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Stories from October 1, 2018

If Kavanaugh lied, Jeff Flake vows to vote 'no' on Supreme Court confirmation

If Kavanaugh lied, Jeff Flake vows to vote 'no' on Supreme Court confirmation

Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake, who holds extraordinary leverage in the confirmation process, addressed Judge Brett Kavanaugh's future directly as he trekked across New England while exploring a possible run for president.
by Associated Press

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5 kids still missing in southern MN; warrant out for mother's arrest

Authorities are concerned for the welfare of Izetta Cooley's five children, who she allegedly took without permission over the weekend. She's under a court order not to have contact with the children.
by MPR News Staff

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Farm groups welcome trade deal, still want tariffs to end

Farm groups welcomed the agreement the U.S., Canada and Mexico have reached to replace NAFTA, but still want retaliatory tariffs on agricultural products to end.
by Mark Steil

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Destigmatizing mental health in sports

Destigmatizing mental health in sports

Minnesota Vikings' Everson Griffen is just one of numerous professional athletes that have struggled with mental health concerns. How are leagues like the NFL working to assist their athletes?
by Kerri Miller and Jeffrey Bissoy

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Ex-FBI agent will address criticism of Wetterling probe, detail feds' role

Ex-FBI agent will address criticism of Wetterling probe, detail feds' role

Steve Gilkerson, who worked on the Jacob Wetterling investigation in its earliest stages, will address recent criticism by the Stearns County sheriff at a Tuesday morning news conference.
by Cody Nelson

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Third person dies at Minneapolis homeless encampment

Third person dies at Minneapolis homeless encampment

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner said Pamela Rivera, 51, died early Sunday morning. A member of a street outreach group said Rivera was found unconscious in her tent.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump: 'Wouldn't bother me' if FBI talked with all Kavanaugh accusers

Trump: 'Wouldn't bother me' if FBI talked with all Kavanaugh accusers

The president told reporters on Monday that he won't micromanage whom the FBI interviews as it reinvestigates Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Trump is sticking by him.

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How women can be better allies to each other?

In the #MeToo era people like to remind each other to believe women. But do women do a good job of believing each other? How can women support each other and be better allies across racial lines?
by Kerri Miller

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DFL seeks law enforcement review of abuse claim against Ellison

DFL seeks law enforcement review of abuse claim against Ellison

The move comes after an investigator hired by the DFL could not substantiate a domestic abuse allegation against Rep. Keith Ellison, the DFL's nominee for Minnesota attorney general.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Chronic wasting disease found in deer killed near Preston

Chronic wasting disease found in deer killed near Preston

A hunter killed the deer during the opening weekend of archery season in southeastern Minnesota. The DNR said the discovery highlights the need for continued vigilance against the disease.
by MPR News Staff

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Real ID rollout: Officials report light demand, normal wait times

Real ID rollout: Officials report light demand, normal wait times

The cards comply with federal security rules and require applicants to provide more documentation. The extra paperwork is expected to slow down the process of applying for a driver's license or ID.
by Tim Nelson

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What's new in the new Minneapolis 2040 plan?

What's new in the new Minneapolis 2040 plan?

The City of Minneapolis released a new draft of its comprehensive plan called Minneapolis 2040 on Friday. For a city planning document, it received a lot of feedback: more than 10,000 comments on its initial draft.
by Max Nesterak

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Domenico Modugno's 'Volare' topped charts 60 years ago

The lyrics were inspired by the paintings of Marc Chagall, and describe a dream in which a man paints his hands blue and flies through the sky -- "blue painted in blue." The song was the No. 1 single of 1958 and has been covered by many artists.
by MPR News Staff

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Scratch one smokestack from the banks of the Mississippi

Scratch one smokestack from the banks of the Mississippi

The huge twin smokestacks in Alma, Wis., not far downstream from Lake Pepin, have been a landmark along the Mississippi River since the power station was built in 1947. Today, they blew one of them up.
by Bob Collins

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Age discrimination suit filed because 16-year-old boy didn’t make soccer team

The St. Louis Post Dispatch reports that the family accepts that Student Doe, who played JV soccer last season, didn't make the big team, but he didn't make the JV squad either. They say they were told the JV openings went to freshmen and sophomores because they have more time to polish their skills and help the big team.
by Bob Collins

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Las Vegas victims honored on 1st anniversary of shooting

Las Vegas victims honored on 1st anniversary of shooting

"Today we remember the unforgettable. Today, we comfort the inconsolable," Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval said. "Today, we are reminded of the pain that never really goes away."
by The Associated Press

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The American Dream is harder to find in some neighborhoods

The American Dream is harder to find in some neighborhoods

A new data tool finds a strong correlation between where people grew up and their chances of climbing the economic ladder. Charlotte, N.C., hopes to use it to improve residents' economic mobility.
by John Ydstie

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Think you don't need a flu shot? Here are 5 reasons to change your mind

Think you don't need a flu shot? Here are 5 reasons to change your mind

College students are among the least likely to get vaccinated against the flu, which killed more than 80,000 people last winter. Experts say the reasons are a combination of fear and misperception.
by Allison Aubrey

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A bittersweet goodbye for the Dragon City Cafe in south Minneapolis

A bittersweet goodbye for the Dragon City Cafe in south Minneapolis

The restaurant business is notoriously tough, with slim profit margins and a high risk of failure. The family-owned Dragon City Cafe beat those odds for some 40 years, serving up Chinese food at 43rd Avenue and East Lake Street.
by Cathy Wurzer and Evan Frost

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American, Japanese win Nobel for cancer research

The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to two researchers from the United States and Japan for advances in discovering how the body's immune system can fight off the scourge of cancer.
by The Associated Press

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Canada-U.S. reach deal to stay in trade pact with Mexico

The new deal, reached just before a midnight deadline imposed by the U.S., will be called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA. It replaces the 24-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement.
by The Associated Press

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Coach compares football officiating to rape

No more entries, please; we already have a winner in the This Week in Stupid competition. It's Mark Whipple, football coach at the University of Massachusetts.
by Bob Collins

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Photos: Red Wing's historic Sheldon Theatre reopens

Photos: Red Wing's historic Sheldon Theatre reopens

New features include a studio space on the third floor, a new green room and bathrooms that are easier to use for people with disabilities.
by Catharine Richert

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Southern Minn. towns fed up with telecom service

Southern Minn. towns fed up with telecom service

Nearly 400 people have attended public hearings across Minnesota concerning complaints about Frontier Communications. In Ceylon, the problems are in plain sight. Most of the cables lay on the ground. Others are supported by trees or branches -- even draped across a propane gas tank.
by Mark Steil

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Future parents link kid’s future fandom to NFL game

New parents are so cute, what with their thinking their child will do what parents want them to do and all.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 10/1/18

Here are the stories, topics, and guests you'll hear today on MPR News.
by Bob Collins

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'Good and Mad' explores women's anger at a pivotal moment

'Good and Mad' explores women's anger at a pivotal moment

It hardly needs saying that women's anger (more from one political party) has been roiling since the 2016 election. Rebecca Traister's new book explores the history and politics involved.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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The Democracy Test: 'A House Divided'

The Democracy Test: 'A House Divided'

Poisonous partisan politics tore the country apart in the years leading up to the Civil War. What we can learn from history about defusing tribal politics?
by MPR News Staff

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Munch or not? Experts set to tackle art mystery at Minnesota college

Munch or not? Experts set to tackle art mystery at Minnesota college

A longtime Minnesota art mystery may soon be solved, as a new effort launches this week to determine whether a painting at St. Olaf College is by famed artist Edvard Munch — or an imposter.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota Historical Society obtains more Prince items

Minnesota Historical Society obtains more Prince items

The Minnesota Historical Society has obtained two items that illustrate Prince's religious beliefs and desire to control his image.
by Associated Press

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