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Stories from January 28, 2019

Trump's State of the Union rescheduled for Feb. 5 after new Pelosi invite

Trump's State of the Union rescheduled for Feb. 5 after new Pelosi invite

The initial Jan. 29 date was postponed amid the record 35-day partial government shutdown. With the government reopened, for at least three weeks, Trump is sure to push for the border wall he wants.

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Mueller investigation 'close to being completed,' acting attorney general says

Mueller investigation 'close to being completed,' acting attorney general says

Matthew Whitaker said that he's been fully briefed on the Russia investigation and that he was looking forward to a final report from special counsel Robert Mueller.

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U.S. charges Chinese telecom giant Huawei, asks Canada for CFO extradition

U.S. charges Chinese telecom giant Huawei, asks Canada for CFO extradition

The administration appears to have decided to make an example of the company's CFO. She is the daughter of Huawei's founder and the company is seen as an arm of China's power around the world.
by Ryan Lucas

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Take it from an ER doc: 'Don't challenge nature'

Take it from an ER doc: 'Don't challenge nature'

Winter is really here. Here's what you need to know to keep yourself and your car, if you have one, healthy.
by Cody Nelson

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A Beautiful World: Rescuing animals in winter

A Beautiful World: Rescuing animals in winter

As temperatures drop and humans bundle up, homeless animals and wildlife need a helping hand.
by Heather McElhatton

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Pet food recalled after MN Health finds salmonella in a human

Pet food recalled after MN Health finds salmonella in a human

State officials are notifying consumers of a recall of raw turkey pet food from Woody's Pet Food Deli. Salmonella contamination was found after the state Health Department identified a human case linked to the pet food.
by MPR News Staff

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A fainting spell after a flu shot leads to $4,692 ER visit

A fainting spell after a flu shot leads to $4,692 ER visit

A 39-year-old man fainted after getting a flu shot at work, so his colleagues called 911. The man turned out to be fine, but the trip to the emergency room cost him his annual deductible.
by Phil Galewitz

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Walz won't order Minnesota schools closed during cold snap

Walz won't order Minnesota schools closed during cold snap

Gov. Tim Walz said Monday he will not call for a statewide closure of Minnesota schools due to the bitter subzero temperatures coming the next few days, adding that he will let local districts make the decision.
by Brian Bakst

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Ahead of subzero cold, schools call off classes

Ahead of subzero cold, schools call off classes

Several Minnesota schools have announced that they will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to the extremely low temperatures and dangerous wind chills forecasted.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Mpls. vows to be tough on owners who leave pets in car in bitter cold

Mpls. vows to be tough on owners who leave pets in car in bitter cold

Pets found in vehicles in the coming subzero cold snap will be taken into "protective custody, and that could mean that we break your window to get your dog out," the city's animal control director says.
by Marianne Combs

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Historic cold, windy weather coming our way

Historic cold, windy weather coming our way

Monday evening weather headlines: Alberta clipper laid down a fresh blanket of snow to radiate heat to space Dangerously cold and sometimes windy weather is coming our way Tuesday through Thursday Twin Cities temperatures will be our coldest in 23 years; record lows are possible Saturday will feel balmy Now let’s dig a little deeper…
by Bill Endersen

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The Political Junkie: The developing landscape of the 2020 election

The RNC backed Trump's bid for re-election in 2020. More Democrats have been announcing their intentions to run. Ken Rudin talked about everything that's happened in politics this past week.
by Tiffany Hanssen

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The shutdown is over. Can Congress prevent another one?

Another government shutdown could be on the horizon if a funding deal isn't reached by Feb. 15. What can Congress do to prevent that?
by Tiffany Hanssen

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Snow reports from around Minnesota

Snow reports from around Minnesota

Some parts of southeast Minnesota saw nearly 10 inches of snow from late Sunday into Monday, as a winter storm moved across the state.
by Andrew Krueger

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Neil Young plays 3 more shows in Minneapolis this week

The series is part of what Young is calling his Big M Theater Tour — a short solo tour played in historic theaters in cities that begin with "M," including Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Madison.
by MPR News Staff

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'Merci Suarez' wins Newbery Medal, and 'Hello Lighthouse' draws Caldecott

'Merci Suarez' wins Newbery Medal, and 'Hello Lighthouse' draws Caldecott

The world of children's books gave out its most prestigious prizes Monday at the American Library Association's conference in Seattle. Works by Meg Medina and Sophie Blackall won the headline honors.
by Colin Dwyer

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Schools cancel classes in the most boring way

Almost all schools in Minnesota look as though they're going to be closed on Tuesday and none of the superintendents made the announcement with even a hint of panache.
by Bob Collins

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Got anger? Try naming it to tame it

Got anger? Try naming it to tame it

While many people believe that how we feel and express anger is hard-wired, some scientists suggest our experience and culture help shape it. One way to get a handle on it may be to personalize it.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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Photos: Snowstorm blankets Minnesota ahead of deep freeze

Photos: Snowstorm blankets Minnesota ahead of deep freeze

Minnesotans woke up to a fresh coat of snow Monday morning, after a winter storm the night before dumped as much as 9 inches of the fluffy white stuff in parts of the state.
by MPR News Staff

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Brazil dam disaster: 60 dead, with hundreds more missing

Brazil dam disaster: 60 dead, with hundreds more missing

The ruined dam had been holding more than 3 billion gallons of mud and water. A mine worker says he heard a loud sound -- and when he turned, he saw a "mountain of mud" sweeping toward him.
by Bill Chappell

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Strangers show up for funeral of vet with no family

There was a pretty good chance that nobody would show up for Joseph Walker's funeral today, or even know that he was dead.
by Bob Collins

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MN marijuana bills introduced, face uncertain future

MN marijuana bills introduced, face uncertain future

Bills to legalize recreational marijuana and regulate its use in Minnesota were introduced in the House and Senate, but it's unclear if they will be heard this session.
by Tim Pugmire

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7 takeaways from the longest shutdown in U.S. history

7 takeaways from the longest shutdown in U.S. history

President Trump was outmaneuvered by Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and did damage with key constituencies. Meanwhile, Americans may be more aware of what government does.

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Business poll: Tax cut not driving widespread business expansion, jobs

Fewer firms increased capital spending compared to the October survey responses, but the cutback appeared to be concentrated more in structures than in information and communication technology investments, according to a press release accompanying the survey, which also showed that while most respondents don't see a recession within the next year, they also don't see much business growth.
by Bob Collins

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Wayzata's TCF Financial to merge with Detroit bank

Plans call for TCF to merge into Chemical Financial, and the combined holding company and bank will operate under the TCF name and brand. The company will have more than 500 branches in nine states, including "significant operation centers" in Minneapolis and Chicago.
by The Associated Press

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Snow emergencies declared; dangerous cold coming

Snow emergencies declared; dangerous cold coming

Some schools have already announced closures for later this week when a bitter cold is expected to set in. Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday he would not be ordering a statewide closure.
by MPR News Staff

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MN court: Social media expands definition of criminal sexual conduct

The Minnesota Court of Appeals Monday broadened state law on what constitutes criminal sexual conduct beyond actual sex in the case of a man caught arrested after online conversations with a police decoy posing as a 14-year-old boy.
by Bob Collins

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Coal no more? Becker bets on natural gas, recycling and, maybe, Google

Coal no more? Becker bets on natural gas, recycling and, maybe, Google

City leaders are trying to imagine a future for Becker without the fossil fuel that put it on the map. They want to diversify the local economy and bring in new businesses so the community won't flounder when the existing Sherco coal units are retired.
by Kirsti Marohn

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New Minnesota schools chief brings a teacher's eye to the job

New Minnesota schools chief brings a teacher's eye to the job

Minnesota's Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker must confront achievement gaps that have vexed state leaders for decades. Those who know the former classroom teacher and union head say she's up for the fight.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Moms of the dead from drugs: 'Where is the outrage for us?'

Moms of the dead from drugs: 'Where is the outrage for us?'

Overdoses now kill more each year than guns or breast cancer or AIDS at its peak. They kill more than the entire Vietnam War. They kill nearly 200 a day on average, the equivalent of a 9/11 every few weeks.
by The Associated Press

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Q&A: Feds tackle opioid epidemic, but is it helping?

Q&A: Feds tackle opioid epidemic, but is it helping?

Congress has provided targeted grants for treatment, recovery and prevention and made numerous policy changes to help people struggling with addiction get access to services.
by The Associated Press

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After the overdose: A family's journey into grief and guilt

After the overdose: A family's journey into grief and guilt

There are hundreds of thousands of families like the Biggers, and dozens more made each day, as the country continues struggling to contain the worst drug crisis in its history. They suffer in solitude, balancing sorrow with relief, shame with perseverance, resentment with forgiveness.
by The Associated Press

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When old journalists should fade away

For the past few hours, it's painful watching what's become of Tom Brokaw, the once esteemed NBC News anchor who got into an online mess when he suggested Hispanics have an assimilation problem.
by Bob Collins

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Fluffy snow ending; brutal cold on its way

Fluffy snow ending; brutal cold on its way

Low temperatures on both Wednesday and Thursday mornings are likely to range from from about 25 below in the south to around 40 below in the north. The Twin Cities could be down around 28 below on both days.
by Bill Endersen

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Open thread: Snow daze

Already this morning, my Twitter feed is full of people worried that school be closed tomorrow, and that school won't be closed tomorrow.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 1/28/19

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

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'Team Human' stresses that the future lies in connection and cooperation

'Team Human' stresses that the future lies in connection and cooperation

Douglas Rushkoff's knowledge of digital technology shines in his new book, horrifying us with the capacities of the machines we've built -- and the ways they have been used against us.
by Adam Frank

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Who is Venezuela's Juan Guaido?

Who is Venezuela's Juan Guaido?

The 35-year-old politician declared himself acting president last week, and has been recognized as the country's president by the Trump administration.
by John Otis

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Sen. Kamala Harris formally launches presidential campaign

Sen. Kamala Harris formally launches presidential campaign

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said Sunday that those in power are trying to turn people against each other, which she says is "not our America."
by Associated Press

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