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Stories from September 24, 2022

South Dakota investigation weighs Noem's use of state plane

South Dakota investigation weighs Noem's use of state plane

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is under investigation for using a state-owned airplane to fly to political events and bring family members with her on trips. But the decision on whether to prosecute the Republican governor likely hinges on how a county prosecutor interprets an untested law that was passed by voters in 2006.
by The Associated Press

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Michels: Would sign abortion ban with rape/incest exceptions

Michels: Would sign abortion ban with rape/incest exceptions

Currently, an 1849 law bans all abortion procedures in Wisconsin, with no exceptions for rape or incest. Polls have repeatedly shown that a majority of people in Wisconsin support abortion rights.
by The Associated Press

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Russians protested in dozens of cities against Putin's military draft

Russians protested in dozens of cities against Putin's military draft

Russians held scattered demonstrations across the country on Saturday despite threats of arrest and a heavy police presence. The Kremlin has ordered 300,000 more troops for the war in Ukraine.
by Charles Maynes

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BCA: Missing man found safe

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said a man who was reported missing on Thursday has been found safe.
by MPR News Staff

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2 juveniles arrested in connection to shooting outside Richfield football game

Police said the suspected shooter is 15. Both juveniles are expected to be charged this week. Richfield school officials on Sunday also responded to social media allegations that they knew of threats prior to the game but did not address them properly.
by Andrew Krueger

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Ask a Bookseller: A Spoonful of Frogs

“A Spoonful of Frogs” was written by Casey Lyall and illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Vera Brosgol. Angela Whited says she’s already read this book at story time at Red Balloon Bookshop in St. Paul, and the book was a hit with listeners of all ages.
by Emily Bright

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Judge disputes Walz account of Feeding Our Future case

Judge disputes Walz account of Feeding Our Future case

In an unusual move, Ramsey County Judge John Guthmann took issue with the way the news media and Gov. Tim Walz characterized court actions involving Feeding Our Future, the nonprofit at the center of allegations of massive fraud.
by MPR News Staff

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How independent bookstores help in the fight against book banning and why it matters

How independent bookstores help in the fight against book banning and why it matters

An Atlanta store is one of hundreds of independent booksellers across the country celebrating the freedom to read as schools, universities and public libraries face attempts to ban or restrict books.
by Fernando Alfonso III

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Judge, Walz administration clash over Feeding Our Future payments

Judge, Walz administration clash over Feeding Our Future payments

Judge John Guthmann chided Gov. Tim Walz for saying the judge had ordered state education officials to continue making payments to Feeding Our Future, the organization federal prosecutors now say defrauded taxpayers out of $250 million. The Walz administration later pushed back against Guthmann’s criticism.
by Lisa Ryan and MPR News Staff

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