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Stories from November 4, 2019

Controversy kicks up over a drug meant to prevent premature birth

Controversy kicks up over a drug meant to prevent premature birth

An expert panel wants the Food And Drug Administration to withdraw its approval for Makena, because a large study shows the drug doesn't work. But some doctors say the evidence isn't clear-cut.
by Patti Neighmond

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Tracking snow Tuesday night

Clipper takes aim.
by Paul Huttner

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Republicans will permit write-in votes on 2020 primary ballot

Republicans will permit write-in votes on 2020 primary ballot

After submitting only President Trump’s name for the 2020 ballot, the top Minnesota Republican says voters will be afforded a write-in option.
by Brian Bakst

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Evening Update for November 4

Hosted by Marcheta Fornoff

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Chaska chief talks guns, cancer and life behind the badge

Chaska chief talks guns, cancer and life behind the badge

Scott Knight is retiring after more than 40 years on the job. In an interview, he offered MPR News a deep look into the suburb’s evolving diversity, the changing nature of policing — and his own near-death experience.
by Brandt Williams

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U.S. formally begins to leave the Paris climate agreement

U.S. formally begins to leave the Paris climate agreement

Under the agreement hammered out in 2015, the first day that countries can reverse the promises they made is Nov. 4, 2019. It will be another year before the American withdrawal is official.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Eat, drink, and be merry, or not.

Eat, drink, and be merry, or not.

Author Catherine Wilson argues that epicureanism is more than an excuse for having a good time; it can teach us how to live a good life.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Former ambassador to Ukraine says she was told to 'watch her back'

Former ambassador to Ukraine says she was told to 'watch her back'

Marie Yovanovitch said she found out from Ukrainian officials that Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, and his now-arrested associates were targeting her and wanted a different person on the job.
by Domenico Montanaro

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What’s next for Water Gremlin?

MPR’s Elizabeth Dunbar shared the latest on Water Gremlin. After that, the conversation turned to slavery’s legacy in Minnesota.
by Tim Nelson, Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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DNR: Anglers can keep one walleye on Mille Lacs this winter

DNR: Anglers can keep one walleye on Mille Lacs this winter

The Department of Natural Resources on Monday announced that it will have walleye fishing regulations for Mille Lacs Lake similar to what was enforced last winter.
by Mike Moen

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Appeals court rules Trump's accountants must turn over tax records

Appeals court rules Trump's accountants must turn over tax records

Lawyers for President Trump say they plan to appeal to the Supreme Court, potentially setting up an election-year decision about disclosing the president's finances.
by Brian Naylor

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A Beautiful World: Molecules, the architecture of everything

A Beautiful World: Molecules, the architecture of everything

In his highly anticipated sequel to The Elements, Theodore Gray demonstrates how the elements of the periodic table combine to form the molecules that make up our world.
by Heather McElhatton

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Investigation: Lead in some Canadian water worse than Flint

Investigation: Lead in some Canadian water worse than Flint

A yearlong investigation by more than 120 journalists tested lead exposure in 11 cities across Canada and found one-third exceeded the national safety guideline, with contamination in several cities consistently higher than they ever were in Flint, Michigan.
by The Associated Press

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Counter Stories: Racism and sport

Most sports fans love their team and will do their best to make sure their team has a ‘winning’ edge. But what happens when fans use racial slurs as a way to ‘put off’ their rivals? How far should fans take sporting rivalry?
by Brandt Williams and Jo Erickson

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Cops kill suspect in Cottage Grove after east metro carjackings, mayhem

Cops kill suspect in Cottage Grove after east metro carjackings, mayhem

Police say a man’s Monday morning crime spree included sexual assault, carjackings and holding a family hostage. It ended when police shot and killed him in a confrontation in Cottage Grove.
by Tim Nelson and Mohamed Ibrahim

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Apple pledges $2.5 billion to combat California's housing crisis

Apple pledges $2.5 billion to combat California's housing crisis

The plan includes $1 billion for a mortgage assistance fund for first-time homebuyers in the state, and $1 billion for an open line of credit to develop "very low- to moderate-income housing."
by Bill Chappell

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'The Great Pretender' seeks the truth 'on being sane in insane places'

'The Great Pretender' seeks the truth 'on being sane in insane places'

Journalist and Brain on Fire author Susannah Cahalan writes in an urgent, personal book that the '70s study by David Rosenhan had an outsized effect on psychiatry — and may have been fatally flawed.
by Michael Schaub

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In 'Get a Life, Chloe Brown,' love doesn't cure all — but it sure is fun

In 'Get a Life, Chloe Brown,' love doesn't cure all — but it sure is fun

Talia Hibbert's new novel stars Chloe, who's determined to get a life after years of coping with chronic pain, and Red, the mysterious and extremely annoying (at first) super at her new building.
by Denny S. Bryce

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Uprooted: The 1950s plan to erase Indian Country

Uprooted: The 1950s plan to erase Indian Country

In the 1950s, the United States government came up with a plan to solve what it called the "Indian problem." It would assimilate Native Americans by moving them to cities and eliminating reservations. The 20-year campaign failed to destroy Native cultures and tribal sovereignty, but its impact is still felt today.
by Max Nesterak

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Rapper and hip hop mogul Sean Combs turns 50

Rapper and hip hop mogul Sean Combs turns 50

50 years ago today, Sean Combs was born in New York City. The rapper and hip hop mogul helped launch the careers of some big stars including Mary J. Blige and the Notorious B.I.G.

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Family says suspect in acid attack is veteran, suffered PTSD

Family says suspect in acid attack is veteran, suffered PTSD

Milwaukee police arrested a man suspected of throwing battery acid on a Hispanic man who says his attacker asked him, "Why did you come here and invade my country?"
by The Associated Press

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MPR News AM Update: Does Klobuchar have a shot?

MPR News AM Update: Does Klobuchar have a shot?

It’s a Monday morning heavy on politics. Here are the top headlines.
by Cody Nelson

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Morning Update

November 4, 2019. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Krispy Kreme orders student to halt doughnut resale service

Krispy Kreme orders student to halt doughnut resale service

An enterprising Minnesota college student who drove to Iowa every weekend to buy hundreds of Krispy Kreme doughnuts that he then sold to his own customers in the Twin Cities area has been warned by the confectionary giant to stop.
by The Associated Press

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Diagnostic gaps: Skin comes in many shades and so do rashes

Diagnostic gaps: Skin comes in many shades and so do rashes

Google "rash" online, and you'll mostly turn up photos of inflamed bumps on white skin. That's not so helpful for people of color, says a mom who's pushing for a more realistic diversity of images.
by Deena Prichep

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Administration insiders who waved a red flag in the Ukraine affair

Administration insiders who waved a red flag in the Ukraine affair

It was an intelligence community whistleblower who brought the matter to the attention of Congress. But insiders also recorded objections about what took place within the administration.
by Philip Ewing

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Klobuchar touts momentum, fundraising in campaign swing through Iowa

Klobuchar touts momentum, fundraising in campaign swing through Iowa

Observers say Sen. Amy Klobuchar still has a long way to climb to reach the top tier of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates — but she's well-positioned to capitalize if any of the front-runners trip up.
by Mark Zdechlik

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McDonald's CEO pushed out after relationship with employee

McDonald's CEO pushed out after relationship with employee

McDonald's chief executive officer has been pushed out of the company after violating company policy by engaging in a consensual relationship with an employee, the corporation said Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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Legendary Puerto Rican astrologer Walter Mercado dies at 88

Legendary Puerto Rican astrologer Walter Mercado dies at 88

Television astrologer Walter Mercado, whose glamorous persona made him a star in Latin media and a cherished icon for gay people in most of the Spanish-speaking world, has died. He was 88.
by The Associated Press

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A chilly week; Tuesday night snow chance in the Twin Cities

Chilly temperatures will linger throughout this week, and the metro area could see some snow Tuesday night. We’ll take a peek at next week’s temps.
by Ron Trenda

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Vikings' high-powered offense grounded in Kansas City

Vikings' high-powered offense grounded in Kansas City

The Minnesota Vikings should have felt good about their chances against Kansas City on Sunday, especially when their high-scoring offense got the ball back with a lead midway through the fourth quarter. But everything unraveled in spectacular fashion.
by The Associated Press

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