Stories from October 3, 2018

October 3, 2018 6:37 PM

Poll: More believe Ford than Kavanaugh, a cultural shift from 1991

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds more believe Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused Brett Kavanaugh of a sexual assault while they were in high school, after both made their cases last week.

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October 3, 2018 6:22 PM

$2.5M grant awarded to project helping injured employees get back to work

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the award of $2.5 million to the RETAIN project, helping employees return to work faster and employers keep productivity high.

by Gabriel Kwan

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October 3, 2018 5:45 PM

China tariffs starting to bite, but how hard not yet clear

Minnesota retailers are girding for higher supply costs as a new round of tariffs make Chinese-made consumer goods more expensive. But there's little certainty about the extent to which those costs will translate to higher prices for shoppers.

by Martin Moylan

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October 3, 2018 5:13 PM

Appetites: Pumpkin spice is not always nice

Love it or hate it, pumpkin spice season is here. Snack enthusiast Ben Passer joins the show to talk pumpkin-flavor products.

by Tom Crann

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October 3, 2018 4:54 PM

Mother of man killed by Hastings police wants answers

"There's non-lethal ways of dealing with someone who's not in their right mind," said Tanya Johnson. "We're not supposed to be killing these people, we're supposed to be helping them."

by Brandt Williams

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October 3, 2018 4:01 PM

Major conservation program at risk in farm bill draft

Congress' current versions of the new farm bill would slash funding for a conservation program comprising over 70 million acres.

by Paul Huttner and Cody Nelson

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October 3, 2018 3:52 PM

When kids come to see 'Hamilton,' it's noisy downtown

High school students get a chance to see the hit musical, and a few of them take a turn on stage.

by Euan Kerr

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October 3, 2018 2:37 PM

University of Minn. fires firm to find Kaler's replacement

Two months into its presidential search, the University of Minnesota dismissed the national firm it hired to lead the process, after Storbeck/Pimentel and Associates was selected to do the same job for Michigan State University.

by Peter Cox

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October 3, 2018 1:29 PM

Storms blow through; rare October 70-degree dew poiont

Colder days ahead.

by Paul Huttner

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October 3, 2018 1:15 PM

One day old and nearly 6 feet tall: Como Zoo welcomes new baby giraffe

Born Tuesday, the newest addition to Como Zoo is a 5-feet-8-inch tall baby giraffe -- currently without a name -- that will be introduced to the public next week.

by Sara Porter

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October 3, 2018 1:04 PM

Realtors' $50K boosts project in St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood

The money will help transform a vacant church in the historic African-American neighborhood. One local leader called it an atonement for the real estate industry's past treatment of Rondo.

by Gabriel Kwan

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October 3, 2018 12:18 PM

5 in 5: Lady Gaga acts and Robyn returns

Every week, Stephanie Curtis chooses 5 things to read, watch, or experience.

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October 3, 2018 12:11 PM

Feds: Husky refinery blast could have been prevented

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Husky Energy for failing to control the use and release of highly hazardous chemicals.

by Dan Kraker

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October 3, 2018 11:29 AM

State Patrol: Crash into slowed traffic preceded fatal collision with worker on I-94

The Minnesota State Patrol says criminal charges are likely in a crash on Interstate 94 that killed a construction worker in Rogers on Tuesday.

by Tim Nelson

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October 3, 2018 11:17 AM

St. Cloud man charged with strangling acquaintance

Court documents say a St. Cloud man accused of killing a woman he met at a wedding told investigators God told him he needed to kill someone and that he would be able to resurrect that person.

by Associated Press

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October 3, 2018 10:39 AM

Tornado watch until 11 pm includes eastern Twin Cities

Tornadoes possible this evening.

by Paul Huttner

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October 3, 2018 10:30 AM

Housley looks for boost from Trump visit

State Sen. Karin Housley will hold a fundraiser with President Donald Trump when he visits Minnesota Thursday.

by Brian Bakst

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October 3, 2018 10:23 AM

Stranded in snowstorm, a trumpeter keeps spirits up

Alberta got hammered by an early-season snowstorm. Calgary is paralyzed. For over 10 hours, people were huddled in vehicles stuck in ditches and on Highway 1, impassable because of the snow. Professional trumpeter Jens Lindemann did what he could to pass the time .

by Bob Collins

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October 3, 2018 10:03 AM

The famous sweet tooth that inspired the Beatles' 'Savoy Truffle'

George Harrison wrote the song, and said in an interview that it was inspired by his friend Eric Clapton's love of sweet treats. Clapton had just come back from an appointment with his dentist, who told him he had to give up candy.

by Phil Picardi

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October 3, 2018 10:01 AM

Paulsen vs. Phillips: 3rd District candidate debate

3rd Congressional District candidates, Republican Erik Paulsen and Democrat Dean Phillips, debate on MPR News during the Politics Friday show at 11 a.m.

by MPR News Staff

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October 3, 2018 9:37 AM

Sexual assault and harassment may have lasting health repercussions for women

In small study of middle-aged women, a history of sexual assault and workplace harassment was linked to health problems like hypertension, sleeplessness and depression.

by Mara Gordon

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October 3, 2018 9:01 AM

The wisdom of innocent men set free

John Nolley Jr. walked out of a courtroom in Texas today with his good name restored.

by Bob Collins

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October 3, 2018 8:00 AM

Cougar or dog?

Not since the blue dress debate of 2015 has social media been so torn -- and America been momentarily distracted from reality -- by a question: is it a cougar or a dog?

by Bob Collins

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October 3, 2018 7:47 AM

Mid-day Wednesday severe weather potential update

Update on severe weather potential A strong weather system combined with abundant moisture are setting the stage for what might become an unusually strong severe weather outbreak so far north during October. The Storm Prediction Center posted their usual late-morning updated outlook for the rest of Wednesday and Wednesday night. The bullseye on the target…

by Bill Endersen

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October 3, 2018 7:33 AM

Doc performs rare boy/stuffed bear surgery

Jackson McKie, 8, of Prince Edward Island, was having some surgery last week to replace a shunt as part of his treatment for hydrocephalus. So he had his stuffed animal along because you know how 8-year-olds are about having an operation, right?

by Bob Collins

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October 3, 2018 7:08 AM

Meet the farmers of the future: Robots

Robots are key to a new wave of local agriculture that aims to raise lettuce, basil and other produce in metropolitan areas while conserving water and sidestepping the high costs of human labor.

by The Associated Press

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October 3, 2018 5:44 AM

Aid trickling in as Indonesia death toll passes 1,400

Food, water, fuel and medicine was still slow to reach the hardest-hit areas outside Palu, the largest city heavily damaged in Friday's disaster. Many roads were broken and split by the violent shaking or blocked by debris. Communications remained limited.

by The Associated Press

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October 3, 2018 5:23 AM

Nobel Prize in chemistry honors 'the power of evolution'

Frances H. Arnold, an American chemist, has won half of the 2018 Nobel Prize in chemistry, and George Smith of the U.S. and Sir Gregory Winter of the U.K. will share the other half.

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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October 3, 2018 4:30 AM

Thanks to early frost, the birds are hammered

In Gilbert, Minn., so many birds are flying into windows that people are calling the cops.

by Bob Collins

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October 3, 2018 4:00 AM

'Citizen soldier' Walz honed leadership in uniform

Democrat Tim Walz's 24-year military career is a central part of his background and style as he runs for Minnesota governor.

by Brian Bakst

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October 3, 2018 3:46 AM

After arson, kids get down to business

CK Food & Fuel, at 48th and Nicollet is a frequent stop for Washburn High School students in Minneapolis, KARE 11 says. They're pretty big fans of Martin Onuh, too.

by Bob Collins

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October 3, 2018 3:09 AM

Severe risk Wednesday: Storms may pack damaging winds, hail, possible tornadoes

Severe storms possible today.

by Paul Huttner

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October 3, 2018 2:03 AM

There’s likely no price to pay for Donald Trump’s fraud

President Trump has made his wealth a big story for his entire life. It's the very underpinning of his popularity. Now the New York Times has published a blockbuster story about how he got rich, and it seems to be lost in the usual noise that surrounds this president.

by Bob Collins