Stories from October 5, 2018

October 5, 2018 6:59 PM

In addressing opioid epidemic, who pays?

The debate continues about whether taxpayers or drug companies should pay for opioid prevention and treatment programs in Minnesota.

by Jon Collins

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October 5, 2018 6:11 PM

Health officials warn about condition causing muscle weakness

Minnesota health officials are looking into six pediatric cases of a rare condition that causes muscle weakness and potentially paralysis or death.

by Martin Moylan

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October 5, 2018 5:34 PM

Mpls. woman faces felony charge after child shoots himself in the hand

A Minneapolis woman is facing a felony child endangerment charge after a 4-year-old accidentally shot himself in the hand on Thursday.

by Matt Sepic

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October 5, 2018 5:00 PM

Cube Critics take a bite out of 'Venom' and enjoy some 'Star is Born' stardust

MPR Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr check out some cinematic dream teams: Tom Hardy and Michelle Williams, and Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga.

by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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October 5, 2018 4:15 PM

Which Minnesota 3rd Congressional District candidate do you agree with most?

Dean Phillips, a Democrat and businessman, is challenging Republican Rep. Erik Paulsen to represent Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District. Not sure how to vote? Try out this quiz.

by Cody Nelson

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October 5, 2018 3:40 PM

Globetrotting giant red ball lands in Fargo-Moorhead

A traveling giant red ball landed in Moorhead Friday. It will cross into Fargo, N.D., on Saturday and hang out in the region until Wednesday as part of a global street art project. Here's where to find it.

by Matt Mikus

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October 5, 2018 3:25 PM

Red Lake Nation completes first survey of Franklin-Hiawatha encampment

Red Lake find nearly 200 people living in encampment during the week-long survey conducted to gather information about the residents of the camp and their needs.

by Max Nesterak

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October 5, 2018 2:54 PM

Senator Collins backs Kavanaugh, paving way for confirmation

Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said Friday she will vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, all but ensuring that a deeply riven Senate will elevate the conservative jurist to the nation's highest court despite allegations that he sexually assaulted women decades ago.

by Associated Press

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October 5, 2018 2:20 PM

Paulsen, Phillips talk Trump, taxes -- and Bigfoot

The 3rd District candidates debated in a rare joint appearance on MPR News.

by Briana Bierschbach

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October 5, 2018 2:05 PM

Chicago police officer found guilty of 2nd-degree murder of Laquan McDonald

Officer Jason Van Dyke shot the teenager 16 times in 2014. The case gained national attention after the police dashcam video was released.

by Associated Press

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October 5, 2018 1:38 PM

Bucking party, Murkowski charts her own path on Kavanaugh

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, the lone Republican who voted against advancing Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, has carved out a path as a fiercely independent senator known for bucking her party.

by Associated Press

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October 5, 2018 12:15 PM

North Dakota honors agent who tried to shield Kennedys

The Secret Service agent who used his body to shield first lady Jacqueline Kennedy the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated will receive the highest honor bestowed by his home state of North Dakota.

by Associated Press

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October 5, 2018 12:08 PM

Snowy scenes up north; weather pattern stuck for now

Several inches of rain possible next week.

by Paul Huttner

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October 5, 2018 12:01 PM

Climate Cast: Seeking the 'Holy Grail' of energy storage

Renewable energy production is booming. But how do we save that energy to power our homes when the wind fades and the sun sets?

by Paul Huttner

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October 5, 2018 11:58 AM

Prosecutors: St. Paul cops justified in killing man in August

Officers shot and killed William "Billy" Hughes on the front porch of his home after responding to a report of a man firing shots in the house. Ramsey County Attorney John Choi on Friday said the deadly force was warranted.

by MPR News Staff

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October 5, 2018 10:37 AM

Talk about weather whiplash this week

Earlier this week, temperatures plunged from balmy to brisk around the state. University of Minnesota professor emeritus Mark Seeley joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the week in weather.

by Cathy Wurzer

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October 5, 2018 8:10 AM

U.S. unemployment rate drops to 3.7 percent, lowest in nearly 50 years

The U.S. jobless rate last month was the lowest since 1969, though the economy added a lower-than-expected 134,000 jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said.

by Avie Schneider

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October 5, 2018 6:25 AM

BCA identifies Hastings officer who fatally shot man

Officer Geoff Latsch has been with the department three years. Following the incident, he is on standard administrative leave.

by MPR News Staff

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October 5, 2018 5:47 AM

Kavanaugh says he 'might have been too emotional' at hearing

"Going forward, you can count on me to be the same kind of judge and person I have been for my entire 28-year legal career: hardworking, even-keeled, open-minded, independent and dedicated to the Constitution and the public good," he wrote in The Wall Street Journal.

by The Associated Press

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October 5, 2018 5:18 AM

Kavanaugh has the votes to be confirmed to the Supreme Court

A final vote on the nomination is now expected this weekend. Barring an unforeseen development, his confirmation seems all but certain, after two key senators announced their support.

by Kelsey Snell

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October 5, 2018 5:16 AM

Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad win Nobel Peace Prize for fighting sexual violence

Mukwege, a doctor, and Nadia Murad, a survivor of wartime sexual assault, have worked to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict.

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October 5, 2018 4:14 AM

Cool temps linger through the weekend; snow reports from the north

Saturday and most of Sunday should be dry across Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro area and southeastern Minnesota could see some scattered showers Sunday afternoon, then the rain chance expands over much of Minnesota Sunday night.

by Ron Trenda

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October 5, 2018 4:00 AM

Graphic novelist's latest book tackles the cruelty of youth

"Home After Dark" is the story of Russell, a youngster who becomes isolated after his parents split and he moves to a rural community in northern California.

by Euan Kerr

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October 5, 2018 4:00 AM

For women runners, a trail of constant harassment

Women are regularly subjected to a disgusting array of male behavior, and sometimes physical assault, when they're out running. Many find it frustrating to be told they're the ones who need to change.

by Nancy Yang

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October 5, 2018 4:00 AM

Jail fewer people? Twin Cities law enforcement say they're changing the way they deal with crime

Nearly 100 prosecutors and police met in St. Paul Thursday and came away with an unusual pledge for fighting crime: arrest fewer people.

by Tim Nelson

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October 5, 2018 4:00 AM

Minnesota voter guide: Where 3rd District candidates stand on the issues

DFLer Dean Phillips and Rep. Erik Paulsen, the Republican, are locked in a tight race to represent Minnesota's wealthiest district in the western Minneapolis suburbs. Here's where they stand on the issues.

by Cody Nelson

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October 5, 2018 3:42 AM

'Tragedy everywhere': Aid groups scramble against time after Indonesian tsunami

Nearly a week since a huge earthquake and tsunami, rescuer and relief workers are fighting to overcome delays and despair in Indonesia. Meanwhile, the death toll has grown to more than 1,500 people.

by Colin Dwyer and Bill Chappell

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October 5, 2018 2:11 AM

A squirrel, a cop and a good Samaritan: tales from Brooklyn Park

Watch enough episodes of "Cops" and you learn that when an officer walks up to a guy who's out of his car and by the curb, it almost never ends well. This time it did.

by Bob Collins