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Stories from December 14, 2018

Sheriff: No fingerprints, no shoe prints, no DNA in Wisconsin double homicide, missing teen case

Sheriff: No fingerprints, no shoe prints, no DNA in Wisconsin double homicide, missing teen case

It's been two months since someone shot and killed a husband and wife in Barron, Wis., and apparently snatched their 13-year-old daughter. The sheriff said a lack of forensic evidence complicates the still-unsolved case.
by Jiwon Choi

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U of M closer to naming Joan Gabel as its next president

U of M closer to naming Joan Gabel as its next president

A week of interviews, handshakes, car rides and public forums at all five University of Minnesota campuses is over, and now Joan Gabel awaits a decision on whether or not she'll be the next president of the University of Minnesota.
by Peter Cox

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Trump names Mulvaney acting chief of staff

Trump names Mulvaney acting chief of staff

President Donald Trump announced that budget director Mick Mulvaney will be his next chief of staff. Trump tweeted Friday that Mulvaney would take over next year.
by Associated Press

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Trump administration looks to deport Vietnamese immigrants

The Trump administration is seeking to deport an estimated 9,000 Vietnamese refugees who've been protected from deportation.
by Riham Feshir

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Farmers buoyed but cautious as China resumes buying soybeans

Farmers buoyed but cautious as China resumes buying soybeans

The resumption of soybean sales to China this week is encouraging to American farmers, but producers see it only as a small step and say they need more federal aid.
by Associated Press

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GOP party chair to wed congressman-elect

GOP party chair to wed congressman-elect

In a match made in politics, U.S. Rep.-elect Jim Hagedorn and Minnesota Republican Party Chair Jennifer Carnahan are getting married Saturday.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Wisconsin's Walker signs sweeping lame-duck GOP bills

Wisconsin's Walker signs sweeping lame-duck GOP bills

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker signed a sweeping package of Republican-written legislation Friday that restricts early voting and weakens the incoming Democratic governor and attorney general.
by Associated Press

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ACA sign-ups have lagged for 2019. But what does that mean?

ACA sign-ups have lagged for 2019. But what does that mean?

The pace of enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans is slower than in past years. That could mean fewer people will have health coverage — or that more people are getting insurance via their work.
by Alison Kodjak

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December thaw this weekend

December thaw this weekend

Mild weekend ahead.
by Paul Huttner

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Delta mostly reverses course on travel benefits for subsidiary employees

Delta mostly reverses course on travel benefits for subsidiary employees

After employee grumblings about walk-outs and sick-outs, Delta Air Lines largely reversed course on cuts to employee travel benefits at a subsidiary in which it's giving up sole ownership.
by Martin Moylan

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Why it's been a bad week for air quality in Minnesota

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with University of Minnesota professor emeritus Mark Seeley about why we're seeing smoggy air in December, and other climate topics.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Dutch suspect kept in custody in slaying of US student

Dutch suspect kept in custody in slaying of US student

A suspect in the slaying of a 21-year-old psychology student from Minnesota living in the Dutch port of Rotterdam appeared before a judge Friday and was ordered detained for two more weeks while the investigation continues.
by Associated Press

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In letter to a new driver, a father admits he killed his best friend

Not much has worked to stem the tide of distracted and dangerous driving. By now everyone has heard the warnings, but a glance over in either lane on your way home or to work on your next commute will likely tell you all you need to know about whether anyone's listening. So people probably won't pay much attention to Bruce Benson, who was 16 when he killed his best friend 30 years ago.
by Bob Collins

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1,000 Words: The Sandy Hook anniversary

1,000 Words: The Sandy Hook anniversary

Sandy Hook elementary, where these people were murdered six years ago today, was evacuated and school dismissed today. Someone phoned in a bomb threat.
by Bob Collins

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Michael Cohen claims Trump knew hush money payments wrong

Michael Cohen claims Trump knew hush money payments wrong

Prosecutors have said Trump directed Michael Cohen to arrange the payments to buy the silence of porn actress Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal in the run-up to the 2016 campaign. Trump has denied he directed Cohen to break the law.
by The Associated Press

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Twin Cities drummer, 21, killed while studying in Europe

Authorities in Rotterdam say 21-year-old Sarah Papenheim was stabbed to death in her apartment. Police were preparing to arraign the man suspected in the slaying, a police spokesperson said Friday.
by Matt Sepic

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Retired theater critic turns professional actor

Retired theater critic turns professional actor

Though he doesn't have a central role, Graydon Royce is often on stage in "Holiday Inn" at Chanhassen.
by Euan Kerr

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Why some charities are seeing fewer donations this year

Why some charities are seeing fewer donations this year

A charitable giving expert says there's more competition for those dollars, and the new federal tax law may be adding to the confusion.
by John Enger

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Black-owned credit union closer to opening in N. Mpls.

Black-owned credit union closer to opening in N. Mpls.

It would be the first state-chartered credit union to be approved in Minnesota in at least 15 years, according to the state Department of Commerce.
by Jon Collins

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St. Cloud’s Jesus stolen

Someone has lifted Baby Jesus from a nativity scene that's been on display in St. Cloud since the end of World War II.
by Bob Collins

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Plenty of Friday sunshine; mild temps through the weekend

Plenty of Friday sunshine; mild temps through the weekend

Our Friday started out murky in the Twin Cities metro area, with areas of dense fog and freezing fog before sunrise. The fog thinned out nicely across much of the Twin Cities metro area by sunrise. We’ll have plenty of sunshine across most of Minnesota as we go through our  Friday. Areas of fog will…
by Ron Trenda

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From a neighborly dispute, a mighty finger rises

From a neighborly dispute, a mighty finger rises

There's nothing we like better than a good, old neighborly feud that results in an art installation. And by "art installation," we mean a large sculpture of a hand with its middle finger extended.
by Bob Collins

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Media suspend ethics guidelines in pursuit of killers

Media suspend ethics guidelines in pursuit of killers

Too many journalists never learn an important lesson and from the sound of press releases flying around about a TV show investigating the disappearance of Iowa anchorwoman Jodi Huisentruit, who hasn't been seen since disappearing 23 years ago, a common mistake is about to be repeated.
by Bob Collins

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Daily Digest: Picking up the pieces

Some Minnesota political news to get your Friday started.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Areas of dense fog this morning, followed by afternoon sunshine; mild weekend

Areas of dense fog this morning, followed by afternoon sunshine; mild weekend

Most of Minnesota will see Friday afternoon highs in the 30s, but lower 40s are possible in west-central and southwestern Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro area could reach about 36 degrees. Saturday highs will be very mild.
by Ron Trenda

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What’s on MPR News – 12/14/18

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

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Politics with Amy Walter on Takeaway Friday

Politics with Amy Walter on Takeaway Friday

Amy Walter hosts "Friday Politics" on The Takeaway.

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Student charged with beating teachers at Bloomington college

The Hennepin County Attorney's office on Thursday charged 21-year-old Gavin Hutson of St. Paul with assault. Hutson also was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota regulators press utilities to prepare for more electric vehicles in Minnesota

Minnesota regulators press utilities to prepare for more electric vehicles in Minnesota

Minnesota's electric utilities will be required to file detailed plans next year on how they will help increase electric vehicle adoption in the state, according to a unanimous decision Thursday by the Public Utilities Commission.
by Dan Kraker

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