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Stories from January 5, 2019

On eve of Theophany, Orthodox Christians gather for prayers along Mississippi River

On eve of Theophany, Orthodox Christians gather for prayers along Mississippi River

On an unseasonably warm Saturday, along the banks of the Mississippi River as it flows between St. Paul and Minneapolis, the sounds of prayers and chanting drifted over the crunching of ice and the squeaking of winter boots.
by Nina Moini

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Authorities ID woman killed in St. Paul vehicle-pedestrian crash

One woman died and another was injured Friday night when they were struck by a vehicle in St. Paul. It was the second fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash in the Twin Cities in as many days.
by MPR News Staff

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Businesses that rely on federal workers suffer during shutdown

Businesses that rely on federal workers suffer during shutdown

While the furloughed federal workers are likely to get back pay, a sandwich shop is not going to get paid for a sandwich not ordered.
by Dan Boyce

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To save their endangered language, Cherokee brothers learn as they teach

To save their endangered language, Cherokee brothers learn as they teach

Jakeli and Micah Swimmer aren't fluent in their native Cherokee dialect, but it's an important part of their identity. "If we're not speaking Cherokee, then what are we?" Jakeli asks.
by Liz Schlemmer

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Freed from copyright, these classic works are yours to adapt

Freed from copyright, these classic works are yours to adapt

For the first time in 20 years, a large body of films, music, and books has entered the public domain. That means they can be reworked by new creators in conversation with the originals.
by Milton Guevara

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College football: North Dakota State wins 7th FCS title

College football: North Dakota State wins 7th FCS title

Easton Stick ran for three touchdowns and threw two quick scoring passes to Darrius Shepherd in a wild start to the second half Saturday, sending North Dakota State to its record seventh FCS championship with a 38-24 victory over Eastern Washington.
by Associated Press

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TSA seeing rise in security screeners not reporting to work

TSA seeing rise in security screeners not reporting to work

The federal agency tasked with guaranteeing U.S. airport security acknowledged an increase in the number of its employees not reporting to work during the partial government shutdown. Employees of the TSA are expected to work without pay during the shutdown.
by Associated Press

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Weekend shutdown talks led by Pence to go into a second day

Weekend shutdown talks led by Pence to go into a second day

White House officials and congressional aides emerged from talks to reopen the government without a breakthrough Saturday, though they planned to return to the table the following day.
by Associated Press

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Wintry mix for metro Sunday evening into Monday; heaviest snow targets northeastern Minn.

Wintry mix for metro Sunday evening into Monday; heaviest snow targets northeastern Minn.

We’re very consistent with our high temps at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Our Saturday high temp was 47 degrees, matching Friday’s high temp at MSP airport. It was a great afternoon to be outdoors: Saturday’s high tied our Twin Cities metro area record high temp for Jan. 5. Friday’s high was a new Twin Cities record…
by Ron Trenda

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'An eerie silence' where federal land agency workers are furloughed

'An eerie silence' where federal land agency workers are furloughed

The federal government shutdown means all kinds of under-the-radar, yet critical, work has mostly stopped -- from timber sales to wildfire prevention projects to the general upkeep and enforcement of laws on millions of acres of U.S. public lands.
by Kirk Siegler

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House Democrats open session with anti-corruption bill

House Democrats open session with anti-corruption bill

Democrats say the bill is for people who "feel left out and locked out from their own democracy." It addresses areas such as voting, political money, redistricting and ethics.
by Peter Overby

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January thaw continues; Mix of rain and snow Sunday night

January thaw continues; Mix of rain and snow Sunday night

Fans of mild January temps will be smiling Saturday afternoon. If you like cooler temps, hang in there, temps will be much closer to normal in a few days. Temperature trends Our average Twin Cities metro area high is 24 degrees this time of year. Saturday afternoon highs should reach the 40s in the Twin…
by Ron Trenda

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A new novel makes the 'Sugar Run' out of jail and back to West Virginia

A new novel makes the 'Sugar Run' out of jail and back to West Virginia

Mesha Maren's debut book follows a queer woman trying to restart her life and return to rural Appalachia. For the author, it's a place sometimes 'difficult to love,' but loved with 'extra fierceness.'

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The spirit tells the story in 'Orchestra of Minorities'

The spirit tells the story in 'Orchestra of Minorities'

Chigozie Obioma's latest novel is a love story, a story of exile, a mix of classical tragedy and Igbo folklore, narrated by a chi -- a guardian spirit that refers to Obioma's protagonist as its host.

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St. Paul police told to improve police dog handling

St. Paul police told to improve police dog handling

The review comes after police dogs unintentionally bit several bystanders in recent years, including Desiree Collins, who was taking out her trash, and Glenn Slaughter, who was walking by the scene of a suspect search.
by Matt Sepic

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