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Stories from August 9, 2019

Rain and thunder at times on Saturday; Sunday is looking good

We’ll see some periods of showers and thunderstorms across much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Saturday. Sunday is still looking dry.
by Ron Trenda

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A very different dragon tale

A very different dragon tale

Think less magic, more Victorian-era memoir. That’s the twist on this fantasy series following the world’s most respected dragon expert.
by Tracy Mumford

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Minneapolis bans new drive-thrus

Minneapolis bans new drive-thrus

Proponents of the ban hope it will cut down on vehicle noise and idling, and make sidewalks safer. Opponents say it will make access to businesses and restaurants more difficult for people with physical challenges.
by Peter Cox

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Citizenship question to be removed from 2020 Census in U.S. territories

Citizenship question to be removed from 2020 Census in U.S. territories

After courts permanently blocked the question from the 2020 census, the Census Bureau revealed plans to change forms for American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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Police: El Paso shooting suspect said he targeted Mexicans

Police: El Paso shooting suspect said he targeted Mexicans

Patrick Crusius, 21, emerged with his hands up from a vehicle that was stopped at an intersection shortly after last Saturday's attack and told officers, "I'm the shooter," Detective Adrian Garcia said. Crusius later said he was targeting Mexicans in the attack.
by The Associated Press

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Smokey at 75: America's iconic fire-preventing bear evolves his message

Smokey at 75: America's iconic fire-preventing bear evolves his message

The animated bear with the iconic slogan is the face of the longest-running public service advertising campaign in U.S. history. But his message now is more nuanced, as scientists and land managers’ perspectives of the role of wildfire have evolved.
by Dan Kraker

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I-35W closure, heavy traffic to Duluth top weekend traffic woes

I-35W closure, heavy traffic to Duluth top weekend traffic woes

Lane closures on Interstate 494, a full closure of Interstate 35W near downtown Minneapolis and heavy traffic headed north are among the travel headaches Minnesota drivers may face this weekend.
by Andrew Krueger

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How the mosquito created Great Britian, toppled the Roman Empire and continues to threaten humankind

How the mosquito created Great Britian, toppled the Roman Empire and continues to threaten humankind

Here’s a startling statistic: an estimated half of the roughly 100 billion people who have ever lived have been killed by the mosquito. Or, rather, the diseases they transmit. In causing such wide-spread destruction, the mosquito has been a main character on the world stage throughout history. In his new book, The Mosquito: A human history of our deadliest predator, Tim Winegard shows just how important the mosquitoes were and will be to human civilization. He spoke with MPR’s Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Walmart pulls violent game displays; no change on gun sales

Walmart pulls violent game displays; no change on gun sales

In an internal memo, employees were instructed to "Review your store for any signing or displays that contain violent images or aggressive behavior. Remove from the sales-floor or turn off these items immediately."
by The Associated Press

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This weather is putting a smile on everybody’s face

This beautiful, warmer-than-normal start to August is putting a smile on everybody’s face. But, it won’t last. Next week may prove to be wetter than normal. MPR’s Cathy Wurzer spoke to University of Minnesota professor emeritus Mark Seeley about this week in weather and answered listener climate questions.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Man dies after falling into Mississippi River

Sheriff's officials say a man has died after falling into the Mississippi River as he was getting off a boat in Inver Grove Heights.
by The Associated Press

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Fantastic Friday; scattered storms by Saturday

Fantastic Friday; scattered storms by Saturday

Friday will be just a little warmer than Thursday. Low humidity will continue. Thunderstorms from the Dakotas should spread into western Minnesota by Friday night.
by Bill Endersen

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'Jaws' shark gets his bite back: A love story

'Jaws' shark gets his bite back: A love story

The last replica shark from the 1975 classic blockbuster, Jaws, has gotten a facelift on his way to a new museum.
by Cory Turner

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Too many candidates: Some Iowans tired of massive 2020 field

Too many candidates: Some Iowans tired of massive 2020 field

Iowans treasure the national attention that shines on them every four years when presidential candidates descend on the state. But this year, even some die-hard Democratic activists are getting restless.

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'What you did changed me': Ferguson protesters found friendship amid unrest

'What you did changed me': Ferguson protesters found friendship amid unrest

Jamell Spann and Elizabeth Vega protested in Ferguson, Mo., after the shooting death of Michael Brown. A comforting response in a moment of rawness, immortalized in an iconic photo, led to friendship.
by Emma Bowman, Kelly Moffitt and Josh Axelrod

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Why is the Census Bureau still asking a citizenship question on forms?

Why is the Census Bureau still asking a citizenship question on forms?

Courts have permanently blocked the Trump administration from adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census. But the Census Bureau is continuing to send surveys that ask about citizenship status.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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Roseau feels the strain as Minnesota-Canada border hassles take a toll

Roseau feels the strain as Minnesota-Canada border hassles take a toll

A nationwide shift of customs officers to the Mexican border last year forced northern crossings to cut hours. That’s frayed the fabric of daily life in Roseau, Minn., where local leaders are not confident of a return to normal.
by John Enger

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Minneapolis council members make changes in renter's ordinance, but landlords still not happy

Minneapolis council members make changes in renter's ordinance, but landlords still not happy

As vote a draws near, some Minneapolis city council members reiterated their commitment to limiting landlords’ screening of rental applicants, based on credit, eviction and criminal histories. That pleased renters and their advocates and angered property owners.
by Martin Moylan

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