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Stories from August 1, 2019

Authorities investigating anti-Semitic graffiti at Minneapolis school

The vandalism occurred at Lake Harriet Community School’s Upper Campus in southwest Minneapolis. Photos posted online showed a swastika spray-painted on a door to the school along with a threat using an anti-Semitic slur.
by MPR News Staff

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County, school failed in sex assault responses, Human Rights Department says

County, school failed in sex assault responses, Human Rights Department says

Stressing the need to protect children from sexual assault and hold adults in power accountable, the agency went public Thursday with legal actions it took against Ramsey County and a west metro high school.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Cube Critics See Hobbs, Shaw, Crosby, and Paris

One summer blockbuster and two documentaries: it's all go for Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis.
by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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$2,733 to treat iron-poor blood? Iron infusions for anemia under scrutiny

$2,733 to treat iron-poor blood? Iron infusions for anemia under scrutiny

Iron-deficiency anemia is often remedied with drugstore iron pills. But if that doesn't work, doctors sometimes prescribe iron infusions — and the bill for that can vary by thousands of dollars. Why?
by Shefali Luthra

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Summer returns; 5th wettest year so far

Summer returns; 5th wettest year so far

August opens with summery heat and humidity. Rain will be scarce.
by Paul Huttner

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Trump says he'll put 10 percent tariffs on remaining China imports

Trump says he'll put 10 percent tariffs on remaining China imports

President Trump intensified pressure Thursday on China to reach a trade deal by saying he will impose 10 percent tariffs Sept. 1 on the remaining $300 billion in Chinese imports he hasn't already taxed. The move immediately sent stock prices sinking.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesotans question, praise Trump drug import plan

Minnesotans question, praise Trump drug import plan

Minnesota residents are praising and questioning the Trump administration's plan to allow the importation of cheaper prescription drugs from Canada.
by The Associated Press

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3M claims 'major victory' in medical device litigation

3M claims 'major victory' in medical device litigation

A U.S. district judge has dismissed all federal lawsuits alleging 3M’s Bair Hugger patient warming system caused wound infections.
by Martin Moylan

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Racist incidents in schools point to deep-seated, structural problems

An MPR News report explores what happened at a Burnsville middle school after the principal was caught on video repeating a racial slur. Angela Davis spoke with two experts about racist incidents at schools, the structural racism that underlies them, and the way it affects student learning.
by Julie Siple and Angela Davis

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Appetites: Bringing the heat of wood fire cooking

Appetites: Bringing the heat of wood fire cooking

Irons in the Fire describes themselves as a “wood fire scratch kitchen.” The Minneapolis-based catering company creates custom meals throughout Minnesota, and now into Wisconsin and Iowa.
by Steven John and Kyle Shiely

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Women of Faith: Can Democrats win voters of faith?

Women of Faith: Can Democrats win voters of faith?

The Democratic candidates are actively courting religious voters this time around. But will it work? We talked to two women who study faith and politics – the next installment in our Women of Faith series.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Senate passes 2-Year budget deal and sends it to Trump

Senate passes 2-Year budget deal and sends it to Trump

The compromise was negotiated between the administration and Hill leaders and avoids a fiscal fight around the 2020 election. The deal suspends the debt limit for two years, heading off a default.
by Claudia Grisales

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Johns Hopkins locates American Indian health research hub in Duluth

Johns Hopkins locates American Indian health research hub in Duluth

A prominent American Indian health researcher has left the University of Minnesota Medical School’s Duluth campus for Johns Hopkins University along with her staff of 12 people.

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Video: What you can — and can't — do under Minnesota's new hands-free cellphone law

Video: What you can — and can't — do under Minnesota's new hands-free cellphone law

Minnesota law now bans drivers from using hand-held phones. We asked State Patrol Col. Matt Langer to get in a car with MPR News reporter Tim Nelson to explain what’s allowed, what’s not — and what’s the cost if you're caught.
by Tim Nelson

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A summery stretch through the weekend

August is beginning with some very typical summery weather. Temperatures and dew points will be a bit higher than the past few days.
by Ron Trenda

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U.S. records nearly 20 mass killings for the year so far

U.S. records nearly 20 mass killings for the year so far

The U.S. has recorded nearly 20 mass killings so far this year, the majority of them domestic violence attacks that receive scant national attention compared to high-profile public shootings in recent years at schools, churches and concerts.
by Associated Press

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At rally, Trump laces into his new Democratic foils

At rally, Trump laces into his new Democratic foils

The president, who faced widespread criticism for not doing more to stop the chants of "Send her back" about Rep. Ilhan Omar at a rally two weeks ago, did not mention Omar or her three colleagues by name in the opening moments of his Ohio gathering — but the target of his attacks was unmistakable.
by Associated Press

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Emmer hears health care concerns at Washington County town hall

Emmer hears health care concerns at Washington County town hall

President Trump was barely mentioned by name during the hour-long town hall in Washington county as Emmer answered questions on topics ranging from possible war with Iran to Minnesota copper-nickel mining and highway construction.
by Nina Moini

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In Great Lakes, high waters cause headaches, uncertainty

In Great Lakes, high waters cause headaches, uncertainty

Water levels in the Great Lakes have reached record or near-record levels all summer. All that water is good for shipping on the lakes. But it's caused significant damage along the shoreline, and left many wondering whether high water levels are the new normal.
by Dan Kraker

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Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage on why theater matters

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage on why theater matters

Lynn Nottage is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright whose new play, "Floyd's," has its world premiere this weekend at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. She came to town for it, and joined the Guthrie's artistic director Joseph Haj for a conversation about the importance of theater.
by MPR News Staff

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AP Fact Check: Democratic debate rhetoric under scrutiny

AP Fact Check: Democratic debate rhetoric under scrutiny

Ten more Democrats jousted on a Detroit stage Wednesday in what was probably the last of the traffic-jammed, double-barreled presidential debates.
by The Associated Press

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Arradondo says his vision for MPD includes 'procedurally just' contact with public

Arradondo says his vision for MPD includes 'procedurally just' contact with public

On the heels of asking for 400 more employees over the next six years, Minneapolis’ police chief rolled out his vision for the future of the department to the City Council's public safety committee.
by Peter Cox

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