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Stories from May 17, 2023

Teens say social media is stressing them out. Here's how to help them

Teens say social media is stressing them out. Here's how to help them

Many parents are worried about their kids losing themselves for hours on their phones. Turns out, teens are troubled too. But they also know a lot about how to get unhooked. Here's how they do it.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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Capitol roundup: Paid family leave advances, tax deal struck

Capitol roundup: Paid family leave advances, tax deal struck

The Legislature churned toward its adjournment deadline by putting a paid family and medical leave plan within reach of reality while grasping for a deal to pay for transportation.
by Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson

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The abortion pill mifepristone has another day in federal court

The abortion pill mifepristone has another day in federal court

While a Supreme Court order continues to ensure the drug is still widely available, the issue returned Wednesday to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals as lawyers for both sides urged the court to act.
by Becky Sullivan

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Arson hits St. Paul mosque, the latest in a series of fires, although motive is still unclear

Arson hits St. Paul mosque, the latest in a series of fires, although motive is still unclear. Also, DFL is mulling some high profile tax increases, including a home delivery surcharge, despite huge budget surplus. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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New hope for an antidote to death cap mushrooms and other poison fungi

New hope for an antidote to death cap mushrooms and other poison fungi

The death cap mushroom is one of the deadliest poison fungi on earth. Few effective treatments are available. But a team of Chinese and Australian scientists say they've made a leap forward.
by Max Barnhart

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Beyond the 'abortion pill': Real-life experiences of individuals taking mifepristone

Beyond the 'abortion pill': Real-life experiences of individuals taking mifepristone

Ahead of oral arguments in a federal appeals court over access to mifepristone, more than 150 people shared stories with NPR about how they used the medication — and how it changed their lives.
by Becky Sullivan and Selena Simmons-Duffin

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Police, federal authorities probe St. Paul mosque fire

Police, federal authorities probe St. Paul mosque fire

The Oromo American Tawhid Islamic Center building was unoccupied and under renovation when the fire broke out Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported.
by Tim Nelson

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Feds charge man in Minnesota 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers theft

Feds charge man in Minnesota 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers theft

The slippers are one of four pairs remaining from the iconic movie and are considered among the most recognizable memorabilia in American film history.
by MPR News Staff

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Queer Youth Resilience & Mental Health

Queer Youth Resilience & Mental Health

Queer teens and young adults are experiencing a rise in LGBTQ+ discrimination. What’s the impact on their mental health and what supports their wellbeing? MPR News shares a one-hour broadcast special hosted by Kimberly Adams, “Call to Mind: Queer Youth Resilience & Mental Health.”
by Jessica Bari

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Grand jury indicts man in 4 University of Idaho stabbing deaths, eliminating need for hearing

Grand jury indicts man in 4 University of Idaho stabbing deaths, eliminating need for hearing

Bryan Kohberger was arrested late last year and charged with burglary and four counts of first-degree murder in connection with the Nov. 13, 2022, killings of Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves at a rental home near the University of Idaho campus.
by The Associated Press

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Gov. Tim Walz on the work wrapping up around the Capitol

Gov. Tim Walz on the work wrapping up around the Capitol

The Minnesota Legislature is getting closer to adjournment with final votes on some big bills left to be taken before next week. Gov. Tim Walz joins Cathy Wurzer to talk about what to expect for the final stretch of the session and beyond.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Want to create a stronger bond with your kids? First relinquish control

Want to create a stronger bond with your kids? First relinquish control

It may sound counterintuitive, but if you want to take charge as a parent, stop trying to control your child, says psychologist and author Shefali Tsabary. Her new book, "The Parenting Map," lays out a step-by-step guide for creating conscious parent-child relationships.
by Andee Tagle

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Here's what you need to know about smoke this week in Minnesota

Here's what you need to know about smoke this week in Minnesota

The forecast has been mostly sunny this week, but the skies are looking pretty grey in some of the state. Why? Smoke! MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with MPR's chief meteorologist Paul Huttner to hear about that and other weather news for the week.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Minnesota small business report: Older entrepreneurs try their hand at brewing in Chisago City

Minnesota small business report: Older entrepreneurs try their hand at brewing in Chisago City

Earlier this month, the National Small Business Week awards ceremony for Minnesota was held at the Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul. And a special award, the Encore Entrepreneur Award, went to the owners of Uncommon Loon Brewing Company in Chisago City. That award celebrates founders who stated a business after the age of 50.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn and Chris Farrell

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Hazy and warm with reduced air quality west; showers Thursday

Hazy and warm with reduced air quality west; showers Thursday

Smoke still fills the skies across Minnesota and air quality is expected to be diminished to moderate in western Minnesota. Highs will be in the 70s east to low 80s west Wednesday. Showers develop late Wednesday into Thursday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Stories in 'Sidle Creek' offer an insider look at Appalachia

Stories in 'Sidle Creek' offer an insider look at Appalachia

The 22 stories in Sidle Creek charm, surprise, and convey a deep love of the people and place — the Appalachian plateau of western Pennsylvania — that author Jolene McIlwain has long called home.
by Ilana Masad

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Rising water prompts more road, park closures along Minnesota River

Rising water prompts more road, park closures along Minnesota River

Rising water is prompting more closures of Minnesota River crossings between the Twin Cities and Mankato. And after being reopen for just two days, Fort Snelling State Park has closed again due to flooding.
by Andrew Krueger

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Criminal cases for killing eagles decline as wind turbine dangers grow

Criminal cases for killing eagles decline as wind turbine dangers grow

Criminal cases brought by U.S. wildlife officials for harming protected bald and golden eagles dropped sharply in recent years, despite growing concern that wind energy and other pressures are jeopardizing golden eagle populations.
by The Associated Press

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Continued smoky skies, dry Wednesday for most; showers Thursday

Continued smoky skies, dry Wednesday for most; showers Thursday

Expect smoky skies yet on Wednesday though not as thick as yesterday. Most of Wednesday will be dry with a few more clouds. Showers will move into northwest Minnesota late and track south and east Thursday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Target wrestles with pullback in spending and theft

Target wrestles with pullback in spending and theft

Target on Wednesday reported another quarterly profit decline and issued a cautious sales and profit outlook for the current period.
by Associated

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Paid sick and safe time sent to Walz for signature

A paid sick and safe time benefit for Minnesota workers is included in a larger jobs bill passed by the Senate and the House Tuesday. Around 900,000 workers would be covered by the proposal. This is an MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Ober, Farmer lead Twins to 5-1 victory over Kershaw, Dodgers

Ober, Farmer lead Twins to 5-1 victory over Kershaw, Dodgers

Bailey Ober allowed one run in six innings, Kyle Farmer homered and drove in three runs, and the Minnesota Twins defeated Los Angeles 5-1 Tuesday night as Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw took the mound three days after the death of his mother.
by The Associated Press

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China dominates the solar power industry. The EU wants to change that

China dominates the solar power industry. The EU wants to change that

Germany was a pioneer in the solar power industry, but succumbed to competition from China. Now, Germany — and the European Union — are trying to revitalize the industry once again.
by Rob Schmitz

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Taco John's trademarked 'Taco Tuesday' in 1989. Now Taco Bell is fighting it

Taco John's trademarked 'Taco Tuesday' in 1989. Now Taco Bell is fighting it

Taco John's has held the trademark for the phrase for over 30 years. But Taco Bell argues to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that it has become too common a phrase to belong to a single entity.
by Ayana Archie

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