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Stories from March 29, 2019

Extremism appears to be on the rise; Minnesota has a tool to help

Extremism appears to be on the rise; Minnesota has a tool to help

The cases of three Somali-American Minnesotans who plotted to join ISIS drove state probation officials to develop a first-of-its-kind program to deradicalize extremists. The program's architect is now sharing his takeaways with law enforcement nationally.
by Tom Crann, Kyle Shiely and Megan Burks

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Wealthy parents appear in court in college admissions scam

Wealthy parents appear in court in college admissions scam

The 15 parents, including CEOs, investment executives, real estate developers and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, have been implicated in a college admissions scheme in which authorities say they paid a consultant to rig their children's test scores and bribe coaches at sought-after schools.
by Associated Press

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Twin Cities media say judge in Noor case is restricting public and press access to trial

Twin Cities media say judge in Noor case is restricting public and press access to trial

Five Twin Cities news organizations said the judge in the murder trial for former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor is limiting public and press access the high-profile case, they said in a letter released Friday.
by Cody Nelson

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Trump threatens to close border with Mexico next week

Trump threatens to close border with Mexico next week

Trump has previously threatened to close the border -- including at a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Thursday night -- but this time was different as he gave a timetable.
by Associated Press

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Utah repeals 1973 law that criminalized sex outside of marriage

Utah repeals 1973 law that criminalized sex outside of marriage

The "fornication law" had designated sex between unmarried people as a class B misdemeanor, carrying a penalty of up to six months in jail or a maximum fine of $1000.
by Sasha Ingber

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Hemp farmers, retailers pounce on market for CBD products

Hemp farmers, retailers pounce on market for CBD products

Applications to grow hemp in the state of Minnesota have increased steeply since the start of the year, according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
by Nina Moini

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Barr expects Mueller report release by mid-April

Barr expects Mueller report release by mid-April

Attorney General William Barr has told Congress to expect a version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russia investigation by mid-April.
by Associated Press

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The latest immigration crackdown may be on fake Social Security numbers

The latest immigration crackdown may be on fake Social Security numbers

The Social Security Administration says it's trying to clean up its records. But immigration advocates fear the real objective is to expose undocumented immigrants at work.
by Joel Rose

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Why Harvard, Yale and Stanford may not be the 'best' colleges

Why Harvard, Yale and Stanford may not be the 'best' colleges

A school should be defined by its commitment to great teaching and social equity, says the outgoing president of LaGuardia Community College.
by Anya Kamenetz

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AP: Call racism what it is

For obvious reasons, journalists get a lot more worked up about changes in the Associated Press Stylebook -- the defacto writing guide for newspeople -- than normal people, but occasionally a change signals a cultural or ethical shift in a buttoned-down profession.
by Bob Collins

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The second half of March ended up being drier than normal

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley for an update on the spring flood outlook.
by Cathy Wurzer

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20 years since Cher topped the pop chart with 'Believe'

Cher wasn't happy with the initial version of the song. Then, a producer ran Cher's vocals through Auto-Tune.
by Cathy Wurzer

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UK faces new Brexit crisis after lawmakers reject May's deal

UK faces new Brexit crisis after lawmakers reject May's deal

Britain now has until April 12 to tell the EU what it plans to do next. It must either cancel Brexit, seek a longer delay or crash out of the bloc without a deal.
by The Associated Press

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New battlefront in legalized marijuana: dogs

The Boston Globe says vets are seeing more cases of people giving their dogs marijuana to treat what ails them.
by Bob Collins

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They also serve who sit and knit

Since 2001, Alice Jahnke has made 55 afghans, 831 caps and 405 bonnets for people who are undergoing radiation at Alomere Health in Alexandria, Minn.
by Bob Collins

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Trump's small-business health insurance plan struck down

A federal judge called the plan an "end run" around consumer protections. It's the second setback in a week for the administration's health care initiatives.
by The Associated Press

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Trump says Special Olympics funding to be restored, not cut

President Trump's announcement came after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos spent days defending the proposal, which drew widespread condemnation from lawmakers as well as advocates and celebrities.
by The Associated Press

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Final floor: NCAA basketball champ gets dibs

Final floor: NCAA basketball champ gets dibs

As part of the March Madness tradition, the NCAA orders a new set of floors every year. And the tournament floors, including two from past Final Four games in Minneapolis, have had some surprising encores.
by Tim Nelson

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He wanted to see his daughter in the Sweet 16, but couldn’t go

Todd Palmer, an athletic director at Brown High School in Sturgis, S.D., was pretty excited that his daughter would be playing in the NCAA Sweet 16 basketball tournament for the South Dakota Jackrabbits in Portland, the Sioux Falls Argus Leader says. Just one problem: he couldn't go.
by Bob Collins

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Chillier on Saturday; no soaking rains in the forecast

Chillier on Saturday; no soaking rains in the forecast

River flooding and overland flooding due to snowmelt have caused several road closures in Minnesota. Don’t even think about driving around the closure barriers. Here’s a cautionary tale from Lac qui Parle County in western Minnesota Thursday: You know how they say to NOT drive onto a water covered road? This is why. @inforum https://t.co/8y6iLRBDIF…
by Ron Trenda

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Liberians in Minnesota welcome extension, look for permanent fix

Liberians in Minnesota welcome extension, look for permanent fix

A decision by the White House means many Liberian immigrants can stay in the United States for another year, but Liberians in Minnesota say they need a lasting solution.
by Tim Pugmire

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Could co-op elections change how Minnesota gets its electricity?

Could co-op elections change how Minnesota gets its electricity?

Three members running for seats on the board of Connexus Energy, Minnesota's largest electric cooperative, are hoping to highlight the role it will play in the future of electricity distribution in the state.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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La Crosse airport pulls the plug on porn

It was pretty tough finding news and information on TV monitors at La Crosse Airport on Thursday, what with the monitors showing pornographic video and all, according to reports.
by Bob Collins

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‘Big booby,’ ‘big booty’ cheerleading awards are out, Wis. district finally rules

The ACLU had threatened a lawsuit against the Kenosha Unified School District after some parents and cheerleaders objected to the award and the New York Times wrote about. The coach circumvented the outrage, however, by announcing that parents would be excluded from the next team banquet.
by Bob Collins

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Here’s why you shouldn’t drive through floodwaters

Here’s why you shouldn’t drive through floodwaters

People cannot possibly still be oblivious to the carnage from driving distracted, yet people still drive while texting. For decades, authorities have warned drivers not to try to go through standing water, and people keep driving through standing water and become the poster children for additional warnings not to do it.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 3/29/19

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

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In 'She Could Fly,' a teen wrestles with a host of psychological mysteries

In 'She Could Fly,' a teen wrestles with a host of psychological mysteries

Christopher Cantwell's new graphic novel follows teenaged Luna, who's struggling with mental health issues and finds a kind of hope in the appearance of a mysterious flying woman in the Chicago skies.
by Etelka Lehoczky

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Politics with Amy Walter on Takeaway Friday

Politics with Amy Walter on Takeaway Friday

Politics with Amy Walter on the Friday Takeaway

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EPA science panel considering guidelines that upend basic air pollution science

EPA science panel considering guidelines that upend basic air pollution science

Some panel members said they don't agree that breathing sooty air can cause premature death. The panel's draft recommendations to the EPA would change how it assesses the dangers of air pollution.
by Rebecca Hersher

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