Stories from October 25, 2022

'The show must go on, wherever it is': Kyiv City Ballet to perform in Minneapolis
The Kyiv City Ballet left Ukraine to go on tour the day before the Russian invasion. The company has yet to return home. In fact, it extended its tour and will perform at Northrop Wednesday evening.
Allina Health addresses breast health gap for transgender patients
The nonprofit health system has developed in-house breast cancer screening guidelines that include transgender patients who are often left out of the conversation.
False alert in Roseville slaying case prompts widespread alarm, lockdowns, and Steve Sviggum says he will leave U Board of Regents after Morris campus controversy. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
School gunman had AR-15-style weapon, 600 rounds of ammo
The 19-year-old gunman who killed a teacher and a 15-year-old girl at a St. Louis high school was armed with an AR-15-style rifle and what appeared to be more than 600 rounds of ammunition, Police Commissioner Michael Sack said Tuesday.
After surviving rare cancer and horrific crash, Minneapolis woman returns to thank caregivers
It’s been one year since Anya Magnuson was struck by a vehicle in Minneapolis — and she’s also endured a lengthy battle with a rare form of cancer. After months of surgeries and therapy, she returned to the hospital to thank the people who saved her life.
Trump backs Crockett in Minnesota secretary of state race
In a social media post on Tuesday making the endorsement, Trump falsely claimed election fraud is rampant in Minnesota and that no one is doing anything about it.
Your Vote: Crime is a top concern in the midterm election
All this week, MPR News host Angela Davis discusses what matters most to you as you prepare to vote in November. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about perceptions of public safety and police reform heading into the midterm election.
As a CPAP recall drags on, sleep apnea sufferers are getting angry
Philips is trying to fix or replace 5 million of the devices because foam in them can deteriorate into harmful particles. But the process is taking years, forcing some patients to risk their health.
Roseville teen charged in killing that triggered Twin Cities alert
Prosecutors say the boy, 17, killed his grandmother and seriously injured his mother and sister with a baseball bat as they tried to stop him. The teen allegedly told police he felt he was mentally ill and didn't know who he was. Prosecutors are seeking to charge him as an adult.
Their book is banned from dozens of districts, but has helped countless young readers
Writer and LGBTQ activist George M. Johnson spoke with Morning Edition about what's lost when books like their 2020 memoir “All Boys Aren't Blue” are banned from school libraries.
Sviggum steps down as U regents vice chair after questioning Morris campus diversity
University of Minnesota regent Steve Sviggum had defended and later apologized for his comments suggesting diversity might be creating a marketing problem for the Morris campus. He said Tuesday he’ll finish his term as regent, but will no longer serve as the board’s vice chair.
Roseville homicide suspect caught; broad metro alert sent inadvertently
Roseville police say the homicide suspect who triggered a wide shelter-in-place order Tuesday morning has been captured. Ramsey County emergency officials say the warning was sent to a broader area than intended.
A century after a Black church burned, a call to acknowledge history
More than 100 years ago, arsonists set fire to Brown's Chapel AME Church in Hastings. On Sunday, members of the community —  including a descendant of the congregation — came out to First Presbyterian Church in Hastings to remember the historic church and acknowledge the legacy of racism that stoked the fire which burned the building. 
Twenty years after his death, efforts to maintain Paul Wellstone's legacy continue
Twenty years after U.S. Sen. Paul Wellstone died in a plane crash on the Iron Range — along with his wife Sheila, daughter Marcia, three campaign staffers and the two pilots — there are new efforts to keep his name and legacy alive.
Cooler Tuesday, warmer into the weekend; dry weather continues
Cooler Tuesday and Wednesday with temperatures near normal in the 50s south, 40s north. Overnights will mainly be in the 30s. Overall, we remain pretty dry with a warming trend heading into the weekend.
Court records show that Abdul Abubakar Ali, 40, of St. Paul, who pleaded not guilty last month to charges of wire fraud and money laundering, is expected to change his plea at a Wednesday afternoon hearing. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
Seasonable Tuesday with increasing sunshine; mild weekend ahead
Tuesday will be a seasonable late October day with highs in the 50s south and 40s north. We’ll see more sun in the afternoon after lingering clouds move out. Wednesday will be bright and near normal as well before milder air moves in again by the weekend.
Vassell and Spurs top Timberwolves 115-106
Devin Vassell scored 23 points and Jakob Poeltl added 14 points and 14 rebounds to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-106 on Monday night.
Rishi Sunak becomes UK prime minister, faces economic crisis
Rishi Sunak has become British prime minister after being asked to form a government by King Charles III. Sunak met at Buckingham Palace with the king on Tuesday. The king had just accepted the resignation of Liz Truss.
Omicron keeps finding new evolutionary tricks to outsmart our immunity
SARS-CoV-2 is evolving "rapidly," spawning one new variant after another. But omicron continues to dominate, raising new questions about how evolution of the virus is headed.
Why experts say you shouldn't bag your leaves this fall
It's best to chop up and leave a thin layer of leaves in the grass. Rake excess amounts into a landscape bed or garden.
A tale of two cities: How the DFL’s fortunes are shifting away from rural Minnesota
In Southern Minnesota, two closely watched legislative races tell more than just a tale about how politicians are trying to win over voters. These races — in two cities just 40 miles apart — illuminate the shifting fortunes and strategies of the DFL, a party that long-relied on rural pockets to win. 
The last solar eclipse of the year happens today
Tuesday's partial solar eclipse will be seen across Europe, northern Africa and western Asia.