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Stories from December 12, 2023

Death of Adam Johnson from skate blade prompts new look at neck guard mandates in youth hockey

Death of Adam Johnson from skate blade prompts new look at neck guard mandates in youth hockey

The death of hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate blade cut to his throat has renewed debate over whether there needs to be uniform standards and mandates for neck guards and other safety equipment in youth hockey.
by The Associated Press

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Hennepin County Attorney's Office may open more cases where wrongful conviction is suspected

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says her office will consider more wrongful conviction claims. She announced Tuesday they will establish a conviction integrity unit following Monday’s release of Marvin Haynes from a Stillwater prison. A judge vacated his murder conviction after the Great North Innocence Project took up the case. Also, Metro Transit will soon deploy a code of conduct for riders. This is the evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Feven Gerezgiher. The theme music is by Gary Meister.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Professor, former regent allege faculty post on U of M website is ‘antisemitic’

Professor, former regent allege faculty post on U of M website is ‘antisemitic’

A University of Minnesota law professor and a former regent have asked the U.S. Department of Education to investigate their concerns about alleged antisemitism after faculty posted an opinion statement on an official university website.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Peter Cox

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Twin Cities Hmong artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong kidnapped and killed in Colombia

Twin Cities Hmong artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong kidnapped and killed in Colombia

“The pain of his loss is indescribable,” Xiong’s family said in a statement. A Colombian newspaper reported that he was kidnapped while on a date with a woman he met on social media.
by Joey Peters

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Behind the microphone with David Brancaccio

Behind the microphone with David Brancaccio

You’ve probably heard his voice on the radio, but how much do you know about David Brancaccio? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the host of Marketplace Morning Report about his career, how the economy is doing and his surprising connection to Minnesota.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Man charged in killing of Minneapolis grocery store clerk to appear in court Tuesday

Man charged in killing of Minneapolis grocery store clerk to appear in court Tuesday

Prosecutors on Monday charged Taylor Schulz with one count of second-degree murder. He is accused of fatally attacking Robert Skafte last Friday, who was working in a Minneapolis grocery store.
by MPR News Staff

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At 1 Gaza hospital, doctors are fleeing, supplies are low and there’s not enough beds

At 1 Gaza hospital, doctors are fleeing, supplies are low and there’s not enough beds

In the Palestinian territory's second-largest city, Khan Younis, thousands have taken shelter on the grounds of Nasser Medical Complex, where staff describe an increasingly desperate situation.
by Anas Baba and Scott Neuman

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Harvard affirms President Claudine Gay will not step down over antisemitism testimony

Harvard affirms President Claudine Gay will not step down over antisemitism testimony

Gay faced growing criticism from lawmakers, alumni and donors for not denouncing violence and hateful rhetoric against Jewish students more clearly or forcefully enough during congressional testimony.
by Juliana Kim, Bill Chappell and Elissa Nadworny

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These pros help keep ailing, aging loved ones safe — but it's a costly service

These pros help keep ailing, aging loved ones safe — but it's a costly service

Private care management, often nurses or social workers, is a growing field that helps people navigate the elder care system. People call it "a game changer" — but it comes at a high price.
by Ashley Milne-Tyte

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After a chilly Tuesday an unusually long stretch of mild weather develops

After a chilly Tuesday an unusually long stretch of mild weather develops

December so far looks an awful lot like a typical El Niño set up. We have one chilly day Tuesday and then it’s back to prolonged warmth. Friday brings the only chance of measurable precipitation. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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8 arrested during pro-Palestinian protest. Marvin Haynes exonerated

Eight people were arrested last night during a pro-Palestinian protest that blocked traffic in Minneapolis. And a Minnesota man who spent nearly two decades in prison for murder woke up today a free man. 
by Phil Picardi

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Zelenskyy is making a last-ditch push to get more U.S. weapons and aid for Ukraine

Zelenskyy is making a last-ditch push to get more U.S. weapons and aid for Ukraine

President Biden has asked Congress for billions more in help for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. But Republicans have made it contingent on major changes in U.S. border policy.
by Franco Ordoñez

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Lawmakers push for federal prison oversight after reports of inadequate medical care

Lawmakers push for federal prison oversight after reports of inadequate medical care

Lawmakers are urging the federal Bureau of Prisons to address prisoner health care after an NPR investigation detailed the stories of prisoners nationwide going without needed medical care.
by Meg Anderson

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Commission slims roster of potential Minnesota flags to 3 designs

Commission slims roster of potential Minnesota flags to 3 designs

A state commission moved from six flag finalists to three and could select a concept this week to refine by the end of the year. It finished work on a new state seal with a red-eyed loon at the center.
by Dana Ferguson

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Heart of Hawaii’s historic Lahaina reopens to residents and business owners

Heart of Hawaii’s historic Lahaina reopens to residents and business owners

The historic town, on the Hawaiian island of Maui that burned in a deadly wildfire that killed at least 100 people, reopened Monday to residents and business owners holding day passes.
by The Associated Press

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A jury decided Google's Android app store benefits from anticompetitive barriers

The maker of Fortnite sued three years ago, alleging that Google abused its power to shield its Play Store from competition in order to protect a gold mine that makes billions of dollars annually.
by The Associated Press

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