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Stories from November 18, 2019

MSP officials: TSA not holding up its end on security staffing as hotel checkpoint closes

MSP officials: TSA not holding up its end on security staffing as hotel checkpoint closes

Airport officials decried the closure of one of six checkpoints at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport Monday, saying the Transportation Security Administration reneged on a commitment to keep airport security screening fully staffed.
by Tim Nelson

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U.S. softening position on Israeli settlements in West Bank

U.S. softening position on Israeli settlements in West Bank

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo repudiated a 1978 State Department legal opinion that held that civilian settlements in the occupied territories are “inconsistent with international law.” The move angered Palestinians and immediately put the U.S. at odds with other nations working to end the conflict.
by The Associated Press

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Legislative veterans retire as new generation seeks power

Legislative veterans retire as new generation seeks power

Three veteran DFL lawmakers who have announced their retirements had each been facing challengers from within their party.
by Brian Bakst

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Land affected by Keystone pipeline leak bigger than thought

Land affected by Keystone pipeline leak bigger than thought

A North Dakota environmental scientist said the leak reported on Oct. 29 is now estimated by state regulators to have affected about 209,100 square feet of land near Edinburg. Regulators had said the leak affected about 22,500 square feet of land.

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Amazon rainforest sees biggest spike in deforestation in over a decade

Amazon rainforest sees biggest spike in deforestation in over a decade

Not since 2008 has the Amazon been destroyed at a faster rate, according to Brazilian authorities. They say an area more than 12 times the size of New York City was deforested in the span of a year.
by Colin Dwyer

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A Beautiful World: Roadless wilderness under attack

A Beautiful World: Roadless wilderness under attack

For two decades the roadless rule has protected millions of acres of pristine national forests from road construction, mining, and logging. The policy is now threatened by new proposed laws.
by Heather McElhatton

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Which streaming service is right for you?

Your home viewing choices have increased, again, with the launch of Disney+. The variety of selections can be overwhelming, but there are ways to whittle down the options.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Mosquito-borne horse disease found in Minnesota grouse

The discovery of eastern equine encephalitis in three ruffed grouse in Itasca County marks the first time the virus has been confirmed to sicken a Minnesota wild animal. Nationwide 13 people have died from the disease this year.
by MPR News Staff

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Chief justice orders delay in House fight for Trump records

Chief justice orders delay in House fight for Trump records

It follows a filing by the House earlier Monday in which the House agreed to a brief halt for the orderly filing of legal briefs, while opposing any lengthy delay.

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Walz calls for public hearings to break insulin impasse

Walz calls for public hearings to break insulin impasse

The governor says public hearings with testimony from experts and advocates for cheaper insulin could provide the necessary push to reach a deal that Minnesota lawmakers could pass in a one-day special session before the holidays.
by The Associated Press

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65 years since ‘Mambo Italiano’ was banned by WABC radio

The song was written by Bob Merrill, who allegedly scribbled the nonsense lyrics onto a napkin while eating at an Italian restaurant in New York.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Twins prospect Ryan Costello found dead in New Zealand hotel

Twins prospect Ryan Costello found dead in New Zealand hotel

The 23-year-old third baseman died in his sleep, the Auckland Tuatara said. No cause was given. Costello was traded to Minnesota last year as part of a deal that sent Zach Duke to the Seattle Mariners.
by The Associated Press

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MPR News Update

November 18. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Study links Asian carp with Mississippi River fish drop

Study links Asian carp with Mississippi River fish drop

Sport fish have declined significantly in portions of the Upper Mississippi River infested with Asian carp, adding evidence to fears about the invader’s threat to native species, according to a new study.
by The Associated Press

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Many Native Americans can't get clean water, report finds

Many Native Americans can't get clean water, report finds

A new report from the U.S. Water Alliance found race is the strongest predictor of water and sanitation access. This has implications for public health.
by Laurel Morales

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#OkBoomer vs. #OkMillennial: workplace nightmare, or just a meme?

#OkBoomer vs. #OkMillennial: workplace nightmare, or just a meme?

The popularity of #OkBoomer suggests there might be a yawning gap in attitudes between old and young. Those differences can sometimes play out in the workforce, which now spans five generations.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Mayo Clinic goes on low-salt diet — for roads and sidewalks

Mayo Clinic goes on low-salt diet — for roads and sidewalks

Every day, thousands of patients come to Mayo Clinic in Rochester seeking medical care, so it’s no place for dangerously icy sidewalks or parking lots. Yet despite last winter being one of the snowiest on record, Mayo reduced its salt use by 60 percent from the previous winter.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Contractor accused of trafficking unauthorized workers faces trial

Contractor accused of trafficking unauthorized workers faces trial

Labor-trafficking cases are rarely prosecuted in Minnesota. The case of Ricardo Batres, who prosecutors say exploited unauthorized immigrants who worked for him, is the first of its kind to go to trial in Hennepin County.
by Riham Feshir

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Signs of trouble ahead for Lake Superior's historic lake herring fishery

Signs of trouble ahead for Lake Superior's historic lake herring fishery

The cisco is a fish in demand: Its meat graces Passover tables as gefilte fish, and its eggs are a delicacy in Scandinavia. Commercial fishing operations on Lake Superior’s North Shore depend on it. But there are signs that the cisco, also known as lake herring, may also be a fish in peril.
by Daniel Ackerman

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As temperatures drop, winter will test Rochester’s new homelessness services

As temperatures drop, winter will test Rochester’s new homelessness services

Rochester is poised to open a new overnight warming shelter this winter for people experiencing homelessness. It’s part of a broader effort among city officials and local organizations aimed at better assisting the city’s growing homeless population.
by Catharine Richert

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Hong Kong police storm university held by protesters

Hong Kong police storm university held by protesters

Police breached a Hong Kong university campus held by protesters early Monday after an all-night siege that included firing repeated barrages of tear gas and water cannons.
by The Associated Press

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Highs in the 40s to start the week; rain or snow for Minn. on Wednesday?

Last Monday the Twin Cities high temperature was 18 degrees. Our temps will be much more comfortable this Monday and you’ll probably like our Tuesday and Wednesday temperatures too. Some spots could see rain or a wintry mix Monday and Monday night. We’ll also take a look at a potential swath of rain and snow Wednesday into early Thursday.
by Ron Trenda

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