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Stories from August 19, 2019

Accused mosque bomber's attorneys say hate crime law doesn't apply to Hari's case

Accused mosque bomber's attorneys say hate crime law doesn't apply to Hari's case

Attorneys for a man suspected in the firebombing of a suburban Twin Cities mosque two years ago say that the most serious charges against their client should be dismissed. Michael Hari is accused of hate crimes in the attack on the Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington.
by Matt Sepic

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Warren makes first Minnesota stop in 2020 presidential bid

Warren makes first Minnesota stop in 2020 presidential bid

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren drew thousands of Minnesotans to St. Paul’s Macalester College for a campaign speech Monday, her first trip to the state as she seeks the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
by Brian Bakst and Cody Nelson

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Line 3 protesters rally at Minnesota Enbridge office

Protesters say six members of their group chained themselves to a gate early Monday at Enbridge's office in Bemidji, Minn., prompting the office to close for the day.
by The Associated Press

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Trump dismisses recession fears, saying fed must help the economy

Trump dismisses recession fears, saying fed must help the economy

The Trump administration pushed back hard against warnings of an economic slowdown. But the president is also calling on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again to help boost growth.
by Scott Horsley

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The joy and grief of an empty nest

Parents raise their children in the hope they will become independent. But with their children’s independence comes the pain of letting them go.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Asma Uddin defends religious freedom for all

Asma Uddin defends religious freedom for all

Religious freedom is a strongly-held American value – until it gets applied to a religion that some view with suspicion. The latest conversation in our Women of Faith series examines the juxtaposition faced by Muslims in this country who want the same religious freedoms as Christian conservatives.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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NYPD fires officer who used banned chokehold on Eric Garner

NYPD fires officer who used banned chokehold on Eric Garner

The decision backs the recommendation of an NYPD administrative judge earlier this month that Pantaleo should be fired for his role in Garner's death in 2014.
by Bobby Allyn

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U.S. prisons chief removed after Epstein's death

U.S. prisons chief removed after Epstein's death

The bureau has come under intense scrutiny since Jeffrey Epstein's death, with lawmakers and Barr demanding answers about how Epstein was left unsupervised and able to take his own life on Aug. 10 while held at one of the most secure federal jails in America.
by The Associated Press

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What travelers can expect from security line changes at MSP airport

As of Monday, only TSA PreCheck and Clear PreCheck passengers will be able to use the south security checkpoint at Terminal 1. All other passengers departing from the terminal are restricted to the north checkpoint.
by Cathy Wurzer

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How are cities preparing to combat climate change?

How are cities preparing to combat climate change?

Heavier rains are driving historically high water levels and more frequent flooding in cities across the United States. How are cities bracing themselves for more climate-driven inundation? MPR News meteorologist Paul Huttner filled in for host Kerri Miller.
by Paul Huttner and Jeffrey Bissoy

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Amid homelessness crisis, Los Angeles restricts living in vehicles

Amid homelessness crisis, Los Angeles restricts living in vehicles

Nearly 10,000 people in Los Angeles live in vehicles. The City Council recently extended a ban on sleeping overnight in cars, vans or RVs in residential areas and near parks or schools.
by Anna Scott

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Film Board imposes stricter rules on TV, movie grants

Film Board imposes stricter rules on TV, movie grants

The guidelines rewrite comes after “Snowbate” awards for Tonight Show and an Ilhan Omar documentary attracted criticism. Neither project would be eligible under the new system.
by Brian Bakst

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First day of security line changes at MSP Airport causes confusion

First day of security line changes at MSP Airport causes confusion

A construction project has shrunk the space at the south checkpoint in Terminal 1. As a result, Transportation Security Administration and the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport officials have made the south checkpoint TSA Precheck only.
by Tim Nelson

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Lovely Monday; humidity and scattered storms Tuesday

Lovely Monday; humidity and scattered storms Tuesday

High pressure will bring us a delightful morning. Scattered storms are likely to begin late Monday night. Tuesday will be muggy with scattered showers and storms.
by Bill Endersen

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Omar: Israel's treatment of Palestinians ‘not consistent with being a democracy’

Omar: Israel's treatment of Palestinians ‘not consistent with being a democracy’

Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar met with reporters Monday at the State Capitol with Michigan U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib to criticize Israel’s decision to block them from entering the country last week.
by Tim Pugmire

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What's hidden beneath the manor house? 'The Warlow Experiment'

What's hidden beneath the manor house? 'The Warlow Experiment'

What happens when one person controls the fate of many? Ghastly experiments like the one Alix Nathan lays out in her new novel, about a country gentleman who aspires to scientific prominence.
by Vikki Valentine

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Economists survey: 34 percent expect a U.S. recession in 2021

Economists survey: 34 percent expect a U.S. recession in 2021

A number of U.S. business economists appear sufficiently concerned about the risks of some of President Trump's economic policies that they expect a recession in the U.S. by the end of 2021.
by The Associated Press

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China lashes out at Taiwan over Hong Kong asylum offer

China lashes out at Taiwan over Hong Kong asylum offer

China lashed out at Taiwan on Monday over its offer of political asylum to participants in Hong Kong's pro-democracy protest movement, a day after hundreds of thousands of people marched peacefully in the latest massive demonstration in the Chinese territory.
by The Associated Press

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Seized Iranian ship steams from Gibraltar after U.S. loses legal fight

Seized Iranian ship steams from Gibraltar after U.S. loses legal fight

The vessel, which was intercepted by British Royal Marines on July 4, left Gibraltar after a court there ruled that it had no authority to enforce U.S. sanctions against Iran.
by Scott Neuman

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Got pain? A virtual swim with dolphins may help melt it away

Got pain? A virtual swim with dolphins may help melt it away

A recent study found virtual reality experiences were better at easing pain than watching televised nature scenes. Immersive distraction seems key to the success, scientists say.
by Allison Aubrey

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How much hotter are the oceans? The answer begins with a bucket

How much hotter are the oceans? The answer begins with a bucket

Scientists need to track the history of sea temperatures precisely to model climate change. A newly discovered clue in measurements taken by sailors in the 1930s could have far-reaching implications.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Fast food, the 494 strip and pickup basketball molded a sportswriter

Fast food, the 494 strip and pickup basketball molded a sportswriter

Bloomington native Steve Rushin’s second memoir “Nights in White Castle” capture his teen years in the Twin Cities suburbs, and how they helped him capture his dream job as a Sports Illustrated staff writer.
by Euan Kerr

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For Black mothers and babies, prejudice is a stubborn health risk

For Black mothers and babies, prejudice is a stubborn health risk

African-American women are more likely than white women to die in childbirth or have their infants face complications. They’re also more likely to encounter demeaning behavior while getting care. Some in Minnesota are working to change that.
by Catharine Richert

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Court defeat could cost Minnesota treasury $100 million

Court defeat could cost Minnesota treasury $100 million

The end of a long-running court battle over the way Minnesota taxes some trust accounts could lead to refunds and revenue losses totaling $100 million in the short run, and a future dip in tax payments.
by Brian Bakst

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No joke: Trump really does want to buy Greenland

No joke: Trump really does want to buy Greenland

The president confirmed a recent report in The Wall Street Journal that he'd asked his advisers to look into purchasing the Arctic island. But Denmark's prime minister says Greenland is not for sale.
by Scott Neuman

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Being present: A conversation about humanness through life's end

Being present: A conversation about humanness through life's end

MPR News’ Cathy Wurzer hosts a discussion with an internationally known Buddhist teacher and pioneer in the field of end-of-life care, and an intensive care physician who specializes in palliative care.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis police investigating apparent homicide

Police in Minneapolis are investigating an apparent homicide after a man was found dead Sunday in the city's Stevens Square neighborhood.
by MPR News Staff

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Reinventing the wheel: As State Fair nears, giant ride rises again

Reinventing the wheel: As State Fair nears, giant ride rises again

All told, the Ferris wheel known as the Great Big Wheel weighs about 400,000 pounds. It takes 13 semis to bring in all of the pieces, and a 200-ton crane to put them all together.
by Marcheta Fornoff

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