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Stories from January 23, 2019

DACA recipients see little reason to hope in latest proposal

DACA recipients see little reason to hope in latest proposal

President Trump's latest plan to reopen the federal government would extend the program's protections for another three years, but the idea is likely dead on arrival and no one knows what comes next.
by Associated Press

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Can't drive 55? MnDOT OKs 60 mph on many state highways

Can't drive 55? MnDOT OKs 60 mph on many state highways

Transportation officials are raising speed limits on thousands of miles of two-lane state highways outside the Twin Cities metro area. The changes are already in place along some stretches.
by Tim Nelson

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Crews rebuild Minnehaha Creek

Crews rebuild Minnehaha Creek

Crews are halfway through a $250,000 flood damage repair project on Minnehaha Creek.
by John Enger

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Sanders says it's laughable that White House is inaccessible

Sanders says it's laughable that White House is inaccessible

Following the apparent demise of the traditional afternoon briefing of reporters, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said that any notion the Trump administration is not accessible to the press is "absolutely laughable."
by Associated Press

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Venezuelan opposition leader Guaido declares himself president, with U.S. backing

Venezuelan opposition leader Guaido declares himself president, with U.S. backing

President Trump recognized Juan Guaido over Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's president as hundreds of thousands of protesters flooded Venezuela's streets to demand Maduro's resignation.
by Daniella Cheslow and Richard Gonzales

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Where does 'Brexit' stand?

The prime minister survived another no-confidence vote, but her plan for a British exit from the European Union was rejected. What happens next?
by Marcheta Fornoff and Tiffany Hanssen

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Immigration-sparked shutdown adds to court backlog

Immigration-sparked shutdown adds to court backlog

With the government in limbo, immigration courts are unable to process many of the cases awaiting action.
by Riham Feshir

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Less fat-shaming, more body positivity

Roughly 30 percent of the world is living with obesity. What are their day-to-day experiences? Guest host Tiffany Hanssen talked to author of "The Elephant in the Room," Tommy Tomlinson, and co-host of the Matter of Fat podcast, Cat Polivoda, about fat-shaming and body positivity.
by Tiffany Hanssen and Jeffrey Bissoy

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Did climate change bankrupt an electric company?

Did climate change bankrupt an electric company?

A major California electric utility is filing for bankruptcy, and climate change may be the culprit.
by Paul Huttner

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Pelosi to Trump: House won't host State of the Union until shutdown ends

Pelosi to Trump: House won't host State of the Union until shutdown ends

The president and the speaker traded barbed letters Wednesday, with Trump saying he wants to deliver the speech on the House floor next Tuesday and Pelosi insisting that he wait until the government reopens.
by Scott Horsley

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Denver teachers vote to authorize a strike

Denver teachers vote to authorize a strike

After more than a year of negotiating with the school district, Denver teachers could begin a strike as soon as Jan. 28. It would be the city's first teacher strike in almost 25 years.
by Elissa Nadworny and Jessica Yarmosky

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Native American leader: 'A wall is not the answer'

Native American leader: 'A wall is not the answer'

Verlon Jose, vice chairman of the Tohono O'odham Nation, says President Trump's proposed border wall would cut through the reservation, with negative impacts.
by David Greene and Ashley Westerman

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Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Russell Baker dies at 93

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Russell Baker dies at 93

Baker made his name as a columnist for The New York Times, where he wrote thousands of columns over more than 30 years. He won one Pulitzer Prize for commentary, and another for his autobiography.
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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Blizzard warnings expand; heart of winter next 2 weeks

Blizzard warnings expand; heart of winter next 2 weeks

The Twin Cities National Weather Service has expanded blizzard warning coverage across Minnesota. The latest additions bring the blizzard warnings to just west of the Twin Cities area.
by Paul Huttner

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Wes Urbaniak comes to the Warming House in Minneapolis

Urbaniak hails from Billings, Mont., where he also builds guitars. He plays the Warming House Wednesday night.
by Cathy Wurzer

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St. Bernard survives 17 days in frigid weather

Old Lady bolted from her foster home Jan. 4 and her leash got tangled in the woods in Zimmerman. She's frostbitten and malnourished, but rescuers say her vital signs are strong.
by The Associated Press

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Hands-free bills stay on course, but how far will lawmakers go?

Differing versions of bills to crack down on phone use by drivers are moving ahead in the Minnesota Senate. But lawmakers have to figure out how tough to get on distracted driving.
by Brian Bakst

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St. Paul man charged in toddler's death

A criminal complaint filed in Ramsey County charges 25-year-old Alontae Butts with second-degree murder without intent. The complaint says toddler was in cardiac arrested when paramedics brought him to Children's Hospital Jan. 15. He died a short time later.
by The Associated Press

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Push for affordable housing comes to the Capitol

Members of the Homes For All Coalition are looking for $430 million to address housing shortages around the state, particularly in greater Minnesota. 
by Briana Bierschbach

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If you want to be a baseball player, you’ll have to work for free

If you want to be a baseball player, you’ll have to work for free

There are just 19 days before pitchers and catchers report to spring training, but Major League Baseball is already in mid-season form when it comes to trying to stiff players who aren't stars and are trying to make ends meet while pursuing a dream.
by Bob Collins

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Analysis: Falling home sales not helping middle-class buyers

Analysis: Falling home sales not helping middle-class buyers

Mortgage rates are up after years near historic lows. Price increases have been outrunning paychecks. And at a target price that families with a median income could afford, fewer homes are for sale.
by The Associated Press

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Catholic student says he didn't disrespect Native American

Catholic student says he didn't disrespect Native American

"I was not disrespectful to Mr. Philips. I respect him. I'd like to talk to him," the teen said on NBC's "Today" show. In hindsight, I wish we could've walked away and avoided the whole thing, but I can't say that I'm sorry for listening to him and standing there."
by The Associated Press

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Dylan reveals answer that’s blowing in the wind: it’s bad beer

Dylan reveals answer that’s blowing in the wind: it’s bad beer

We interrupt our blog posting to reveal that the Budweiser Super Bowl ad, which previously and traditionally focused on Clydesdales and puppies, is heavy on the Dylan this year.
by Bob Collins

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Dueling Senate bills would end shutdown in different ways

Dueling Senate bills would end shutdown in different ways

One vote will be on McConnell's own measure, which reflects Trump's offer to trade border wall funding for temporary protections for some immigrants. The second is set for a bill approved by the Democratic-controlled House reopening government through Feb. 8, with no wall money, to give bargainers time to talk.
by The Associated Press

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Push is on to expand veterans courts

Push is on to expand veterans courts

Gov. Tim Walz says he's committed to improving the way the criminal justice system treats veterans, throwing his support behind an effort to expand the number of veterans courts in the state.
by Matt Sepic

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Lourey takes Democratic primary for Senate seat

The District 11 seat opened when Stu Lourey's father, Tony Lourey, was named state Human Services commissioner earlier this month.
by The Associated Press

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Bill Littlefield gave up public radio to teach in prison

His friend runs an education program at a medium security prison and for years tried to get Littlefield involved. But he resisted until he had time. And in retirement, he wanted to stretch his comfort zone; prison was outside his comfort zone.
by Bob Collins

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State lawmakers hope to reverse insulin price spike

State lawmakers hope to reverse insulin price spike

Lawmakers from both parties say there should be more transparency in how prices for the medication are set, and they don't want any diabetics to be denied insulin because they can't afford it.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota man has record for longest sled team

No more entries, please, we have a winner in the competition to see how many sleds sled dogs can pull. Ten. This is how folks in northern Minnesota survive winter.
by Bob Collins

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Mistaken bachelor party invitation provides a life lesson

Mistaken bachelor party invitation provides a life lesson

Here's an update on a story I passed along a week or so ago about a man in Arizona who mistakenly got an invite to a bachelor party weekend, skiing in Vermont, then asked if he could come anyway. It went pretty well.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 1/23/19

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

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'The Snow Leopard Project' puts spotlight on Afghanistan's wildlife

'The Snow Leopard Project' puts spotlight on Afghanistan's wildlife

For many, Afghanistan does not at first conjure up images of black bears and musk deer. But that's just what Alex Dehgan found when his team went there in hope of establishing the first national park.
by Barbara J. King

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Astronaut Mae Jemison on a mission to get more women in STEM

Astronaut Mae Jemison on a mission to get more women in STEM

Dr. Mae Jemison made history in 1992 when she became the first African-American woman to travel to space. Now she's working to get more women and girls into science, technology, engineering, and math.
by Julie Siple and Angela Davis

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How to diversify the STEM workforce

What being done to get more young women interested in science, technology, engineering and math careers?
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Most TSA workers at MSP showing for work, even without pay

Most TSA workers at MSP showing for work, even without pay

More than 90 percent of the agency's local employees are still showing up for work, even though they're not getting paid, said the Transportation Security Administration's federal security director in Minnesota.
by Tom Crann and Martin Moylan

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You don't have to go no-carb: Instead, think slow carb

You don't have to go no-carb: Instead, think slow carb

Ditching carbs can lead to quick weight loss, but can you really stick with it? Here's the science on eating carbs smarter to keep you sated and healthy.
by Allison Aubrey

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Judge declares Iowa fetal heartbeat law unconstitutional

An Iowa state judge on Tuesday struck down the state's restrictive "fetal heartbeat" abortion law, which would have been the most restrictive anti-abortion law in the nation.
by Associated Press

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Report says 1 in 3 U.N. staffers has been sexually harassed

Report says 1 in 3 U.N. staffers has been sexually harassed

The organization surveyed over 30,000 respondents. The findings reflect a disturbing trend of inappropriate behavior in the humanitarian world.
by Malaka Gharib

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