MPR News PM Update

March 7, 2024

🌥️ Thursday temps remain mild with highs in the 50s southern Minnesota and in the 30s north. Rain and snow showers are possible Thursday into early Friday. Find out more on Updraft.

Minneapolis City Council votes to boost rideshare driver pay by veto proof majority

The ordinance boosts rideshare driver pay to 51 cents per minute and $1.40 a mile, with a minimum of $5 for each fare. Mayor Jacob Frey has announced he’ll issue a veto.
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Legislation would create temporary licenses for cannabis businesses in MN

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management is proposing changes to the state’s marijuana law, including one that would allow the issuance of a set number of temporary licenses.
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▶️ Watch live: President Joe Biden delivers State of the Union address
President Biden delivers his final State of the Union before the 2024 election at 8 p.m. on March 7. Several Minnesotans will be guests at the Capitol for the address.  
🚓 Fargo-Moorhead officials hope to curb violence with threat assessment team
Law enforcement agencies in Fargo-Moorhead are collaborating with each other, the courts and community agencies to form a threat assessment team. They hope to reduce violence by identifying people who might be a threat to public safety.
🗳️ Gov. Walz says Minnesota’s 45,000 uncommitted voters are ‘civically engaged’
More than 45,000 Minnesotans voted “uncommitted” in the presidential primary on Super Tuesday. When asked why he hasn’t called for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, Walz said he wants to see “a permanent solution.”
☕ Combating loneliness over a shared meal at Gigi’s Cafe
A group of Minnesotans host a weekly gathering at a Minneapolis cafe for a communal meal. The invitation is open to everyone, especially those needing companionship and human connection.
🎭 Three Twin Cities arts organizations announce new seasons, shows
The Twin Cities performing arts scene’s next season includes the world premiere of “Purple Rain,” a diverse season without world premieres at The Guthrie Theater, and Minnesota Opera's blend of classic and new works.
🔍 5 tips for spotting and debunking disinformation this election year
During the 2024 election year, disinformation became a routine part of the political discourse. Here are five tips for spotting and debunking disinformation.
📈 Suicide rates rising fastest in rural Minnesota
A new report from the Center for Rural Policy and Development says there are unique challenges to rural life that make it harder to get help for those who need it.
–  Nicole Johnson, MPR News
 

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