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Stories from July 9, 2024

Duluth officials propose criminalizing public encampments, smoking in the skyway

Duluth officials propose criminalizing public encampments, smoking in the skyway

Duluth city officials want to make several activities misdemeanor crimes, including camping on city property and smoking or vaping tobacco or cannabis in the city skyway system.
by Dan Kraker

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Analyst: Democratic division over Biden could sway elections in Minnesota

Analyst: Democratic division over Biden could sway elections in Minnesota

Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District is home to incumbent Angie Craig and is also one of the most embattled, competitive districts in the country. President Joe Biden’s performance at the first presidential debate of 2024 may sway congressional elections in Minnesota and elsewhere for Democrats.
by Tom Crann, Megan Burks and Lukas Levin

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‘Foodiest foodie fair ever:’ A critic dishes on new 2024 Minnesota State Fair foods

‘Foodiest foodie fair ever:’ A critic dishes on new 2024 Minnesota State Fair foods

James Beard Award-winning food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl dishes on the ins and outs of this years new State Fair food list. What’s gourmet and what’s gimmicky?
by Tom Crann, Heidi Raschke and Lukas Levin

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Behind the scenes of the new State Fair foods: How do vendors get picked?

Behind the scenes of the new State Fair foods: How do vendors get picked?

There are 33 new foods and six new vendors for the Minnesota State Fair, but how does someone get a spot to sell food at the fair? Maria Hayden explains how vendors make the cut.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Animal Humane Society gets rid of free spay and neuter program

A Minnesota state trooper is facing multiple felony charges in connection with a fatal crash in Rochester. And the Animal Humane Society will no longer provide free Trap-Neuter-Release, or TNR, services to individuals and organizations that help in maintaining feral cat populations.
by Emily Reese

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New AI security measure at Mall of America raises concerns for some 

New AI security measure at Mall of America raises concerns for some 

Mall of America officials say the facial recognition system launched in June is accurate, effective and is an important addition to its existing security measures. However, some experts and state lawmakers worry about risks to privacy or possible misuse of the technology.
by Sarah Thamer

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Nikki Haley releases her delegates so they can back Donald Trump at the RNC next week

Nikki Haley releases her delegates so they can back Donald Trump at the RNC next week

Nikki Haley is releasing the delegates she won during this year’s Republican primary so that they’re free to support Donald Trump at next week’s convention, a move that goes toward solidifying GOP support around the party’s presumptive nominee.
by The Associated Press

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After a medical crisis, an Iron Range journalist is speaking out about systemic rural health care issues

After a medical crisis, an Iron Range journalist is speaking out about systemic rural health care issues

Having a health crisis in your family is difficult no matter where you live. But in rural areas far from hospitals, the experience can be especially taxing.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Minnesota state trooper faces multiple felony charges after fatal Rochester crash

Minnesota state trooper faces multiple felony charges after fatal Rochester crash

The charges allege that trooper Shane Roper was traveling at 83 mph in a 40 mph zone in Rochester — without his emergency lights activated — when he collided with two other vehicles in May. The crash killed 18-year-old Olivia Flores of Owatonna.
by Andrew Krueger and Matt Sepic

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No clear path forward as Minneapolis park workers remain on strike

No clear path forward as Minneapolis park workers remain on strike

A special meeting of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board on Monday produced no clear path forward amid an ongoing contract impasse with park workers. The strike is set to end Thursday — though union officials said workers could extend the walkout if necessary.
by Cari Spencer

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Stimulant users caught up in fatal 'fourth wave' of opioid epidemic

Stimulant users caught up in fatal 'fourth wave' of opioid epidemic

Hundreds of Americans continue to die every day from overdoses. More of those deaths now involve stimulants like cocaine and meth mixed with fentanyl. Men of color have been hit particularly hard.
by Lynn Arditi

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Fargoans find safety, community in homeless encampment under First Avenue bridge

Fargoans find safety, community in homeless encampment under First Avenue bridge

“None of us are where we want to be right now, you know what I mean?” James “Wax” Chloupek said. “So why would you want to push us away?" The city of Fargo is exploring options to address the camps.
by Forum News Service

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A new novel about a ‘sandwich’ generation explores middle age and senior synchronized swimming

A new novel about a ‘sandwich’ generation explores middle age and senior synchronized swimming

St. Paul author Sarah C. Johns’ debut novel features three generations of women with a unique family history, and the stars of the show are in their late 50s and and 70s. And they’re working together to ready a team for a senior synchronized swimming competition.
by Emily Bright

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15 Hmong language teachers become first to get accredited, Karen and Somali language next

15 Hmong language teachers become first to get accredited, Karen and Somali language next

We’re seeing more school districts across Minnesota starting to provide, Hmong, Somali and Karen language classes. But there hasn’t been the infrastructure to teach those classes until now.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minneapolis could host Sundance Film Festival in 2027

Minneapolis could host Sundance Film Festival in 2027

The Sundance Film Festival, the largest independent film festival in the U.S., is considering relocating from Park City, Utah, due to issues like traffic, high rental prices and weather challenges. Minneapolis is one of the cities that has submitted a proposal to host the festival.
by Max Sparber

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Behind Upper Midwest tribal spearfishing is a long and violent history of denied treaty rights

Behind Upper Midwest tribal spearfishing is a long and violent history of denied treaty rights

A fraught and violent history for centuries disrupted Indigenous people’s lives in the upper midwest, barring them from traditional food gathering practices like spearfishing, hunting and harvesting wild rice. 
by The Associated Press

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ESG investing rule presents early test on limits of U.S. agency powers

ESG investing rule presents early test on limits of U.S. agency powers

A challenge to a Biden administration rule allowing socially conscious investing by employee retirement plans will present an early test of how courts will scrutinize federal regulations after the U.S. Supreme Court said they no longer have to defer to the expertise of the agencies that issued them.
by Reuters

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ID please. Should kids be able to buy nonalcoholic beer, wine and mocktails?

ID please. Should kids be able to buy nonalcoholic beer, wine and mocktails?

Most states currently don’t have age limits for buying zero-proof beverages that look and taste like beer, wine and liquor. But some researchers argue they could be a gateway into drinking for kids.
by Pien Huang

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Ready, set, eat: Here are the new foods that'll be at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair

Ready, set, eat: Here are the new foods that'll be at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair

Sweet corn cola floats, sweet heat bacon, Swedish ice cream sundaes and a host of other creative culinary concoctions: Start planning your taste tour, the list of new food offerings at this year’s Minnesota State Fair is out.
by MPR News Staff

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Lino Lakes halts development. Minneapolis committee approves tentative police contract

Lino Lakes council members voted Monday night to put a Muslim-centered housing development on hold for a year. And a Minneapolis City Council committee voted Monday to move forward with a tentative police union contract that would give Minneapolis police officers a substantial boost in pay.
by Phil Picardi

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In gardens across Minnesota, the beetle battle begins

In gardens across Minnesota, the beetle battle begins

Sporting metallic green and copper colors, Japanese beetles are starting their annual feast of roses, grapevines, fruit trees and any number of other plants — much to the chagrin of gardeners and farmers across a wide swath of Minnesota.
by Andrew Krueger

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Twins score twice in 11th and improve to 8-0 against White Sox with 8-6 win

Twins score twice in 11th and improve to 8-0 against White Sox with 8-6 win

Brooks Lee and Manuel Margot drove in runs in the 11th inning and the Minnesota Twins topped the Chicago White Sox 8-6. Lee’s second RBI single of the game scored automatic runner Max Kepler.
by The Associated Press

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Far from the ocean, remnants of storms like Beryl can cause severe floods

Far from the ocean, remnants of storms like Beryl can cause severe floods

Even after storms lose their hurricane status and head far inland, they can still cause dangerous floods. Storms like Beryl pose risks far from the coast, even in Canada.
by Rebecca Hersher and Julia Simon

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Can ‘wolf haters’ and ‘wolf lovers’ talk without howling?

Can ‘wolf haters’ and ‘wolf lovers’ talk without howling?

As controversy once again swirls around wolf management in Minnesota, two educational groups continue their work to insert science into the debate around wolves without dismissing people’s fears.
by Dan Kraker

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Bloomberg gives $1 billion to Hopkins to make tuition free for most medical students

Bloomberg gives $1 billion to Hopkins to make tuition free for most medical students

Most students pursuing medical degrees at Johns Hopkins University will receive free tuition, thanks to a $1 billion gift from businessman Michael Bloomberg's philanthropic organization.
by Ayana Archie

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White House physician says visits by neurologist were part of Biden's routine physicals

White House physician says visits by neurologist were part of Biden's routine physicals

The disclosures by Dr. Kevin O'Connor follow public concerns by Democrats about President Biden's fitness for office and a report about a neurologist's visits to the White House.
by NPR Washington Desk

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