this is one long test tornado siren!

Definitely got my attention at 1:45! Another one at 6:45.

NEW: Katie Robertson spoke to Jim VandeHei about how Axios is responding to the rise of AI.

In it, we announced exciting changes to our editorial leadership team.

Read here:
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MPR's Dana Ferguson tracked down backstory of SOB construction slowdown mentioned in a recent Rules Committee hearing #mnleg

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MN House Speaker recently poured cold water on bill to expand insurance coverage for infertility treatment, saying's it's likely too $$$ for 2024 budget targets.

Yes, but: Lead author working on tweaks to contain price & get something passed this year

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CMs Wonsley, Chavez & Osman, who were not part of the group that told Kyle Stokes they'll bring forward an implementation delay, say they'll support it, too, bc gives more time for new companies to get ready.

As reported by Kyle Stokes in this AM's Axios Twin Cities, too. Read the story --> axios.com/local/twin-cit…

NEW via Kyle Stokes: A group of Minneapolis council members will propose delaying implementation of the city's rideshare ordinance.

Move would give more time for council (and/or #mnleg ) to consider alternatives amid Uber/Lyft threats to leave May 1.

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🚨Some late breaking academic job market news: I am hiring a postdoc Hubbard SJMC to work on projects studying effectiveness of newsroom strategies around building trust and engaging with news avoiders. Feel free to reach out with questions! hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/360555

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This is so great to see. A full house at the iconic Riverview Theater to see last night’s #NCAAFinalFour women’s games. Iowa gave me heart failure a few times last night, but pulled it out over UConn. It’s Iowa and South Carolina Sunday for the title.

How great is this? Watch the Women's NCAA Final Four (Iowa V. UConn) tonight at the Riverview. Doors open at 8:05 pm. Free admission, but you can show up w/a nonperishable food item for the food shelf where I volunteer (thanks, Riverview!). Buy lots of the Riv's fabulous popcorn!

The amazing response to Axios CEO Jim VandeHei's Finish Line columns inspired him to write a new book, 'Just the Good Stuff,' and all net proceeds will go to the Zotheka Foundation trib.al/TUoXRS4

Do you have an ITCHY DOG? Looking to possibly talk to Twin Cities residents who have navigated pet allergies.

FYI: City of Minneapolis is proposing to house the city's Elections & Voter Services division in the former Third Precinct police station.

The rebuilt building would also include 'ground floor community space.'

The City Council is discussing on Monday.

Big loss for local news in the SW metro: axios.com/local/twin-cit…

INBOX: Minneapolis Public Schools (Minneapolis Public Schools) says it just emerged from a 30-hour marathon mediation session with the MFT 59 teachers union.

No deal.

Not talking about the district's offer out of respect for confidentiality, but MPS calls it 'fair and competitive.'

Long lines of people waiting to audition for Survivor at the Minneapolis Convention Center

. Southwest Voices reported today in their newsletter that a tree honoring robert skafte will be planted in loring park on may 11 from 10:00-11:30am, exact location TBD (flyer from friends of loring park: friendsofloringpark.org/events-1/2024/…)