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Stories from April 3, 2019

Wayzata schools employee charged with indecent exposure

Hennepin County prosecutors have charged 35-year-old Matthew Gordon Bowers of Hopkins with four gross misdemeanor counts of criminal sexual conduct and indecent exposure.
by Matt Sepic

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14-year-old says he is Illinois boy who went missing in 2011

A 14-year-old boy who said he escaped from two kidnappers in Ohio told authorities he is from Illinois, where he went missing nearly eight years ago when his mother apparently took her own life.
by Associated Press

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Minnesota tightens rules on 'forever' chemical in drinking water

Minnesota tightens rules on 'forever' chemical in drinking water

Minnesota health officials are adjusting acceptable levels for two troublesome pollutants found in drinking water supplies in the east Twin Cities metro area, based on new scientific data.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Photos: Minnesota United runs first practice at Allianz Field

Photos: Minnesota United runs first practice at Allianz Field

Minnesota United players took to the pitch Wednesday for the team's first practice at their new stadium in St. Paul, after showing off their new playing surface earlier this week.
by Christine T. Nguyen

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South Dakota veterinary program aims to fill rural shortage

South Dakota veterinary program aims to fill rural shortage

South Dakota State University is creating a new veterinary program with the University of Minnesota to address a shortage of rural care in the region.
by Associated Press

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Are we on the cusp of another farm crisis?

Why do many say this is a bad time for farmers? Between the tariffs and the recent floods, how is the local farm economy doing?
by Chris Farrell and Karen Zamora

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Paying student athletes: A renewed debate as the Final Four comes to Minnesota

Paying student athletes: A renewed debate as the Final Four comes to Minnesota

Brackets have been busted, friends and families divided and billions of dollars invested as the Final Four arrives in Minneapolis. As March Madness reaches its climax, are student-athletes being compensated enough?
by Kerri Miller and Jeffrey Bissoy

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Minneapolis sexual assault investigations to focus on victims

Minneapolis sexual assault investigations to focus on victims

The city of Minneapolis is changing the way police handle sexual assault investigations in hopes of better serving victims.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Bill would ban flame-retardant chemicals in Minnesota

Bill would ban flame-retardant chemicals in Minnesota

A bipartisan bill at the Minnesota Legislature would ban flame-retardant chemicals believed to be a health threat to firefighters and children.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Fight over money for Puerto Rico brings disaster aid bill to a standstill

Fight over money for Puerto Rico brings disaster aid bill to a standstill

Approving money for areas devastated by floods, hurricanes or other disasters usually gets bipartisan votes. But President Trump's opposition to sending more money to Puerto Rico stalled the effort.
by Kelsey Snell

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Maduro allies move against rival Juan Guaidó in Venezuela

Maduro allies move against rival Juan Guaidó in Venezuela

President Nicolas Maduro, through allies, is ratcheting up legal and political pressure on the opposition leader by removing his parliamentary immunity.
by Richard Gonzales

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U.S. investigates seizure risk with electronic cigarettes

U.S. investigates seizure risk with electronic cigarettes

U.S. health officials are investigating whether electronic cigarettes may trigger seizures in some people who use the nicotine-vaping devices.
by Associated Press

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House Judiciary panel approves subpoenas for Mueller report

House Judiciary panel approves subpoenas for Mueller report

The House Judiciary Committee approved subpoenas Wednesday for special counsel Robert Mueller's full Russia report as Democrats pressure the Justice Department to release the document without redactions.
by Associated Press

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Gadgets, parents killed Creative Kidstuff toy store

We're guessing there aren't a lot of well-raised adults in these parts who didn't grow up with at least something from Creative Kidstuff, the Twin Cities toy stores whose philosophy was "play is joyful, educational, creative and inspiring." That ethos couldn't survive in our high-tech era. But that was before smartphones and iPads.
by Bob Collins

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What else could Robert Mueller's report reveal about Trump and Russia?

What else could Robert Mueller's report reveal about Trump and Russia?

The top-line conclusions are already out -- the special counsel didn't establish collusion or obstruction, according to the attorney general. But there might be so much more to learn.

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New York is set to be first U.S. city to impose congestion pricing

New York is set to be first U.S. city to impose congestion pricing

Motorists will pay a flat daily fee to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. The new program aims to reduce traffic gridlock while generating revenue for the city's stressed transit system.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Pigs on ice: DNR reveals the garbage Minnesotans left on lakes

Pigs on ice: DNR reveals the garbage Minnesotans left on lakes

Just as sure as spring is going to come and ice is going to melt, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will call out the pigs who leave their garbage behind after being required to remove their ice houses for the season.
by Bob Collins

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Former regulator wants to bring people together around clean water

Former regulator wants to bring people together around clean water

After 40 years in state government, John Linc Stine is now executive director of the St. Paul-based nonprofit Freshwater. We asked him if he thinks the state can make meaningful progress on water quality.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Nice early spring day; mild wet weekend ahead

Nice early spring day; mild wet weekend ahead

April showers return to the weather picture across southern Minnesota Thursday and this weekend. Spotty light showers across southern Minnesota Thursday. Scattered showers Saturday, with more widespread rain Sunday.
by Paul Huttner

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Towing shakedown riles east metro commuters

If you live east of St. Paul you have to really be committed to mass transit to ride mass transit, given the hurdles one has to jump over to use what little there is -- like having your car towed from an official park and ride for no good reason.
by Bob Collins

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In college sports, spelling doesn’t count

In college sports, spelling doesn’t count

Find the spelling mistakes in these signs being posted around US Bank Stadium for this weekend's NCAA Final Four basketball championship.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 4/3/19

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

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Michael Lind on immigration and 'the new class war'

Michael Lind on immigration and 'the new class war'

Michael Lind believes that our immigration policy debate is shaped by America's disparities in class, wealth and power.
by MPR News Staff

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Chicago elects first black female mayor

Chicago elects first black female mayor

Lori Lightfoot, former head of a police oversight board, will also be the city's first openly gay mayor. She campaigned as being independent in a city known for its political machine.
by Dan Mihalopoulos

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