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Stories from August 29, 2023

The EPA removes federal protections for most of the country's wetlands

The EPA removes federal protections for most of the country's wetlands

The amended EPA rule is to comply with a Supreme Court ruling this year that narrowed the scope of the Clean Water Act and the agency's power to regulate waterways and wetlands.
by James Doubek

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It's big! It's bright! It's a rare blue supermoon! Here's how to check it out

It's big! It's bright! It's a rare blue supermoon! Here's how to check it out

The Earth's lunar sidekick will appear extra big and bright as it reaches its fullest stage on Wednesday. It's not just the biggest supermoon this year, it's also a rare blue supermoon.
by Emily Olson

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AGs drop opposition to 3M settlement; school districts remove resource officers

Attorneys general from 22 states have dropped their opposition to a multi-billion dollar settlement with 3M over contamination of public water supplies, and Hennepin and Clay Counties are among the latest in Minnesota to announce they are removing School Resource Officers from districts. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Peter Cox. Music by Gary Meister.
by Peter Cox

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Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia, appears in a new video

Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia, appears in a new video

The video was released by the state-controlled outlet Russia Today. Whelan is shown in a prison uniform standing among other prisoners, operating a sewing machine and eating with others.
by James Doubek

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Can we make college campuses safer? Expert advice after recent shootings

Can we make college campuses safer? Expert advice after recent shootings

The Jacksonville gunman drove to a university before opening fire at a nearby store. Days later, UNC Chapel Hill went on lockdown as a faculty member was shot. A campus security expert offers advice.
by Rachel Treisman

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3M 'forever chemicals' settlement moves forward

3M 'forever chemicals' settlement moves forward

Attorneys general in 22 states have dropped their objections to a multibillion-dollar settlement over water contamination by chemicals made by 3M. Lawsuits sought damages for contamination of public water supplies.
by Dan Gunderson

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Here are the first 10 drugs that Medicare will target for price cuts

Here are the first 10 drugs that Medicare will target for price cuts

The government will negotiate new prices for the commonly prescribed drugs, but the cuts won’t take effect until 2026. In the meantime, drugmakers are fighting the negotiations with lawsuits.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin, Sydney Lupkin and Deepa Shivaram

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3M announces $6B deal to settle claims over earplugs

3M announces $6B deal to settle claims over earplugs

3M on Tuesday announced it has reached a $6 billion settlement over thousands of claims related to its Combat Arms earplugs, sold to the U.S. military for hearing protection.
by Tim Nelson

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Best Buy and the reluctant shopper. Sales fall as Americans pull back on spending

Best Buy and the reluctant shopper. Sales fall as Americans pull back on spending

Best Buy sales and profits slid in the second quarter as the nation’s largest consumer electronics chain continues to wrestle with a pullback in spending on gadgets after Americans splurged during the pandemic. 
by The Associated Press

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Mark Seeley's 2023 Minnesota Weather Quiz

Dive in! Mark Seely’s Weather Quiz has questions related to Minnesota history, recent weather events, record weather events and climate patterns. Have fun!
by Mark Seeley

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Slightly cooler, pleasant Tuesday; air quality alert west

Slightly cooler, pleasant Tuesday; air quality alert west

Tuesday and Wednesday will be pleasant with near average temperatures in the 70s to low 80s. We’ll see partly cloudy skies and dry weather. Things heat up by the end of the week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Air quality alert in effect; Brainerd weighs decision to chlorinate water

An air quality alert has been issued for West Central Minnesota although much of the state will see hazy skies by Tuesday afternoon. Smoke from Canadian wildfires will lower the air quality to unhealthy levels for people with heart and lung diseases. Currently, Brainerd is the largest city in Minnesota that doesn't regularly chlorinate its water, only when there's an issue. The city has a long history of fighting additives to its drinking water. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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‘12-day reunion for everybody’: 1 family, 2 State Fair food booths, many grandkids

‘12-day reunion for everybody’: 1 family, 2 State Fair food booths, many grandkids

Running the Big Green Pepper and Strawberry Patch is more than just a money-making venture for the extended Ivory family. It’s a labor of love that helps reconnect generations of family members each year at the Minnesota State Fair.
by Sam Stroozas

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Brainerd considers contentious question of chlorinating the city's drinking water

Brainerd considers contentious question of chlorinating the city's drinking water

Currently, Brainerd is the largest city in Minnesota that doesn't regularly chlorinate its water, only when there's an issue. The city has a long history of fighting additives to its drinking water.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Morris is a small Minnesota town with big climate goals

Morris is a small Minnesota town with big climate goals

Morris is getting national attention for efforts to embrace the clean energy transition. It’s a leader in the push for clean energy by taking a practical local approach to a global challenge.
by Dan Gunderson

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U.S. fines American Airlines for dozens of long tarmac delays

U.S. fines American Airlines for dozens of long tarmac delays

The U.S. Department of Transportation said Monday it is the largest such fine against an airline since rules covering long ground delays took effect about a decade ago.
by The Associated Press

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Relative charged in stabbing of Bloomington couple

Hennepin County prosecutors on Monday filed charges of murder and attempted murder against the man suspected of stabbing a Bloomington couple early Thursday.
by Matt Sepic

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