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Stories from January 14, 2019

Political Junkie: Talking political tribalism

Is there anything that will prevent partisans from digging in their heels even further?
by Kerri Miller

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Charges: 'I did it,' Jayme's suspected kidnapper told cops

Charges: 'I did it,' Jayme's suspected kidnapper told cops

A judge set bail at $5 million for Jake T. Patterson, who's charged with kidnapping and intentional homicide in Jayme Closs' abduction and the slaying of her parents. The complaint says after killing the teen's father, Patterson broke into the bathroom where Jayme and her mother hid, shot her mother and dragged Jayme to his car.
by Matt Sepic and The Associated Press

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Noor expands shooting defense claim

Noor expands shooting defense claim

Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor claims he was defending himself, using reasonable force and defending others, when he fatally shot Justine Ruszczyk, according to a court document filed Friday.
by Riham Feshir

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Trump, following explosive news reports, denies he worked for Russia

Trump, following explosive news reports, denies he worked for Russia

The president says he's never worked for Russia after The New York Times and The Washington Post raised new questions about his relationship with Moscow amid the unresolved special counsel probe.

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This week at the Minnesota state Capitol

This week at the Minnesota state Capitol

Minnesota's new cast of lawmakers are back at the state Capitol for the second week of the 2019 legislative session. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with MPR News political reporter Briana Bierschbach about what to expect from state legislators this week.
by Cathy Wurzer and Briana Bierschbach

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Bill would name highway for fallen prison officer

Bill would name highway for fallen prison officer

Bill honoring corrections officer Joseph Gomm, who was killed on duty last July, introduced at Capitol. It would name a stretch of highway near the Stillwater prison after him.
by Brian Bakst

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Is toxic masculinity too hot for men to handle?

'The best a man can get', the long-time advertising slogan of Gillette, is being turned on its head in the #MeToo era.
by Bob Collins

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Walz, leaders preview coming debate on key issues

Walz, leaders preview coming debate on key issues

Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders highlighted key issues for the 2019 session Monday during an event hosted by Forum News Service.
by Tim Pugmire

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William Barr supported pardons in an earlier D.C. 'witch hunt': Iran-Contra

William Barr supported pardons in an earlier D.C. 'witch hunt': Iran-Contra

The former attorney general, nominated to return to run the Justice Department, backed President George H.W. Bush's decision to pardon ex-Reagan officials caught up in an earlier imbroglio.
by Carrie Johnson

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Walz preps state strategy to counter shutdown effects

Gov. Tim Walz said he will outline steps Tuesday that the state can take to help blunt the fallout from the three-week-old federal government shutdown.
by Brian Bakst

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Family says Jayme in 'good spirits'; suspect due in court

Family says Jayme in 'good spirits'; suspect due in court

The grandfather of Jayme Closs said Sunday she's in "exceptionally good spirits." Meanwhile, the suspect in the case is due to make an initial appearance in court on Monday afternoon in Barron County, Wis.
by Associated Press and Nina Moini

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Don't panic: The government shutdown isn't making food unsafe

Don't panic: The government shutdown isn't making food unsafe

The Food and Drug Administration is inspecting less food these days, thanks to the shutdown. And while that has raised questions about food safety, the food business is largely carrying on as usual.
by Dan Charles

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Congress to face same question: When will shutdown end?

Congress to face same question: When will shutdown end?

Congress returns to Washington for its first full week of legislative business since control of the House reverted to Democrats, but lawmakers will be confronted with the same lingering question: When will the partial government shutdown end?
by Associated Press

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Child care: 1 more way some federal workers struggle during shutdown

Child care: 1 more way some federal workers struggle during shutdown

Many child care centers in federal buildings affected by the partial government shutdown are also closed, leaving parents few options when it comes to their kids.
by Mary Rose Madden

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In shutdown, Minnesota businesses step up

In shutdown, Minnesota businesses step up

Who cares more about the working stiff than the people who run the country? Just about everyone. People like Rami Derhy, who runs Signal Garage Auto Repair in St. Paul and West St. Paul.
by Bob Collins

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With no government paycheck, Wis. woman rations her insulin

With no government paycheck, Wis. woman rations her insulin

A political party has been so effective at demonizing government that it's asking a lot anymore to expect sympathy for the innocent victims of the collapse of a functioning government -- government workers. But that doesn't mean Mallory Lorge Bischoff's story isn't an appropriate reminder that beneath most headlines, there is a human story to consider.
by Bob Collins

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Daily Digest: Wheels spinning for 2020

A look at some of the Minnesota political stories you may have missed over the weekend.
by Bill Wareham

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What’s on MPR News – 1/14/19

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

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New documentary explores history of St. Paul Ford plant

New documentary explores history of St. Paul Ford plant

"Made in St. Paul: Stories from the Ford Plant" captures the history of the plant -- from Henry Ford's early interest in the site to the stories of the workers.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Kids and sleep: What you need to know

Kids and sleep: What you need to know

Although kids are still only a fraction of the sleep medicine patient population, it's been growing quickly as doctors have focused on the importance of sleep to child and teen development.
by Julie Siple and Angela Davis

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Judge blocks Trump birth control coverage rules in 13 states and D.C.

Judge blocks Trump birth control coverage rules in 13 states and D.C.

The policy makes good on Trump's promise to peel back the requirement that employers offer contraception coverage at no cost. The rule is on hold in D.C. and the 13 states that challenged it.
by Associated Press

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