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Stories from September 20, 2019

Pelosi says Congress should pass new laws so sitting presidents can be indicted

Pelosi says Congress should pass new laws so sitting presidents can be indicted

"I do think that we will have to pass some laws that will have clarity for future presidents. [A] president should be indicted, if he's committed a wrongdoing," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told NPR.
by Ari Shapiro, Susan Davis and Jessica Taylor

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Some 'Podunk' town in the middle of nowhere

Some 'Podunk' town in the middle of nowhere

"Podunk" is supposed to be bleak and isolated. But there are a few things that people who use the term might not know. For one, it really exists. For another, its history predates the United States.
by Leah Donnella

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'They Will Have to Die Now' is a bare-knuckles account of the fight against ISIS

'They Will Have to Die Now' is a bare-knuckles account of the fight against ISIS

James Verini's book will stand up with some of the best war reporting, as he takes an unblinking look at the dirtiest kind of battle — urban combat — and the human wreckage it leaves in its wake.
by Tom Bowman

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3 wolves moved to Isle Royale, helping rebuild population

3 wolves moved to Isle Royale, helping rebuild population

Officials say four gray wolves from Michigan's Upper Peninsula were transported for resettlement in Isle Royale National Park to help restore the predator species on the Lake Superior island chain, though one of them died shortly after arriving.
by The Associated Press

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Photos: Students strike for climate change action

Photos: Students strike for climate change action

Thousands of young protesters left school Friday to join the global climate strike in more than a dozen Minnesota cities — from Bemidji to Rochester. The protesters are demanding immediate action on climate change and major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
by Elizabeth Dunbar and Christine T. Nguyen

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Walmart to stop selling electronic cigarettes at its stores

Walmart to stop selling electronic cigarettes at its stores

Walmart said Friday that it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at its namesake stores and Sam's Clubs in the wake of a string of several hundred mysterious illnesses and eight vaping-related deaths.
by The Associated Press

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Young people are demanding quick, bold action on climate change

Young people are demanding quick, bold action on climate change

Across Minnesota, hundreds of protesters are gathering in coordination with the global strike to protest government and business inaction on climate change. Protesters from Bemidji, Morris, Winona and Virginia joined the program to explain why this is important to them.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Trump: Whistleblower reports are 'ridiculous'

Trump: Whistleblower reports are 'ridiculous'

The president blamed a "partisan whistleblower," whose identity he said he didn't know, for an allegation that Trump had an improper conversation with a foreign leader.
by Brian Naylor

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The wisdom of Anthony Bourdain

Bookseller Hans Weyandt recommends a collection of Anthony Bourdain’s interviews, which show the famous chef as the “charming, belligerent, interesting traveler” he was.
by Tracy Mumford

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Lots of pomp, and a little protest, greet new U president

Lots of pomp, and a little protest, greet new U president

On Friday, Joan Gabel officially became the University of Minnesota’s 17th president, the first woman to hold that job. Along with the applause came some early pressure to act quickly on key union contracts.
by Brandt Williams

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Color coated: Leaf season bursts in northern Minnesota

Color coated: Leaf season bursts in northern Minnesota

It’s happening. Minnesota’s fall leaf season is suddenly swelling with color across swaths of northern Minnesota and the Arrowhead. Here are three great places to trek this weekend.
by MPR News Staff

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Bob Anderson, ‘voice and face of International Falls,’ dies

Bob Anderson, ‘voice and face of International Falls,’ dies

International Falls Mayor Bob Anderson spent his entire life in the U.S.-Canada border town, a tireless advocate for the community and an employee at the local papermill for five decades
by Dan Kraker and Cody Nelson

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I-694, I-494 west closures top Twin Cities weekend road woes

I-694, I-494 west closures top Twin Cities weekend road woes

Fall is just around the corner, but road construction is still in full swing. Here’s a look at some of the biggest road hassles this weekend.
by Tim Nelson

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Propaganda in the age of Trump

Propaganda might sound like a throwback idea, more relevant to the last century than today. But given our political landscape and the turbulent world of social media, it’s never been more important to recognize.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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40 years since an iconic Clash photograph was taken

The image of bassist Paul Simonon smashing his guitar on the stage became iconic after it was used on the cover of the album “London Calling.”
by Cathy Wurzer

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Warm, wet weather continues in Minnesota

More than 100 climate stations have reported daytime highs above 80°F this week, and in western Minnesota, several places saw temperatures of 90° or higher. Normal rainfall for September typically ranges from 2.25 inches to 3.50 inches around the state, and so far, more than 40 Minnesota climate stations have reported 6 inches or more of rainfall this month.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Here are the nominees for the 2019 National Book Awards

Here are the nominees for the 2019 National Book Awards

Colson Whitehead and Marlon James headline the longlists of names in contention for the literary prize. Altogether, 50 books across five categories stand a chance at winning the award in November.
by Colin Dwyer

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Policast: Senate Republicans propose an insulin plan

Senate Republicans propose an insulin plan; Joan Gabel officially takes over as University of Minnesota president
by Mike Mulcahy

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A summery Friday, with a shower or thunderstorm possible

It’ll feel more like July than September Friday afternoon. Unusually warm temperatures and dew points creeping above 70 degrees will be accompanied by a chance of a shower or thunderstorm. Our Saturday will be wet at times, but Sunday is looking better. Fall-color aficionados will be happy with the latest fall color report.
by Ron Trenda

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U.S. military to present Trump with several options on Iran

U.S. military to present Trump with several options on Iran

The Pentagon will present a broad range of military options to President Trump on Friday as he considers how to respond to what administration officials say was an unprecedented Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia's oil industry.
by The Associated Press

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'Heaven, My Home' is a complicated place

'Heaven, My Home' is a complicated place

Attica Locke returns to the world of Highway 59 in Heaven, My Home, which finds Texas Ranger Darren Mathews dealing with the disappearance of the young son of an imprisoned white supremacist leader.
by Bethanne Patrick

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2 dead as Imelda strands drivers, floods homes in Texas

2 dead as Imelda strands drivers, floods homes in Texas

The slow-churning remnants of Tropical Storm Imelda flooded parts of Texas on Thursday, leaving at least two people dead and rescue crews with boats scrambling to reach stranded drivers and families trapped in their homes during a relentless downpour that drew comparisons to Hurricane Harvey two years ago.
by The Associated Press

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50 years later, The Archies' 'Sugar, Sugar' is still 'really sweet'

50 years later, The Archies' 'Sugar, Sugar' is still 'really sweet'

Fifty years ago, the song "Sugar, Sugar" by The Archies reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The single by the cartoon band would go on to be named 1969's song of the year.
by Ashley Westerman

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Mass 'climate strike' protests held around the world ahead of U.N. summit

Mass 'climate strike' protests held around the world ahead of U.N. summit

Rallies calling for net zero carbon emissions saw hundreds of thousands turn out in Australia, with similar demonstrations planned for the U.S., U.K., France, Germany and dozens of other countries.
by Scott Neuman

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Investors may prefer companies with more women on staff

Investors may prefer companies with more women on staff

A new study found investors were significantly more likely to bet a company's stock price was going to increase if the company had more women on staff compared with other companies.
by Peter Talbot

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Millions watch U of M doctor tell teens not to vape

Millions watch U of M doctor tell teens not to vape

A University of Minnesota medical school resident is taking her message about the dangers of vaping to where teens may be most likely to see it — on the TikTok video-based social media app.
by Tim Nelson

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Minnesota students striking for climate change share hopes, fears for future

Minnesota students striking for climate change share hopes, fears for future

Walkouts and protests are taking place in cities across the state as part of a global youth movement to urge climate action. We asked students from throughout the region why they’re participating.
by Dan Gunderson, Elizabeth Dunbar and Christine T. Nguyen

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Better than a Google search, 211 helps thousands of Minnesotans in need

Better than a Google search, 211 helps thousands of Minnesotans in need

In an age where people are more likely to go to the internet to find such information on their own, United Way’s 211 still helps tens of thousands of people annually due to the quality of information it can provide.
by Cody Nelson

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New power generation: Rural co-op makes bet on wind, solar hybrid

New power generation: Rural co-op makes bet on wind, solar hybrid

A Minnesota company wants to build small renewable electric generating plants across the state, expanding local power generation. The first such hybrid wind-and-solar site is on line in western Minnesota. It’s saving the local power distribution cooperative money, but there are barriers to expanding the concept across the state.
by Dan Gunderson

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Official: Fetal remains found in garage nearly 2 decades old

Official: Fetal remains found in garage nearly 2 decades old

More than 2,200 medically preserved fetal remains were found at the home of a recently deceased former abortion provider. The discovery has led to calls for the remains to be formally buried.
by Tanya Ballard Brown and Sarah McCammon

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