Stories from September 26, 2019

September 26, 2019 5:33 PM

Climate Curious: Does climate change make predicting the weather more difficult?

MPR News is answering your climate change questions, and Climate Cast is helping out. Mary Dow-Bunnell asks: How is climate change affecting meteorologists’ ability to accurately predict the weather?

by Paul Huttner

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September 26, 2019 4:58 PM

Wisconsin tornado stripped bark from trees

Two tornadoes touched down Tuesday night.

by Paul Huttner

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September 26, 2019 4:46 PM

Lawmaker stands by Walmart insulin recommendation

A Republican state legislator doubled down Wednesday on his contention that people with diabetes could use an older, cheaper version of insulin.

by Tim Pugmire

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September 26, 2019 4:25 PM

The 'OK' hand gesture is now listed as a symbol of hate

The Anti-Defamation League says the gesture that traditionally signals "all is well" has been hijacked by the white power movement and is routinely used in racist memes and other online content.

by Bobby Allyn

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September 26, 2019 4:19 PM

Schoop hits Twins' 300th homer in 10-4 win over Tigers

Minnesota was tied with the New York Yankees for the big league lead with 299 homers coming in. Jonathan Schoop hit Minnesota's record 300th home run, Willians Astudillo also went deep and the AL Central champion Twins rallied past the Detroit Tigers 10-4 Thursday.

by The Associated Press

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September 26, 2019 4:15 PM

Trump headed to Minneapolis for rally in October

President Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally at Target Center on Oct. 10.

by Brian Bakst

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September 26, 2019 3:35 PM

U.S. vaping illness count jumps to 805, deaths rise to 12

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 805 confirmed and probable cases have been reported, up 52 percent from the 530 reported a week ago. At this point, illnesses have occurred in almost every state.

by The Associated Press

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September 26, 2019 2:59 PM

Poll: Americans split on House impeachment inquiry

Independents at this point say they are not on board with the impeachment inquiry, but with more revelations coming out, the pollsters warn, that could change.

by Domenico Montanaro

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September 26, 2019 2:27 PM

St. Paul middle school teacher turns impeachment into civics lesson

Impeachment might mean national political controversy, but it's also a great opportunity for middle school teachers to teach civics.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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September 26, 2019 2:15 PM

Cube Critics Consider "Judy" and "The Sound of Silence"

Is Renee Zellweger a convincing Garland in "Judy"? Is Peter Sarsgaard a convincing house tuner in "The Sound of Silence"? Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis answer these questions and others, including: what's a house tuner?

by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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September 26, 2019 1:34 PM

Top Minnesota union official resigns amid investigation

John Westmoreland, who had been executive director of the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees Council 5, has resigned. A veteran union official is stepping in temporarily while AFSCME searches for a new chief.

by Brian Bakst

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September 26, 2019 12:57 PM

Emmer: Democrats' ‘hatred’ for president is driving impeachment

U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, who is leading Republican efforts to reclaim the House in the 2020 election, said there is no basis for impeaching President Trump and that the push will hurt Democrats politically.

by Briana Bierschbach

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September 26, 2019 12:33 PM

Nurses strike in Duluth avoided after contract is approved

Nurses who work for St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth had planned to walk off the job next Thursday. But that threat is over after they ratified a tentative contract agreement.

by Tim Nelson

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September 26, 2019 12:11 PM

Suspect pleads guilty in Hibbing snowmobile trail killing

Eighteen-year-old Deshon Bonnell changed his plea to guilty at a hearing in Hibbing on Wednesday in the death of 33-year-old Joshua LaValley, of Aurora. LaValley's body was found in January along the Mesabi Trail.

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September 26, 2019 10:07 AM

Twins, Loons clinch post-season berths

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with MPR News sports commentator Brian Murphy about the developments.

by Cathy Wurzer

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September 26, 2019 9:34 AM

Whistleblower: Officials told to 'lock down' all records of Ukraine call

In a complaint released by the House intelligence committee, the person cites White House officials who say they were ordered to veer from protocol to protect "politically sensitive" information.

by Brian Naylor

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September 26, 2019 9:24 AM

Policast: Gov. Walz wants cleaner cars; two new major political parties try to get organized

Gov. Walz wants cleaner cars; two new major political parties try to get organized

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September 26, 2019 9:12 AM

In 'The Water Dancer,' Ta-Nehisi Coates creates magical alternate history

Ta-Nehisi Coates' new novel, set during the era of slavery, follows a young black man who discovers that his memories trigger a mysterious power of teleportation that can help escaped slaves flee.

by Annalisa Quinn

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September 26, 2019 8:01 AM

Pleasant Thursday; periods of showers and big temperature swings coming

Look for a pleasant day for Thursday. Rain will break out Thursday night, mainly across northern Minnesota. Friday could bring isolated showers. Saturday looks like the best day of the weekend. A very warm and stormy Monday will be followed by much chillier temperatures beginning on Tuesday.

by Bill Endersen

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September 26, 2019 7:52 AM

Read: House Intel releases whistleblower complaint on Trump-Ukraine call

A whistleblower inside the intelligence community filed a complaint about President Trump's conversation with a foreign leader.

by Brandon Carter

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September 26, 2019 7:08 AM

MPR News AM Update: Twins, Loons clinch playoff slots

Plus more Ukraine news, coping with political stress and right-wing media stirs racial tensions in Chaska schools. Here’s what you need to know to start your Thursday.

by Cody Nelson

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September 26, 2019 7:04 AM

What’s on the radio today: Sept. 26, 2019

Here’s the radio line up for Thursday, Sept. 26.

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September 26, 2019 6:35 AM

Census: Inequality grew, including in heartland states

The gap between the haves and have-nots in the United States grew last year to its highest level in more than 50 years of tracking income inequality, according to Census Bureau figures.

by The Associated Press

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September 26, 2019 6:05 AM

Jacques Chirac, French president who opposed U.S. Iraq War, is dead at 86

The two-term French president was the first chief executive to acknowledge France's collaboration in the Holocaust. His long career included time as prime minister and mayor of Paris.

by Eleanor Beardsley

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September 26, 2019 6:00 AM

'Future of Another Timeline' edits the past to save the present

Annalee Newitz's new novel pits a group of time-travelers trying to make the future better for women against a dangerous rival organization inspired by vicious Victorian moralist Anthony Comstock.

by Jason Sheehan

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September 26, 2019 5:50 AM

Minnesota United earn playoff spot, beating Sporting Kansas City 2-1

Osvaldo Alonso and Hassani Dotson each scored late in the second half and Minnesota United beat Sporting Kansas City to earn a playoff spot for the first time in club history.

by The Associated Press

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September 26, 2019 5:47 AM

Body found in Honolulu canal identified as Minnesota woman

Hawaii police have identified a body recovered from a Honolulu canal as a woman visiting from Minnesota.

by The Associated Press

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September 26, 2019 5:30 AM

Here comes the sun: Solar schools project launches in central Minn.

A ribbon-cutting Thursday will mark the official opening of the project, which will use onsite solar energy to power schools in two different districts and a community college. Organizers hope the project will become a model for schools interested in cutting energy costs by investing in solar.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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September 26, 2019 4:00 AM

Top spy Joseph Maguire: 'I think the whistleblower did the right thing'

The nation's top spy told lawmakers on Thursday that he supports the whistleblower whose complaint sparked the Ukraine affair but struggled to deal with how to handle the case inside the Trump administration.

by Philip Ewing

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September 26, 2019 4:00 AM

Corrections commissioner decides whether to parole four convicted murderers

Minnesota Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell will review the life sentences of four convicted murderers on Thursday. One of the men, Isaac Brown, was convicted in the 1981 killing of a Minneapolis police officer.

by Brandt Williams

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September 26, 2019 4:00 AM

Tax time already? Experts urge withholding check to head off headaches

Some Minnesota taxpayers were caught off guard earlier this year because their withholding didn’t keep up with what they owed. Experts say there’s still time to avoid similar problems next year.

by Brian Bakst