MPR News PM Update

Sept. 4, 2024

😶‍🌫️ An air quality alert for northwestern Minnesota is in effect until late Thursday morning as air quality is forecast to diminish through the evening and overnight Go to Updraft for the latest.
Sen. Mitchell won't go on trial for burglary charge before start of next legislative session

Sen. Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury has pleaded not guilty to the felony charge that stems from an April arrest in Detroit Lakes. She's accused of breaking into her stepmother's home to take items belonging to her late father.
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Lottery-related ballot measure awaits Minnesota voters

Minnesota voters will decide this fall whether to renew a proposal that earmarks a portion of the state’s lottery proceeds for conservation, clean water and parks projects.
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🚌 2024 Minnesota State Fair bus usage broke transit records
The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority announced Wednesday that it set a State Fair ridership record this year with 127,220 rides, which eclipsed last year's record ridership by about 16,500.
🚸 St. Louis County bus driver with 17 kids on board suspected of driving drunk
A bus driver for the St. Louis County School District faces possible charges after allegedly driving drunk Wednesday with more than a dozen students on board.
⛈️ Retreat center north of Twin Cities faces lengthy cleanup after severe storms
The storms last week Monday struck quickly at Pacem in Terris Hermitage Retreat Center, leaving roads impassable, making the three miles of trails unwalkable and damaging several buildings.
🕯️ Park Tavern reopens after deadly crash, as driver makes first court appearance
The driver who allegedly drove his vehicle across a St. Louis Park restaurant patio Sunday, killing two people and injuring nine others, made his first court appearance on Wednesday.
– Sam Stroozas, MPR News
 

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