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Stories from April 19, 2019

A promising anti-HIV drug poses a dilemma

A promising anti-HIV drug poses a dilemma

The medication is very effective, but there's concern it might cause birth defects if taken by a pregnant woman. Different countries address that issue in very different ways.
by Susan Brink

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Parents who starved and shackled children sentenced to life

Parents who starved and shackled children sentenced to life

The eldest son and daughter of a couple who starved and shackled 12 of their children spoke publicly for the first time Friday, alternately condemning and forgiving their parents before a judge sentenced the pair to up to life in prison.
by Associated Press

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How many cherries in frozen pie? FDA may soon drop rules

How many cherries in frozen pie? FDA may soon drop rules

President Trump may soon be able to claim a sweet victory for his deregulation push, with officials preparing to get rid of the decades-old rules for frozen cherry pies.
by Associated Press

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3 top climbers presumed dead after avalanche in Canada

3 top climbers presumed dead after avalanche in Canada

Jess Roskelley, David Lama and Hansjorg Auer had been attempting a route in Canada's Banff National Park. The park said that all three are "presumed to be deceased."

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How effective are school lockdown drills?

How effective are school lockdown drills?

Since the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, a generation of American children has learned how to hide from a potential shooter. But there's little data on what kinds of drills work best.
by Nathaniel Minor and Andrea Dukakis

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Noor trial: A dramatic week in the courtroom

Noor trial: A dramatic week in the courtroom

It was an important week in the trial of Mohamed Noor, the former Minneapolis police officer who faces murder and manslaughter charges in the shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk. Noor's partner took the stand, as did Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo.
by Julie Siple and Angela Davis

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Homelessness in high school bodes ill for college, study finds

Homelessness in high school bodes ill for college, study finds

The study tracked thousands of students who experienced housing instability while in grades 9-12, and found they were less likely to graduate, got lower scores on college placement tests and were less likely to take advance placement or college-credit classes.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Metro Transit sets single-day ridership record

Metro Transit sets single-day ridership record

The transit agency provided more than 130,000 train rides for the NCAA championship game on April 8.
by Brandt Williams

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A conversation with DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen

A conversation with DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen

A conversation with DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen about her priorities, the role of the DNR and how to get more Minnesotans outside.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Money to secure Minnesota elections still in limbo

Money to secure Minnesota elections still in limbo

A lingering dispute over election security money is just one of several election-related measures facing an uncertain future at the Minnesota Capitol this session.
by Tim Pugmire

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Drunk on smoke: Notre Dame's bees survive cathedral blaze

Drunk on smoke: Notre Dame's bees survive cathedral blaze

Hunkered down in their hives, Notre Dame's smallest official residents -- some 180,000 bees -- somehow managed to survive the inferno that consumed the cathedral's ancient wooden roof.
by The Associated Press

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A wet April so far, but it likely won't be the wettest on record

Widespread rain on Wednesday led to several new daily rainfall records for April 17, according to meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Players demand say in women's hockey future after CWHL folds

Players demand say in women's hockey future after CWHL folds

Some 100 players are now looking for a place to play after the six-team Canadian Women's Hockey League last month abruptly announced it was ceasing operations as of May 1.
by Associated Press

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Billy Bragg's three-night stand in Minneapolis

British singer/songwriter Billy Bragg is in Minneapolis for his "One Step Forward, Two Steps Back" tour. On each stop of the tour he is playing three nights.
by Cathy Wurzer

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What the Mueller report tells us about Minnesota's election security

What the Mueller report tells us about Minnesota's election security

The report includes evidence that former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort met with a man believed to be connected to Russian intelligence and shared internal polling data, which listed Minnesota as a battleground state.
by Cathy Wurzer

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20 years later, sibling Columbine survivors reflect

20 years later, sibling Columbine survivors reflect

Lauren Cartaya and her older brother, Zach, were at Columbine High School in 1999 when two students opened fire. At StoryCorps, they remember that day and discuss the effect it has had on their lives.
by Emma Bowman and Mia Warren

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After link to racist songs, sports teams give Kate Smith the boot

After link to racist songs, sports teams give Kate Smith the boot

At one time, Kate Smith pretty much was America. Times change, though, and the legendary -- and dead -- singer of her signature God Bless America is out at no less an American institution than Yankee Stadium.
by Bob Collins

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'Concreteberg' the weight of a blue whale plagues London's sewers

'Concreteberg' the weight of a blue whale plagues London's sewers

"It goes without saying that pouring concrete down the drains into our sewers isn't going to do any good," a London water provider said.

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Meet the people in Trump's orbit who the Mueller report says ignored his orders

Meet the people in Trump's orbit who the Mueller report says ignored his orders

There were some directives the president attempted to make of his staffers or other government officials that might have breached the obstruction of justice threshold had they not stood up to him.

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House subpoena for Mueller report escalates investigation

House subpoena for Mueller report escalates investigation

While the special counsel declined to prosecute Trump on obstruction of justice, he did not exonerate him, all but leaving the question to Congress.
by The Associated Press

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Midweek rains bring second crest on southern Minn. rivers

Midweek rains bring second crest on southern Minn. rivers

The days are longer and the forecast is sunny, but the uncertainty of flooding season continues across southern Minnesota. The effects of the midweek rains are coming to fruition, as the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers are projected to hit their second flooding-season crests over the weekend.
by Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Sunny and delightful Friday; warm and wonderful on Saturday

Sunny and delightful Friday; warm and wonderful on Saturday

Dry high pressure building into the Upper Midwest will treat us to a very sunny Friday. Chilly morning temperatures will give way to a delightful afternoon. Look for highs mainly in the low to mid-60s. Cooler highs in the 50s are likely in the northeastern corner.
by Bill Endersen

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In Fargo, a stunning display of deescalating a bad situation

The news is full of stories of people in a mental health crisis ending up dead at the hands of people who were called to help. That's why what happened in Fargo on Thursday night is a game changer.
by Bob Collins

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Ancestry.com romanticizes slavery to sell you a DNA kit

Slavery is good marketing for Ancestry.com, the outfit that sells DNA tests. It's not a good look for the firm. Whitewashing never is.
by Bob Collins

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Daily Digest: Mueller report fallout

A roundup of some political news from Minnesota and beyond as you start your Friday.
by Mike Mulcahy

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What’s on MPR News – 4/19/19

Here are the stories, topics, and guests you'll hear today on MPR News.
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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Escaping death -- seven or eight times

Escaping death -- seven or eight times

Bookseller Carol Price recommends a novel about a woman whose near-death experiences just keep adding up.
by Tracy Mumford

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With O-line still in flux, Vikings have clear need in draft

With O-line still in flux, Vikings have clear need in draft

For the fifth straight year, they'll return no more than three of five primary starters from the previous season. Just like from 2017 to 2018, the Vikings will have two new starting guards, having released Mike Remmers to create salary cap space and let Tom Compton leave as a free agent last month.
by Associated Press

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