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Stories from December 28, 2018

After two 'needless' migrant deaths, pediatricians voice concerns about care

After two 'needless' migrant deaths, pediatricians voice concerns about care

The deaths of two migrant children raise new questions about the quality of medical care at Border Patrol facilities. But pediatricians at the border have been raising these concerns for years.
by Joel Rose

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Oldest American World War II veteran dies at 112

Oldest American World War II veteran dies at 112

Richard Overton enlisted in an all-black battalion, serving in Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He loved ice cream, whiskey and cigars. "Today we mourn not just a hero, but a legend," the U.S. Army said.
by Sasha Ingber

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Think your payment card was hacked? Here are a few steps to minimize damage

Think your payment card was hacked? Here are a few steps to minimize damage

A data breach at Caribou Coffee may have led to the theft of payment card information. A cyber-security expert suggests a few simple steps you can take to make such thefts much less troublesome.
by Martin Moylan

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The 2018 midterms weren't hacked. What does that mean for 2020?

The 2018 midterms weren't hacked. What does that mean for 2020?

"There's some risk that people will look at 2018 and say, 'Well, nothing happened; that means we're OK,'" said one computer security expert. "Unfortunately, that's not the case."
by Miles Parks

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Judge grants Mohamed Noor's request to examine police vehicle

Judge grants Mohamed Noor's request to examine police vehicle

The former officer's attorneys received a judge's OK to examine a police vehicle on Friday as long as the squad stayed near the Fifth Police Precinct and was not damaged.
by Matt Sepic and Jon Collins

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A cold Saturday, then mild on Sunday; really cold on New Year’s Day

A cold Saturday, then mild on Sunday; really cold on New Year’s Day

Thursday’s rain on top of Wednesday’s snow created a slushy mess in the Twin Cities metro area.  In locations that weren’t shoveled or plowed, that slush quickly froze on Friday as temperatures dropped. Don’t expect any of that ice to melt on Saturday. Temperature trends This is a cold airmass that’s settling in over Minnesota.…
by Ron Trenda

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Political Junkie: Most consequential political stories of 2018

The Political Junkie, Ken Rudin, joined MPR News host Kerri Miller to talk about 2018's most consequential political stories.
by Kerri Miller

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How to drive in winter weather

State Patrol Lt. Gordon Shank and Cathy Doyle-Burris, a licensed driving instructor, joined Angela Davis to talk about how to be safe on the roads.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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So, how's the family? 2 experts on quality elder care

There are many challenges when it comes to providing quality care to the elderly. Host Angela Davis spoke with two experts about taking care of aging family and friends in Minnesota.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Minnesota to get $9.3M in Wells Fargo settlement

Minnesota to get $9.3M in Wells Fargo settlement

The $9.3 million is the state's share of a national settlement for improper banking practices.
by Euan Kerr

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Twins sign Cruz, Vikings play for playoff spot

Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, answers our pressing sports questions.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Three years in, new turf sought for Vikings stadium

Three years in, new turf sought for Vikings stadium

The authority that operates the nearly 3-year-old U.S. Bank Stadium is ordering new artificial turf that it wants installed next spring.
by Brian Bakst

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How much snow from this storm? Reports from around Minnesota

How much snow from this storm? Reports from around Minnesota

Parts of Minnesota received 2 feet of snow from this winter storm. Here's a roundup of snow totals from around the state, as relayed by the National Weather Service.
by Andrew Krueger

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Glen Campbell's "Wichita Lineman" reached number one 50 years ago

Glen Campbell's "Wichita Lineman" reached number one on the Billboard Country chart 50 years ago today. Jimmy Webb, who wrote the song, told Songfacts that the inspiration was an image he witnessed while driving one day.
by Cathy Wurzer

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It's been a warmer and wetter December than usual

December was a warmer than normal month with average monthly temperatures around the state running 6 to 9 degrees F above normal. In fact on a statewide basis this December will rank among the ten warmest historically dating back to 1895.
by Cathy Wurzer

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He came for coffee and got a kidney

In Dupont, Wash., Nicole McNeil uttered the three most important words a human can say to another: 'how are you?'
by Bob Collins

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Voters rejected gerrymandering in 2018, but some lawmakers try to hold power

Voters rejected gerrymandering in 2018, but some lawmakers try to hold power

Even as public distaste for gerrymandering led to a wave of successful ballot initiatives this fall, plenty of lawmakers are still trying to make sure they control how political boundaries are drawn.
by Brett Neely and Sean McMinn

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2018 was a year of drastic cuts to U.S. refugee admissions

2018 was a year of drastic cuts to U.S. refugee admissions

America is rejecting more legal immigrants than ever before. Refugee advocates warn that President Trump's aim is to dismantle the U.S. refugee resettlement program.
by Deborah Amos

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2018 was a milestone year for climate science (if not politics)

2018 was a milestone year for climate science (if not politics)

2018 saw a string of more precise — and dire — assessments that a warming climate is affecting the weather. That didn't keep President Trump and others from questioning those scientific conclusions.
by Christopher Joyce

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Safely evacuating the elderly in any emergency takes planning and practice

Safely evacuating the elderly in any emergency takes planning and practice

After three hurricanes, a big snow storm and an ice storm, residents and staff of a retirement community in Charleston are starting to view evacuations as the reality of growing old on the coast.
by Rebecca Ellis

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Americans are optimistic about the future — just don't ask about politics

Americans are optimistic about the future — just don't ask about politics

A substantial share of Americans are feeling hopeful about the new year, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll. And some of us, especially young people, plan to make resolutions.

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No solution to shutdown in sight before Dems take House

No solution to shutdown in sight before Dems take House

Congress is closing out the week without a resolution in sight over the issue holding up an agreement — Trump's demand for money to build a border wall with Mexico. That sets up a struggle upfront when Democrats take control of the House on Jan. 3.
by Associated Press

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Legal fight over environmental fund leaves cities in limbo

Legal fight over environmental fund leaves cities in limbo

A legal fight has put several infrastructure projects in Minnesota on hold, including Little Falls' $21-million project to build a new sewage treatment plant.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Snow totals revisited; windy and colder today, mild temps return on Sunday

Snow totals revisited; windy and colder today, mild temps return on Sunday

The winter storm is moving away, but many Minnesotans and residents of neighboring states will be shoveling and plowing today. Travel remains difficult across much of Minnesota this morning: Road conditions have continued to deteriorate since yesterday afternoon. All roads in southwest, western, central, and northeast MN are covered with snow. Reduced visibilities from blowing…
by Ron Trenda

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After daughter’s killing, an Iowa mother holds on to her humanity

After daughter’s killing, an Iowa mother holds on to her humanity

We haven't heard much about Mollie Tibbetts since she provided a weapon for some people in the immigration debate this year by being murdered and left in an Iowa cornfield.
by Bob Collins

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On way out door, one final act of indecency for lame ducks

Eighty-four percent of Native American women experience violence in their lifetime. They are killed at 10 times the rate of other women in the U.S. Who wouldn't want to do something about that? This guy.
by Bob Collins

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Windy with falling temps; light snow and patchy freezing drizzle possible this morning

Windy with falling temps; light snow and patchy freezing drizzle possible this morning

As you head out this morning, watch your step. There will be icy areas. Twin Cities metro area temps are in the 20s early this morning, and they will be falling into the teens by midday. A winter weather advisory continues until 9 a.m. in the Twin Cities metro area and much of southern Minnesota,…
by Ron Trenda

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What’s on MPR News – 12/28/18

What’s on MPR News – 12/28/18

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 a special edition of the Friday Takeaway with a focus on leadership.

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