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Stories from April 11, 2023

Minneapolis rolls out new bike, scooter rentals after Nice Ride's exit

Minneapolis rolls out new bike, scooter rentals after Nice Ride's exit

Three operators — Lime, Spin, and Veo — will begin providing rentals starting Thursday. Lime and Veo will have e-bike rentals. Riders will now be able to end their trip anywhere, unlike Nice Ride, which required a bike docking system.
by Lisa Ryan

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Report says University has troubling record with Native Minnesotans, suggests reparations

Report says University has troubling record with Native Minnesotans, suggests reparations, and marijuana legalization is heading for the home stretch at the Capitol. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Searchers locate two of three shipwrecks from 1914 Lake Superior tragedy

Searchers locate two of three shipwrecks from 1914 Lake Superior tragedy

Three ships from a giant lumber company’s fleet foundered in a Lake Superior storm in 1914, with the loss of all 28 crew members. Now, more than a century after the tragedy, searchers have found two of the three vessels.
by Tim Nelson

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How an abortion pill ruling could threaten the FDA's regulatory authority

How an abortion pill ruling could threaten the FDA's regulatory authority

A medical ethics expert says a Texas abortion pill ruling is unprecedented because a federal judge "standing in" for regulators could have far-reaching implications beyond mifepristone.
by Rachel Treisman

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New report examines U of M history of mistreating Native Americans and outlines recommendations for improving relations

New report examines U of M history of mistreating Native Americans and outlines recommendations for improving relations

Tribal and University of Minnesota researchers released a report Tuesday that details a long history of mistreatment of Native people by the university. Native leaders say this is the first time a major American university has critically examined its history with native people. MPR News reporter Dan Kraker has more on the Towards Recognition and University-Tribal Healing, or TRUTH, project.
by Cathy Wurzer, Dan Kraker and Melissa Olson

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How rural Northwest Minnesota businesses are surviving and even thriving despite labor shortages

How rural Northwest Minnesota businesses are surviving and even thriving despite labor shortages

Northwest Minnesota’s anchor businesses face similar headwinds as other manufacturers, but they've managed to weather the downturns without pulling up stakes and moving to more populated areas. What do these companies know that the rest of the world needs to learn? Senior Economics Contributor Chris Farrell headed north to find out and then joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about it.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn and Chris Farrell

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'I grew up really fast': Twin Cities group connects women and girls dealing with the loss of their mothers

'I grew up really fast': Twin Cities group connects women and girls dealing with the loss of their mothers

It doesn’t matter how old you are: Whether you’re 6 or 60, the death of a parent can send shockwaves of grief through your world. It can be difficult to talk about and leave a person feeling very much alone. Christine Meyer and Fiona Antila joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about navigating grief and finding community.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Missing Columbia Heights 13-year-old found safe

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office says a missing teenager has been found. The department tweeted that the missing 13-year-old girl from Columbia Heights has been located. It did not provide additional information.
by MPR News Staff

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From the archives: Underwater nature photographer David Doubilet

From the archives: Underwater nature photographer David Doubilet

Animal Month continues on Big Books and Bold Ideas. This week’s blast from the past is a 2006 conversation host Kerri Miller had with underwater wildlife photographer David Doubilet.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Prince's and Sheila E.'s godson, a 17-year-old multi-instrumentalist and other Minnesota artists to watch

Prince's and Sheila E.'s godson, a 17-year-old multi-instrumentalist and other Minnesota artists to watch

Each Sunday evening, Diane Miller hosts “The Local Show” on MPR News’ sister station, The Current. She joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about Minnesota artists she’s following.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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'They bring unconditional love': U of M veterinarian on how animals open our hearts  

'They bring unconditional love': U of M veterinarian on how animals open our hearts  

Sometimes a headbutt or excited tail wag could be exactly what we need. University of Minnesota veterinarian Dr. Jody Lulich talks about the power of animal companionship and his new memoir.
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Nicole Johnson

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Summerlike warmth; late week rain-snow as rivers near flood stage

Summerlike warmth; late week rain-snow as rivers near flood stage

Tuesday will be very warm and breezy with highs well into the 70s to even near 80 in southern Minnesota. Highs will be in the 50s and 60s in northern Minnesota. Wednesday will be even warmer with a slowly moving system bringing rain Thursday into Sunday with possible snow.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Boston heads to Fever as No. 1 pick in WNBA draft

Boston heads to Fever as No. 1 pick in WNBA draft

Aliyah Boston is the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, going to the Indiana Fever. Minnesota took Diamond Miller with the No. 2 pick and Dallas drafted Maddy Siegrist with the third pick.
by The Associated Press

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New report details long history of mistreatment of Native Minnesotans by the U of M

New report details long history of mistreatment of Native Minnesotans by the U of M, suggests reparations and a law enforcement officer was shot and wounded Monday serving a warrant in Granite Falls. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones returns to Capitol after Nashville Council reinstates him

Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones returns to Capitol after Nashville Council reinstates him

Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones, who was expelled from the state House last week alongside former Rep. Justin Pearson of Memphis, was reinstated to his seat Monday on an interim basis.
by Cynthia Abrams

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Less than half say next vehicle is an EV: AP-NORC/EPIC poll

Less than half say next vehicle is an EV: AP-NORC/EPIC poll

A new poll shows that about 4 in 10 U.S. adults are at least somewhat likely to go electric when it comes time to buy a new vehicle. They say the main deterrents are high prices and too few charging stations.
by The Associated Press

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Warm, windy Tuesday; near-record setting temps Wednesday; stormy end to the week

Warm, windy Tuesday; near-record setting temps Wednesday; stormy end to the week

Tuesday will be another very warm day, well above normal. Winds will pick up from the south at 10-20 mph. Wednesday will bring the first 80s in southern Minnesota with precipitation developing north Thursday and statewide by Friday into the weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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White Sox lose Anderson but hold on to beat Twins 4-3

White Sox lose Anderson but hold on to beat Twins 4-3

Hanser Alberto hit a three-run homer, Dylan Cease had another strong outing against the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox held on to beat Minnesota 4-3.
by The Associated Press

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Marijuana bill within sight of up-or-down votes at Minnesota Capitol

Marijuana bill within sight of up-or-down votes at Minnesota Capitol

The bill to make marijuana legal is down to its final few committees ahead of pivotal votes in the Minnesota Legislature. Those floor debates could happen yet this month, although more negotiations lie ahead. 
by Brian Bakst

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Researchers reveal U’s painful past with Minnesota’s Indigenous people

Researchers reveal U’s painful past with Minnesota’s Indigenous people

A massive new report details the University of Minnesota’s long history of mistreating the state’s Native people and lays out recommendations, including “perpetual reparations,” to improve relations between the U and Minnesota’s 11 tribal nations. 
by Dan Kraker and Melissa Olson

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Why it's unlikely ethics rules on Supreme Court gift disclosures will work

Why it's unlikely ethics rules on Supreme Court gift disclosures will work

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas may not comply with stricter disclosure rules, according to a legal expert who says, "They're the Supreme Court. They do what they want."
by Destinee Adams

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