Stories from February 14, 2019

February 14, 2019 5:59 PM

Photos: March raises awareness of violence facing indigenous people

Thousands of people wearing red took part in a ceremony and march Thursday in Minneapolis in honor of indigenous people who are missing or have been killed.

by Christine T. Nguyen

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February 14, 2019 5:23 PM

Ryan Adams accused of psychological manipulation, professional retaliation by 7 women

In a piece published Wednesday evening by The New York Times, several women shared similar stories of being approached by Adams with offers of professional help before he began pursuing them sexually.

by Andrew Flanagan

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February 14, 2019 5:15 PM

Grand Portage mourns the loss of its longtime leader

Norman Deschampe, who served as tribal chairman of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa for 27 years, died Feb. 9. He's remembered for his dedication to improving the lives of tribal members -- particularly children.

by Dan Kraker

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February 14, 2019 5:07 PM

Make El Chapo pay for a border wall? Don't count on it

Some Americans have floated an idea they see as poetic justice: Why not take some of the Mexican drug lord's billions in ill-gotten gains and make him pay for a border wall?

by Associated Press

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February 14, 2019 4:52 PM

Dem presidential hopefuls split on spending bill

The Democratic Party's field of presidential hopefuls is split on a $333 billion government funding bill that includes nearly $1.4 billion in money for barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border.

by Associated Press

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February 14, 2019 4:35 PM

Mpls. eyes new weapon in fight against climate change: energy disclosures

The Minneapolis City Council is expected to pass rules that would require landlords and sellers to disclose energy efficiency information before people commit to buying or renting. The thinking is these rules will help make Minneapolis' affordable housing and climate change goals.

by Cody Nelson

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February 14, 2019 4:24 PM

Texas man with 3D-printed gun and 'hit list' of lawmakers sentenced to 8 years

The man printed the gun after a background check stopped him from purchasing a firearm legally. His sentencing comes as lawmakers around the country are trying to expand background check requirements.

by Matthew S. Schwartz

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February 14, 2019 4:08 PM

Some Owatonna parents question district's decision to call police

Two juveniles have been charged with assault, and some parents say the school's response was excessive.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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February 14, 2019 3:41 PM

Ilhan Omar's had a week: Here's what it means

Rep. Ilhan Omar has attracted attention -- good and bad -- and her home state can expect more of during her time in Congress.

by Briana Bierschbach

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February 14, 2019 3:26 PM

Monster St. Croix sturgeon may be a champion at getting caught

A Stillwater man says based on the video and photos of the fish pulled from the frozen St. Croix River on Saturday by a Jordan, Minn., angler, it's the third time that sturgeon has been pulled out of the river.

by Tim Nelson

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February 14, 2019 2:40 PM

Trump to declare national emergency as well as sign spending bill, White House says

President Trump will support a border security funding compromise reached by a group of bipartisan lawmakers, averting a partial government shutdown early Saturday — but he also will declare a national emergency in order to build the wall he's pushed for along the U.S.-Mexico border.

by Kelsey Snell

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February 14, 2019 2:17 PM

Measuring the costs of climate change

Plus, a climate-change arts event.

by Paul Huttner

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February 14, 2019 1:45 PM

Minnesota man pleads guilty to kidnapping, restraining woman

A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping a woman he met in downtown Minneapolis and offered to drive home.

by Associated Press

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February 14, 2019 1:37 PM

Double homicide, cold case break bring charges in Hennepin County

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office Thursday filed charges against two men in two separate Minneapolis cases, including killings from last weekend and a case from the 1990s that was broken with the help of a napkin.

by Brandt Williams

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February 14, 2019 1:00 PM

Former police chief talks about his new role as Minnesota's public safety commissioner

Former police chief and state senator John Harrington is now in a new role as the public safety commissioner. How does he plan to handle of all of these new responsibilities?

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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February 14, 2019 12:54 PM

DNR OKs some walleye keepers this spring on Mille Lacs

The DNR said it would provide details later. Still, it's a significant shift after several seasons of a catch-and-release-only policy on the iconic lake that frustrated anglers and local resorts.

by Kirsti Marohn

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February 14, 2019 12:49 PM

Senate confirms William Barr as attorney general

The Senate on Thursday confirmed William Barr as attorney general, placing the veteran government official and lawyer atop the Justice Department as special counsel Robert Mueller investigates Russian interference in the 2016 election.

by Associated Press

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February 14, 2019 12:29 PM

Greeting cards are still a thing in the digital age. Thanks, millennials

Greeting card companies have weathered some tough times as more people send good wishes online. But millennials are purchasing more cards, which has helped stabilize the industry.

by Janhvi Bhojwani

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February 14, 2019 12:15 PM

New phone app could save lives of those in cardiac arrest in Ramsey Co.

County officials on Thursday unveiled a smartphone app that can direct people with basic medical training to help someone suffering a potentially fatal cardiac arrest — even before an ambulance can arrive.

by Tim Nelson

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February 14, 2019 12:09 PM

Anger, confusion over dwindling refunds. Is Trump's tax plan to blame?

Tax refunds so far have been smaller than last year's. Some taxpayers kept a bigger share of their income, but for others it reflects an overhaul that rewarded high earners the most.

by Daniella Cheslow

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February 14, 2019 11:19 AM

When your shared Netflix account outlasts the relationship

Sharing of online streaming video and music passwords among sweethearts is a territorial marker, like wearing a boyfriend's sweater. But what happens to custody of the accounts when the love is gone?

by Yuki Noguchi

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February 14, 2019 11:11 AM

Amazon ditches New York headquarters

Amazon will not be building a new headquarters in New York, a stunning reversal after a yearlong search.

by Associated Press

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February 14, 2019 11:10 AM

Federal watchdog issues scathing report on Ed Department's handling of student loans

The department's own inspector general says student loan companies aren't following the rules, and that the government isn't doing enough to hold them accountable.

by Cory Turner

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February 14, 2019 11:08 AM

As lawmakers work to avert a shutdown, some Minnesotans are still feeling the effects of the last impasse

Congress is preparing to vote on a bill that would avert another partial government shutdown. One person still feeling the effects of the last budget impasse is Shannon Berns, a consultant who works with one of Minnesota's Small Business Development Centers.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 14, 2019 11:05 AM

The Current counts down the greatest love songs of all time for Valentine's Day

Listeners can still nominate their favorite love songs for the show, which has become an annual Valentine's Day tradition.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 14, 2019 11:00 AM

ChangeMakers: Melvin Carter, first black mayor of St. Paul

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is a fourth-generation St. Paulite and the first black mayor of St. Paul. Before he was elected mayor in 2018, he served in former Gov. Mark Dayton's administration and on St. Paul City Council.

by Evan Frost

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February 14, 2019 10:27 AM

EPA outlines plan for dealing with toxic chemicals in water

Under strong pressure from Congress, the EPA said Thursday that it will move ahead this year with a process that could lead to setting a safety threshold for a group of highly toxic chemicals in drinking water. Environmentalists, congressional Democrats and state officials countered that the agency wasn't moving fast enough.

by Associated Press

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February 14, 2019 9:59 AM

Arctic breeze now, light snow Sunday; milder in a week?

Will we hit the 30s again in about seven to 10 days?

by Paul Huttner

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February 14, 2019 9:45 AM

Beltrami County authorities identify remains found in burn pit

Investigators believe that human remains found in Beltrami County last week are those of a former Twin Cities DJ and his friend from Wisconsin. One suspect is in custody.

by John Enger

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February 14, 2019 9:42 AM

Ask a 'sotan: How can I be a better neighbor this winter?

We asked Minnesotans from around the state for ideas on how to help your neighborhood when the snow banks pile up and the big chill settles in.

by Matt Mikus

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February 14, 2019 9:34 AM

The Five: A love story, a Jane Eyre retelling, and a protest song

Every week, senior producer Stephanie Curtis recommends five things to see, do or experience.

by Stephanie Curtis

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February 14, 2019 9:21 AM

Legislative auditor: Agency leaders fell short launching MNLARS

While there's plenty of blame to go around, leaders in the state's public safety and information technology departments didn't provide enough oversight for the troubled vehicle registration and licensing system, leading to its early failure, the Minnesota legislative auditor said Thursday.

by Tim Pugmire and Brian Bakst

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February 14, 2019 9:19 AM

Sports store that protested Kaepernick’s protest is closing

Stephen Martin, who owns a sporting goods store, has a lot in common with a guy he doesn't much care for: Colin Kaepernick, who angered some people for protesting racial inequality in America.

by Bob Collins

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February 14, 2019 9:06 AM

Year after Parkland massacre, 17 victims remembered

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre a year ago renewed the national debate on guns and school safety and turned some families and students into political activists. But Thursday's anniversary will primarily be about remembering the 14 students and three staff members who died.

by The Associated Press

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February 14, 2019 7:54 AM

Former UMD women's hockey coach wins additional damage award

A jury found the University of Minnesota Duluth discriminated against Shannon Miller on the basis of gender and retaliated against her for making Title IX complaints regarding the disparity between the men's and women's hockey programs.

by The Associated Press

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February 14, 2019 6:42 AM

Poll: A year after Parkland, urgency for new gun restrictions declines

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds the percentage of Americans who think laws covering the sale of firearms should be stricter has dropped 20 points from immediately after the Parkland shooting.

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February 14, 2019 6:32 AM

Vets with no family not forgotten at funerals

It was entirely predictable what would happen today at the funeral for James McCue, 97, who died at a home for old folks in Methuen, Mass., outliving all the family he had.

by Bob Collins

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February 14, 2019 6:31 AM

Border security brawl seems near a serene resolution

With Trump's halfhearted signature widely expected but hardly guaranteed, congressional leaders planned votes Thursday on the sweeping package. Passage first by the Republican-led Senate, then the Democratic-controlled House, was virtually certain, with sizable numbers of both parties' members set to vote "yes."

by The Associated Press

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February 14, 2019 6:29 AM

You may be surprised to learn which two countries are making the globe a lot greener

Satellite images show the amount of green vegetation on Earth increasing, despite deforestation. But some of the added greenery has a down side.

by Dan Charles

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February 14, 2019 4:37 AM

Baseball, dogs, little kids and perfect tweets

Every once in awhile, a day comes along when a simple tweet captures everything that is good in the world. Today is that day.

by Bob Collins

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February 14, 2019 4:07 AM

There’s a turkey on the highway ramp. What do you do?

Minnesotans are particularly bad at a number of things: taking the last piece, the zipper merge, and catching turkeys.

by Bob Collins

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February 14, 2019 4:00 AM

'Forever' chemicals leave costly water problem in Bemidji, cities across the country

The north-central Minnesota city is just one of many cities across the United States dealing with the expensive environmental fallout from PFAS, which are known for being some of the most resilient chemicals ever created.

by Kirsti Marohn

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February 14, 2019 4:00 AM

Walker show brings out old friends, new acquaintances

"Five Ways In" puts the focus on the museum's permanent collection.

by Euan Kerr

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February 14, 2019 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: 'Queer Craft' in Morris

Plus, Art Hounds recommend a jazz show in Carlton and the latest edition of Mizna Journal.

by Marianne Combs

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February 14, 2019 4:00 AM

James Dayton, Minneapolis architect, dies at 53

Dayton was known for buildings including the MacPhail Center for Music and the addition to Westminster Presbyterian Church. His firm designed more than 300 projects over 22 years.

by Matt Sepic

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February 14, 2019 4:00 AM

Free college? Some Minnesotans say it's time, others say cost may be too high

Minnesota legislators and student leaders believe the time is right to consider letting the state pay for two years at state colleges for middle- and lower-income students.

by Peter Cox

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February 14, 2019 3:32 AM

The racism of La Crosse

In a decent society, you ought to be able to go to work without seeing a racist message spraypainted on your business when you get there.

by Bob Collins

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February 14, 2019 2:48 AM

Some flakes as winds pick up this afternoon; cold sunshine tomorrow

What a comeback! Two weeks ago our season snowfall total was running about eighteen inches below normal at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. After setting a record for the snowiest first twelve days of Feb. in the Twin Cities, we’re now 2.3 inches above normal for this point in the snow season: By the way, it…

by Ron Trenda

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February 14, 2019 2:11 AM

In snow removal policies, some people are more important than others

Removing snow seems like a no-brainer for local politicians' career paths, but as cities struggle more with removing it, there's little evidence that the disinterest in making such a mundane task a priority is a threat.

by Bob Collins

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February 14, 2019 1:28 AM

Unhappy trails for St. Paul’s police horses

The mounted unit patrols the State Fair, street festivals and the cities parks. But the city needs to reassign the officers for a crackdown on distracted driving.

by Bob Collins

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February 14, 2019 12:42 AM

Daily Digest: Meanwhile, at the state Capitol

A look at some stories in the news at the Minnesota Capitol.

by Mike Mulcahy

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February 14, 2019 12:00 AM

What’s on MPR News – 2/14/19

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

by Bob Collins

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February 14, 2019 12:00 AM

McCabe's 'The Threat' may be the darkest vision of Trump presidency yet

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said Thursday that top Justice Dept. officials discussed invoking the 25th Amendment. But his new book is about far more than that.

by Ron Elving

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February 14, 2019 12:00 AM

'The Source of Self-Regard' speaks to today's social and political moment

Though the essays, speeches, and meditations in Toni Morrison's new nonfiction collection were written over the course of four decades, virtually every entry feels strikingly relevant now.

by Ericka Taylor

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February 14, 2019 12:00 AM

Gov. Walz addresses key issues facing the state

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz addresses key issues facing the state at an event held at the University of Minnesota on Wednesday.

by MPR News Staff

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February 13, 2019 8:49 PM

A high-crime neighborhood makes it harder to show up for school

A new study suggests living in a high-crime area, or simply passing through one on the way to school, can lead to more absences.

by Elissa Nadworny

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February 13, 2019 8:44 PM

Trustee: More millions available to those who lost money to Petters' scheme

There's more money to help compensate organizations and individuals who lost billions in a huge Ponzi scheme. Businessman Tom Petters was sentenced in 2010 to 50 years in prison for the fraud.

by Martin Moylan

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February 13, 2019 7:16 PM

Rare, elusive black leopard caught on camera in the wild

There have been lots of stories about the unique animal in the central Kenya's Laikipia County. Now cameras have captured multiple high-quality photos and video.

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February 13, 2019 7:08 PM

Military families in privatized housing 'afraid to come forward,' survey says

The Military Family Advisory Network gathered responses from families in 46 states. It concluded that residents' complaints were ignored and fear of retaliation on service members' careers persisted.

by Sasha Ingber

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February 13, 2019 7:05 PM

Nearly 2 dozen Iranian Revolutionary Guards reportedly killed in bomb attack

The Guards were killed in a restive region bordering Pakistan. Without providing evidence, Iran blamed the U.S. for the attack.

by Amy Held

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February 13, 2019 6:57 PM

Sheriff: Dog named Donald Trump wasn't killed over politics

The Jackson County Sheriff's office concluded the person who shot Donald Trump the dog Sunday was "legally protecting their livestock" on private property. The shooter has not been identified.

by Associated Press