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Stories from November 5, 2019

Victims' attorney calls for removal of Crookston bishop

The church says an internal investigation of Bishop Michael Hoppner is complete and final determination is now up to the Vatican.
by Martin Moylan

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Plowable snow targets southern Minnesota

Plowable snow targets southern Minnesota

The first significant snow event of the season is in progress across southern Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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From lawn mowers to rock concerts, our 'Deafening World' is hurting our ears

From lawn mowers to rock concerts, our 'Deafening World' is hurting our ears

Volume Control author David Owen says our ears largely evolved in a far quieter time than the one we currently live in. He warns that the ambient noises that surround us pose a threat to our hearing.
by Dave Davies

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DNR rejects petition for lead ammo, tackle ban

DNR rejects petition for lead ammo, tackle ban

Conservation and environmental groups pushed the DNR for a ban due to the lead’s threat as a toxin for humans and wildlife. But the agency said the proposed rules were too broad and didn’t come with enough data to prove they’d be successful and necessary.
by Cody Nelson

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Evening Update for November 5

Hosted by Marcheta Fornoff

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State developing report card for assisted living facilities

State developing report card for assisted living facilities

Minnesota is developing an online report card system for assisted living facilities, a series of metrics that consumers could use to compare facilities. The state is working with the University of Minnesota to gather input on what that report card should look like.
by Peter Cox

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Fargo scientists search for next generation of plant-based plastics

Fargo scientists search for next generation of plant-based plastics

A national collaboration of scientists from four universities is breaking new ground in the search for plant-based plastic to replace petroleum-based materials.
by Dan Gunderson

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Fleck signs 7-year extension amid historic Gophers football season

Fleck signs 7-year extension amid historic Gophers football season

Agreeing to terms that elevate his $4.6 million salary into the upper echelon of Big Ten coaches, P.J. Fleck now is under contract at Minnesota through 2026, pending approval by the Board of Regents at its December meeting.
by Brian Murphy

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U of M says Sanders is on the hook for rally cost

U of M says Sanders is on the hook for rally cost

The University of Minnesota expects Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign to cover the cost of a rally held at Williams Arena earlier this week. That’s different from a rally President Trump held in Minneapolis last month.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Loving the planet to death

Loving the planet to death

In the age of climate change, travel has become an ethical conundrum. How do we see the world – or even get to work – without ruining the planet?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Rep. Ilhan Omar divorces husband

Rep. Ilhan Omar divorces husband

Omar and Ahmed Hirsi were married in Minnesota last year. However, Omar has said the two had been religiously married for two decades.
by Brandt Williams and The Associated Press

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Anxiety: When do you ride it out and when do you seek help?

Anxiety is the most common mental health concern in the United States. Dr. Kaz Nelson, a psychiatrist at the University of Minnesota, discusses when to seek help for it in our weekly medical chat.
by Tom Crann

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University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel on her plans, vision for the U

University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel on her plans, vision for the U

Joan Gabel is the 17th president of the University of Minnesota and the first woman to hold the position. After being on the job for just over four months, she joined Angela Davis in the studio for a conversation about the challenges facing the U of M and her plans for its future.
by Julie Siple and Angela Davis

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Democrats want Mulvaney to testify in impeachment probe

Democrats want Mulvaney to testify in impeachment probe

The White House has instructed its officials not to comply with the impeachment inquiry being led by House Democrats. It is uncertain if Mulvaney will appear.
by The Associated Press

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4-day workweek gave big boost to worker productivity, Microsoft Japan says

4-day workweek gave big boost to worker productivity, Microsoft Japan says

Employees at Microsoft Japan worked four days a week, enjoyed a three-day weekend — and got their normal, five-day paycheck. As part of the trial, the company also capped meetings at 30 minutes.
by Bill Chappell

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Minnesota warns of scam that looks like Publishers Clearing House

The scam, targeted at seniors, is “particularly sophisticated” because it’s made to look like the well-known Publishers Clearing House brand and the “call center” people who field questions sound professional, the state Commerce Department says.
by MPR News Staff

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Jenny Slate's 'Little Weirds' is just not weird enough

Jenny Slate's 'Little Weirds' is just not weird enough

The stand-up comic's essays have soft and lovely moments, steering readers toward finding their own vulnerabilities. But Slate is not as open to self-exposure on the page as she is on the stage.
by Lily Meyer

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MPR News Update

November 5. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Krispy Kreme reverses course, allows student resale service

Krispy Kreme reverses course, allows student resale service

Krispy Kreme has reached an agreement with a Minnesota college student who drove to Iowa every weekend to buy hundreds of doughnuts to resell them in the Twin Cities area.
by The Associated Press

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'Morning Edition': The radio news show that almost wasn't

'Morning Edition': The radio news show that almost wasn't

Morning Edition debuted on Nov. 5, 1979. The newsmagazine show had a rocky beginning, including a total revamp of hosts and leadership, an internal boycott by reporters and resource challenges.
by Barry Gordemer

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Searching for solid ice as scientists freeze in to study a warming arctic

Searching for solid ice as scientists freeze in to study a warming arctic

A ship of researchers is crossing the Arctic for a year attached to an ice floe. But finding the right chunk of sea ice was a challenge, in part because warmer temperatures are making it thinner.
by Ravenna Koenig

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Haulers' beef complicates deer disposal effort

Haulers' beef complicates deer disposal effort

Wildlife managers are scrambling to find a way to move thousands of deer carcasses after the state trash hauler suddenly refused to handle them just days before the opening of rifle season. Officials are getting little sympathy from local trash haulers, who say it’s the state’s own fault.
by John Enger

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Football Gophers drill down on sleep, and win

Football Gophers drill down on sleep, and win

Minnesota coaches adjusted practices to game times, put limits on technology use before bed and even adjusted building lights to mimic sunlight.
by Emily Bright

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Shipping Minnesota water to sate a thirsty world: Could it happen?

Shipping Minnesota water to sate a thirsty world: Could it happen?

Last week came the surprising news that a Dakota County company wants to pump water from below the ground and transport it by rail to the western United States. Environmental groups quickly opposed the idea. The Minnesota DNR said the plan won't likely meet state law. But could a plan like this ever become reality?
by Kirsti Marohn

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GOP lawmakers seek to pressure cities to reduce crime

GOP lawmakers seek to pressure cities to reduce crime

Republican state lawmakers don’t like the crime they’ve been hearing about recently in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and they’re looking for ways to pressure cities to put more police on the streets.
by Tim Pugmire

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NPR special report: The impeachment inquiry against Donald J. Trump

NPR special report: The impeachment inquiry against Donald J. Trump

NPR’s Steve Inskeep hosts the program, which unpacks the House inquiry, the case against the president as it is understood so far, the president’s defense, and the players offering the most important testimony.
by MPR News Staff

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Unskilled jobs draw migrants, changing face of small towns across America

Unskilled jobs draw migrants, changing face of small towns across America

A meatpacking town in the Texas Panhandle is a magnet for immigrants who will do unpopular jobs. The once all-white county has adjusted to its more diverse population.
by John Burnett

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