal sex trafficking case
The one-time Minnesota Republican political operative and top donor is guilty on all counts of sex trafficking five girls, ages 15 and 16. Lazzaro faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years.
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Minneapolis, state agree on police operations overhaul
Changes include limits on the use of nonlethal weapons, restrictions on traffic stops and when and how use of force is conducted.
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⚖️ Federal judge: 18-20 year-olds can get Minnesota gun permits
A federal judge today invalidated a Minnesota law that excludes adults under age 21 from obtaining permits to carry guns in public. The judge ruled their constitutional rights had been violated.
😷 New research: MN's COVID outcomes may not have been as good as they seemed
While we had the sixth lowest unadjusted COVID-19 death rate, once adjusted for age and the presence of key comorbidities, Minnesota’s death rate shifts to exactly the middle of the pack.
🏀 Students, alumni celebrate UMD Women's Hoops title game appearance
It’s only the third time in UMD’s history that one of their Division II teams has competed for a national championship. Until last week the women’s basketball team had never advanced to the elite eight, much less the final.
🏳️‍⚧️ 'Like a deep breath': Trans Day of Visibility rally celebrates, supports trans youth
“To think in other states people are in fear for their kids’ lives, education and freedom. Then, to know my kid can show up at the Capitol with a trans flag on and we feel relatively safe and we feel like we are making progress when we talk to our leaders, it’s a big difference.”
🎨 6 things to know in the Twin Cities art world this week
The American Swedish Institute has named a new CEO; New Arab American Theater Works is hosting a showcase April 1 and 2; and more.
- Amy Felegy, MPR News
 
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