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Stories from February 1, 2019

New U.S. experiments aim to create gene-edited human embryos

New U.S. experiments aim to create gene-edited human embryos

Despite outrage over gene editing in China that affected the birth of twins, research is underway in the U.S. to assess the safety and effectiveness of CRISPR tools to edit genes in human embryos.
by Rob Stein

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Duluth gets federal disaster declaration for October storm damage

Duluth gets federal disaster declaration for October storm damage

President Trump issued a federal disaster declaration Friday for St. Louis County for damage from a storm last October that brought high winds and damaging waves to the Lake Superior shore in Duluth.
by MPR News Staff

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Former Vikings quarterback Wade Wilson dies

Wilson played for five NFL teams from 1981-98. He played 10 seasons for the Minnesota Vikings, leading them to the 1987 NFC championship game.
by Associated Press

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Forest Service to cancel, refund BWCA permits made on faulty site

Forest Service to cancel, refund BWCA permits made on faulty site

The Forest Service a malfunctioning reservation system offline Wednesday morning within an hour and a half of its launch. The agency said Friday it will soon announce a new date for people to register for the quota permits.
by MPR News Staff

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Children's Theatre found negligent, not liable for teen's assault

Children's Theatre found negligent, not liable for teen's assault

The woman said she was sexually assaulted by an instructor at the Minneapolis theater's school when she was a teen in the 1980s and was inspired to come forward by women who confronted entertainer Bill Cosby.
by Brandt Williams

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No jail time for former Rocori superintendent in exposure case

His attorney said superintendent's actions were the result of trauma and stress, including the 2003 school shooting in Cold Spring in which two students died.
by Associated Press

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Accused of child molestation, bus aide now charged in death of wife

Harvey Kneifl, 72, was on trial after being charged with 10 counts of criminal sexual conduct. Prosecutors were about to wrap up final arguments in that case, but he didn't show up to court. Police found his wife dead, and Kneifl injured.
by Peter Cox

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Winter weather may be factor in Chaska woman's death

A woman who was found dead outside a vehicle after a crash in Carver County may have been a victim of the weather.
by Associated Press

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Minnesota thaw brings problems with water pipes

Minnesota thaw brings problems with water pipes

As temperatures in Minnesota climb above zero for the first time in days, ice inside pipes is melting and causing problems in homes and businesses.
by Matt Sepic

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Somali Museum exhibits travel to central Minnesota

The museum's aim is to share the rich cultural heritage of the Somali diaspora with residents of central Minnesota, home to a growing Somali-American population.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Heavy student loan debt forces many millennials to delay buying homes

Heavy student loan debt forces many millennials to delay buying homes

The Federal Reserve says the big increase in student loan debt is creating a noticeable dent in younger people's ability to buy homes. But economists say millennials may eventually catch up.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Should Minnesota adopt paid family leave?

House DFLers are trying to pass paid family leave, but the plan faces a hurdle in the Republican-controlled Senate.
by Mike Mulcahy and Manda Lillie

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Mild weekend temps; snow Sunday night into Monday for some areas

Mild weekend temps; snow Sunday night into Monday for some areas

It seemed like a long cold stretch! The temperature at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport finally climbed above zero at 6 a.m. this Friday, after being at or below zero for 78 consecutive hours. We’ve had much longer stretches of cold weather. The Minnesota State Climatology Office has compiled an interesting list of cold weather streaks: Note…
by Ron Trenda

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Putting this week's deep freeze in context

According to retired University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley, Minnesota reported the nation's coldest temperature 11 times in the second half of January. Seeley talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the cause of the recent deep freeze, and other weather topics.
by Cathy Wurzer

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What's next for the Wild after the All-Star break

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Sarah McLellan for the latest on the team's ups and downs, and their prospects in the upcoming playoffs. McLellan covers the Wild and the NHL for the Star Tribune.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Her knees 'broken beyond repair,' Vonn retiring after skiing worlds

Her knees 'broken beyond repair,' Vonn retiring after skiing worlds

Lindsey Vonn, the women's all-time leader in World Cup wins, says "my body is broken beyond repair and it isn't letting me have the final season I dreamed of. My body is screaming at me to STOP and it's time for me to listen."
by The Associated Press

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When the world gives you a polar vortex, dance

No matter how proud we are of facing down the threat of death by nature this week, we are not in the same league as this person waiting for a bus at Lake and Lyndale in Minneapolis
by Bob Collins

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The shutdown is over. Now the federal workforce faces 'untold morale problems'

The shutdown is over. Now the federal workforce faces 'untold morale problems'

"The federal government already has a recruitment problem, right?" said one expert. If "you watch this play out for the last 35 days, are you saying to yourself, 'Sign me up for that?' Probably not."

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Union, corporate dollars fueled Walz inaugural events

Union, corporate dollars fueled Walz inaugural events

Donors faced no state limits on how much they could donate to Gov. Tim Walz inauguration events. Three $50,000 contributions were part of the pot.
by Brian Bakst

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U.S. announces pullout from key arms treaty with Russia

It follows years of unresolved dispute over Russian compliance with the 1987 pact, which bans certain ground-launched cruise missiles. Russia denies violating the treaty.
by The Associated Press

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Could SpongeBob have a sweet victory at the Super Bowl?

Could SpongeBob have a sweet victory at the Super Bowl?

Maroon 5 might be the biggest musical act in the world that nobody really likes (aside from maybe Coldplay), but they have a chance to redeem themselves at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday.
by Cody Nelson

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Cory Booker makes it official: He's running for president in 2020

Cory Booker makes it official: He's running for president in 2020

The New Jersey Democrat is the fourth senator to announce a run for president, joining Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Kamala Harris.
by Scott Detrow

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MN 2018 races: Spending by candidates, outside groups topped $57M

In nearly every race, DFL donors and candidates outpaced their Republican opponents in raising and spending campaign cash. The election saw Democrats sweep major state offices and take back control of the House.
by Briana Bierschbach

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A Minnesota sendoff for the robotics kids

You know those big heroic sendoffs that communities give their sports stars when they go off to a state tournament? The robotics teams in Austin, Minn., got one this morning.
by Bob Collins

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Minnesota schools ready to teach, feed kids after cold snap

Minnesota schools ready to teach, feed kids after cold snap

School leaders across the state reopened their doors Friday after days of double-digit subzero temperatures kept many buildings closed -- and many students from needed meals. State officials have applauded the districts' cautious approach.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Preparing to return to work, after a life derailed by drugs

Preparing to return to work, after a life derailed by drugs

"Drugs have taken their toll, but I can get back to that person I used to be," says Johnny Petty, who's getting help from a Minneapolis-based program that pairs drug treatment with job counseling and affordable housing.
by Jon Collins

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ChangeMakers: Black Minnesotans making history

ChangeMakers: Black Minnesotans making history

A series of profiles of black Minnesotans making history throughout the state. The series of portraits and interviews will run through February in honor of Black History Month.
by Evan Frost and Christine T. Nguyen

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Why did Xcel ask its customers to keep things chilly in the deep freeze?

Why did Xcel ask its customers to keep things chilly in the deep freeze?

Why did Xcel need to ask its customers across the state to lower their thermostats at a time when air temperatures across the state dropped into the minus 20s and wind chills were significantly lower? It comes down to distribution -- and pressure.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Super Bowl halftime band urged to take a knee

Maroon 5 took the money that many artists wouldn't take in protest of the NFL blacklisting and treatment of Colin Kaepernick, the quarterback who took a knee during the National Anthem to protest racial inequality in America, and found himself out of work.
by Bob Collins

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Goodbye vortex, hello mild weekend; wintry mix Sunday night into Monday

Goodbye vortex, hello mild weekend; wintry mix Sunday night into Monday

Friday highs will be in the teens in about the northeastern half of Minnesota, with lots of 20s elsewhere. The far southwest will see some 30s. Saturday highs will be in the 30s in the southern half of Minnesota, with mostly 20s in the north.
by Ron Trenda

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A homeless woman dies in her car; nobody notices for months

Police in Fargo don't think a woman whose body was found in a car in a shopping center died in the recent cold snap; she died several months ago.
by Bob Collins

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Man wouldn’t leave his dog. Now he may lose his feet

If there's a little bit of love left in the world, the internet should do that thing it does for Jay Mitchell, whose story on the front-page of the Star Tribune today will bring out the feels, including a fair amount of anger that he faced what he faced.
by Bob Collins

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Daily Digest: Special election Tuesday

Some Minnesota political stories in the news to get your Friday started.
by Mike Mulcahy

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What’s on MPR News – 2/1/19

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

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'Politics with Amy Walter' on the Friday Takeaway

'Politics with Amy Walter' on the Friday Takeaway

Politics with Amy Walter on the Friday Takeaway

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U.S. border agency says it's made biggest-ever fentanyl bust

U.S. border agency says it's made biggest-ever fentanyl bust

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials captured nearly 254 pounds of the synthetic drug from a secret compartment inside a load of Mexican produce heading into Arizona on Saturday.
by Associated Press

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