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Stories from May 30, 2019

Barr: Mueller could have said whether Trump broke the law, just not charged him

Barr: Mueller could have said whether Trump broke the law, just not charged him

The attorney general told CBS that the Justice Department does not forbid a special counsel to state whether a sitting president should be indicted. Robert Mueller had said that wasn't an option.

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Minnesota music legend Tony 'Little Sun' Glover dies at 79

Minnesota music legend Tony 'Little Sun' Glover dies at 79

Known internationally for playing harmonica with Koerner, Ray and Glover, Glover is being remembered for his musical artistry and influence -- and his remarkable writing.
by Euan Kerr

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Louisiana's Democratic governor signs abortion ban into law

Louisiana's Democratic governor signs abortion ban into law

With his signature, Gov. John Bel Edwards made Louisiana the fifth state to enact a law prohibiting abortion when a fetal heartbeat is detected, joining Mississippi, Kentucky, Ohio and Georgia. Alabama's gone further, outlawing virtually all abortions.
by Associated Press

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A Gustavus student is suing Trump over climate change

A Gustavus student is suing Trump over climate change

Nathan Baring, a 19-year-old Minnesota college student, is a plaintiff in the landmark Juliana v. United States climate change lawsuit. Oral arguments are set for Tuesday in a federal appeals court.
by Paul Huttner and Cody Nelson

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In Rochester, building a hub for the city's growing black community

In Rochester, building a hub for the city's growing black community

In a city that just 10 years ago was almost 90 percent white, Rochester doesn't have the kind of black-owned businesses and neighborhoods you'd find in larger metropolitan communities.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Scientists genetically modify fungus to kill mosquitoes that spread malaria

Scientists genetically modify fungus to kill mosquitoes that spread malaria

The modified fungus produces spider toxin that rapidly kills mosquitoes, raising hopes for a new weapon to fight a disease that sickens millions. But not everyone is convinced.
by Rob Stein

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Appetites: A new generation of 'Mayo spouses' are changing Rochester's food scene

Appetites: A new generation of 'Mayo spouses' are changing Rochester's food scene

The Rochester food scene is changing fast, in part because of a new generation of "Mayo spouses" who are taking a chance on the restaurant business when faced with a job market they don't quite fit into.
by Megan Burks

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R. Kelly charged with 11 new sex-related crimes in Chicago

R. Kelly charged with 11 new sex-related crimes in Chicago

Prosecutors in Chicago have charged R&B singer R. Kelly with 11 new sex-related counts, including some that carry a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.
by Associated Press

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GOP redistricting strategist played role in push for census citizenship question

GOP redistricting strategist played role in push for census citizenship question

A deceased redistricting specialist's documents suggest the citizenship question was added to redraw political maps to favor Republicans and non-Hispanic white people, according to a new court filing.

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End-of-life doulas help patients, families lean into death

The term "death doulas" refers to an emerging trend in palliative care. Similar to birth doulas, end-of-life doulas (as they are also called) provide emotional support and tend to patients' nonmedical needs. Two death doulas talk about their journeys and why nonmedical support is needed in end-of-life care.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Farewell to MPR's own Bob Collins

Farewell to MPR's own Bob Collins

Sometimes you hear the phrase, "it's the end of an era," and you think, "yeah, right." Well, here at Minnesota Public Radio, it truly is the end of an era. Bob Collins is retiring.
by MPR News Staff

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A dad wins fight to increase parental leave for men at JPMorgan Chase

A dad wins fight to increase parental leave for men at JPMorgan Chase

Derek Rotondo filed a class action complaint against his employer for offering more paid parental leave to women than to men. On Thursday, the bank announced it settled the case.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Walz signs education budget bill with others to follow

Walz signs education budget bill with others to follow

Gov. Tim Walz highlighted a funding measure for public schools as his first budget bill signing following last week's special session.
by Tim Pugmire

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Prince's bodyguard deposed in wrongful death lawsuit

Prince's former bodyguard answered questions from attorneys for seven hours as part of a wrongful death lawsuit filed by relatives of the late rock star.
by Associated Press

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This blog stood on the shoulders of a giant

This blog stood on the shoulders of a giant

Paul Tosto applauded, supported, defended, and created a fair amount of the material that found its way onto these pages, and he did so without getting or needing attention. At least until today.
by Bob Collins

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Safe or scary? The shifting reputation of Roundup

Safe or scary? The shifting reputation of Roundup

The world's most widely used weed killer was once seen as one of the safest pesticides. Now it is blamed for causing cancer. Yet the scientific evidence remains disputed.
by Dan Charles

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Teasing kids about their weight may make them gain more

Teasing kids about their weight may make them gain more

A long-term study finds that children who are bullied or shamed for their weight may gain more weight over time than peers who aren't teased.
by Susie Neilson

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Warmer today, with smoke-filtered sunshine; 70s this weekend

Warmer today, with smoke-filtered sunshine; 70s this weekend

A cold front sags slowly through Minnesota Friday afternoon and Friday night, triggering some scattered showers and thunderstorms. Our rain chance in the Twin Cities will probably hold off until Friday evening. That rain chance will continue into early Saturday.
by Ron Trenda

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Minnesota to see first CBD, hemp regulations in budget bill

Minnesota to see first CBD, hemp regulations in budget bill

As the hemp and CBD industry takes shape in Minnesota, state lawmakers and industry advocates are going through some growing pains. Regulations worked into a budget bill awaiting Gov. Tim Walz' signature concern some in the nascent, but fast-growing industry.
by Nina Moini

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Art Hounds: 'Caught' captures the imagination

Art Hounds: 'Caught' captures the imagination

Plus, Art Hounds recommend two art film installations — one in Minneapolis, the other in Duluth.
by Marianne Combs

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Under watch, ex-offenders reenter prison's revolving door

Under watch, ex-offenders reenter prison's revolving door

People who have been incarcerated in Minnesota prisons are often locked up again -- not for committing new crimes, but for smaller offenses related to the conditions of their probation.
by Jo Erickson

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No such thing as the Poop Fairy: Duluth tries whimsy offensive on scofflaw dog owners

No such thing as the Poop Fairy: Duluth tries whimsy offensive on scofflaw dog owners

Every spring, the piles of dog waste that were frozen all winter start to melt. It's a messy, potentially hazardous problem. So the parks department is reminding residents to pick up after their pets.
by Dan Kraker

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Tell your story

Tell your story

The voice in my head, the feeling in my stomach, conspire to tell me the answer: nothing. Apparently, this is the day when I can't fool anyone anymore. I knew it would come sooner or later.
by Bob Collins

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Daily Digest: More takes on session

A quick roundup of some Minnesota political stories in the news.
by Mike Mulcahy

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What’s on MPR News – 5/30/19

What’s on MPR News – 5/30/19

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

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These 'Words for Home' are poetic and powerful

These 'Words for Home' are poetic and powerful

Jasmine Warga's middle grade novel in verse follows a Syrian immigrant girl struggling to fit in with her relatives in unfamiliar Cincinnati. It's remarkably sensitive, and deceptively easy to read.
by Jessica P. Wick

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'Good Omens' serves up a cozy, strangely heartwarming apocalypse

'Good Omens' serves up a cozy, strangely heartwarming apocalypse

Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's 1990 novel about an angel and demon striving to prevent the end of the world becomes a charming, very British series that turns the apocalypse into a spot of bother.
by Glen Weldon

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National Press Club: Scott Pelley of CBS News

National Press Club: Scott Pelley of CBS News

"Journalism has never been more important in human history." said CBS News' Scott Pelley at the National Press Club.
by MPR News Staff

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Former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett reflects on her time in the White House

In her new memoir, "Finding My Voice: My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward," Valerie Jarrett shares the details of her early childhood in Iran, the racism and segregation her family endured in Chicago in the 1950s, the challenge of being a single mother and her time in the Obama White House. Jarrett spoke with Angela Davis.
by Julie Siple and Angela Davis

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Polygamous sect leader ordered to stop Minnesota building

Officials in northern Minnesota have ordered a temporary halt to construction on land linked to a man who led a secretive polygamous sect's compound in South Dakota.
by Associated Press

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Health officials hope to slash Minnesota's new HIV infections

Health officials hope to slash Minnesota's new HIV infections

About 300 people receive an HIV diagnosis each year in Minnesota and the state Health Department's new initiative aims to cut that number to 225 by 2025 and to 75 by 2035.
by Matt Sepic

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