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Stories from November 29, 2019

MPR News Update for Nov. 29, 2019

MPR News Update for Nov. 29, 2019

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Agency cited sprinkler need months before high-rise fire

Agency cited sprinkler need months before high-rise fire

The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority noted a need for sprinklers in older high-rise apartments months before a massive fire broke out in a 50-year-old building, leaving five people dead from smoke inhalation.
by The Associated Press

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Black Friday kicks off scramble in a shorter shopping season

Black Friday kicks off scramble in a shorter shopping season

This year’s holiday shopping season is the shortest since 2013, which means customers will have less time to shop and retailers will have less time to woo them.
by The Associated Press

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Cases up sharply in Bloomington immigration court

Cases up sharply in Bloomington immigration court

Data shows a 70 percent jump in pending cases at the federal immigration court in Bloomington, mirroring a trend nationwide.
by Riham Feshir

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Erudite, articulate linguist Anatoly Liberman on the use of adjectives

Erudite, articulate linguist Anatoly Liberman on the use of adjectives

Earlier this year Pope Francis told his communications office not to muddy its message with too many adjectives. Local linguist Anatoly Liberman weighs in.
by Kerri Miller

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2 killed in London stabbings; police fatally shoot suspect

2 killed in London stabbings; police fatally shoot suspect

A man wearing a fake explosive vest stabbed several people Friday in London, killing two in what police are treating as a terrorist attack before being tackled by members of the public and then fatally shot by officers on London Bridge, officials said.
by The Associated Press

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Black mothers get less treatment for their postpartum depression

Black mothers get less treatment for their postpartum depression

After they give birth, black women are more likely than other women to suffer from postpartum depression, but many can't get treatment, or avoid it because they fear government scrutiny.
by Nina Feldman and Aneri Pattani

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Doorbusters Busted: Shoppers Rethink Black Friday

Doorbusters Busted: Shoppers Rethink Black Friday

The day after Thanksgiving is still the busiest shopping day of the year. But, for many reasons, it is losing its status as the focal point of the holiday shopping season.
by Alina Selyukh

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The book that just keeps selling

The book that just keeps selling

Bookseller Francine Tanguay recommends a novel about two women separated by a century, but connected by tragedy. It’s been a best-seller in her shop for almost five years.

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Commentary: Moving to Mexico for love sounded awesome. Then my African uncle called.

Commentary: Moving to Mexico for love sounded awesome. Then my African uncle called.

Patriarchy remains a powerful force in the lives of African families in America, as longtime Minnesotan Jeffrey Bissoy discovered recently when he decided to leave his job and follow his heart — and then Uncle Claude asked: “In what world do you think this is OK?”
by Jeffrey Bissoy

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Light snow/freezing drizzle possible Friday; heavy snow in some areas this weekend

Areas of freezing drizzle are possible Thursday night and Friday. If you have weekend travel plans, you should know that parts of central and northern Minnesota, plus northwestern Wisconsin, will see heavy snow Saturday and Sunday.
by Ron Trenda

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