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Stories from April 29, 2019

House passes gas tax increase, but Senate likely to hit brakes

House passes gas tax increase, but Senate likely to hit brakes

The Minnesota House voted 74-58 Monday to raise the state gas tax for the first time in seven years and make future increases easier to come by. But opposition in the Republican-controlled Senate means a state-prescribed cost hike isn't likely at the gas pump anytime soon.
by Brian Bakst

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Watch: March For Our Lives releases public service announcement as 2020 gun debate heats up

Watch: March For Our Lives releases public service announcement as 2020 gun debate heats up

The public service announcement from March For Our Lives comes as the gun debate gains momentum in the 2020 presidential campaign and days following a shooting motivated by hate at a synagogue in Poway, Calif.
by Brakkton Booker

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ISIS leader appears in video for first time in 5 years

ISIS leader appears in video for first time in 5 years

The man said to be Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in the video claimed the Easter Day bombings in Sri Lanka which killed over 250 people were "part of the revenge" that awaits the West.
by Associated Press

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John Singleton, pioneering director of 'Boyz N The Hood,' dies at 51

The 1991 film earned him two Oscar nods and a spot in history as the youngest person and first African-American ever nominated for best director. Singleton died in Los Angeles after a stroke.
by Mandalit del Barco and Colin Dwyer

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Kenyon PD warns of gift card scam

The Facebook post from the Kenyon Police Department is sad and infuriating. Someone gets scammed for $2,500 and a large area retailer doesn't seem to be interested in doing much about it. And why would they? They get the money.
by Bob Collins

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Summer bummer: a young camper's $142,938 snakebite

Summer bummer: a young camper's $142,938 snakebite

The snake struck a 9-year-old hiker at dusk on a nature trail in Illinois. Expensive antivenin and a helicopter ride to the hospital led to big bills that struck her parents a few weeks later.
by Carmen Heredia Rodriguez

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The debate over homework

Research shows a correlation between homework and achievement. However, when too much is assigned or students don't have access to the internet or proper materials, the picture grows complicated.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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The rise of the Christian left

Evangelical Christians are a powerful force in America. For decades, conservative politicians have claimed the so-called moral majority. Can Democrats change that?
by Tiffany Hanssen and Kelly Gordon

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The pros and cons of warrior-style police training

Warrior training is making headlines in Minnesota, after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey banned it. What is it and why is it controversial?
by Tiffany Hanssen and Kelly Gordon

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As the clock ticks on the legislative session, here's where things stand

Minnesota's House and Senate have been putting in long hours to pass their versions of the new state budget. Soon, they'll need to merge those competing visions and strike a deal with Gov. Tim Walz.
by Cathy Wurzer and Brian Bakst

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Classy. Minnesota United fans cheer kids’ ‘goals’

The soccer game at Allianz Field was over by the time Angelo Rodriguez returned to the field after the game to give his kids a little taste of game time on Sunday.
by Bob Collins

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Measles shots aren't just for kids: Many adults could use a booster too

Measles shots aren't just for kids: Many adults could use a booster too

With U.S. measles cases at record highs, doctors say adults who got vaccinated prior to 1968 should consider getting revaccinated to make sure they and their neighbors are protected.
by Allison Aubrey

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MN court: DNR didn’t have power to change Lake Calhoun to Bde Maka Ska

The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday renewed the debate over the renaming of Minneapolis' Lake Calhoun to Bde Maka Ska, overturning a Ramsey County District Court ruling that had derailed a challenge.
by Bob Collins

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Authorities look at synagogue shooting suspect's social media posts

Authorities look at synagogue shooting suspect's social media posts

Authorities said the suspect, who had no previous contact with law enforcement, may face a hate crime charge in addition to homicide charges when he's arraigned later this week. He was being held without bail, and it was unclear if he had an attorney.
by The Associated Press

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If Mueller report was 'tip of the iceberg,' what more is lurking unseen?

If Mueller report was 'tip of the iceberg,' what more is lurking unseen?

How else might foreign powers be trying to interfere with American politics beyond the ways detailed in the special counsel's investigation report?

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Keeping money secrets from each other: Financial infidelity on the rise

Keeping money secrets from each other: Financial infidelity on the rise

As many as 41 percent of American adults deceive their partners by hiding secret debts or accounts. Therapists say it's increasingly common, and it's both the loss of trust and resources that hurt.
by Yuki Noguchi

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40 years ago, Sioux Falls men were first gay couple at prom

The rules of prom were clear: You could bring anybody you want as long as one of the attendees is a senior. And that's how Randy Rohl and Grady Quinn became the first gay couple to attend a high school prom.
by Bob Collins

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Noor trial: Closing arguments done, case goes to jury

Noor trial: Closing arguments done, case goes to jury

Prosecutors and defense attorneys finished their closing arguments Monday in the trial of Mohamed Noor, leaving jurors to decide the fate of the ex-Minneapolis officer charged in the killing of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk.
by Brandt Williams, Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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The Avengers take on M.I.T.

The Avengers take on M.I.T.

On another morning full of stories of hate, we are somewhat comforted in the knowledge that there are still people grabbing a share of our attention armed only with whimsy and good spirit. Leave it to the science kids.
by Bob Collins

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Settle down, Bemidji. Nobody is banning the U.S. flag.

Rumors swept through the northwest Minnesota town on Thursday that the high school had banned the American flag, No, it didn't.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 4/29/19

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

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The future of Tesla and electric vehicles

The future of Tesla and electric vehicles

Will electric cars transform the auto industry and play a major role in a "green" economy"?
by MPR News Staff

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