Skip to Main Content
Skip to audio player to listen live

Stories from August 28, 2019

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand ends once-promising presidential bid

August 28, 2019 6:40 PM

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand ends once-promising presidential bid

The decision came as Gillibrand failed to qualify for a debate coming next month in Houston by not hitting 2 percent in at least four approved public opinion polls while securing 130,000 unique donors — despite spending millions on online and TV ads to woo people contributing as little as $1.

by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

August 28, 2019 5:33 PM

Charges: Man threw screws on roads, causing vehicle damage

The Elk River man told investigators that he threw the screws on roads near his ex-girlfriend's home to "slow down" her new relationship, according to the criminal complaint.

by Kirsti Marohn

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Filmmakers reach out directly to audiences at the State Fair

August 28, 2019 5:01 PM

Filmmakers reach out directly to audiences at the State Fair

The toughest part about moviemaking today is, arguably, not the production, but finding an audience. The star and the director of a new comedy drama spent the day at the fair pitching their movie to live audiences.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg arrives in New York after sailing the Atlantic

August 28, 2019 5:01 PM

Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg arrives in New York after sailing the Atlantic

The 16-year-old Swedish activist chose sailing over flying to attend a United Nations climate summit. She's inspired young people around the world to protest for more climate action.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Oh brother, where art my Andy Warhol print?

August 28, 2019 4:13 PM

Oh brother, where art my Andy Warhol print?

Artist Andy Warhol is credited with saying that everyone would be famous for 15 minutes. Two Twin Cities brothers now in a battle over the fate of a pair of famous Warhol prints may prove him right.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Farmers' loyalty to Trump tested over new corn-ethanol rules

August 28, 2019 3:34 PM

Farmers' loyalty to Trump tested over new corn-ethanol rules

The patience of many Midwest farmers with a president they mostly supported in 2016 is being put sorely to the test.

by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Lawmaker removed from committees after drunken arrest last spring

August 28, 2019 2:49 PM

Lawmaker removed from committees after drunken arrest last spring

DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman has removed a GOP lawmaker from two committees as a result of his arrest earlier this year.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

August 28, 2019 2:43 PM

Cube Critics Take a dip in "Aquarela" and "Brittany Runs a Marathon"

Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr find a couple of late summer gems.

by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

In fight for better working conditions, Somalis find their voice

August 28, 2019 2:22 PM

In fight for better working conditions, Somalis find their voice

Labor advocacy may be new to Somalis in Minnesota, but it’s a story well-known to the German, Scandinavian and Eastern European immigrants of years gone by. Now, a new generation of immigrants is making change.

by Ibrahim Hirsi

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Florida governor declares state of emergency as Hurricane Dorian moves north

August 28, 2019 1:57 PM

Florida governor declares state of emergency as Hurricane Dorian moves north

In the next four days, Dorian's winds could top 115 mph — making it a Category 3 storm — the National Hurricane Center says.

by Bill Chappell

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

A conversation with the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul

August 28, 2019 1:31 PM

A conversation with the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey are both young and full of energy, and they both have ambitious hopes for their respective cities. They joined Angela Davis on stage at the Minnesota State Fair for a conversation about their work, their friendship and the issues they face.

by Brandt Williams, Julie Siple and Angela Davis

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

'Sioux Chef' eatery, historic mills to anchor new Mpls. riverfront project

August 28, 2019 1:21 PM

'Sioux Chef' eatery, historic mills to anchor new Mpls. riverfront project

A $30 million revitalization project on the Mississippi River will surface long-buried relics of the city’s milling history, host a new Native American restaurant and add park space near the Stone Arch Bridge.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Several big drug companies considering massive settlements to resolve opioid suits

August 28, 2019 1:03 PM

Several big drug companies considering massive settlements to resolve opioid suits

Purdue Pharma, Johnson & Johnson and other health care giants are discussing potential deals with authorities that could resolve thousands of lawsuits they're facing over the U.S. opioid epidemic.

by Brian Mann, Colin Dwyer and Nick Castele

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Citing 'health challenges,' Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson to retire at end of year

August 28, 2019 12:42 PM

Citing 'health challenges,' Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson to retire at end of year

In a statement, the senator said his Parkinson's disease was progressing. "I will not be able to do the job over the long term in the manner the citizens of Georgia deserve," Isakson said.

by Brakkton Booker

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Queen will suspend U.K. Parliament at Boris Johnson's request

August 28, 2019 12:01 PM

Queen will suspend U.K. Parliament at Boris Johnson's request

The move would shorten the time lawmakers have to organize an opposition vote to a no-deal Brexit. But critics accuse Johnson of circumventing the democratic process.

by Shannon Van Sant and Bill Chappell

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

August 28, 2019 10:33 AM

Group uses divorce filing to press for investigation of Omar

A group on the political right says Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s campaign spending deserves a deeper look from federal regulators, after a divorce filing that alleges she and a consultant are romantically involved.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

August 28, 2019 10:31 AM

Policast: The spotlight once again is on Ilhan Omar’s personal life

The spotlight once again is on Ilhan Omar’s personal life and what’s the Federal Reserve doing at the State Fair?

by Mike Mulcahy

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

August 28, 2019 10:08 AM

50 years since Johnny Cash was No. 1 on the Billboard country chart with ‘A Boy Named Sue’

The song was written by poet Shel Silverstein, whose friend, Jean Shepherd, was reportedly teased as a boy for having a girl’s name.

by Cathy Wurzer

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

In Duluth, restoring St. Louis River means dredging up the past

August 28, 2019 10:06 AM

In Duluth, restoring St. Louis River means dredging up the past

Crews are preparing to remove tons of wood waste, left over from Duluth’s 1890s-era logging boom, that’s now clogging part of the St. Louis River estuary. It’s part of a decades-long effort to clean up industrial pollution in the headwaters of Lake Superior.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

In 'Midwestern Strange,' a tour of the utterly bizarre and all-too-human

August 28, 2019 8:58 AM

In 'Midwestern Strange,' a tour of the utterly bizarre and all-too-human

B.J. Hollars' book is both a quirky primer on some of the Midwest's oddest stories — and a fresh perspective on small-town culture.

by Carson Vaughan

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Pleasant Wednesday; some showers Wednesday night

August 28, 2019 7:26 AM

Pleasant Wednesday; some showers Wednesday night

Wednesday will be pleasant with thinning clouds north of the metro area. Winds will be gusty. Showers are likely for northern and possibly east central Minnesota Wednesday night into Thursday morning before dry weather returns for the rest of the week.

by Bill Endersen

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

The Lizzo booty backstory begins in Burnsville

August 28, 2019 7:08 AM

The Lizzo booty backstory begins in Burnsville

Lizzo's Minnesota ties went next level, when the biggest thing on her stage at Monday’s VMAs was an inflatable booty that was made in Minnesota.

by Jana Shortal

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Minnesota company's pollution won't find a home in Hudson

August 28, 2019 6:53 AM

Minnesota company's pollution won't find a home in Hudson

A Minnesota manufacturing plant with repeated pollution violations tried to shift some of its operations to a facility in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Warren's on the rise, but can she convince Democrats she can beat Trump?

August 28, 2019 4:00 AM

Warren's on the rise, but can she convince Democrats she can beat Trump?

After a summer that included two strong debate performances, the Massachusetts senator has seen a rise in fundraising, polls and crowds. But can she win it all?

by Domenico Montanaro

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

The DNC is about to cut the 2020 field in half, and spark plenty of controversy

August 28, 2019 4:00 AM

The DNC is about to cut the 2020 field in half, and spark plenty of controversy

The shrinking field will please some who worry about Democrats' chances of defeating President Trump. But some candidates are already complaining party leaders are trying to manipulate the process.

by Jessica Taylor

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Soccer: Salve for struggling neighborhood of immigrants

August 28, 2019 4:00 AM

Soccer: Salve for struggling neighborhood of immigrants

A soccer field is the first big project of the Meadow Park Initiative, a new community organizing effort in Rochester aimed at building trust, safety and stability in a neighborhood where Somali and Latino immigrants have come together from opposite sides of the globe to build their lives in America.

by Catharine Richert

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Minneapolis Fed debuts at State Fair amid economic turmoil

August 28, 2019 4:00 AM

Minneapolis Fed debuts at State Fair amid economic turmoil

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis has a booth at the Minnesota State Fair for the first time this year. The bank is making its debut amid roiling financial markets, fears of recession and a slew of attacks on the Federal Reserve from President Trump.

by Mark Zdechlik

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

As Puerto Rico braces for storm, DHS, FEMA to move $271 million to border operations

August 27, 2019 7:12 PM

As Puerto Rico braces for storm, DHS, FEMA to move $271 million to border operations

The Department of Homeland Security will move millions in emergency funds for new detention beds and facilities for court cases. House Democrats slammed the move, calling it "backwards and cruel."

by Claudia Grisales

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.