Sept. 20, 2019Protests in coordination with the global climate strike took place today at the State Capitol in St. Paul and in dozens of other Minnesota cities. On today’s show, we heard from young adults who are protesting across Greater Minnesota, and a parent as well. Later in the show I was joined by Republican Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka to talk about energy policy, the high cost of insulin, gun control and vaping. Listen to those conversations here or by searching MPR News with Angela Davis wherever you get your podcasts. Have a great weekend! ~ Angela Davis, MPR News host | Updraft blog | Forecast
On Friday, Joan Gabel officially became the University of Minnesota’s 17th president, the first woman to hold that job. Along with the applause came some early pressure to act quickly on key union contracts.Thursday: University of Minnesota rolling out welcome mat for new president
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The St. Paul Police Department says it will release video evidence from last weekend’s fatal police shooting of a Little Canada man.Earlier: Man fatally shot by police officer in St. Paul
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International Falls Mayor Bob Anderson spent his entire life in the U.S.-Canada border town, a tireless advocate for the community and an employee at the local papermill for five decades
