MPR News PM Update

April 3, 2024

🍃 Welcome to the windiest month of the year! While Wednesday’s wind gusts reached 43 mph in the Twin Cities, MPR News Meteorologist Paul Huttner saw 46 mph at Fairmont and 48 mph in Jackson. High temps mostly in the 40s across the state. Get more on Updraft.
As Uber, Lyft departure looms, Minneapolis council could reconsider ordinance next week

The Minneapolis City Council could reconsider its controversial ordinance boosting rideshare driver pay next Thursday. If there’s no action taken, Uber and Lyft say they’ll cease operations in the city and beyond by May 1.
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Arts leader returns: Mohannad Ghawanmeh to lead Public Art St. Paul

Mohannad Ghawanmeh, a filmmaker and cinema scholar with a deep history in Minnesota’s arts scene, has been named the new president and executive director of Public Art St. Paul.
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🏇 Horse track betting plan could stumble amid pushback from key gambling players
A new form of gaming approved by the Minnesota Racing Commission this week has added another hurdle in the ongoing fight to legalize sports betting in Minnesota.
🔍 Authorities searching for person who left threats, fatally shot dog at home near Mankato
Deputies were called to a home near Mankato and found that a medium-sized, mixed-breed female dog had been fatally shot on the deck. The dog’s owner and another nearby resident reported finding threatening notes.
🏆 Oro by Nixta, Khaluna, Hai Hai restaurants, chefs named James Beard award finalists
Two chefs and one restaurant remain in contention for a James Beard Award in June this year. Oro by Nixta is a finalist for Best New Restaurant, while Christina Nguyen of Hai Hai and Ann Ahmed of Khâluna are finalists for the Best Chef of the Midwest category.
🚨 Man charged after allegedly stabbing hospital employee in Willmar
A 31-year-old Willmar man faces two assault charges after allegedly stabbing and seriously wounding a hospital employee on Monday.
🚓 South Lake Minnetonka officer on leave after firing gun during vehicle pursuit
The state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says a South Lake Minnetonka police officer is on standard administrative leave after firing his gun during a car chase last week.
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