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Stories from October 2, 2023

Swift County sheriff’s deputies on leave as BCA investigates non-fatal shooting in Granite Falls

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating a non-fatal shooting for a use-of-force incident involving a 23-year-old man who was shot by an undercover officer in Granite Falls.
by Nicole Ki

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Cold front: 50 degrees colder by this weekend

Cold front: 50 degrees colder by this weekend

Widespread frost and some freezing temperatures by Saturday morning.
by Paul Huttner

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Charges in Madeline Kingsbury killing raised to first-degree murder

Charges in Madeline Kingsbury killing raised to first-degree murder

A Winona County grand jury has returned first-degree murder charges against Adam Fravel, the man arrested and charged earlier this year in connection with Kingsbury’s killing, the county prosecutor’s office said Monday.
by Catharine Richert

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The Department of Revenue finished processing the rebate checks — here's what you need to know

The Department of Revenue finished processing the rebate checks — here's what you need to know

The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced Monday it’s finished processing the one-time tax rebate payments. It sent just over 2 million direct deposits and paper checks — totaling nearly a billion dollars — to eligible Minnesotans over the last 45 days.
by Lisa Ryan and MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis City Council rejects MPD officer's workers' comp claim

Minneapolis City Council rejects MPD officer's workers' comp claim

A committee of the Minneapolis City Council has rejected the $145,000 workers' compensation claim of a police officer who beat a man during unrest following the killing of George Floyd.
by Jon Collins

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Charges boosted in Kingsbury killing; MPD officer's workers' comp claim rejected

A grand jury has returned first degree murder charges against Adam Fravel. He was arrested earlier this year in connection with the death of Madeline Kingsbury. A committee of the Minneapolis City Council has rejected the workers' compensation claim of a police officer who beat a man during unrest following the killing of George Floyd. Sgt. Andrew Bittell was one of the officers who beat Jaleel Stallings in May 2020.   Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.
by Jacob Aloi

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How to survive student loan payments resuming, from a Minnesota financial counselor

How to survive student loan payments resuming, from a Minnesota financial counselor

More than 800,000 Minnesotans have begun paying back federal student loans worth $27 billion for the first time in three years. MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer brought a few questions from borrowers to Lutheran Social Services financial counselor Kim Miller.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Guilty plea expected in 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slipper theft

Guilty plea expected in 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slipper theft

A Minnesota man charged with stealing a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in the Wizard of Oz is expected to plead guilty next week.
by Matt Sepic

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After Twin Cities Marathon cancellation, what's next for runners and organizers?

After Twin Cities Marathon cancellation, what's next for runners and organizers?

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Twin Cities in Motion President Dean Orton and Andrea Haus, community and marketing manager at Mill City Running and Saint City running.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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'Many points of intervention': Behind the data on intimate partner violence in Minnesota

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Joe Shannon of Violence Free Minnesota to find out what the numbers in a new report say about how to prevent these crimes.
by Cathy Wurzer, Aleesa Kuznetsov and Nina Moini

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Costs spike for Minnesota governor’s mansion upgrades

Costs spike for Minnesota governor’s mansion upgrades

Anticipated costs for a renovation to the state-owned Minnesota governor’s residence have grown by 80 percent from an earlier project budget. A state agency is seeking feedback from lawmakers.
by Brian Bakst

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More people are saying 'knot yet' and waiting to marry later in life

More people are saying 'knot yet' and waiting to marry later in life

More people are delaying marriage, fewer are divorcing and more are seeking couples counseling. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about marriage trends with Helen Fisher, the chief science advisor to Match.com, and therapist and U of M professor Bill Doherty.
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Rep. Dean Phillips steps down from Democratic House leadership role

Rep. Dean Phillips steps down from Democratic House leadership role

Phillips relinquished his spot as co-chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Caucus on Sunday. He has been vocal about recruiting a Democratic challenger to President Joe Biden and said he doesn't want his leadership position to be a distraction.
by MPR News Staff

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Near-record warmth continues Monday; big cooldown coming

Near-record warmth continues Monday; big cooldown coming

Monday will be another hot day with highs in the 80s statewide. Tuesday will again be warm ahead of a cold front that will touch off showers and thunderstorms late Tuesday with much cooler air behind it.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Mayo Clinic part of new nationwide health innovation network

Mayo Clinic part of new nationwide health innovation network

The Mayo Clinic Platform is one of more than a dozen initial spokes in a new nationwide health network. Dr. John Halamka said Mayo was chosen for its work using data and augmented intelligence to help find cures for patients.
by Samuel King

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Anomalous warmth continues Monday and Tuesday; cooler late week

Anomalous warmth continues Monday and Tuesday; cooler late week

After record warmth over the weekend, the well-above-normal temperatures continue Monday and Tuesday. A cold front will touch off storms Tuesday night with much cooler air behind it.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Above-average temps to start October, Rep. Dean Phillips pulls back from leadership position

Highs on Sunday broke records. It was 92 degrees in the Twin Cities. It's never been that hot in the in that region on October first. The Twin Cities Marathon was cancelled due to the warm and muggy conditions. Dean Philips is stepping away from a leadership position in his caucus over his view that there should be more primary challengers running against president Joe Biden. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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1 dead, 6 injured in crash involving Metro Transit bus

1 dead, 6 injured in crash involving Metro Transit bus

Authorities say one person died and six others were injured in a crash involving a Metro Transit bus and a pickup truck late Sunday in Minneapolis.
by MPR News Staff

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Nobel in medicine goes to 2 scientists whose work enabled creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19

Nobel in medicine goes to 2 scientists whose work enabled creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19

Two scientists have won the Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries that enabled the development of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 and could be used in the future to create other shots.
by The Associated Press

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Supreme Court to consider abortion pills, guns, social media in its new term

Supreme Court to consider abortion pills, guns, social media in its new term

In one form or another, all those questions are back on the table this term — mainly to take a second look at appeals from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers Texas and parts the South.
by Nina Totenberg

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Climate solutions are necessary. So NPR will dedicate a week to highlighting them

Climate solutions are necessary. So NPR will dedicate a week to highlighting them

When people talk about climate change, you often hear hopelessness. But what if we reframe the conversation? Humans are driving global warming; that means humans can find solutions to turn it around.
by Julia Simon

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Taylor Swift's stadium stop hikes up ticket prices for Chiefs-Jets game

Taylor Swift's stadium stop hikes up ticket prices for Chiefs-Jets game

Taylor Swift means business. The popstar brought an economic boost to the NFL after she was seen at a Chiefs game. Her appearance at MetLife Stadium gives the franchise another opportunity to cash in.
by Emma Bowman and Andrew Limbong

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