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Stories from September 27, 2021

Timberwolves new owners offer some initial assurance the team will stay in Minnesota

Timberwolves new owners offer some initial assurance the team will stay in Minnesota, but are already talking about the need for a new arena. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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The DEA is warning of a rise in overdose deaths from fake drugs laced with fentanyl

The DEA is warning of a rise in overdose deaths from fake drugs laced with fentanyl

In its first public safety alert in six years, the Drug Enforcement Administration says many counterfeit prescription drugs sold online contain a potentially lethal dose of the opioid.
by Brian Mann and Scott Neuman

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Need a read for kids? 15 suggestions from booksellers — and kids

Need a read for kids? 15 suggestions from booksellers — and kids

MPR recently tapped independent bookstore owners and young readers for recommendations on good books for young people to read right now. Here’s some of the best of what they told us.
by Emily Bright

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Hmong Minnesotans see parallels in Afghan refugee crisis

Hmong Minnesotans see parallels in Afghan refugee crisis

The U.S. military’s evacuation from Afghanistan has brought back painful memories for members of Minnesota’s Hmong community. For some, the desperate plight of Afghan refugees mirrors their own dangerous escape from Laos nearly 40 years ago.
by Hannah Yang

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small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood

small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Chris Farrell and Twila Dang about season two of their podcast … small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Volunteering to help make a more equal Minnesota

Volunteering to help make a more equal Minnesota

MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how one St. Paul organization is helping volunteers dig into the hard work of creating economic mobility and racial equality.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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R&B star R. Kelly convicted in sex trafficking trial

R&B star R. Kelly convicted in sex trafficking trial

R. Kelly, the R&B star known for his anthem “I Believe I Can Fly,” was convicted Monday in a sex trafficking trial after decades of avoiding criminal responsibility for numerous allegations of misconduct with young women and children.
by The Associated Press

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Fall color 2021 running 1 to 2 weeks later than last year

Fall color 2021 running 1 to 2 weeks later than last year

The annual fall color progression is running later than last year in Minnesota. Our warm summer and early fall are likely the cause.
by Paul Huttner

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Amtrak train that derailed was going just under speed limit

Amtrak train that derailed was going just under speed limit

Federal investigators are seeking the cause of an Amtrak train derailment near a switch on tracks in the middle of vast farmland in far northern Montana that killed three people and left seven hospitalized over the weekend.
by The Associated Press and Mark Zdechlik

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Buyer emerges for Minnesota's never-used backup morgue

The state of Minnesota is on the verge of selling off a refrigerated warehouse that it bought in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in case it was needed as backup morgue.
by The Associated Press

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Biden gets COVID booster shot and calls on eligible Americans to do the same

Biden gets COVID booster shot and calls on eligible Americans to do the same

President Joe Biden publicly received a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine after public health authorities last week cleared a booster shot for high-risk Americans.
by Alana Wise

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FBI data show unprecedented spike in murders nationwide in 2020

FBI data show unprecedented spike in murders nationwide in 2020

The number of murders in the U.S. rose nearly 30 percent in 2020 compared to the previous year, according to FBI statistics. It is the largest single-year increase since the record-keeping began.
by Ryan Lucas

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John Hinckley, who shot President Reagan, wins unconditional release

John Hinckley, who shot President Reagan, wins unconditional release

A jury found John Hinckley Jr. not guilty by reason of insanity in 1982. On Monday, his lawyer said the "momentous event" of Hinckley's full release in June is appropriate and required by the law.
by Carrie Johnson

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A month after Hurricane Ida slammed into Louisiana, cleanup continues

It’s been nearly a month since Hurricane Ida slammed into Louisiana as a Category 4 storm. Weeks later, crews are still trying to clean up the damage, and residents are trying to rebuild their lives. One person who’s been involved in the cleanup effort is Rochester, Minn. resident Rebecca Snap. She works for the Salvation Army, and returned this weekend after two weeks in Louisiana.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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Some summery days this week; rain may hold off until Thursday

Some summery days this week; rain may hold off until Thursday

Temperatures will be warmer than normal for several more days. We have details on that, plus a fresh look at our rain chances later this week.
by Ron Trenda

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Highlights from the Tony Awards, where 'Moulin Rouge!' soared

Highlights from the Tony Awards, where 'Moulin Rouge!' soared

“Moulin Rouge! The Musical” took home 10 awards, including the night's biggest: best musical. “The Inheritance” won for best play, and “A Soldier's Play” for best revival.
by Nell Clark

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Above-average Monday temps, with plenty of sunshine

Above-average Monday temps, with plenty of sunshine

Our Monday afternoon highs will be a bit cooler than Sunday’s highs, but still well above average.
by Ron Trenda

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Allina clinic in Buffalo reopens after deadly shooting

The clinic has been closed since a gunman opened fire inside the building in February, killing one person and seriously injuring four others. Renovations to the building include security system updates and a redesigned interior. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, September 27, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Retail jobs are treated as a temporary bridge to something better. But why?

Retail jobs are treated as a temporary bridge to something better. But why?

At any moment, some 15 million Americans work in retail. Many stay for years. Now companies face a labor crunch, and workers wish these jobs were designed as durable careers.
by Alina Selyukh

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Uncertain start to post-Merkel era after close German vote

Uncertain start to post-Merkel era after close German vote

The party that narrowly beat outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s bloc pushed Monday for a quick agreement on a coalition government, but Europe’s biggest economy could still be in for weeks of uncertainty after an election that failed to set a clear direction.
by The Associated Press

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Congress faces a week of critical deadlines

Congress faces a week of critical deadlines

Democrats must untangle a potential government shutdown Thursday, a potential federal default, a vote on a $1 trillion infrastructure bill and a related vote on as much as $3.5 trillion in spending.
by Kelsey Snell and Deirdre Walsh

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Cash bonuses and free lunches: No end in sight to labor shortage

Cash bonuses and free lunches: No end in sight to labor shortage

Businesses continue to struggle to fill open positions, and many have had to scale back because they can't find enough workers. Despite hiring bonuses and the end of enhanced unemployment benefits, the labor shortage that preceded the pandemic is not letting up.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Balanced Chicago ousts Minnesota in WNBA playoffs

Balanced Chicago ousts Minnesota in WNBA playoffs

Courtney Vandersloot led a balanced offense with 19 points and the sixth-seeded Chicago Sky raced past the third-seeded Minnesota Lynx 89-76 in the second-round, single elimination WNBA playoff game on Sunday night.
by The Associated Press

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Man dies in Minneapolis shooting

Police said multiple 911 callers reported a shooting just before 7 p.m. Saturday on the 2600 block of East Lake Street.
by MPR News Staff

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Cousins, Vikings cruise 30-17, end skid vs. Seahawks

Cousins, Vikings cruise 30-17, end skid vs. Seahawks

Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes before halftime for Minnesota and guided three clock-draining field goal drives after that, as the Vikings accelerated past Seattle 30-17 on Sunday for their first win over the Seahawks in 12 years.
by The Associated Press

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