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Stories from November 14, 2022

It's the end of the boom times in tech, as layoffs keep mounting

It's the end of the boom times in tech, as layoffs keep mounting

Amazon will reportedly lay off 10,000 employees as soon as this week. That follows job cuts at Meta, Twitter, and Stripe, with CEOs citing economic uncertainty and a slowdown in online ad buying.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Round 2: Another shot of snow Tuesday

Round 2: Another shot of snow Tuesday

Get ready for another round of snow Tuesday. Slick roads are again possible. Many areas will see another 1-3 inches Tuesday.
by Paul Huttner

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DNR repeals ban of lead bullets on some state lands

DNR repeals ban of lead bullets on some state lands

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has temporarily repealed a requirement that hunters use non-toxic, lead-free ammunition in special hunts in state parks, because of an ongoing ammunition shortage.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesotans slip and slide through their first real snow of the season

Minnesotans slip and slide through their first real snow of the season, and Minnesota has the biggest crop of new school board members ever. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Election officials feared the worst. Here's why baseless claims haven't fueled chaos

Election officials feared the worst. Here's why baseless claims haven't fueled chaos

So far, false claims of voting malfeasance have not incited the chaos that many had feared would ensue, stoked by a mythos of election fraud that's become a core belief for many on the right.
by Shannon Bond, Miles Parks and Huo Jingnan

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Confused about Minnesota's THC edibles law? This cannabis attorney has answers

Confused about Minnesota's THC edibles law? This cannabis attorney has answers

In July Minnesota legalized edibles containing small amounts of hemp-derived THC. This is the biggest step the state has taken in legalizing marijuana but after six months, there is still a lot of confusion on sale regulations leading to cities to make it up as they go.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Sam Stroozas

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In new memoir, Elisa Bernick on growing up Jewish in 1960s New Hope, Minnesota

In new memoir, Elisa Bernick on growing up Jewish in 1960s New Hope, Minnesota

Elisa Bernick grew up with her share of family drama in suburban New Hope, Minnesota. But in a new book, she explores the roots of that drama and comes to some astounding and healing revelations.
by Cathy Wurzer and Euan Kerr

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'It chips away at you': Misty Copeland on the whiteness of ballet

'It chips away at you': Misty Copeland on the whiteness of ballet

For years Copeland was told that her skin color, her body and her hair didn't conform to what ballerinas were supposed to look like. Her memoir is The Wind at My Back.
by Terry Gross

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More than 300 crashes reported on snowy Minnesota highways

More than 300 crashes reported on snowy Minnesota highways

The State Patrol reported more than 300 crashes on Minnesota highways in just five hours on Monday. While the snow was a headache for many, it also was a welcome sight for Minnesotans eager to get out skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling.
by Andrew Krueger

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Dance performance that bridges communities

Dance performance that bridges communities

Twin Cities dance artists Aparna Ramaswamy and Karen Charles talk with MPR News host Angela Davis about how the language of movement communicates deep emotion and builds bridges between people.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Widespread light snow Monday; colder late in the week

Widespread light snow Monday; colder late in the week

Periods of light snow into Monday night. More flurries and light snow Tuesday, Wednesday and maybe Thursday. Then even colder.
by Bill Endersen

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St. Paul to get new police chief this week

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter chose Commander Axel Henry to replace Chief Todd Axtell, who retired in June. Henry is scheduled to take the oath of office following a city council confirmation vote Wednesday; his six-year term begins on Saturday. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Boil water advisory lifted for parts of Maplewood, eastern St. Paul

Boil water advisory lifted for parts of Maplewood, eastern St. Paul

St. Paul Regional Water Services has lifted a boil-water advisory that had been in place for parts of Maplewood and parts of St. Paul’s east side, saying the water is safe to drink.
by Tim Nelson

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Light snow Monday; Chilly all week

Light snow Monday; Chilly all week

Widespread light snow for Monday and Monday night. More periods of light snow Tuesday, Wednesday and maybe Thursday.
by Bill Endersen

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Sharks rally from two down in third, beat Wild 3-2 in SO

Sharks rally from two down in third, beat Wild 3-2 in SO

Alexander Barabanov scored in the fifth round of the shootout and San Jose rallied to beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2, giving the Sharks consecutive wins for the first time this season.
by The Associated Press

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Garland's career-high 51 not enough, Cavs lose to Wolves

Garland's career-high 51 not enough, Cavs lose to Wolves

All-Star point guard Darius Garland scored a career-high 51 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 129-124, on Sunday night.
by The Associated Press

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From science fiction to reality, 'no kill' meat may be coming soon

From science fiction to reality, 'no kill' meat may be coming soon

The meat of the future may be cultured directly from animal cells without slaughtering livestock. It's not yet sold in the U.S., but NPR got a tour of a leading start-up and a taste of their chicken.
by Allison Aubrey

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The UVA shooting suspect is in custody after 3 football players were killed

The UVA shooting suspect is in custody after 3 football players were killed

Three people were killed and two were injured following a shooting at the University of Virginia late Sunday night, campus police and university president Jim Ryan confirmed early Monday.
by Ayana Archie

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Why elections are not over until the votes are certified

Why elections are not over until the votes are certified

Even after vote counting ends, the midterms are not officially over until the results are certified. Election deniers who don't like the results may try to slow down or stop this step.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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