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Stories from December 20, 2023

North Dakota judge to decide whether to temporarily block part of abortion law that limits doctors

North Dakota judge to decide whether to temporarily block part of abortion law that limits doctors

A North Dakota judge said Wednesday he will decide soon whether to temporarily block a part of the state's revised abortion laws so doctors can perform the procedure to save a patient's life or health.
by The Associated Press

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There's an effective morning-after pill for STIs but it's not clear it works in women

There's an effective morning-after pill for STIs but it's not clear it works in women

Doxy-PEP can be taken a few hours after sex and is effective at preventing sexually transmitted infections. New research finds it's less effective for women but that may not be the final word.
by Will Stone

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Mayo Clinic gives Rochester schools $10M

Mayo Clinic is giving Rochester Public Schools $10 million dollars to help it avoid a sweeping and controversial redistricting plan. The funding will prevent the district from having to close three schools, and dramatically scales back a plan to eliminate busing for a host of schools that award spots based on a lottery system. That story and more in today’s evening news update. Hosted by Sarah Thamer. Music by Gary Meister.
by Sarah Thamer

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Minnesota flag commission chair defends final design, shares what experience was like

Minnesota flag commission chair defends final design, shares what experience was like

The artist and designer said he thought he was taking on a more artistic role. But “it was one percent design and 99 percent politics,” Luis Fitch told Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Toyota recalls 1 million vehicles for defect that may prevent air bags from deploying

Toyota recalls 1 million vehicles for defect that may prevent air bags from deploying

Toyota said a defect could cause airbags not to deploy, increasing the risk of injury. The vehicles include Avalons, Camrys, Highlanders, RAV4s, Siennas and Corollas for model years 2020 to 2022.
by The Associated Press

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BCA releases more details after officer kills man during Marshall domestic disturbance call

BCA releases more details after officer kills man during Marshall domestic disturbance call

Officer Eric Klenken found Jamel Hill Moore stabbing Meredith Martell as he pinned her to the floor of her bedroom closet. Children were in the home at the time, but were not injured.
by MPR News Staff

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Art Friend: Our arts critic takes a teacher to see a subversive piece at the Walker

Art Friend: Our arts critic takes a teacher to see a subversive piece at the Walker

MPR News’ Art Friend goes to an art exhibition at the Walker Art Center to explore and reflect on the dynamic and politically charged artworks from the Eastern Bloc, particularly struck by Gyola Konkoly's "Bleeding Monument" and its themes of resilience and transient beauty.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Colorado's Supreme Court disqualified Trump from the state ballot. What happens now?

Colorado's Supreme Court disqualified Trump from the state ballot. What happens now?

Trump's team vowed to appeal the decision. If it's in front of the U.S. Supreme Court by Jan. 5, Trump's name will stay on the ballot. Legal experts say the question is likely to keep coming up.
by Rachel Treisman

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Minnesota Yacht Club Music Festival scheduled for next summer in St. Paul

Minnesota Yacht Club Music Festival scheduled for next summer in St. Paul

Concert promoters behind several of the country’s top music festivals are making plans for a new event in St. Paul next summer. The lineup for the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival is set to be released next month.
by MPR News Staff

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J.D. Steele: Spreading joy and soul through song

J.D. Steele: Spreading joy and soul through song

Musician J.D. Steele is known for his work with Prince and singing and producing R&B, gospel and soul with The Steeles. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with this Minnesota music powerhouse about his career, directing community choirs and inspiring the next generation to sing.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Minnesota's population bounces back: 5 takeaways from latest census estimates

Minnesota's population bounces back: 5 takeaways from latest census estimates

Minnesota is one of 11 states that gained population in 2023 after a decline in 2022. According to the latest figures, the state’s population is now nearly 5,738,000, growing by almost 24,000 from 2022 to 2023.
by Craig Helmstetter

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'It's a crisis': MN Hospital Association desperate for help amid staffing shortages, seasonal outbreaks

'It's a crisis': MN Hospital Association desperate for help amid staffing shortages, seasonal outbreaks

Just in time for the holidays, more Minnesotans are getting sick with respiratory illnesses like COVID and RSV. According to recent information from the state health department, hospital beds — especially for kids — are in short supply.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Native American translations are being added to more U.S. road signs to promote language and awareness

Native American translations are being added to more U.S. road signs to promote language and awareness

Authorities from Minnesota to Maine are adding Native American language translations to road signs and building facades. The push is part of an effort in some places to revitalize Native languages and draw attention to the fact that Native communities live in these places or have lived there for centuries.
by The Associated Press

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Several health metrics decline for Minnesota. State population rebounds post-pandemic

A new report from a public health advocacy organization in Minnesota details several declines in important health care metrics compared to pre-pandemic levels. And the U.S. Census Bureau says Minnesota's population has rebounded somewhat this past year — after thousands of people left the state during the pandemic. 
by Phil Picardi

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The idea of a national African American museum went back 100 years before its opening

The idea of a national African American museum went back 100 years before its opening

The museum celebrated the 20th anniversary of legislation that funded it this week, but it can trace its origins back to Black veterans who fought for the Union Army in the Civil War.
by Ayana Archie

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New 'Washington Post' CEO accused of Murdoch tabloid hacking cover-up

New 'Washington Post' CEO accused of Murdoch tabloid hacking cover-up

Lawyers for Prince Harry and Hugh Grant have alleged in court that “The Washington Post's” next CEO helped the Murdochs clean up after illegal phone-hacking incidents at their British tabloids.
by David Folkenflik

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How schools (but not necessarily education) became central to the Republican primary

How schools (but not necessarily education) became central to the Republican primary

GOP candidates talk about schools a lot on the campaign trail. But that doesn't mean they are talking a lot about education, instead focusing on culture war issues on the battleground of K-12 schools.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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Minnesota’s push for free school meals proves popular, but costs are climbing 

Minnesota’s push for free school meals proves popular, but costs are climbing 

Minnesota’s move this year to offer free breakfast and lunch to all kids regardless of family income is driving huge new demand for meals. But it’s now expected to cost the state about $175 million more than expected over the next four years. Here’s why.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Plane crashes through ice in Upper Red Lake

Plane crashes through ice in Upper Red Lake

A plane landed on Upper Red Lake Tuesday and broke through the ice, a Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said. The two occupants made it out of the plane and county water responders assisted them to shore.
by MPR News Staff

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