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Stories from May 24, 2019

In midst of opioid crisis, FDA may block new addiction drug from market

In midst of opioid crisis, FDA may block new addiction drug from market

A quirk in the law gives an older opioid addiction treatment "orphan drug" status -- and a period of exclusive market access. That may prevent some new therapies from reaching patients for years.
by Alison Kodjak

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At $2.1 million, new gene therapy is the most expensive drug ever

At $2.1 million, new gene therapy is the most expensive drug ever

The Food and Drug Administration approved a new gene therapy for a rare but devastating genetic disorder. The drugmaker says the cost is worth it because it's a one-time treatment that saves lives.
by Rob Stein

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Trump orders an additional 1,500 troops to the Middle East

Trump orders an additional 1,500 troops to the Middle East

President Trump has ordered the troops to the Gulf region to serve a "mostly protective" purpose for American forces and interests.
by Sasha Ingber

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Pelosi talks health care, not Trump, in St. Paul visit

Pelosi talks health care, not Trump, in St. Paul visit

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke to Minnesota community health center workers and state officials Friday, keeping her focus on public health and off the politics of Washington.
by Mark Zdechlik

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In Noor trial evidence room, simple items hold unbearable weight

In Noor trial evidence room, simple items hold unbearable weight

Plastic bags of clothes, a "Koala Australia" T-shirt, family photos and an officer's name plate sit among evidence released Friday from the trial of ex-Minneapolis cop Mohamed Noor in the killing of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk. They are everyday goods that tell an extraordinarily tragic story.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Special session starts, but when will it end?

Special session starts, but when will it end?

The Minnesota Legislature tiptoed into its special session Friday focused on passing a new two-year $48 billion state budget. How long it takes them is anyone's guess.
by Brian Bakst

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Memorial Day 2019: Observances taking place across Minnesota

Memorial Day 2019: Observances taking place across Minnesota

Memorial Day observances will be held Sunday and Monday in communities across Minnesota, from the large annual gathering at Fort Snelling National Cemetery to appearances by honor guards at rural graveyards in all corners of the state.
by Andrew Krueger

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Memorial Day weekend road woes are ... not so bad

Memorial Day weekend road woes are ... not so bad

Drivers will see some lane closures on I-35W within the downtown-to-crosstown project. Otherwise, the Minnesota Department of Transportation's road construction map show a relatively hassle-free holiday weekend.
by MPR News Staff

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What would it take to retire by age 50?

What would it take to retire by age 50?

What would it take to earn enough money to retire by 50? A growing number of millennials want the answer to that question. MPR News' Kerri Miller explored why young Americans may be eager to retire early and what it means for our economy.
by Kerri Miller and Jeffrey Bissoy

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Music legend Bob Dylan turns 78

There'll be a birthday party on Friday afternoon at the house in Duluth where Dylan lived for his first six years.
by Cathy Wurzer

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At the baseball stadiums, patriotism is always on sale

At the baseball stadiums, patriotism is always on sale

It's Memorial Day weekend, the annual tradition in which sports teams and businesses can cash in on the sacrifice of soldiers.
by Bob Collins

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Lawsuit: Mohamed Noor wrongfully pointed gun at driver during 2017 traffic stop

Lawsuit: Mohamed Noor wrongfully pointed gun at driver during 2017 traffic stop

This is the third lawsuit filed against the former Minneapolis police officer. Earlier this month, the city settled with Justine Ruszczyk's family for a record $20 million after Noor was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in connection with her death.
by Brandt Williams

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Julian Castro wants to redefine which immigrants have 'merit'

Julian Castro wants to redefine which immigrants have 'merit'

The Democratic presidential candidate wants to decriminalize border crossing and argues that President Trump's proposed "merit-based" immigration system "says that only certain people have merit."
by Steve Mullis and Steve Inskeep

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Milwaukee playoff game turns into battle of beer-drinking bros

Last night's playoff game in Milwaukee -- the Bucks lost to Toronto -- provided the quintessential Wisconsin moment: the city's alpha male sports stars chugging beer.
by Bob Collins

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Driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants may improve road safety

Driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants may improve road safety

Four years after implementing a policy to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses, Connecticut has seen a reduction in hit-and-run crashes and a steep decline in the number of people found guilty of unlicensed driving.
by Chris Burrell

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UK Prime Minister Theresa May to step down June 7

UK Prime Minister Theresa May to step down June 7

May had been under intense pressure from lawmakers to step down after her plans for Brexit were repeatedly rejected. Conservative lawmakers will now begin to consider her replacement.
by James Doubek

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Lynx season preview: No Whalen. No Moore. No problem?

Lynx season preview: No Whalen. No Moore. No problem?

The Minnesota Lynx seemed set to stumble after Lindsay Whalen retired and Maya Moore stepped away. But with the new season starting Saturday, there's reason for optimism. The team's rebuild has been surprisingly solid.
by Jeffrey Bissoy

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'Embodiment of evil': Patterson gets life, no parole in Jayme Closs case

'Embodiment of evil': Patterson gets life, no parole in Jayme Closs case

"The public can only be safe if you're incarcerated until you die," the judge told Jake Patterson as he sentenced him to two life terms without possibility of release and 40 years for kidnapping Jayme Closs and killing her parents.
by Matt Sepic

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A new sculpture in sticks takes shape in Chaska

A new sculpture in sticks takes shape in Chaska

Patrick Dougherty's medium of choice made the Landscape Arboretum the perfect venue for his work.
by Euan Kerr

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Video: Confusion, disbelief as MPD officers rush to Ruszczyk shooting

Video: Confusion, disbelief as MPD officers rush to Ruszczyk shooting

Bodycam videos released Thursday paint a picture of how officers responded to the 2017 police shooting of Justine Ruszczyk. The footage is among the 300-plus trial exhibits that a judge ordered released.
by Jon Collins, Riham Feshir and Christine T. Nguyen

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Some rain Friday and Monday, but a dry weekend; hurricane season outlook

Some rain Friday and Monday, but a dry weekend; hurricane season outlook

Saturday and Sunday look dry in most areas, but far northern Minnesota could see a passing sprinkle on Saturday. Periods of rain are expected in most areas on Memorial Day.
by Ron Trenda

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1,000 Words: The faces of D-Day

1,000 Words: The faces of D-Day

The Associated Press invited us to pause and reflect on the past by taking another long look at the present: images of the men who are still able to return to Europe for the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
by Bob Collins

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Duluth competition flagged for plagiarism

Duluth competition flagged for plagiarism

Duluth's competition for a new city flag is turning nasty.
by Bob Collins

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What’s on MPR News – 5/24/19

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

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It begins with a letter in a cemetery

It begins with a letter in a cemetery

Bookseller Rayna Nielsen recommends a young adult novel that follows two teenagers caught up by letters exchanged at a gravestone.
by Tracy Mumford

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Politics with Amy Walter on Takeaway Friday

Politics with Amy Walter on Takeaway Friday

Amy Walter looks at the evolution of the presidency.

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In this town, you apply for a job and you get it

In this town, you apply for a job and you get it

Ames, Iowa, has an unemployment rate of 1.5 percent, making it the tightest job market in the country. That's great for workers -- but a challenge for those looking for them.
by Jim Zarroli

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