MPR News PM Update

March 1, 2024

Happy meteorological spring! I can't give you a specific "Minnesota temperature" for the weekend, but I can say: Saturday afternoon highs will range from 30s in northwestern Minnesota to lower 60s in southern Minnesota. Sunday's high temps will range from 40s in far northern Minnesota to lower 70s in southeastern Minnesota. Enjoy your weekend, whatever that may look like! Get more on Updraft.

Organizers scramble to induce ‘uncommitted’ votes in Minnesota presidential primary

Their goal is to deliver a ballot-box rebuke to President Joe Biden, who has drawn protest from people who don’t think his administration is doing enough to halt Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
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St. Paul City Council remains unaligned on declaring resolution for a cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
Minnesotans opposed to the war are  urging city councils to pass cease-fire resolutions, forcing local lawmakers to grapple with their role in an international conversation that has at times been divisive.  
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🚒 Camp Nenookaasi fire under investigation, Minneapolis fire officials say
There were two minor injuries at the encampment of unsheltered people, but no serious injuries or deaths were reported. Camp Nenookaasi has now moved to a new location in South Minneapolis.
🍦 Celebrating spring’s arrival with a cone at the oldest Dairy Queen in Minnesota
March 1 may be the first day of meteorological spring. But in Moorhead, it’s perhaps better known as Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen Day, designated by the city in 2019. I got in line (microphone in one hand, Dilly Bar in the other. Check it out with me!)
🎶 Visual symphony: Macalester hosts 'American Ledger'
“This musical score is an abstraction of the United States flag,” artist Raven Chacon says. “Taking those elements of stars and stripes and turning those into rivers and percussive notations, and some of them staying as stars tell the story of the violence that has happened on this land, and also considers what’s next.”
⚽ Minnesota United braces for home opener against Columbus Crew amid key injuries
Minnesota United is preparing for its home opener against Columbus Crew at Allianz Field, facing challenges with significant player injuries. Key players including Emanuel Reynoso and Robin Lod are sidelined, which might affect the team’s performance.
🎭 Review: 'Hells Canyon' at Theater Mu
"Hells Canyon" is a short show, running about a hundred minutes, and feels like it goes much faster. The horror elements are there, giving audiences moments to gasp and jump, but it’s also full of funny moments that help cut the tension." - Jacob Aloi, MPR News arts reporter
🍿 Cube Critics review ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ and ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’
Cube Critics Max Sparber and Aron Woldeslassie discuss a quirky Ethan Coen film, “Drive-Away Dolls” and a unique adaptation of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” as a series; plus, performer Bill Irwin’s deep dive into Samuel Beckett’s legacy, connecting vaudeville to the playwright’s profound influence.
–  Amy Felegy, MPR News
 

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