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Stories from May 21, 2019

Jamar Clark settlement talks end without agreement

There is no lawsuit settlement agreement, at least for now, between the city of Minneapolis and the family of Jamar Clark, who was killed by a police officer in 2015. The parties left the federal courthouse Tuesday with no deal.
by Brandt Williams

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McCollum asks feds to complete study on mining near Boundary Waters

McCollum asks feds to complete study on mining near Boundary Waters

DFL Rep. Betty McCollum wants the federal government to complete a study on the impacts of copper-nickel mining in the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and forbid any mining activity until its complete.
by Dan Kraker

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Meet the mites that live on your face

Meet the mites that live on your face

Demodex mites live inside your pores. Just about every adult human alive has a population living on them, and they're basically impossible to get rid of. Luckily, they're harmless for most people.
by Josh Cassidy

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Mpls. cops seek 2 in connection to Bde Maka Ska pavilion fire

Mpls. cops seek 2 in connection to Bde Maka Ska pavilion fire

Minneapolis police posted photos of a man and woman allegedly at the lakeside pavilion around the time the fire started and asked for the public's help identifying them. Investigators ruled out an early theory of a lightning strike.
by Tim Nelson and Nina Moini

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SAT exam now may offer credit for the school of hard knocks

Students taking the SAT exam could earn additional points for their circumstances. Three Minnesota educators explore the idea behind the new "adversity score," its potential impact on local students and the future of standardized testing.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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St. John's University president to step down in August

St. John's University president to step down in August

Michael Hemesath was the first layperson appointed to a full term at the 162-year-old Catholic university. The school plans to appoint an interim president while it decides how to choose a permanent replacement.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Poll: Many rural Americans struggle with financial insecurity, access to health care

Poll: Many rural Americans struggle with financial insecurity, access to health care

A new poll from NPR, Harvard and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation gives a glimpse into rural life in America today, finding that many people living in rural communities live on the edge financially.
by Patti Neighmond and Joe Neel

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Gospel and soul legend Mavis Staples releases a new album on Friday

"We've got more work to do, so I'm going to keep on getting stronger and keep on delivering my message every single day," Staples said in a statement. She turns 80 in July.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Teens who don't buckle up: Chevy has a surprise for you

Teens who don't buckle up: Chevy has a surprise for you

A new feature in some 2020 models will kick in if "Teen Driver" mode is on. If a driver turns on the car without wearing a seat belt, the car will temporarily refuse to shift out of park.
by Camila Domonoske

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The plane that led D-Day is flying back to Normandy

The plane that led D-Day is flying back to Normandy

With the 75th anniversary of D-Day coming, dozens of C-47s -- the military version of the DC-3 -- are on their way to the coast of France. And this derelict is getting some well-deserved attention.
by Bob Collins

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A rat and aardvark got married, and it’s too hot for Alabama

A rat and aardvark got married, and it’s too hot for Alabama

A rat and an aardvark got married in a cartoon and that's too hot to handle for the children of Alabama. That's pretty much 2019 in a nutshell.
by Bob Collins

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McGahn defies subpoena for testimony, faces contempt vote

McGahn defies subpoena for testimony, faces contempt vote

"Our subpoenas are not optional," House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler said. "This committee will have no choice but to enforce the subpoena against him."
by The Associated Press

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Ruszczyk case aside, Minneapolis police misconduct suits down

Ruszczyk case aside, Minneapolis police misconduct suits down

The $20 million settlement in the Justine Ruszczyk killing was a record for Minnesota officer misconduct cases. Minneapolis city data, though, show these kinds of lawsuits are becoming rarer.
by Brandt Williams

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What worked, what didn't, with experimental shelter in Minneapolis?

What worked, what didn't, with experimental shelter in Minneapolis?

Minneapolis officials and their partners say the "navigation center" was a success -- though costly and not likely to be replicated by the city.
by Max Nesterak

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Signs of the times: ‘Obscene’ teachers’ signs upset lawmakers

Signs of the times: ‘Obscene’ teachers’ signs upset lawmakers

Some members of the Minnesota Legislature and political allies had their feelings hurt by strident signs from teachers imploring them to get it together in the final days of a do-little legislative session.
by Bob Collins

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An editor pens a worthy tribute to her colleague

An editor pens a worthy tribute to her colleague

It takes a lot of nameless people to make a newspaper -- or any other news medium -- go.
by Bob Collins

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Daily Digest: Devilish details

Rounding up news from the Capitol and elsewhere in the world of politics.
by Bill Wareham

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What’s on MPR News – 5/21/19

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

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Kamchatka is a rich backdrop for mystery in 'Disappearing Earth'

Kamchatka is a rich backdrop for mystery in 'Disappearing Earth'

Julia Phillips' debut novel takes readers through a year following the disappearance of two little girls in the remote Russian province of Kamchatka -- and the way that disappearance reverberates.
by Bethanne Patrick

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In likely fight over abortion, Chief Justice Roberts could be the deciding voice

Alabama recently passed a near-total ban on abortion. Several other states have also passed laws restricting abortions. What might happen if the legal challenges against these restrictions reach the Supreme Court?
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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An immigration question: to assimilate?

An immigration question: to assimilate?

How important is the idea of national unity or common identity? And how important is it for immigrants to bring -- and share -- some of their cultural identity and language?
by MPR News Staff

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Session crawls into overtime

Session crawls into overtime

Lawmakers limped to the finish of the 2019 session Monday night knowing they will have to come back in a special session to finish work on a new two-year state budget.
by Tim Pugmire

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