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Stories from August 25, 2023

Sober State Fair: Non-alcoholic options at the Minnesota State Fair

Sober State Fair: Non-alcoholic options at the Minnesota State Fair

Looking for a non-alcoholic drink to quench your thirst at the Minnesota State Fair? There are more NA options than just the all-you-can-drink milk booth.
by Lisa Ryan

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Fatal crash charges dropped, Minneapolis homeless encampment shut down

Prosecutors Friday dropped charges against a man who allegedly led Minneapolis police on a car chase that ended in a fatal crash, and Minnesota State troopers shut down a homeless encampment along Highway 55 in the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis Thursday. More top news stories in this evening update, hosted by Peter Cox. Music by Gary Meister.

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St. Paul conservative legal scholar says Constitution bars Trump from being president

St. Paul conservative legal scholar says Constitution bars Trump from being president

A University of St. Thomas law professor co-authored an article in this month’s University of Pennsylvania Law Review that argues the Constitution bars former President Donald Trump from serving a second term in office, and that whether he convicted doesn’t change that.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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State Patrol: SUV with Gustavus hockey players failed to stop at intersection

Jori Lynn Jones, 19, was riding in an SUV Sunday in western Minnesota when it collided with a minivan at a four-way stop, killing her. The Minnesota State Patrol said in a search warrant application released Friday that the SUV failed to stop at a four-way stop intersection.
by Matt Sepic

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Metro Transit sees momentum as it tests its home grown ride-hailing app

Metro Transit sees momentum as it tests its home grown ride-hailing app

While Uber and Lyft remain the giants of corporate ride-hailing, Metro Transit officials say their app, micro, fills an important need with the potential to expand beyond north Minneapolis.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Stifling heat lifts spirits for Minnesota whiskey makers

Stifling heat lifts spirits for Minnesota whiskey makers

Excessive heat and humidity has made life uncomfortable this week for many Minnesotans, but the conditions were ideal for whiskey makers. Distillers say the sweltering temperatures help with an important process in flavoring their whiskey.
by Hannah Yang

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Smoke from Canadian wildfires sent more asthma sufferers to the emergency room

Smoke from Canadian wildfires sent more asthma sufferers to the emergency room

Centers for Disease Control studies increased asthma-related ER visits by 17 percent nationwide during 19 of the smokiest days. On the worst air quality day in New York state, those visits spiked 82 percent.
by The Associated Press

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Gov. Burgum stresses states' power, energy costs and education in 1st GOP presidential primary debate

Gov. Burgum stresses states' power, energy costs and education in 1st GOP presidential primary debate

Among the GOP contenders vying for party nomination is North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum. Reporter Jacob Fulton of The Bismarck Tribune was a guest on Morning Edition to talk about Burgum’s performance in the first Republican presidential primary debate.
by Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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St. Cloud State rolls out cannabis education program; missing pilot found up north

Amid cuts to other departments, St. Cloud State University has introduced a cannabis certificate program. The body of a missing pilot was recovered in far northeastern Minnesota. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Few thunderstorms possible Friday, still warm; cooler weekend

Few thunderstorms possible Friday, still warm; cooler weekend

Friday will still be warm and muggy across southern Minnesota with a few isolated thunderstorms possible across the state. The weekend brings cooler, drier air.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Judge in Trump trial has a tough sentencing record in Jan. 6 cases

Judge in Trump trial has a tough sentencing record in Jan. 6 cases

Judge Tanya Chutkan knows her way around a courtroom after years as a public defender. Now her rulings will be on international display in the Jan. 6 case against the former president.
by Carrie Johnson

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Immunization rates are up in Red Lake schools. This nurse led the way

Immunization rates are up in Red Lake schools. This nurse led the way

The school district’s seen vaccinations jump among its youngest learners. Charmaine Branchaud said that success started with sifting through paper records to help understand student health needs.
by Melissa Olson

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