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Stories from September 13, 2024

A landslide linked to climate change ‘rang’ the Earth for 9 days, researchers say

A landslide linked to climate change ‘rang’ the Earth for 9 days, researchers say

The scale of the geological event is like something from prehistoric times, with a tsunami 200 meters — 656 feet — in height. But it happened last year. Researchers warn that similar events may reoccur.
by Bill Chappell

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BWCA fire update; West Nile in Minnesota horses

Responders are fighting two small wildfires in northern Minnesota. The Wood Lake fire is burning in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and another blaze is going near Burntside Lake not far from Ely. And the Minnesota Board of Animal Health has confirmed the state's first positive case of West Nile virus in a horse this year.
by Emily Reese

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Stranded NASA astronauts say being stuck in space is just part of the job

Stranded NASA astronauts say being stuck in space is just part of the job

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams revealed what life has been like aboard the International Space Station after problems arose with their Starliner spacecraft, which returned home empty last week.
by Alana Wise

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Critics Notebook: Adaptations abound in Twin Cities theater this season — and it’s awesome

Critics Notebook: Adaptations abound in Twin Cities theater this season — and it’s awesome

The upcoming theater season in the Twin Cities is dominated by stage adaptations of popular works, which, while driven by commercial reasons, also have the potential to surpass their source material, offering unique interpretations and new themes.
by Jacob Aloi

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Shein and Temu face a big change to how they ship cheap Chinese goods

Shein and Temu face a big change to how they ship cheap Chinese goods

New White House rules would close a tax loophole that lets Shein and Temu cheaply ship from China to American shoppers. The Biden administration says it undercuts U.S. workers, retailers and manufacturers.
by Alina Selyukh

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William Moyers shares his journey to sobriety in new memoir

William Moyers shares his journey to sobriety in new memoir

William Moyers overcame his addiction to alcohol and crack cocaine in the 1980s and became a star of the recovery world, working as the vice president of public affairs at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and publishing a memoir about his sobriety called “Broken.” But that’s not the full story.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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A gilded Tibetan Buddhist shrine room opens at Mia

A gilded Tibetan Buddhist shrine room opens at Mia

The Minneapolis Institute of Art will open a Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room, the third of its kind in the U.S. and the only one outside the East Coast, featuring over 240 Buddhist objects and a donation from collector Alice S. Kandell, with a permanent exhibition and an opening festival on Sept. 14.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Government food shortage persists in Minnesota’s tribal communities 

Government food shortage persists in Minnesota’s tribal communities 

Tribal nations across Minnesota and the nation are still experiencing shortages in federal food shipments. The USDA delivers food to older people and low-income households. Tribal leaders say they are ready to reform federal tribal food programs through farm policy changes. 
by Melissa Olson

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2 wildfires burn in Superior National Forest, closing some BWCA portages and campsites

2 wildfires burn in Superior National Forest, closing some BWCA portages and campsites

After an extremely wet summer, Minnesota is trending drier. The U.S. Forest Service has closed 19 campsites and several portages in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
by Gracie Stockton and Clay Masters

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Election officials review voter registrations after problems detected in automated system

Election officials review voter registrations after problems detected in automated system

State election officials are making verification changes to Minnesota’s automatic voter registration system after they found some potentially problematic entries. Minnesotans who apply for and receive a state-issued ID are registered to vote without having to opt in if they meet legal criteria.
by Dana Ferguson

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On Friday the 13th, here are 2 myths and 2 truths about the weather

On Friday the 13th, here are 2 myths and 2 truths about the weather

Most weather-related myths are based on long-standing observations and folklore rather than scientific rigor. However, some are grounded in valid atmospheric phenomena. Here are four surprising but common beliefs about the weather, including two that ring true.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Senate confirms Minnesota’s newest federal judge. Minneapolis residents voice thoughts on Blue Line extension plan

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Assistant U.S. Attorney Laura Provinzino from St. Cloud as Minnesota’s newest federal judge. And dozens of Minneapolis residents Thursday voiced their opinions at a city council committee hearing about the proposed Blue Line extension plan.
by Phil Picardi

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Boeing machinists go on strike after rejecting contract

Boeing machinists go on strike after rejecting contract

The deal would have raised wages by 25 percent, lowered employees’ share of health care costs, and boosted retirement contributions by the company. But many rank and file union members were unhappy.
by Joel Rose and Russell Lewis

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A year after the Big 3 strike, some union autoworkers face an uncertain future

A year after the Big 3 strike, some union autoworkers face an uncertain future

Last fall's strike against Ford, GM and Stellantis yielded record contracts for autoworkers. With a slowdown in car sales, Stellantis workers now face job cuts, production slowdowns and uncertainty.
by Andrea Hsu

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Minneapolis residents express concerns about proposed Blue Line extension plan

Minneapolis residents express concerns about proposed Blue Line extension plan

Municipalities where the route will be located are holding public hearings on the preliminary design plans. Minneapolis City Council members are listening to feedback and will vote on whether to grant municipal consent for the project.
by Regina Medina

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A loose electrical cable is found on ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse

A loose electrical cable is found on ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse

Investigators found a loose cable that could have caused electrical issues on the Dali, the cargo ship that lost power and struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the span to collapse.
by The Associated Press

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