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Stories from September 19, 2022

Battered by Hurricane Fiona, this is what a blackout looks like across Puerto Rico

Battered by Hurricane Fiona, this is what a blackout looks like across Puerto Rico

The governor of Puerto Rico says it will likely take days to fully restore the electricity on the island — but that's contingent upon how much damage the storm inflicted on the power grid.
by Juliana Kim, Nicole Werbeck and Vanessa Romo

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Longest summer on record for the Twin Cities?

Longest summer on record for the Twin Cities?

The Twin Cities this year saw its longest recorded streak of 70-degree temperatures.
by Paul Huttner

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Lindell must face Smartmatic defamation claims, federal judge in St. Paul rules

Lindell must face Smartmatic defamation claims, federal judge in St. Paul rules

Judge Wilhelmina Wright said Smartmatic had brought forth "sufficient facts to support its allegation” that the statements by MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell were false in claiming the company’s machines were rigged against Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota poll: 52 percent of voters oppose overturning Roe v. Wade

Minnesota poll: 52 percent of voters oppose overturning Roe v. Wade

Minnesotans are divided about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision earlier this summer to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 50-year-old case that ensured federal protection for access to abortion, according to a new MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11 poll. 
by Mark Zdechlik

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Poll: 52 percent of Minnesotans oppose Roe v. Wade reversal

The latest MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11 poll shows a majority of Minnesotans disagree with the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the case that legalized abortion nationwide. This is an MPR News evening update, hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Music by Gary Meister.
by Kirsti Marohn

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In-motion Jefferson keeps Vikings moving in new offense

In-motion Jefferson keeps Vikings moving in new offense

Justin Jefferson has proven to be one of the most difficult receivers in the NFL to cover, starting his third season seemingly with the potential to dominate the game for the next decade.
by The Associated Press

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Philadelphia Eagles counting on trio of 'Batman' receivers vs. Minnesota Vikings

Philadelphia Eagles counting on trio of 'Batman' receivers vs. Minnesota Vikings

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to play the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. The Eagles are counting on a trio of receivers to lead them past the Vikings. Eagles cornerback Darius Slay called all three receivers “Batman.”
by The Associated Press

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The rise of multi-generational households

The rise of multi-generational households

During the last few years it became more common for adult children to move in with their parents and vice versa. But multigenerational living was on the rise even before the pandemic. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the cultural and financial benefits and the challenges of living with adult relatives under one roof.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Cube Critics review 'See How They Run' and 'The Woman King'

The Cube Critics Cube review "See How They Run" and "The Woman King"

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The U.S. urban-rural divide is mostly a myth. Here's what's real.

The U.S. urban-rural divide is mostly a myth. Here's what's real.

If you live in a city or suburb, what you think you know about rural America is either outdated or wrong. On a special episode of Minnesota Now, host Kerri Miller talks with two academics who grew up and still live in rural areas to dispel the misunderstandings that feed the urban-rural divide.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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From hot to cool this week; highs set to drop into 50s, 60s

From hot to cool this week; highs set to drop into 50s, 60s

Highs will be in the 70s north, 80s south Monday and Tuesday followed by our first real, sustained cool weather. Highs will be in the 50s north and 60s south by mid to late week with chilly overnights.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota Today: State AG candidates locked in tight race

New Minnesota Poll results show the race for Minnesota Attorney General between DFL incumbent Keith Ellison and Republican Jim Schultz is a dead heat, with about seven weeks to go until Election Day. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.

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Gorgeous Monday, hotter Tuesday then much cooler

Gorgeous Monday, hotter Tuesday then much cooler

Summerlike highs in the 70s and 80s for Monday and Tuesday will be followed by a cool blast of fall air. A few storms are possible in northern Minnesota Monday and farther south Monday night.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Ryan pitches shutout ball again, Twins beat Guardians 3-0

Ryan pitches shutout ball again, Twins beat Guardians 3-0

Joe Ryan pitched shutout ball for the second straight start and become only the second Minnesota starter to reach the eighth inning this season to lead the Twins over the AL-Central leading Cleveland Guardians 3-0.
by The Associated Press

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New report finds a coordinated rise in attempted book bans

New report finds a coordinated rise in attempted book bans

According to PEN America, a growing number of local political and advocacy groups have focused their attacks on books featuring LGBTQ+ characters and characters of color.
by Andrew Limbong

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Britain and the world to lay Queen Elizabeth II to rest

Britain and the world to lay Queen Elizabeth II to rest

Britain and the world are laying Queen Elizabeth II to rest at a state funeral that is drawing presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers. Up to a million people could line the streets of London on Monday.
by The Associated Press

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Biden, again, says U.S. would help Taiwan if China attacks

Biden, again, says U.S. would help Taiwan if China attacks

In an interview with the CBS news show 60 Minutes that aired on Sunday, President Joe Biden says White House policy remains unchanged.
by John Ruwitch

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Cirrus Aircraft unveils plans for design center in Duluth

Cirrus Aircraft unveils plans for design center in Duluth

The small airplane manufacturer said it plans to hire 80 additional engineers over the next three years to staff the new hub, which will be located in a giant hangar the company recently acquired from the city.
by Dan Kraker

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Away from the mourning crowds, some Londoners say they hope the monarchy will change

Away from the mourning crowds, some Londoners say they hope the monarchy will change

In Peckham, about a 30-minute drive from the center of London, many people were going about their weekend as usual. While they're sad about the queen's death, they see it as an opportunity for reform.
by Rachel Treisman

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