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Stories from July 26, 2019

How a 'perfect storm' cut off water to this Colorado town

How a 'perfect storm' cut off water to this Colorado town

"Water is the oil of the 21st century. People don't quite understand how difficult it is to run a water system so you have clean drinking water," the town administrator said.
by Luke Runyon

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Severe thunderstorm watch until 1 a.m. includes part of Twin Cities

Severe thunderstorm watch until 1 a.m. includes part of Twin Cities

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 1 a.m. Saturday for east-central Minnesota, including roughly the northeast half of the Twin Cities metro area. Tennis ball-sized hail has been reported in Sauk Rapids, Minn.
by Paul Huttner

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High court allows use of Pentagon funds for border wall

High court allows use of Pentagon funds for border wall

The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to tap billions of dollars in Pentagon funds to build sections of a border wall with Mexico.
by The Associated Press

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Republican challenger to Omar is accused of shoplifting

A criminal complaint says Danielle Stella stole items valued at more than $2,000 from Target in January. She allegedly told police she doesn't remember anything after arriving at Target, due to post-traumatic stress disorder.
by The Associated Press

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Colson Whitehead's new novel 'is the work of a master'

Colson Whitehead's new novel 'is the work of a master'

How does Colson Whitehead follow up his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel? — with an equally stunning story.

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Trump signs agreement with Guatemala to limit asylum seekers

Trump signs agreement with Guatemala to limit asylum seekers

The agreement comes after Trump threatened to take "very severe" action against Guatemala, possibly including tariffs and a travel ban.
by Brian Naylor

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2020 election to test if Dems can draw multiracial coalition

2020 election to test if Dems can draw multiracial coalition

The upcoming presidential campaign offers a critical test for Democrats of whether they can ever again rely on the multiracial coalition that helped propel Obama to the White House twice.
by The Associated Press

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3M discloses internal probe into China-linked marketing

3M discloses internal probe into China-linked marketing

3M said on Friday it was investigating potential violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or other anti-corruption laws related to certain business groups in China.
by Reuters

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Counter Stories: A call for a national conversation on reparations

The commemoration of 400 years since the first Africans were enslaved in the United States has reinvigorated efforts to change the hearts and minds of U.S. Congress and America about reparations.
by Marianne Combs and Jo Erickson

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Securing America’s elections

Securing America’s elections

Russia is still meddling in U.S. elections, warns former special counsel Robert Mueller. But is anyone listening?
by Chris Farrell and Kelly Gordon

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The global economy is slowing down. Is recession on the way?

The global economy is slowing down. Is recession on the way?

The global economy is slowing down. What does that mean, and who is most affected? Could a global recession be on the way? MPR News’ Chris Farrell fills in for Kerri Miller.

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T-Mobile and Sprint merger finally wins Justice Department's blessing

T-Mobile and Sprint merger finally wins Justice Department's blessing

A deal years in the making is getting federal regulatory approval to move forward. The $26 billion merger is subject to court approval, and state attorneys general are seeking to block the deal.
by Yuki Noguchi

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A call for a national conversation on reparations

The commemoration of 400 years since the first Africans were enslaved in the United States has reinvigorated efforts to change the hearts and minds of U.S. Congress and America about reparations.
by Marianne Combs and Jo Erickson

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U.S. economy slows: Trump's 3% growth pledge now in rearview mirror

U.S. economy slows: Trump's 3% growth pledge now in rearview mirror

The U.S. growth rate fell to 2.1 percent in the second quarter amid a slowdown in exports. The Trump administration has targeted a growth rate of 3 percent or above, citing the Republican tax cuts passed in 2017.
by Chris Arnold and Avie Schneider

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Dialysis firm cancels $524,600.17 medical bill after journalists investigate

Dialysis firm cancels $524,600.17 medical bill after journalists investigate

This week, NPR profiled a Montana man who was billed nearly half a million dollars for 14 weeks of dialysis, after being caught in a dispute between insurer and the dialysis provider. Now he owes $0.
by Jenny Gold

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Breaking down July’s sweltering heat and humidity

Last week’s heat wave saw some regions of the state reporting heat indexes of 110 degrees or more. Meanwhile, the wetter-than-average trend has continued.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Previewing the new Vikings season

Friday marks the first day of training camp for the full Minnesota Vikings squad, and preseason play begins in two weeks.
by Cathy Wurzer

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35 years since the Prince movie 'Purple Rain' premiered

The film’s director says Prince originally had about 100 songs ready for the screenplay.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Invasive viburnum leaf beetle found in Minnesota for the first time

Invasive viburnum leaf beetle found in Minnesota for the first time

For the first time, the viburnum leaf beetle has been confirmed in the state. A resident of Eden Prairie found the insect feeding on arrowwood viburnum leaves in June and contacted the state Department of Agriculture.
by MPR News Staff

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These cli-fi classics are cautionary tales for today

These cli-fi classics are cautionary tales for today

As heat waves roll across Europe and storms pummel the American South, literature is responding. But climate fiction — or cli-fi — is nothing new, and we've got a roundup of some classics.
by Jason Heller

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A steamy Friday, with shower and thunderstorm chances for some areas

Dew points will ramp up Friday afternoon, and high temperatures will reach the upper 80s. Parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin could see some strong to severe thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening.
by Ron Trenda

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Girls report more harassment amid rise in U.S. cyberbullying

Girls report more harassment amid rise in U.S. cyberbullying

Twenty-one percent of girls in middle and high school reported being bullied online or by text message in the 2016-17 school year, compared with less than 7 percent of boys.
by The Associated Press

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Surf's up on Minnesota's hottest lake sport, but not everyone's on board

Surf's up on Minnesota's hottest lake sport, but not everyone's on board

Wakesurfing has been gaining popularity on Minnesota lakes — but it has plenty of detractors who say the boats used in the sport erode shorelines, affect water quality and disturb other lake users.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Meet Minneapolis' man of steel — and other metals

Meet Minneapolis' man of steel — and other metals

City blacksmith Nick Bounds doesn't do horse shoes. He crafts the metal tools and parts that keep the city's water works working.
by Brandt Williams

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Want to feel happier today? Try talking to a stranger

Want to feel happier today? Try talking to a stranger

Happiness, says one researcher, is the sum of many positive moments throughout the day. Something as simple as a friendly chat in the elevator can boost your mood. So put down your phone and try it.
by Paul Nicolaus

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Politics with Amy Walter on 'The Takeaway'

Politics with Amy Walter on 'The Takeaway'

On “Politics with Amy Walter,” a look at attempts to erode trust in the justice system and undermine Americans' faith in democracy.

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Complaint: Corrections official lobbied for husband’s group on state time

Complaint: Corrections official lobbied for husband’s group on state time

Documents released by the Minnesota Corrections Department show Deputy Commissioner Sarah Walker was being investigated for lobbying on behalf of her husband’s nonprofit and for leaking confidential information.
by Briana Bierschbach, Brian Bakst and Nina Moini

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Are Facebook users better off after its $5 billion fine?

Are Facebook users better off after its $5 billion fine?

If you're one of Facebook's more than 2 billion users, are you any better off now than you were before the Federal Trade Commission imposed new privacy restrictions and a $5 billion fine on the company this week?
by Associated Press

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