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Stories from October 23, 2019

More than 5,000 hands-free citations issued in Minnesota since August

More than 5,000 hands-free citations issued in Minnesota since August

The new law has made it illegal to use a cellphone while driving in Minnesota — including scrolling or surfing the internet, not just talking or texting. The numbers are in line with expectations, officials say.
by Catharine Richert

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Minneapolis 2040 plan gets final approval

Minneapolis 2040 plan gets final approval

The broad vision for how the city will look in the future has drawn criticism for its zoning changes, but city officials say they’re not seeing a surge in interest in building development.
by Martin Moylan

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Washington's NFL team returns to MN amid demands it drop offensive mascot

Washington's NFL team returns to MN amid demands it drop offensive mascot

Opponents of the “Redskins” team name say they’ll rally Thursday ahead of the Vikings game in Minneapolis. In an essay, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, calls it a dehumanizing stereotype.
by Tim Nelson

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Your grocery list might be pressuring big food companies to take sustainability mainstream

Your grocery list might be pressuring big food companies to take sustainability mainstream

A Chicago data firm is tracking what goes through the checkout lines at upscale markets including Kowalski’s and Lunds & Byerlys. That data is pushing more and more food companies toward sustainable products.
by Tom Crann, Megan Burks and Nick Scheffler

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Man charged with assault for punch outside Trump rally

A Richfield man has been charged with felony assault for allegedly punching another man outside President Trump's campaign rally in Minneapolis earlier this month.
by The Associated Press

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Pay plan proposed for Minnesota college athletes

Crafted after recent California legislation, the bill would allow college athletes to earn compensation for their names, images and likenesses.
by Tim Pugmire

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Bureaucratic thriller: Diplomat kept notes, tells his story

Bureaucratic thriller: Diplomat kept notes, tells his story

William Taylor, a career diplomat, went behind closed doors in the basement of the Capitol on Tuesday and told a tale that added up to the ultimate oxymoron — a 10-hour bureaucratic thriller.
by The Associated Press

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Evening Update for October 23

What you need to know now from MPR News.

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PolyMet opponents ask appeals court to overturn mine permits

PolyMet opponents ask appeals court to overturn mine permits

The Minnesota Court of Appeals heard arguments on whether to overturn the state’s approval of the controversial PolyMet project, which would be the first copper-nickel mine in the state. It’s one of several legal challenges environmental groups and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa have filed to try to block the mine.
by Dan Kraker

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Police: Stray bullets from St. Paul shooting nearly hit toddler

Prosecutors say a bullet fired by a teen involved in a gunfight near Allianz Field during Sunday night’s Minnesota United playoff game randomly pierced a car, nearly hitting a child buckled in the back.
by Tim Nelson

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Wisconsin school breaks up lunchtime cliques with assigned seating

Wisconsin school breaks up lunchtime cliques with assigned seating

The school is trying to take anxiety out of the lunchroom experience. It has assigned seating with a teacher at each table. Officials say it improves school culture. Others aren't so sure.
by Emily Files

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St. Paul mayor target of racist threats in trash dispute

St. Paul mayor target of racist threats in trash dispute

Police in Minnesota's capital city are investigating threatening and racist messages to Mayor Melvin Carter in the run-up to a citywide vote on organized trash collection.
by The Associated Press

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In 'All This Could Be Yours,' a day in the death of a toxic narcissist

In 'All This Could Be Yours,' a day in the death of a toxic narcissist

In her new novel, Jami Attenberg dives deep into the dark heart of one family over the course of one long day, as their abusive, angry patriarch lies dying in the hospital after a heart attack.
by Heller McAlpin

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Wolves’ Gorgui Dieng creates his legacy through Senegal charity work

Wolves’ Gorgui Dieng creates his legacy through Senegal charity work

While many NBA players spend their free time resting and training, Gorgui Dieng is working on his foundation that’s focused on improving the quality of life for children in Senegal.
by Cody Nelson

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Republicans disrupt House impeachment inquiry, delaying testimony from Pentagon aide

Republicans disrupt House impeachment inquiry, delaying testimony from Pentagon aide

GOP lawmakers broke House rules by entering a secure area where a closed-door interview was scheduled to be held. Committee rules allow only those serving on those panels conducting inquiry to attend.
by Tim Mak, Susan Davis and Lexie Schapitl

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Lawmaker won't apologize to Omar over fake photo

A Republican state senator from North Dakota said Wednesday he's sorry for posting a long-debunked photo that purports to show Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar holding a weapon at an al-Qaida training camp, but that he won't apologize to Omar.
by The Associated Press

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Should you feel guilty about flying?

Should you feel guilty about flying?

The Swedes call it flygskam or flying shame. It’s a movement that asks people to curb or even give up flying in order to minimize their carbon footprint. Is it a good idea – or an example of environmental extremism?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Newest Bob Dylan bootleg box set features Johnny Cash, too

On one track, the two music legends perform an early version of “Wanted Man,” a song that Dylan wrote for Cash in 1969. It was recorded soon after Dylan introduced the song to Cash.
by Cathy Wurzer

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MPR News Update

Hosted by Tim Nelson

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New St. Paul homeless complex opens its doors, and it’s already full

New St. Paul homeless complex opens its doors, and it’s already full

Planned years ago for what officials thought would be a relatively stable homeless population, the new Catholic Charities complex is celebrating its completion — but there still isn’t enough room to meet a surge in homelessness.
by Tim Nelson

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Teen vapers who want to quit look for help via text

Teen vapers who want to quit look for help via text

Starting to vape is easy, but quitting a nicotine habit can be tough, teens are finding. Some vaping cessation programs have begun to reach out to teens where they live — on their phones.
by John Daley

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The best-case, and the worst-case for college debt

The best-case, and the worst-case for college debt

College debt is here to stay. How can students limit its effects? And what can they do if it takes over their life? Host Angela Davis will talk about both scenarios.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Trump calls Syria cease-fire 'permanent' after Russia, Turkey make deal

Trump calls Syria cease-fire 'permanent' after Russia, Turkey make deal

President Trump says Turkey has agreed to what he called a permanent cease-fire in northern Syria, ending its military offensive against Kurdish forces that began after the U.S. pulled its troops from the area.
by Ayesha Rascoe

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Another long Twin Cities growing season

First 32 degree temperature at MSP Airport Thursday or Friday?
by Paul Huttner

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39 bodies discovered in truck container in southeast England

39 bodies discovered in truck container in southeast England

British officials say they believe the truck originated in Bulgaria and arrived in the U.K. over the weekend. A man from Northern Ireland is in custody.
by Mark Katkov

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Star Tribune poll shows widespread backing for gun background checks

Star Tribune poll shows widespread backing for gun background checks

A majority of Minnesota voters support universal background checks on all gun sales and a ban on semiautomatic military-style rifles like the AR-15, a new Star Tribune Minnesota Poll found.

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Morning Update

October 23. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Itty-bitty satellites take on big-time science missions

Itty-bitty satellites take on big-time science missions

CubeSats are only about twice the size of a Rubik's Cube. Once dismissed as tools for students learning the principles of aerospace engineering, they're now being used for more sophisticated missions.
by Joe Palca

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How a complicated web connects 2 Soviet-born businessmen with the impeachment inquiry

How a complicated web connects 2 Soviet-born businessmen with the impeachment inquiry

The case of Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman blurs the line between impeachment and a criminal investigation — and unfolds like a mystery novel. The Giuliani associates face campaign finance charges.
by Ari Shapiro and Dave Blanchard

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Hundreds at St. Cloud anti-hate forum hear from former white supremacist

Hundreds at St. Cloud anti-hate forum hear from former white supremacist

A former neo-Nazi who works to counter violent extremism warns that hate groups’ recruitment efforts are growing more sophisticated, and they’re having success luring troubled youth.
by Matt Sepic

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Storms pounded Duluth's shoreline, but there was a silver lining

Storms pounded Duluth's shoreline, but there was a silver lining

For the third October in a row, Duluth officials are cleaning up after a major storm caused giant waves to rip up streets and flood infrastructure. The city along Lake Superior is working to rebuild in a way that is more resilient to future storms. Early results from this storm show those efforts are paying off.
by Dan Kraker

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From changing state documents to discrimination, free LGBTQ legal clinic handles it all

From changing state documents to discrimination, free LGBTQ legal clinic handles it all

In St. Paul, CB Baga and a team of volunteer attorneys hold office hours several times a month in case anyone from the LGBTQ community might need legal help. It’s the only place in the state where LGBTQ clients can go for such wide-ranging legal advice.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Mark Zuckerberg offers a choice: The Facebook way or the China way

Mark Zuckerberg offers a choice: The Facebook way or the China way

In prepared remarks to Congress, the CEO acknowledges Facebook is not "the ideal messenger" for its digital currency plan, but says innovation is essential to American financial leadership.
by Shannon Bond

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Evening Update

Hosted by Marcheta Fornoff

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