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Stories from October 16, 2023

U.S. government agrees to settlement with migrant families separated at the border

U.S. government agrees to settlement with migrant families separated at the border

The deal, which a federal judge must approve, bars immigration officials from imposing a blanket policy of family separation for the next eight years. It does not provide any monetary compensation.
by Jasmine Garsd

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Minnesota Jews Against Genocide March; Graffiti cleanup at Duluth mosque

About a hundred people joined a march called Minnesota Jews Against Genocide Monday in Minneapolis. And vandalism at a Duluth mosque brought two faith communities together to right a wrong — and then engage in meaningful conversation. 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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Minnesota Jews Against Genocide March calls for cease-fire in Gaza

Minnesota Jews Against Genocide March calls for cease-fire in Gaza

About a hundred people joined the Minnesota Jews Against Genocide March in downtown Minneapolis on Monday morning. The group is calling for a cease-fire and humanitarian aid measures in Gaza. 
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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LinkedIn is laying off nearly 700 employees

LinkedIn is laying off nearly 700 employees

The popular professional networking site is laying off people in positions across its engineering, product, talent and finance departments.
by Ayana Archie

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A rabbi and imam in conversation on how they're counseling their communities

A rabbi and imam in conversation on how they're counseling their communities

The conflict in Israel and Gaza has brought grief and pain to many Jews and Muslims in the U.S. We invited a rabbi and an imam to share how they are counseling their congregations here in the States.
by Ari Shapiro, Karen Zamora and Sarah Handel

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Israel-Hamas war: Water is scarce in Gaza, and rockets force Blinken into a bunker

Israel-Hamas war: Water is scarce in Gaza, and rockets force Blinken into a bunker

“Gaza is running dry,” and families are turning to unsafe water, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said on Monday. The crisis comes as masses of people try to flee northern Gaza.
by Bill Chappell and Aya Batrawy

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'Systemic bias and injustice' in Kandiyohi County fight over child custody

'Systemic bias and injustice' in Kandiyohi County fight over child custody

Minnesota state law is supposed to prioritize relatives in foster care and adoption. But since 2020, the two children at the center of this story have lived in four foster homes in Minnesota — despite their aunt’s fight to adopt them.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Warming trend: 60s return this week

Warming trend: 60s return this week

October is running warmer than average so far.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota budget surplus jumps another $820M in new estimate

Minnesota budget surplus jumps another $820M in new estimate

The state brought in more revenue from taxes and fees than forecast this spring and also spent slightly less than expected. The result: a surplus almost 50 percent larger than projected earlier this year, officials said Monday.
by Dana Ferguson

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Taking lessons from COVID, Minnesota researchers will help develop response plan for next pandemic

Taking lessons from COVID, Minnesota researchers will help develop response plan for next pandemic

The University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Health have been awarded $17.5 million to help develop a national outbreak response network alongside the CDC.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Allina doctor on vote to unionize

Allina doctor on vote to unionize

Allina is one of the state’s largest health care providers. And now their doctors are believed to be the largest crop of unionized private-sector physicians in the country.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Former University of Minnesota professor breaks down battle for speakership

Former University of Minnesota professor breaks down battle for speakership

Monday begins the second week the U.S. House is without a speaker — and apparently without a clear path for any candidate to get the votes needed to lead the chamber. Political science professor at Arizona State University, and former professor at the University of Minnesota Steven Smith helped breakdown what congress faces.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Andrew Krueger

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Power Pair: A writer father and politician daughter want everyone's stories told

Power Pair: A writer father and politician daughter want everyone's stories told

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with another dynamic duo in the Power Pair series. Writer David Mura and his daughter Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura talk about why Minnesota is stronger when everyone’s stories are remembered and shared.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Several lovely fall days coming this week

Several lovely fall days coming this week

Dry days with pleasant afternoons start out our week. Scattered showers mid-week. Then more pleasant days into next weekend.
by Bill Endersen

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Biden postpones trip to Colorado as the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies

Biden postpones trip to Colorado as the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies

President Joe Biden has postponed a trip to Colorado to stay in Washington and focus on the growing conflict in the Middle East. The Democratic president is setting aside an opportunity to pitch his economic accomplishments as he runs for reelection. 
by The Associated Press

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Supreme Court Justice visit to campus sparks student protests

rge protests organized by Students for a Democratic Society and the Minnesota Abortion Action Committee are planned ahead of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s lecture at the University of Minnesota on Monday. Barrett is the guest of the annual Stein Lecture. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister

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Biden made promises to Israel and Ukraine. To keep his word, he needs Congress

Biden made promises to Israel and Ukraine. To keep his word, he needs Congress

The White House is asking Congress this week for billions of dollars in overseas spending. But it's not at all clear this can pass — and that means President Joe Biden has a lot on the line.
by Tamara Keith

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Protestors prepare for Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's visit to the U

Protestors prepare for Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's visit to the U

Large protests organized by Students for a Democratic Society and the Minnesota Abortion Action Committee are planned ahead of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s lecture at the University of Minnesota on Monday. Barrett is the guest of the annual Stein Lecture.
by Ellie Roth

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Facing eviction, she reached out for help and found a new home

Facing eviction, she reached out for help and found a new home

As eviction filings soar in Hennepin County, advocates say too many people are missing out on resources that can keep them in their homes.
by Nina Moini

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