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Stories from November 25, 2019

How common is a white Thanksgiving?

How common is a white Thanksgiving?

Historical chances for a white Thanksgiving increase as you move north through Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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Mystery newspaper buyer leaves history behind

For the past couple of weeks, someone has been leaving history tucked into the display windows of the green Star Tribune newspaper boxes.
by Peter Cox

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Federal judge rules that McGahn must testify, delivering blow to White House

Federal judge rules that McGahn must testify, delivering blow to White House

The much-anticipated ruling could have implications for other key witnesses, such as former national security adviser John Bolton who has refused to testify until a federal court weighed in.
by Bobby Allyn

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Country music: Its history and appeal

Country music: Its history and appeal

Country music is wildly popular. More people are listening and its audience is becoming more diverse. But what is it about this genre that appeals to more than 129 million people in the U.S? Three experts joined the program to discuss what country music is today, how its sound has evolved over the years and its historical roots.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Conan the dog gets hero’s welcome at White House after raid

Conan the dog gets hero’s welcome at White House after raid

A U.S. military dog that played a starring role in the raid that killed Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi seemed oblivious to the praise that President Trump heaped on it Monday at the White House.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota warns EPA against crippling the state’s authority

Minnesota officials have warned a federal agency that a proposal to streamline water quality laws would cripple their authority to protect drinking water, streams and wildlife from dozens of new projects each year.
by The Associated Press

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The role of doubt in faith

The role of doubt in faith

What if the key to a vibrant faith is an equally dynamic doubt? A new book by local pastor and activist Stephanie Williams O’Brien says: It is the key.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Police: Minnesota man suspected of killing 2 has died

Anatoliy Ermak was suspected in the Nov. 17 killings of his ex-wife, Nataliya Ermak, and her husband, Roman Frid. The fatal shootings happened in Illinois.
by The Associated Press

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Very white Thanksgiving: Wintry storms likely before and after Thanksgiving

Very white Thanksgiving: Wintry storms likely before and after Thanksgiving

The first storm starts Tuesday, delivering heavy snow to a good chunk of southern Minnesota, northern Iowa and Wisconsin. A second storm Friday into Sunday brings another possible wintry mix of snow, ice, and rain.
by Paul Huttner

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How to not crash your car and other snow driving tips

How to not crash your car and other snow driving tips

Two major snowstorms are bearing down on Minnesota this week. Here’s an annual reminder on how to stay safe while driving.
by MPR News Staff

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Consumer agency failed to protect student loan borrowers, lawsuit says

Consumer agency failed to protect student loan borrowers, lawsuit says

A nonprofit student loan group alleges that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has abandoned its duty to police widespread mismanagement of a loan forgiveness program for public service workers.
by Chris Arnold

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Talking Volumes: Lindy West on 'The Witches Are Coming'

Talking Volumes: Lindy West on 'The Witches Are Coming'

If you have only experienced Lindy West’s writing online, you might mistake her sharp cultural commentary for anger. But as Kerri Miller and a Talking Volumes audience found out recently, she displays a surprising sense of optimism.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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Close Talker performs Monday night in Minneapolis

Saskatoon-based Close Talker performs tonight in Minneapolis at 7th St. Entry.
by Cathy Wurzer

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“The Lost Brothers” digs into decades-old missing persons case

Minneapolis author Jack El-Hai is out with a new book about the story titled “The Lost Brothers: A Family’s Decades-long Search.” It centers around the disappearance of three boys several decades ago.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Policast: Zerwas to resign from state House

Zerwas to resign from state House; some health insurance plans don’t help much when you need them
by Mike Mulcahy

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U.K. truck driver admits illegal immigration plot after 39 migrant deaths

U.K. truck driver admits illegal immigration plot after 39 migrant deaths

Maurice Robinson, 25, pleaded guilty to two charges related to the deaths of dozens of Vietnamese nationals in his truck trailer. He still faces 41 more charges — including 39 counts of manslaughter.
by Colin Dwyer

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Rep. Zerwas resigning seat to refocus career after heart surgery

Rep. Zerwas resigning seat to refocus career after heart surgery

The four-term Republican says he doesn’t have another job lined up yet but wants to go another direction in his “prime working years” to better support his family.
by Brian Bakst

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MPR News Update

November 25. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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'Labyrinth' is a leisurely wander through a life no longer remembered

'Labyrinth' is a leisurely wander through a life no longer remembered

Turkish author Burhan Sönmez's quiet, subtle fourth novel, about a man who wakes up in the hospital with complete amnesia, is deeply concerned with the linkages between memory and the body.
by Ilana Masad

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As more men run, Klobuchar makes case for ‘woman candidate’

As more men run, Klobuchar makes case for ‘woman candidate’

Many Americans still aren’t comfortable with the idea of a woman in the Oval Office, and Amy Klobuchar needed to amplify the conversation about it. So in interviews, on the debate stage and before overflow crowds at weekend town halls in New Hampshire, Klobuchar has been talking more pointedly about gender and politics.
by The Associated Press

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President Obama may not be up for election, but his legacy is

President Obama may not be up for election, but his legacy is

As Democrats look ahead to 2020, there's a fierce debate within the party over President Obama's legacy and whether any candidate can reconstruct the multiracial coalition that he did in 2008.
by Juana Summers

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Economists say forgiving student debt would boost economy

Economists say forgiving student debt would boost economy

Democratic presidential candidates want to obliterate student debt. Economists say that could help with income inequality. But it would come with a big price tag and risks.
by Chris Arnold

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Regulators allege Christian-based health care provider broke state, federal rules

Regulators allege Christian-based health care provider broke state, federal rules

Health care sharing ministries offer consumers an alternative to traditional insurance, and people are drawn to their lower premiums. But one company is accused of selling illegal insurance products.
by Todd Bookman

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Minnesota's native mussels: Still in peril, but signs of hope

Minnesota's native mussels: Still in peril, but signs of hope

Freshwater mussels are considered the most endangered group of organisms in the United States. But there are signs of hope: Thanks to conservation and reintroduction efforts, some native mussels are making a comeback in Minnesota rivers. And Minneapolis is putting their unique skills as harbingers of the river’s health to work.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Substandard health insurance comes with low premiums but high risk

Substandard health insurance comes with low premiums but high risk

After changes the Trump administration has made, it’s possible to buy health plans that do not comply with the Affordable Care Act without paying a penalty. While those plans may offer dramatically lower premiums, they can leave people on the hook for huge health care bills in the event of serious injury or illness.
by Mark Zdechlik

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APM 'Call to Mind' special: Spotlight on Indigenous Relocation

APM 'Call to Mind' special: Spotlight on Indigenous Relocation

A discussion of the ongoing trauma and mental health impacts from the U.S. government’s American Indian Relocation Program in the 1950s.
by MPR News Staff

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Pro-democracy candidates make election gains in statement to Beijing

Pro-democracy candidates make election gains in statement to Beijing

The city reported that more than 2.9 million people voted, a turnout rate of more than 71 percent. More people voted in Sunday's local election than any election in Hong Kong to date.
by Sam Gringlas

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