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Stories from September 20, 2022

Prominent election deniers are facing growing legal trouble

Prominent election deniers are facing growing legal trouble

The group True the Vote, which executive produced Dinesh D'Souza's "2,000 Mules" election denial film, is facing a defamation lawsuit brought by a small company that makes election software.
by Tom Dreisbach

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The NTSB wants all new vehicles to check drivers for alcohol use

The NTSB wants all new vehicles to check drivers for alcohol use

The safety board recommends all new vehicles be required to have systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving. A final decision is up to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
by The Associated Press

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Dozens indicted in alleged fraud scheme

The U.S. Attorney's office in Minnesota today announced indictments against 47 people associated with the nonprofit Feeding Our Future. They’re accused of a widespread fraud scheme that misappropriated at least $250 million in funds intended to feed children. This is a MPR News evening update, hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Music by Gary Meister.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Poll: Minnesota voters think crime is rising, yet feel safe near home

Poll: Minnesota voters think crime is rising, yet feel safe near home

Fifty-four percent of those asked in the latest MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11 poll said crime is on the rise, but an overwhelming 83 percent do not fear being attacked or threatened in their own neighborhood.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota Timberwolves' Edwards fined $40K by NBA for homophobic remark

Minnesota Timberwolves' Edwards fined $40K by NBA for homophobic remark

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $40,000 by the NBA for homophobic comments he made on social media. The league announced the punishment for Edwards’ use of “offensive and derogatory language” in a since-deleted Instagram video he later apologized for on Twitter.
by The Associated Press

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From the archives: Lauren Groff discusses 'Matrix' at Talking Volumes

From the archives: Lauren Groff discusses 'Matrix' at Talking Volumes

This Friday’s Big Books and Bold Ideas will feature a conversation with Maggie O’Farrell, whose new book “The Marriage Portrait,” is set in 16th century Italy. That’s not unlike Lauren Groff’s 2021 hit, “Matrix,” which plays out in medieval France. So for this week’s deep cut, enjoy Groff talking with MPR News host Kerri Miller at last year’s Talking Volumes.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Is homework actually necessary?

Is homework actually necessary?

How much homework is too much? How much is not enough? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the value of homework and the types of homework that are most helpful for students.
by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto and Matthew Alvarez

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Feds: 48 charged in 'brazen' $250M COVID spending fraud centered in Minnesota

Feds: 48 charged in 'brazen' $250M COVID spending fraud centered in Minnesota

Federal authorities on Tuesday laid out what they described as the nation’s largest COVID-19 funding scam, alleging that dozens of people used an elaborate operation centered on the group Feeding Our Future to steal funds intended to feed needy children.
by MPR News Staff and Matt Sepic

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Fire causes damage — again — at one of the oldest buildings in Minneapolis

Fire causes damage — again — at one of the oldest buildings in Minneapolis

Minneapolis firefighters responded around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday to the John H. Stevens House in Minnehaha Regional Park, which reportedly was the first wood frame house on the west bank of the Mississippi River in what was to become Minneapolis.
by MPR News Staff

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Hot Tuesday with isolated storms; temps drop Wednesday

Hot Tuesday with isolated storms; temps drop Wednesday

Southern Minnesota sees muggy dew points and near-record temperatures Tuesday. Highs will be in the upper 80s to near 90 for some. Thunderstorms are possible late Tuesday afternoon into the evening. Wednesday will be much cooler.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Fiona barrels toward Turks and Caicos as Cat. 3 hurricane

Fiona barrels toward Turks and Caicos as Cat. 3 hurricane

Hurricane Fiona is barreling toward the Turks and Caicos Islands as a Category 3 storm, prompting the government to impose a curfew. Forecasters say Fiona is expected to pass near Grand Turk, the British territory’s capital island, on Tuesday morning.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Today: 52 percent of state 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. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Tom Crann. Music by Gary Meister.

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A steamy Tuesday followed by much cooler air

A steamy Tuesday followed by much cooler air

Tuesday will be our last hot and muggy day of summer. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s with sticky dew points. Temperatures drop nearly 20 degrees for highs Wednesday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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How Biden's declaring the pandemic 'over' complicates efforts to fight COVID

How Biden's declaring the pandemic 'over' complicates efforts to fight COVID

Biden's comments — made as officials try to convince Americans to get a new booster shot and the White House seeks $22 billion in new COVID funding — were "unfortunate," several epidemiologists said.
by Becky Sullivan and Rob Stein

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Daily 'breath training' can work as well as medicine to reduce high blood pressure

Daily 'breath training' can work as well as medicine to reduce high blood pressure

Research finds five to 10 minutes daily of a type of strength training for muscles used in breathing can help anyone reduce or prevent high blood pressure. The training can also help elite athletes.
by Allison Aubrey

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Midwestern partnership backs hydrogen as clean energy source

Midwestern partnership backs hydrogen as clean energy source

Seven Midwestern states are teaming up to accelerate the development of hydrogen as a clean energy source. The Midwestern Hydrogen Coalition will include Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
by The Associated Press

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Cousins, Jefferson head Vikings' stumble in loss to Eagles

Cousins, Jefferson head Vikings' stumble in loss to Eagles

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and quarterback Kirk Cousins both had rough games in a 24-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. 
by The Associated Press

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A warming climate brings dire predictions for Minnesota fish

A warming climate brings dire predictions for Minnesota fish

A recently published study suggests a warming climate will have a drastic impact on fish populations in Minnesota lakes. The study modeled the future impact of warming lakes on fish in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
by Dan Gunderson

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MLB now owns twins.com, after twin brothers held onto the URL for decades

MLB now owns twins.com, after twin brothers held onto the URL for decades

Major League Baseball now owns the website twins.com, a site that had been owned by twin brothers Durland and Darvin Miller since 1995, according to reporter Ben Lindbergh.
by Lisa Ryan

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