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Stories from November 26, 2018

Minnesota faces challenge in halting deadly colon infection's spread

Minnesota faces challenge in halting deadly colon infection's spread

Cases of C. diff acquired outside the hospital made up a majority of cases in five Minnesota counties where it was tracked in 2016 and 2017, according to data from the state Department of Health.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Bed rest is still often prescribed during pregnancy, despite proven risks

Bed rest is still often prescribed during pregnancy, despite proven risks

Research indicates bed rest does not improve birth outcomes and can be risky for the mom. So why is it still prescribed by many doctors and midwives for about 20 percent of pregnant women in the U.S.?
by Alison Kodjak

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After dispute with Russia, Ukraine to impose martial law

Western leaders and diplomats urged both sides to de-escalate the conflict, and the U.S. blamed Russia for what it called "unlawful conduct" over Sunday's incident in the Black Sea.
by Associated Press

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Health cost inflation slowed in Minn. last year

A new analysis indicates the total cost of health care for Minnesotans with private health insurance rose slower last year than the previous two years.
by Mark Zdechlik

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How to limit your social media consumption

Social media can be addictive. How can you set boundaries for your online engagement?
by Catharine Richert

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What resources exist after you've been evicted?

Eviction is a life-altering event -- what resources exist to help evicted tenants land back on their feet after being pushed out of their homes?
by Brandt Williams

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NASA probe InSight lands safely on Martian surface

NASA probe InSight lands safely on Martian surface

There's a new probe nearing Mars. After Monday's tricky landing, NASA's InSight spacecraft is to deploy a sensitive seismometer and temperature probe to let scientists explore the planet's interior.
by Joe Palca

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Thanks to science, you can eat an apple every day

Thanks to science, you can eat an apple every day

After harvest, apples can be stored for months in controlled atmosphere storage rooms where the temperature, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and humidity levels are adjusted to put them into hibernation.
by Rachel D. Cohen

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U.S. FDA plans overhaul of decades-old medical device system

US health officials say they plan to overhaul the nation's decades-old system for approving most medical devices, which experts have long criticized for failing to catch problems with risky implants and medical instruments.
by Associated Press

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Walz transition panel begins its advisory work

Walz transition panel begins its advisory work

The advisory committee that Gov.-elect Tim Walz formed to help shape his administration met privately for the first time Monday to discuss staffing issues.
by Tim Pugmire

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Spinal-cord stimulators help some patients, injure others

Spinal-cord stimulators help some patients, injure others

Spinal-cord stimulators — devices that use electrical currents to block pain signals before they reach the brain — are more dangerous than many patients know, an Associated Press investigation found.
by The Associated Press

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GM to slash 14,700 jobs in North America

GM to slash 14,700 jobs in North America

General Motors will lay off 14,700 factory and white-collar workers in North America and put five plants up for possible closure as it restructures to cut costs and focus more on autonomous and electric vehicles.
by The Associated Press

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Spinal-cord stimulators mean big business for device makers

Spinal-cord stimulators mean big business for device makers

Few medical devices hold as much potential for explosive growth as spinal-cord stimulators, especially in the United States, where they are being pushed as the answer to the country's opioid epidemic.
by The Associated Press

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Mission control reactions, then and now

Mission control reactions, then and now

One supposes that when it takes six months for your spacecraft to travel to a far-away planet, a team of scientists has plenty of time to practice the handshake-celebration for when it all goes according to plan.
by Bob Collins

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After nearly 40 years, 'Astro Bob' retires from Duluth News Tribune

After nearly 40 years, 'Astro Bob' retires from Duluth News Tribune

Photographer and astronomy blogger Bob King, better known as "Astro Bob," shares regular news and insights about outer space that are tailored to his audience in northeastern Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Anxiety abounds at NASA as Mars landing day arrives

Anxiety abounds at NASA as Mars landing day arrives

The InSight lander is aiming for an afternoon touchdown. Although an old pro at this, NASA last attempted a landing at Mars six years ago.
by The Associated Press

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Baseball, politics collide in Mississippi Senate race

Social media has made it too uncomfortable for Major League Baseball to support a candidate with racist views. Over the weekend, Judd Legum, who writes a political newsletter, reported that the commissioner’s office had donated $5,000 to Cindy Hyde-Smith, who is in a runoff election for U.S. Senate from Mississippi. But please MLB, do continue…
by Bob Collins

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Digging deep into local news, a small newspaper in rural Oregon is thriving

Digging deep into local news, a small newspaper in rural Oregon is thriving

In far eastern Oregon, a small weekly newspaper is bucking an industry trend. The Malheur Enterprise was languishing, but recently it's won several national awards and circulation is surging.
by Tom Goldman

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Court of Appeals upholds ‘lenient’ sentence for man who raped 15 year old

Ramsey County prosecutors have struck out with the Minnesota Court of Appeals in their attempt to get a rapist sentenced to something other than the 10 years of probation handed down by a judge.
by Bob Collins

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Hit the mall or buy online? Holiday shopping strategies vary widely

Hit the mall or buy online? Holiday shopping strategies vary widely

Shoppers are expected to open their wallets wide this holiday season. While some will hit stores early to avoid crowds, others plan to wait until the last minute to score big deals. Some Minnesotans are giving experiences instead of material gifts, while others plan to make charitable donations instead.
by Martin Moylan

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Snowstorm batters parts of Midwest, 100s of flights canceled

Snowstorm batters parts of Midwest, 100s of flights canceled

A wintry storm is battering much of the Midwest early Monday, bringing blizzard-like conditions that have grounded hundreds of flights and closed major highways at the end of the Thanksgiving weekend.
by The Associated Press

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Microbes in the crop rows: Soil's secrets may yield a new ag revolution

Microbes in the crop rows: Soil's secrets may yield a new ag revolution

A U of M scientist is leading an international effort that explores the next frontier of science: Soil microbes. Her research could fundamentally change the way farmers grow the food we eat.
by Dan Gunderson

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Company tries providing mental health care at Walmart

In mental health care, is something better than nothing? Some experts and an intermediary between providers and insurance companies disagree.
by Bob Collins

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Cousins, Vikings pass by Packers 24-17

Cousins, Vikings pass by Packers 24-17

Kirk Cousins bounced back from his worst game of the season with 342 passing yards and three touchdowns without a fumble or an interception, and the Vikings overcame some early gaffes to outlast the depleted Packers.
by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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Presidential candidates acknowledge their higher aspirations

Give credit to Sen. Amy Klobuchar. She didn't insult our intelligence by claiming she's only interested in being a good U.S. senator and running for president has barely crossed her mind.
by Bob Collins

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‘Distracted’ driver tests hash brown defense

Jason Stiber could probably just pay his $1,000 fine for distracted driving and get on with his life, but the Westport, Conn., man goes to court soon in search of justice, he says. Stiber was pulled over for talking on his hash brown.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 11/26/18

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

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When your sister is a 'Serial Killer'

When your sister is a 'Serial Killer'

Oyinkan Braithwaite's wry, sly debut novel follows two sisters, dowdy Korede and gorgeous Ayoola -- who has a habit of killing her boyfriends. Korede cleans up her sister's messes, but for how long?
by Annalisa Quinn

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'Dance in America' aims to chronicle the art in the U.S.

'Dance in America' aims to chronicle the art in the U.S.

Mindy Aloff has attempted the nearly impossible task of collecting, in an anthology, the essays, excerpts, and asides that create a snapshot of the history of American dance.
by Genevieve Valentine

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America Abroad: Fighting Extremism on Middle East Media

America Abroad: Fighting Extremism on Middle East Media

There's a vast media landscape in the Middle East -- and radical Islamists have used it to spread their violent ideology.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota officials call for federal help to combat fatal deer disease

Minnesota officials call for federal help to combat fatal deer disease

Minnesota wildlife officials and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar are urging Congress to allocate more funding toward monitoring chronic wasting disease in the deer population.
by Nina Moini

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