Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now

Stories from November 2, 2022

Nearly a quarter of Republican legislative candidates in Minnesota are election doubters

Nearly a quarter of Republican legislative candidates in Minnesota are election doubters, and about two thirds of eligible voters are expected to cast ballots in the state next week. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Possible rain, snow chances through next week

It’s the time of year when meteorologists start scanning the medium-range forecast models for potential snowstorms.
by Paul Huttner

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Biden implores voters to save democracy from lies, violence

Biden implores voters to save democracy from lies, violence

After weeks of reassuring talk about America’s economy and inflation, President Joe Biden turned Wednesday night to a darker, more urgent message, warning in the final days of midterm election voting that democracy itself is under threat from former President Donald Trump’s election-denying lies and the violence he said they inspire.
by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
At an emotional hearing, the Parkland shooter is formally sentenced to life in prison

At an emotional hearing, the Parkland shooter is formally sentenced to life in prison

After a jury recommended the sentence, the judge could not change it. But she did allow victims and families to speak directly to Nikolas Cruz for the first time to express their anger and grief.
by Becky Sullivan and Greg Allen

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
As RSV surges in Minnesota, journalist Jana Shortal shares her son's story

As RSV surges in Minnesota, journalist Jana Shortal shares her son's story

KARE 11 journalist Jana Shortal got a firsthand look recently at the challenges faced by an overwhelmed health care system when her young son came down with RSV. She spoke to MPR News about the experience.
by Melissa Townsend, Ellen Finn and Sam Stroozas

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
U of M stepping up weekend police presence around Twin Cities campus

U of M stepping up weekend police presence around Twin Cities campus

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities announced Wednesday it is increasing police presence around its East Bank campus, following a series of fireworks assaults last weekend.
by Tim Nelson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Reflecting on careers of Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis ahead of Hall of Fame induction

Reflecting on careers of Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis ahead of Hall of Fame induction

The music duo met in high school in Minneapolis before finding themselves atop the Billboard charts, thanks to collaborations with Janet Jackson and Usher.
by Melissa Townsend, Gretchen Brown and Ellen Finn

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Nearly 1 in 4 Minnesota GOP legislative candidates questioned 2020 election

Nearly 1 in 4 Minnesota GOP legislative candidates questioned 2020 election

An MPR News analysis of campaign platforms, public comments and actions, social media posts and court documents found that 43 Republicans currently running for the Minnesota Legislature have denied or questioned the 2020 election. If elected, they could influence Minnesota’s voting laws.
by Dana Ferguson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
St. Paul artist is behind Google doodle of Indigenous stickball game

St. Paul artist is behind Google doodle of Indigenous stickball game

On the first day of Native American heritage month, Google is honoring the North American Indigenous game of stickball with a doodle by Saint Paul-based artist Marlena Myles.
by Halisia Hubbard

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
How national politics are changing Minnesota’s 2022 school board elections

How national politics are changing Minnesota’s 2022 school board elections

School board elections are unusually contentious in Minnesota this year. Here’s how the fallout from pandemic education policies and national political strategies is affecting local races. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
'A daunting responsibility, and one I embrace': St. Paul police chief nominee has deep roots in city

'A daunting responsibility, and one I embrace': St. Paul police chief nominee has deep roots in city

"We have a lot of young folks that are struggling right now, we have a community that needs us better than ever — and we have to show up at every level in this city,” said Axel Henry, after his nomination to serve as St. Paul’s next police chief.
by Sarah Thamer

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Wind, record warmth Wednesday; weekend rain track shifts

Wind, record warmth Wednesday; weekend rain track shifts

Wednesday will be the peak of our warmth with highs well into the 70s across central and southern Minnesota. Gusty winds will blow from the south at 15-25 mph with gusts of 30-40 mph. Rain is possible Thursday night into the weekend but the heaviest area is shifting.
by Sven Sundgaard

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Suns win 5th straight behind Johnson, beat Wolves 116-107

Suns win 5th straight behind Johnson, beat Wolves 116-107

Cam Johnson scored 29 points, making seven 3-pointers, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 for their fifth straight victory. 
by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Kaprizov scores twice; Minnesota beats Montreal 4-1

Kaprizov scores twice; Minnesota beats Montreal 4-1

Kirill Kaprizov had two goals and Mason Shaw scored his second career goal in as many games, leading the Minnesota Wild to a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Meeting abortion patients where they are: providers turn to mobile units

Meeting abortion patients where they are: providers turn to mobile units

In response to increasing abortion restrictions in the region, a Planned Parenthood chapter in Missouri and Illinois is preparing to open a mobile unit providing abortions in southern Illinois.
by Sarah McCammon

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Record warm Wednesday and Wednesday night; rain develops Thursday night

Record warm Wednesday and Wednesday night; rain develops Thursday night

Another very warm day Wednesday with highs in the 70s and 60s north. We’ll have sunshine filtered through high clouds with blustery south winds at 15-25 mph. Thursday will again be warm with rain showers possible Thursday night and a more significant weekend system.
by Sven Sundgaard

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
CVS Health agrees to $5B settlement of opioid lawsuits

CVS Health agrees to $5B settlement of opioid lawsuits

CVS Health says it has agreed to pay about $5 billion to state, local and Native American tribal governments to settle lawsuits over the toll of opioids. The deal would make the Rhode Island company the first major pharmacy chain to enter a nationwide settlement over how it handled powerful and addictive prescription painkillers.
by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Candidates, groups spend big in pricey final campaign push

The last complete look at the finances of Minnesota candidates, parties and outside groups shows almost $80 million spent — so far — with the final week of the campaign still ahead. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
The Fed is poised for another jumbo interest rate hike. Many are wondering what's next

The Fed is poised for another jumbo interest rate hike. Many are wondering what's next

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by another 0.75 percentage points Wednesday, as part of its ongoing effort to fight inflation. The big question is, what happens next.
by Scott Horsley

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
This coral reef resurrected itself — and showed scientists how to replicate it

This coral reef resurrected itself — and showed scientists how to replicate it

While scientists studied a coral reef ecosystem in the South Pacific, rising temperatures led them to believe it was doomed. Then, something miraculous happened.
by Jonaki Mehta, Ailsa Chang and Ashley Brown

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
RSV is surging. Here's what to watch for and answers about treatment options

RSV is surging. Here's what to watch for and answers about treatment options

Doctors say they are seeing an unprecedented number of cases. How concerned should parents be? Why are young children so vulnerable? What's causing this year's outbreak? We offer some answers.
by Vanessa Romo

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Vijay Iyer to bring his music to Minneapolis, focus on Black Lives Matter movement

Vijay Iyer to bring his music to Minneapolis, focus on Black Lives Matter movement

When the Vijay Iyer Trio plays the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis this week the band will draw on several hours of material to build the set live. However, Iyer says it’s likely they will play one particular piece from the album “Uneasy” due to the proximity to the site of George Floyd’s death.
by Euan Kerr

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
You asked: Can people convicted of a felony vote in Minnesota?

You asked: Can people convicted of a felony vote in Minnesota?

A person must be out of prison and be done with probation, parole or any form of supervised release in order to vote in Minnesota. For example, someone who is out of prison, working and paying taxes still can’t vote if they’re on parole.
by Linton Ritchie Jr.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Investigators raid Seoul police over the deadly crowd surge

Investigators raid Seoul police over the deadly crowd surge

The raids by South Korea's National Police Agency on local police came a day after the national agency acknowledged that Seoul police failed to act for hours despite calls warning of a swelling crowd.
by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!