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Stories from November 13, 2023

Minneapolis moves forward with $1M plan for policing alternatives

Minneapolis moves forward with $1M plan for policing alternatives

A Minneapolis City Council committee on Thursday moved forward a contract with New York University School of Law’s Police Project to help the city implement more public safety alternatives to policing. 
by Jon Collins

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White Thanksgiving possible next week?

White Thanksgiving possible next week?

The weather maps suggest some snow could fly Thanksgiving week across Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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Appetites: 'Corn Dance' cookbook weaves together Indigenous and Southwest traditions

Appetites: 'Corn Dance' cookbook weaves together Indigenous and Southwest traditions

MPR News host Tom Crann talks with Native chef Loretta Barrett Oden and Minnesota food writer Beth Dooley about their new cookbook “Corn Dance: Inspired First American Cuisine”.
by Tom Crann and Aaliyah Demry

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State's health systems are losing money, Minnesota Hospital Association says

The Minnesota Hospital Association says a survey of 70 of its members — ranging from big health systems to rural hospitals — found that two-thirds are operating in the red with a collective loss of $419 million.   That story 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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The U.S. economy continues to chug along

The U.S. economy continues to chug along

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with MPR News senior economics contributor Chris Farrell about the retail market leading up to the holiday season and the U.S economy going into 2024.  
by Angela Davis and Chris Farrell

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New audit questions oversight of Senior Nutrition Program

A new report from the Office of the Legislative Auditor of Minnesota found that the Minnesota Board on Aging did not meet legal standards in its oversight of the Senior Nutrition Program.
by Peter Cox

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Mild for now; snow chance next week

Mild for now; snow chance next week

November is running milder than average again this week. But there are signs colder air and possible snow may arrive Thanksgiving week.
by Paul Huttner

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Toys R Us to open new flagship store at Mall of America

Toys R Us to open new flagship store at Mall of America

An iconic toy store chain that largely vanished from the retail landscape in recent years announced Monday that it’s planning to open a new flagship location at the Mall of America.
by MPR News Staff

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Claire Keegan's 'stories of women and men' explore what goes wrong between them

Claire Keegan's 'stories of women and men' explore what goes wrong between them

Book critic Maureen Corrigan says her only frustration with Keegan's work is that she wants more of it. So she was happy to read her nuanced, three-story collection, “So Late in the Day.”
by Maureen Corrigan

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Taking charge of your time

Taking charge of your time

There are only 24 hours in a day, but is that enough to tackle your entire to-do list? News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about time — how to manage it and how to prioritize your tasks. 
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Why nuclear energy is a political minefield in Minnesota

Why nuclear energy is a political minefield in Minnesota

Nuclear energy is controversial in Minnesota and across the country. A new series from Minnesota news startup Project Optimist is diving into all the gray areas.
by Catharine Richert and Gretchen Brown

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An unusually mild November week underway

An unusually mild November week underway

Temperatures will continue on the mild side for mid-November all this week. No big storms are likely, but rain and light snow could glance northern Minnesota on Thursday.
by Bill Endersen

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Don Samuels tries again for Congress; flag redesign commission welcomes feedback

Former Minneapolis City Council Member Don Samuels has launched a second primary campaign to Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar. The commission charged with redesigning the state flag says it will no longer take submissions, but it welcomes feedback on the submissions sent in.
by Phil Picardi

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Major downtown St. Paul intersection closed this week

Major downtown St. Paul intersection closed this week

MnDOT said the closure of the busy intersection adjacent to the Xcel Energy Center is to allow crews to remove the deteriorating red concrete circle at that corner. It’ll be replaced with asphalt.
by Andrew Krueger

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Mild week coming with warmer than normal temps

Mild week coming with warmer than normal temps

Temperatures will run well warmer than normal statewide this week. Rain and light snow might graze northern Minnesota on Thursday.
by Bill Endersen

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Robertson and Johnston each score twice as Stars beat Wild 8-3

Robertson and Johnston each score twice as Stars beat Wild 8-3

Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston each had two goals and an assist as the Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 8-3. Matt Duchene had a goal and an assist, and Joe Pavelski, Radek Faksa and Evgenii Dadonov also scored for the Stars, who completed a perfect three-game road trip.
by Associated

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Hearing loss can lead to deadly falls, but hearing aids may cut the risk

Hearing loss can lead to deadly falls, but hearing aids may cut the risk

Falling is the top cause of injury for older adults and even mild hearing loss can increase the risk. But consistently wearing hearing aids may improve balance and prevent falls, a study finds.
by Allison Aubrey

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Girls on the Run 5K empowers Minnesota youth to reach potential

Girls on the Run 5K empowers Minnesota youth to reach potential

Over 1,000 third to eighth grade girls participated in a 5K hosted by Girls on the Run, a nonprofit focused on promoting positive physical activity and confidence in young girls.
by Ellie Roth

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Gaza's 2 largest hospitals have ceased to function, health officials say

Gaza's 2 largest hospitals have ceased to function, health officials say

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised speech Saturday night that there would be no cease-fire in Gaza until all hostages held by Hamas are released.
by Lauren Frayer, Aya Batrawy, Peter Kenyon and Greg Myre

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