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Stories from October 11, 2019

Former Tower mayor pleads guilty to official misconduct

He was one of two officials accused of illegally ousting a newspaper publisher from a city commission.

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Gatherings for Indigenous Peoples Day in Minnesota

Gatherings for Indigenous Peoples Day in Minnesota

Over the next few days, celebrations and observations will be held in Minnesota to honor Indigenous Peoples Day — a holiday once dedicated to Christopher Columbus.
by MPR News Staff

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These middle schoolers turned Trump rally into a civics class

These middle schoolers turned Trump rally into a civics class

Students at St. Paul’s Capitol Hill Magnet School got a lesson in American politics Thursday night they’d never find in a textbook as they reported inside and outside President Trump’s rally.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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'An incredible depiction of small town life'

Bookseller Adah Fitzgeral recommends a novel that’s about “finding the extraordinary in the ordinary.” It revolves around a small town near the coast in North Carolina, and a woman who lives life very much her own way.
by Tracy Mumford

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Postal worker pleads guilty to stealing $100K in benefits

According to her guilty plea and court documents, from September 2015 through early May 2019, Lisa Ann Schafer claimed that a work-related injury prevented her from working full-time. She told her doctor that her medical condition required her to rest most of the day and that she could only tolerate sedentary work.
by The Associated Press

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How to combat ageism in the workplace

Age discrimination is a growing concern as more Minnesotans work past the age of 65. Why are older workers are forced out and why do younger workers feel they aren’t taken seriously? Three experts talk about what it takes to create equitable work environments for people of all ages and experiences.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Sen. Tina Smith on health care, impeachment and 2020

Sen. Tina Smith on health care, impeachment and 2020

Democratic Sen. Tina Smith is facing reelection for a seat that may shift the balance of power in the U.S. Senate, in an increasingly purple state. She joined MPR News for a talk about her legislative priorities and the upcoming election.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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Minneapolis and St. Paul move toward ban on ‘conversion therapy’

Minneapolis and St. Paul move toward ban on ‘conversion therapy’

The two cities are proposing ordinances that would prohibit the controversial practice, which claims to change people’s sexual orientation or identity.
by Alisa Roth

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Emergency plan activated in North Dakota amid fall snowstorm

Emergency plan activated in North Dakota amid fall snowstorm

The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for northern North Dakota and winter storm warnings and watches elsewhere in the state and into parts of South Dakota and Minnesota through Saturday afternoon.
by The Associated Press

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Former U.S. Ukraine ambassador says President Trump pushed for her removal

Former U.S. Ukraine ambassador says President Trump pushed for her removal

Marie Yovanovitch was recalled from her post in May after criticism from some Republicans, including the president's eldest son, that she was not supportive of the administration's policies.
by Deirdre Walsh and Domenico Montanaro

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Don’t leaf us this way: Fall colors peaking, but weather may be iffy

Don’t leaf us this way: Fall colors peaking, but weather may be iffy

It doesn’t get more Minnesota than this: Get out this weekend and enjoy the spectacular fall foliage around state. But, hey, watch out for snow, and bundle up because it’ll be colder than you think.
by MPR News Staff

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EPA proposes new regulations for lead in drinking water

EPA proposes new regulations for lead in drinking water

The new proposal is being criticized for not proactively replacing lead service lines across the nation. It also keeps the same threshold for lead in drinking water that the U.S. currently has.
by Paolo Zialcita

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Climate curious: What is THE most important thing a person can do to fight climate change?

Climate curious: What is THE most important thing a person can do to fight climate change?

With limited time and resources, individuals, companies and governments are searching for the actions that will make the biggest dent in the emissions contributing to climate change. But there is no silver bullet.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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October snow: What’s the all-time daily damage?

In their weekly chat, MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Mark Seeley about snow and other weather topics.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Lucy Dacus comes to the Cedar Cultural Center

NPR’s music critic Bob Boilen picked the indie rocker’s latest record, “Historian,” as his favorite album of 2018.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Heavy snow, fierce winds for North Dakota, NW Minnesota; flake chance in metro area

An intense snowstorm will continue this Friday and on into Saturday in the eastern half of North Dakota, withe heavy snow also spreading into portions of northwestern and west-central Minnesota. Fierce winds and snowstorm totals of 1 to 3 feet are expected in parts of North Dakota. Portions of northwestern Minnesota could see a foot of snow by Saturday morning, with severe drifting of snow due to strong winds. The Twin Cities metro area could see some minor snow accumulation from this storm, with chilly temperatures lingering through the weekend.
by Ron Trenda

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Harsh winter, wet spring cast a shadow over pheasant population, hunting season

Harsh winter, wet spring cast a shadow over pheasant population, hunting season

Minnesota’s pheasant hunting season kicks off this weekend, but the outlook isn’t so bright for hunters this year. Record-amount snow and rain delayed pheasant nesting by 10 days later than average, and the longterm trend of pheasant population decrease continues this year, the DNR says.
by Jiwon Choi

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Baseball ends, offseason chess match begins for Twins

Baseball ends, offseason chess match begins for Twins

Fans are howling for the Twins to sign a top free-agent pitcher this offseason to complement the team’s hitting attack. Team executives are already weighing players to keep and pieces to add to build on 2019.
by Brian Murphy

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Thousands of protesters demonstrate outside Trump's rally at Target Center

Thousands of protesters demonstrate outside Trump's rally at Target Center

Thousands of protesters filled the streets outside Target Center as President Trump rallied the crowd inside. The demonstrations were generally peaceful, but there were some tense moments as the president’s supporters left the arena.
by Matt Sepic

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‘Trump hates us’: President's Minneapolis visit gets no welcome from Minnesota Somalis

‘Trump hates us’: President's Minneapolis visit gets no welcome from Minnesota Somalis

President Trump singled out Somali refugees for scorn during his political rally Thursday in Minneapolis, home to the nation’s largest Somali population. Somali people here see it as part of a campaign to demonize immigrants from Muslim-majority countries and slash refugee settlements.
by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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In Minneapolis, Trump unloads on critics as impeachment calls mount

In Minneapolis, Trump unloads on critics as impeachment calls mount

In his first campaign rally since the House began an impeachment inquiry against him, President Trump railed against Democrats, the media, Rep. Ilhan Omar and others as he vowed to deliver Minnesota for the GOP in 2020.
by MPR News Staff

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Don't force patients off opioids abruptly, new guidelines say, warning of severe risks

Don't force patients off opioids abruptly, new guidelines say, warning of severe risks

Researchers say chronic pain patients can feel suicidal or risk overdose when taken off medication too quickly. The warnings seek to course-correct after doctors felt pressured to taper drugs rapidly.
by Allison Aubrey and Will Stone

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