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Stories from December 15, 2018

Lawmakers don't want Texas tent city's contract renewed

Lawmakers don't want Texas tent city's contract renewed

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, Rep. Beto O'Rourke and three other Democratic members of Congress toured a remote tent city in West Texas on Saturday, where they said that 2,700 immigrant teens are being held at a cost of about $1 million per day.
by Associated Press

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Record high temperatures reported in northern Minnesota

Temperatures climbed to near 50 degrees in northern Minnesota on Saturday, with several communities setting record highs for the date.

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Success -- and remaining challenges -- in addressing homelessness in Duluth

When asked about the biggest hurdle to ending homelessness, Stuart's answer was clear: "Money. There's certainly plenty of political will but there's not the funding for it."
by Mike Moen

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Ruling to strike down health-care law puts GOP in a quandary

Ruling to strike down health-care law puts GOP in a quandary

While the decision by the federal judge in Texas was sweeping, it has little immediate practical impact because the ACA remains in place while the legal battle continues, possibly to the Supreme Court.
by Associated Press

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Russian authorities stage crackdown on rap, pop music

Russian authorities stage crackdown on rap, pop music

Alarmed by the growing popularity of rap among Russian youth, President Vladimir Putin wants cultural leaders to devise a means of controlling, rather than banning, the popular music.
by Associated Press

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A few record highs to the north on Saturday; mild temps across most of Minn. for Sunday

A few record highs to the north on Saturday; mild temps across most of Minn. for Sunday

The high temperature at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was 43 degrees Saturday afternoon. That was 16 degrees warmer than  our average Dec. 15 Twin Cities high temp of 27 degrees, but it was well short of our record high of 51 degrees. A few high temperature records were broken in parts of northern Minnesota. New record…
by Ron Trenda

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Wolves are back in Germany, but not always welcome

Wolves are back in Germany, but not always welcome

Wolves are making a big comeback in Germany, and with their return there is growing political tension over whether the animals pose too much of a threat to livestock.
by Martin Kaste

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Interior Secretary Zinke announces resignation, cites 'vicious' attacks

Interior Secretary Zinke announces resignation, cites 'vicious' attacks

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, facing federal investigations into his travel, political activity and potential conflicts of interest, will be leaving the administration at year's end, President Trump said Saturday.
by Associated Press

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Quoting 'The Lorax,' court pulls permit for pipeline crossing Appalachian Trail

Quoting 'The Lorax,' court pulls permit for pipeline crossing Appalachian Trail

The federal judges noted "the Forest Service's serious environmental concerns that were suddenly, and mysteriously, assuaged in time to meet a private pipeline company's deadlines."

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Slain Minnesota student texted friend about roommate's threat

Slain Minnesota student texted friend about roommate's threat

A psychology student from Minnesota who was fatally stabbed in her Netherlands apartment had texted a friend in the U.S. six days before her death, saying her roommate threatened to kill three people.
by Associated Press

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Federal judge strikes down Affordable Care Act

Federal judge strikes down Affordable Care Act

President Trump praised the ruling by a court in Texas as supporters of the ACA said they will appeal.

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Bright and mild this weekend; a timely ice safety reminder

Bright and mild this weekend; a timely ice safety reminder

Friday’s sunshine was a nice change from the mostly cloudy skies of Monday through Thursday. Our Saturday will be mostly sunny across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, so sunglasses will come in handy. Temps will be warmer than normal throughout the weekend. Temperature trends Our average high temperature is 27 degrees in the Twin Cities metro…
by Ron Trenda

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Archbishop Hebda bars Nienstedt from celebrating mass in Twin Cities

Archbishop Hebda bars Nienstedt from celebrating mass in Twin Cities

Archbishop Bernard Hebda says he is troubled by the Vatican's failure to conclude an investigation into allegations that former Archbishop John Nienstedt behaved inappropriately with young men.
by Martin Moylan

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Trump's inauguration paid Trump's company -- with Ivanka in the middle

Trump's inauguration paid Trump's company -- with Ivanka in the middle

As the inaugural committee planned the landmark celebration, internal concerns were raised about whether Trump's Washington hotel was overcharging for event space. The spending could be a violation of the law.
by ProPublica Staff

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