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Stories from July 8, 2019

Family of man killed in encounter with police seek release of evidence

Family of man killed in encounter with police seek release of evidence

The family of Isak Aden, who died after standoff with police in Eagan last Tuesday, is demanding that authorities release evidence related to the case, including squad car and body camera footage.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Motorcycle crash shows bioethicist the dark side of quitting opioids alone

Motorcycle crash shows bioethicist the dark side of quitting opioids alone

When medical bioethicist Travis Rieder tried to taper off pain medication after a roadway accident, he was disappointed by his doctors' reaction: "Everybody had a reason to send me to somebody else."
by Terry Gross

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Barr sees a way for census to legally ask about citizenship

Barr sees a way for census to legally ask about citizenship

Attorney General William Barr said Monday he sees a way to legally add a citizenship question to the 2020 census, despite a Supreme Court ruling that blocked its inclusion, at least temporarily.
by Associated Press

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Minnesota crime report 2018: Violent crimes down, vehicle thefts up

Statewide crime numbers released Monday show a widespread drop in most crimes last year -- with significant decreases noted in burglary, larceny and arson cases. Here are some more highlights from the report.
by Dan Gunderson

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When everybody wants a piece of 'God's country'

When everybody wants a piece of 'God's country'

The Trump administration plans to open up parts of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument to more mining and grazing. It's become a flashpoint in the grab for public lands.
by Kirk Siegler and Claire Heddles

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Amazon Minnesota warehouse workers plan 'Prime Day' strike

Amazon Minnesota warehouse workers plan 'Prime Day' strike

Workers at an Amazon warehouse in suburban Minneapolis said Monday they'll hit the online retail and entertainment giant with a brief strike next Monday -- its heavily touted "Prime Day."
by Associated Press

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Medaria Arradondo looks back on 2 years as MPD chief

Medaria Arradondo looks back on 2 years as MPD chief

Two years after becoming chief of the Minneapolis Police Department, Medaria Arradondo spoke with Brandt Williams about his performance and his priorities.
by Brandt Williams and Simone Cazares

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How to pick a doctor (or break up with one)

How to pick a doctor (or break up with one)

A good primary care doctor can be your ally, helping you catch or prevent serious illness and navigate the health care system. Here's how to find a good one.
by Mara Gordon

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Coco Gauff's captivating Wimbledon ends against former No. 1

Coco Gauff's captivating Wimbledon ends against former No. 1

The 15-year-old American, who became the youngest player to qualify for Wimbledon's main draw in the professional era, lost to former No. 1 Simona Halep 6-3, 6-3 in the fourth round on Monday.
by Associated Press

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Shakopee man ID'd as Minneapolis shooting victim

Minneapolis police say a traffic dispute may have preceded the shooting just before 2 a.m. Sunday that killed Joe Willie Ross Jr.
by MPR News Staff

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Audio postcard: Finding prickly pear cactus in bloom

Audio postcard: Finding prickly pear cactus in bloom

Minnesota wildflower sleuths Kelly Povo and Phyllis Root periodically send us reports on where and when to spot the best flowers. Their latest dispatch comes from a protected prairie owned by Carleton College.
by Phil Picardi

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50 years since the Beatles released 'Here Comes the Sun'

As George Harrison said in the Beatles Anthology, "Here Comes the Sun was written at the time when Apple was getting like school, where we had to go and be businessmen."
by Phil Picardi

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Robots, not humans, are the new space explorers

Robots, not humans, are the new space explorers

Landing a man on the moon captures the public's imagination. But in the decades after the Apollo program, robots have also generated public excitement about space exploration.
by Joe Palca

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Poll: 1 in 4 don't plan to retire despite realities of aging

Poll: 1 in 4 don't plan to retire despite realities of aging

Nearly one-quarter of Americans say they never plan to retire, according to a poll that suggests a disconnection between individuals' retirement plans and the realities of aging in the workforce.
by Associated Press

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Police chase ends with residential crash in Fargo

A police chase through Clay County, Minnesota ended when the suspect's vehicle crashed in Fargo and flipped upside down in a residential yard.
by Associated Press

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On hot days, thrill-seekers flock to Stearns County's Quarry Park

On hot days, thrill-seekers flock to Stearns County's Quarry Park

The Travel Channel named Quarry Park to its list of top 10 swimming holes in the United States in 2016. The park is also popular in the summer for hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, scuba diving and geocaching.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Reports: Iran enriching uranium to 4.5 percent, breaking deal limit

Experts warn higher enrichment and a growing stockpile could begin to narrow the one-year window Iran would need to have enough material for an atomic bomb, something Iran denies it wants but the deal prevented.
by The Associated Press

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Upstream landowners see hope in Red River diversion delay

Upstream landowners see hope in Red River diversion delay

For people living upstream of Fargo-Moorhead, flood control for those cities has a personal cost, and they are holding onto hope that the latest legal twist will save their land.
by Dan Gunderson

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Judge sides with workers in Guthrie Theater labor dispute

Judge sides with workers in Guthrie Theater labor dispute

The judge found the Minneapolis theater's administration threatened and punished employees for engaging in union-protected activities.
by Marianne Combs

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Daily Digest: Post-holiday edition

If you took a break from the news over the long July 4th weekend here are some items you may have missed.
by Bill Wareham

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In 'Very Nice,' even the dog is unfaithful

In 'Very Nice,' even the dog is unfaithful

Marcy Dermansky's new novel is a tart lemonade of a summer read, full of outspoken characters, libidinous activity -- much of it unwise -- around a swimming pool, and a beautiful standard poodle.
by Heller McAlpin

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Dapper Dan, telling stories in leather, fur and logos

Dapper Dan, telling stories in leather, fur and logos

The legendary hip-hop designer is now partnering with the big fashion labels who originally shut him down for bootlegging their logos. He's got a new memoir out, called 'Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem.'
by Audie Cornish

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Aspen Ideas Festival: John Judis on 'The Nationalist Revival'

Aspen Ideas Festival: John Judis on 'The Nationalist Revival'

Journalist and author John Judis says nationalism doesn't start with political ideology, it starts with psychology and sentiment. And he says a sense of national identity is important to sustain a democracy.
by MPR News Staff

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How to bring out the 'better angels' in your community

Family therapist Bill Doherty talked about depolarizing within your own political circles.
by Kerri Miller

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Quakes push Californians to prepare for the next big jolt

Quakes push Californians to prepare for the next big jolt

Shaken residents were cleaning up Sunday from two of the biggest earthquakes to rattle California in decades as scientists warn that both should serve as a wake-up call to be ready when the long-dreaded "Big One" strikes.
by Associated Press

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Double standard? Players, fans push back on criticism of U.S. women's soccer

Double standard? Players, fans push back on criticism of U.S. women's soccer

The U.S. women's team at this year's World Cup faced criticism that they're too cocky, or disrespectful. The players answered their critics by winning the tournament on Sunday. And Minnesota soccer fans' take on the criticism? They aren't buying it.
by Marcheta Fornoff

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Tour rookie Wolff finishes with eagle to win 3M Open

Tour rookie Wolff finishes with eagle to win 3M Open

Matthew Wolff made a 26-foot putt from the fringe for an eagle on the final hole to win the 3M Open at 21 under par on Sunday, beating Collin Morikawa and Bryson DeChambeau by one stroke in a tense finish to the first-time PGA Tour event.
by Associated Press

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