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State trooper kills man in confrontation along I-94 in Minneapolis 

View this email as a web page July 31, 2023 Goodbye July! After a cooler weekend, Minnesota is heating back up. Temps will be in the 80s across much of the state. Plus, another air quality alert was issued for northern Minnesota until tomorrow 3 p.m. Get the latest on Updraft. ❤️ Has someone ever taken you by surprise by doing something kind that made your day a little easier? Your life a little fuller? Our new series, "Thank You, Stranger," looks at those special people and their impact. Have a story to share? Call and leave a message ‪(612) 361-1252. 'Forever chemicals' prompt new warning about eating fish from Minnesota stretch of Mississippi The new recommendations apply to the Mississippi River from the Ford Dam in St. Paul to the Hastings dam, known as Pool 2, as well as Lake Rebecca near Hastings. Read here State trooper kills man in confrontation along I-94 in Minneapolis The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the killing. A stretch of I-94 heading north from downtown Minneapolis was closed for several hours Monday. Read here 🏊 Aquatic group works to offer year-round pool access to north Minneapolis Since north Minneapolis' only public indoor pool closed in 2007, a group formed a swimming and triathlon team to ensure young people continued to swim. Now the organization, V3 Sports is on the verge of restoring year-round access to a pool, and more. 🚨 Civil jury finds St. Paul cop liable in on-duty 2017 killing A federal jury on Monday found St. Paul police officer Nathaniel Younce civilly liable for the fatal shooting of Cordale Handy in 2017, but in a mixed decision, jurors determined that a second officer involved in the incident, Mikko Norman, should not be held liable. 🎨Colors on concrete: How Adam Turman paints Minnesota's urban canvas Adam Turman, a muralist known for his distinct style, paints Minnesota's urban landscapes and builds lasting relationships with notable institutions, infusing color into the state's iconic locales. 🕯️ Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens dies from cancer at 70 Reubens' publicist says he died Sunday night after a six-year struggle with cancer that he did not make public. Reubens said in a statement that his fans should "accept my apology for not going public with what I've been facing the last six years."  🏟️ Fresh turf coming to Vikings stadium for second time since opening They'll be rolling out new field turf at U.S. Bank stadium in 2024, according to a request for contractors. It's the second replacement since the stadium's debut in 2016. - Nicole Johnson, MPR News SPONSOR   Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe today! Preference Center ❘ Unsubscribe This email was sent by: Minnesota Public Radio 480 Cedar Street Saint Paul, MN, 55101