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Stories from August 18, 2019

Study finds invasive insects are a big contributor to climate change

Study finds invasive insects are a big contributor to climate change

Invasive insects like the gypsy moth and emerald ash borer — which are steadily marching across Minnesota and the rest of the country, feasting on trees and ultimately killing them — are also contributing to climate change, according to a newly released study.
by Dan Kraker

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Marvelous Monday weather; humid with a shower/t-storm chance on Tuesday

Sunshine, low humidity levels and near-normal high temps are on tap for Monday. Our temps and humidity will ramp up on Tuesday, and some of us could see a shower or thunderstorm.
by Ron Trenda

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Thousands left homeless by fire in Bangladesh's capital

Thousands left homeless by fire in Bangladesh's capital

The fire broke out Friday in a Dhaka slum while many were away celebrating the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha. Hundreds of homes were destroyed, leaving about 10,000 people uncertain of their future.
by Wynne Davis

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Police keep low profile at huge, peaceful Hong Kong protest

Police keep low profile at huge, peaceful Hong Kong protest

Hong Kong streets were turned into rivers of umbrellas on Sunday as hundreds of thousands of people marched through heavy rain down a major road in the Chinese territory, where massive pro-democracy demonstrations have become a regular weekend activity.
by The Associated Press

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Funeral for lost ice: Iceland bids farewell to glacier

Funeral for lost ice: Iceland bids farewell to glacier

With poetry, moments of silence and political speeches about the urgent need to fight climate change, Icelandic officials, activists and others bade farewell to what once was a glacier.

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Xcel Energy expanding use of drones to inspect power lines

Xcel Energy expanding use of drones to inspect power lines

Xcel Energy has received federal approval to significantly expand the use of drones to inspect power lines in Minnesota, North Dakota and several other states.
by Dan Gunderson

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Vikings add sensory-inclusive room at U.S. Bank Stadium

Vikings add sensory-inclusive room at U.S. Bank Stadium

The new space is for fans with autism, Down syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, dementia and other conditions who may require a calm, quiet place at times during games in what can be a loud and overwhelming stadium.
by John Nguyen

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Leaked Brexit document depicts government fears of gridlock, food shortages, unrest

Leaked Brexit document depicts government fears of gridlock, food shortages, unrest

A government source told the Sunday Times, which obtained the document, that "this is the most realistic assessment of what the public (will) face with no deal. These are likely, basic, reasonable scenarios — not the worst case."
by Frank Langfitt and Bobby Allyn

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Trump economic adviser plays down fears of looming recession

Trump economic adviser plays down fears of looming recession

President Trump's top economic adviser is playing down fears of a looming recession after last week's sharp drop in the financial markets, and predicting the economy will perform well in the second half of 2019.
by The Associated Press

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No Mercy: After the hospital closes, how do people get emergency care?

No Mercy: After the hospital closes, how do people get emergency care?

The loss of the longtime hospital in Fort Scott, Kan., has forced a change in the way ER care is provided, including a greater reliance on air ambulances. The extra time required to reach a hospital can have serious consequences.
by Sarah Jane Tribble

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A quiet and cool Sunday

Sunday will be cooler than Saturday, but temps rebound a bit on Monday. We also have a recap of the Saturday night wind and rain.
by Ron Trenda

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DNR searching for seed pickers to help maintain Minnesota's forests

DNR searching for seed pickers to help maintain Minnesota's forests

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is trying to recruit more individuals or groups to collect seeds the state nursery needs to grow millions of trees each year.
by Dan Gunderson

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In 'Gods with a Little G,' the kids are alright

In 'Gods with a Little G,' the kids are alright

Tupelo Hassman's novel about a group of teenagers at loose ends in a tiny town run by Christian fundamentalists has some dark moments, but ultimately it's as heartwarming as it is beautifully written.
by Michael Schaub

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How one mom talks to her sons about hate they encounter online

How one mom talks to her sons about hate they encounter online

White teenage boys are being exposed via social media to groups peddling hate. Writer Joanna Schroeder explains how she protects her kids from the extremist propaganda they encounter online.
by Emma Bowman and Scott Simon

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Overnight storms cause damage in southern Minnesota

Overnight storms cause damage in southern Minnesota

Strong thunderstorms brought damaging winds, hail and torrential rain to a wide swath of southern Minnesota from late Saturday into early Sunday.
by Andrew Krueger

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This app aims to save new moms' lives

This app aims to save new moms' lives

The startup Mahmee hopes to help OB-GYNs, pediatricians and other health providers closely monitor a mother and baby's health so that any red flags can be assessed before they become life-threatening conditions.
by Susie Neilson and Jordan Tobias

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'Black Card' wrings humor and pathos out of a serious situation

'Black Card' wrings humor and pathos out of a serious situation

Chris L. Terry draws on his own experiences for this story about an unnamed biracial man whose attempts to hold on to both his white and black identities (and his gig in a punk band) cause a crisis.
by Jason Heller

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Cooler breezes Sunday

The rain and gusty winds of Saturday night are moving away, and our Sunday will be a few degrees cooler than Saturday,
by Ron Trenda

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Suicide bomber kills 63, injures 182 at wedding reception in Kabul

Suicide bomber kills 63, injures 182 at wedding reception in Kabul

More than 1,000 people had gathered at a hall in a Shiite neighborhood to celebrate a wedding. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack.
by James Doubek

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Severe t-storm watch for part of S. Minn. and SW portion of the Twin Cities metro area until 5 a.m. Sunday

Portions of southern Minnesota and the southwestern part of the Twin Cities metro area are in a severe thunderstorm watch until 5 a.m. Sunday. Southwestern Minnesota remains in a severe thunderstorm watch until 1 a.m. Sunday.
by Ron Trenda

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Police make arrests, seize shields and metal poles at Portland protests

Police make arrests, seize shields and metal poles at Portland protests

Police arrested at least 13 people and seized metal poles, bear spray and other weapons Saturday as hundreds of far-right protesters and anti-fascist counter-demonstrators swarmed downtown Portland, Ore.
by The Associated Press

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