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Stories from August 13, 2019

In Duluth, a quest for a home for a historic replica Viking ship

In Duluth, a quest for a home for a historic replica Viking ship

The ship from the 1920s was placed on public display at the Festival of Sail in Duluth this week. For more than 30 years, a group of volunteers has been working to restore the ship, and to build it a permanent home to honor a feat of sailing.
by Dan Kraker

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Storms deliver; free air conditioning next 48 hours

Strong storms hit parts of Minnesota Tuesday afternoon. Quieter weather pattern ahead Wednesday and Thursday.
by Paul Huttner

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Air pollution may be as harmful to your lungs as smoking cigarettes, study finds

Air pollution may be as harmful to your lungs as smoking cigarettes, study finds

Smog can spike during hot days. A new study finds that the effects of breathing air pollution may be cumulative. Long-term exposure may lead to lung disease, even among people who've never smoked.
by Allison Aubrey

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How bad is Pakistan's plastic bag problem? See for yourself

How bad is Pakistan's plastic bag problem? See for yourself

Prime Minister Imran Khan's ban on plastic bags in Pakistan goes into effect on Aug. 14. Environmentalists say it's a good idea — but argue that the plan is flawed.
by Abdul Sattar and Diaa Hadid

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As stigma lessens, prescriptions of anti-overdose meds surge

As stigma lessens, prescriptions of anti-overdose meds surge

Some public health experts see increased prescriptions of the anti-overdose medication naloxone, also known as Narcan, as evidence that prescribers and patients are taking the dangers of prescription opioids seriously.
by Jon Collins

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The U.S. once had a ban on assault weapons — why did it expire?

The U.S. once had a ban on assault weapons — why did it expire?

To secure enough votes in 1994, the ban's sponsors in Congress accepted a "sunset provision" — meaning it would last 10 years but need to be reauthorized. Politics in the U.S. changed.
by Ron Elving

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'The Yellow House' connects place, memory and self-knowledge

'The Yellow House' connects place, memory and self-knowledge

Sarah Broom's childhood house is the fulcrum for her memoir about her large and complex family. But perhaps more important, it stands in for the countless ways America has failed African Americans.
by Martha Anne Toll

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Women of Faith: Kate Bowler on living with chronic cancer in a fix-it-quick culture

Women of Faith: Kate Bowler on living with chronic cancer in a fix-it-quick culture

The next installment in our Women of Faith series: Kate Bowler lives with cancer. “Do you ever feel like a survivor?” she writes. “Or are you just an ongoing problem that makes for awkward small talk at parties?”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Human Services hearing leaves lawmakers with more questions

Human Services hearing leaves lawmakers with more questions

A legislative hearing on problems and staff changes within the Minnesota Department of Human Services featured testimony from some department staffers. But there was little new information about turnover at the top of the state agency.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Minnesota reports lung injury among teens linked to vaping

Minnesota reports lung injury among teens linked to vaping

The Health Department is asking health care providers and parents to be on the lookout for vaping as a cause of unexplained breathing problems.
by The Associated Press

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MN federal judges skip Trump's welcome video for new citizens at naturalization ceremonies

MN federal judges skip Trump's welcome video for new citizens at naturalization ceremonies

The recorded presidential message has been a part of naturalization ceremonies for two decades. Federal judges here, however, are not playing Trump’s video congratulations, and it’s not clear why.
by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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What you need to know about hepatitis A amid outbreak in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Health declared an outbreak of hepatitis A last week. Our weekly medical analyst, Dr. Jon Hallberg, shares more about the condition and who is at risk of being infected.
by Steven John and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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Report: Great Lakes cleanups boost economic development

Report: Great Lakes cleanups boost economic development

Work that was done along the St. Louis River and Bay in Duluth was highlighted in the report. The study reviewed efforts to restore harbors, river mouths and other spots that were contaminated with toxic wastes during the industrial boom era.
by The Associated Press

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Trump administration delays some China tariffs

Trump administration delays some China tariffs

The Trump administration is postponing some tariffs on Chinese imports set to take effect on Sept.1. Tariffs on laptops, cellphones, some clothing and other items are now set to begin Dec. 15.
by Scott Horsley

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Policast: More on the new DHS commissioner

More on the new Human Services Commissioner; Minneapolis considers new regulations on strip clubs
by Mike Mulcahy

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'Kochland' explores how the famous brother duo made their money

'Kochland' explores how the famous brother duo made their money

The Koch brothers' wide-ranging influence is no secret. But rather than focusing on how they spend their money, Christopher Leonard presents a richly reported tale of how they got it.
by Scott Horsley

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Immigration chief: 'Give me your tired, your poor who can stand on their own 2 feet'

Immigration chief: 'Give me your tired, your poor who can stand on their own 2 feet'

Ken Cuccinelli, acting head of Citizenship and Immigration Services, says the new rule, which can deny green cards to immigrants who use government benefits, is part of Trump "keeping his promises."
by Sasha Ingber

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No contact order lifted for father accused in baby's death

No contact order lifted for father accused in baby's death

A Minnesota judge has lifted a no contact order for a man accused of killing his infant son, allowing the defendant to have contact with his pregnant wife.
by The Associated Press

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Is grass-fed beef really better for the planet? Here's the science

Is grass-fed beef really better for the planet? Here's the science

There are many elements to consider: climate, animal welfare, greenhouse-gas emissions, land use. And with so many factors at play, sometimes the answer gets complicated.
by Nancy Matsumoto

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Women: Opera's Domingo abused power to sexually harass them

Women: Opera's Domingo abused power to sexually harass them

For decades, Placido Domingo, one of the most celebrated and powerful men in opera, has tried to pressure women into sexual relationships by dangling jobs and then sometimes punishing the women professionally when they refused his advances, numerous accusers told The Associated Press.
by The Associated Press

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Analysis shows 2020 votes still vulnerable to hacking

Analysis shows 2020 votes still vulnerable to hacking

More than one in 10 voters could cast ballots on paperless voting machines in the 2020 general election, according to a new analysis, leaving their ballots vulnerable to hacking.
by The Associated Press

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It's the go-to drug to treat opioid addiction. Why won't more pharmacies stock it?

It's the go-to drug to treat opioid addiction. Why won't more pharmacies stock it?

It can be hard enough finding a doctor who prescribes buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid addiction. But patients also report difficulty with pharmacies that refuse to stock the drug.
by Nina Feldman

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Police crack down on protesters occupying Hong Kong's airport

Police crack down on protesters occupying Hong Kong's airport

Operations at the major aviation hub initially appeared to be returning to normal early Tuesday, but by the afternoon, hundreds of pro-democracy activists had returned to departure areas.
by Scott Neuman

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Energy boom that Trump celebrates began years before he took office

President Trump tours a Pennsylvania petrochemical plant Tuesday to highlight the U.S. energy boom. Trump claims credit for surging oil and gas production, but the trend began before he took office.
by Scott Horsley

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Lured by jobs and housing, Karen refugees spread across Minnesota

Lured by jobs and housing, Karen refugees spread across Minnesota

A small but growing number of Karen refugees are migrating from the Twin Cities metro area to put down roots in places like Albert Lea, Austin, Marshall and Willmar in Greater Minnesota.
by Ibrahim Hirsi

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Aspen Ideas Festival: Adam Gopnik on 'A Thousand Small Sanities'

Aspen Ideas Festival: Adam Gopnik on 'A Thousand Small Sanities'

Adam Gopnik explores the history of our political ideologies and convictions, and the importance of trust, compromise and conciliation.

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