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Stories from February 12, 2024

Cocoa prices spiked to an all-time high right before Valentine's Day

Cocoa prices spiked to an all-time high right before Valentine's Day

Chocolate lovers won't see a sudden price spike for Valentine's Day — because the cost already has been rising for months. Extreme weather is largely to blame.
by Alina Selyukh

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Trump appeals immunity ruling to the Supreme Court

Trump appeals immunity ruling to the Supreme Court

Last week, three judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected Trump's bid for blanket immunity over acts he allegedly committed while in the White House.
by Carrie Johnson

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Legislative session begins; Students meet U of M presidential candidates

Lawmakers returned to the Minnesota Capitol Monday for the start of the 2024 legislative session. Reworking a state law regarding school resource officers is a top priority. Students at the University of Minnesota will get the chance to meet three candidates hoping to fill the role of president of the university system starting Monday.
by Emily Reese

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Molly Ringwald breaks free from 'mom purgatory' in 'Feud: Capote vs. The Swans'

Molly Ringwald breaks free from 'mom purgatory' in 'Feud: Capote vs. The Swans'

Ringwald represented teen angst in '80s films like “Sixteen Candles” and “The Breakfast Club.” She says early success led to her being typecast, but adds, “I’m really happy with where I’m at right now.”
by Tonya Mosley

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RFK Jr. apologizes to his family for Super Bowl ad invoking JFK

RFK Jr. apologizes to his family for Super Bowl ad invoking JFK

Longshot candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued an apology to the Kennedy family Sunday night after his super PAC ran an ad repurposing one from former President John F. Kennedy's 1960 campaign.
by Elena Moore

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Yet another FAFSA problem: Non-citizens can't fill it out

Yet another FAFSA problem: Non-citizens can't fill it out

Parents who aren’t citizens aren’t able to complete the new version of the widely used financial-aid form, adding another barrier to families struggling with the college admissions process.
by Sequoia Carrillo and Janet W. Lee

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Carbon Sound's Julian Green and Sanni Brown on HEART BEATS and the Minnesota music scene

Carbon Sound's Julian Green and Sanni Brown on HEART BEATS and the Minnesota music scene

Content Director Julian Green and Host Sanni Brown joined MPR News with Angela Davis to talk about their newest work spotlighting DJ mixes and local musicians. 
by Angela Davis and Gretchen Brown

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Move over, senior center — these 5 books center seniors

Move over, senior center — these 5 books center seniors

These books, including Roxana Robinson's “Leaving,” which came out on Tuesday, all concern older women — some in their 60s, others in their 90s — who fully intend to enjoy all their years.
by Heller McAlpin

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Wreck of ship that sank in 1940 found in Lake Superior

Wreck of ship that sank in 1940 found in Lake Superior

Shipwreck hunters have discovered a merchant ship that sank in Lake Superior in 1940, taking its captain with it, during a storm off Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
by The Associated Press

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'What's for lunch?' Chinese New Year edition

To kick off the Chinese New Year, MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Peter Bian and Linda Cao, the couple behind the acclaimed pop-up Saturday Dumpling Co.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Minnesota 2024 legislative session kicks off in St. Paul: Here's what to expect

Minnesota 2024 legislative session kicks off in St. Paul: Here's what to expect

The gavels struck at noon Monday in the Minnesota House and Senate chambers, beginning the legislative session in a year when lawmakers in the state House are up for reelection.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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Israel rescues 2 hostages, but Gaza officials say dozens were killed in the operation

Israel rescues 2 hostages, but Gaza officials say dozens were killed in the operation

Israeli military strikes in Rafah were part of an operation to rescue two Israeli hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7. There were initial reports that at least 50 Palestinians were killed in the raid.
by Hadeel Al-Shalchi and Anas Baba

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Native Americans shut out of the nation’s liver transplant system

Native Americans shut out of the nation’s liver transplant system

Despite being more likely to die of liver disease, Native Americans are far less likely to make the transplant list than white people

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Meet the MPR News politics team

Meet the MPR News politics team

The political season is heating up. The Minnesota legislative session begins Monday and we’re heading into a big election year. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about covering politics with members of the MPR News politics team.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Did a Minnesota company make Usher's Super Bowl halftime show roller skates? Yeah!

Did a Minnesota company make Usher's Super Bowl halftime show roller skates? Yeah!

A Minnesota company got some time in the spotlight before the global audience of Sunday night’s Super Bowl, when halftime performer Usher rolled onto the stage in a pair of Riedell roller skates.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Two dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Mille Lacs County

Mille Lacs County Sheriff Kyle Burton said from the early investigation, it appears the occupants were using propane heaters and space heaters run by a gas-powered generator to heat the home.
by MPR News Staff

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Mild Monday with midweek snow possible, then briefly colder

Mild Monday with midweek snow possible, then briefly colder

Temperatures will be well above normal for the early and middle part of the week. Snow showers are possible late Wednesday into early Thursday with colder air behind it, at least briefly. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Mild start to the week with midweek snow possible then colder

Mild start to the week with midweek snow possible then colder

Above-normal temperatures continue for the first half of the week. Snow showers develop Wednesday into Thursday followed by below normal temperatures for a change. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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The legislative session begins. Finalists for U of M president visit campuses this week

The 2024 state legislative session begins Monday in St. Paul. Democrats, who control both chambers, say the session will be more about tweaking existing legislation than approving new spending. And two of the three finalists to become the next University of Minnesota president will be in Morris and Crookston today — to kick off their public interviews.
by Phil Picardi

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Violent crime is dropping fast in the U.S. — even if Americans don't believe it

Violent crime is dropping fast in the U.S. — even if Americans don't believe it

In 2020, the United States experienced one of its most dangerous years in decades. But in 2023, crime in America looked very different. That change may have gone unnoticed.
by Karen Zamora, Ari Shapiro and Courtney Dorning

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As hunger stalks Gaza, humanitarian aid is politicized in Israel

As hunger stalks Gaza, humanitarian aid is politicized in Israel

Aid organizations warn pockets of people in Gaza are already starving. But, in Israel, a small movement of protesters have been trying to block aid trucks from entering the Gaza Strip.
by Eyder Peralta

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In Minnesota, jail deaths spiked last year despite new protections

In Minnesota, jail deaths spiked last year despite new protections

Last year, 20 people died while in custody of Minnesota county jails. Justice advocates have called for more scrutiny of those deaths. A state official says mental health and addiction issues are key factors.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Trump slams Swift, prompting other politicians to come out as Swifties

Trump slams Swift, prompting other politicians to come out as Swifties

Donald Trump said on social media that copyright legislation he signed while president had made Swift "so much money," arguing it would be "disloyal" of her to endorse Biden as many are speculating.
by Rachel Treisman

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The Kansas City Chiefs win back-to-back Super Bowls

The Kansas City Chiefs win back-to-back Super Bowls

The Chiefs trailed the San Francisco 49ers at halftime but rallied to tie the game at the end of regulation. Patrick Mahomes’ 3-yard touchdown pass to Mecole Harman in overtime won it for Kansas City.
by NPR Staff

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