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Stories from April 12, 2024

Brooklyn Park man who arranged killing of Zaria McKeever gets life sentence

Brooklyn Park man who arranged killing of Zaria McKeever gets life sentence

A judge on Friday gave a life sentence with the possibility of parole after 30 years to a Brooklyn Park man who pleaded guilty in the death of his ex-girlfriend. Erick Haynes, 23, ordered two teenage brothers to break into the home of Zaria McKeever and kill her new partner, but one of the teens shot McKeever instead.
by Matt Sepic

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Life sentence for Brooklyn Park man in death of Zaria McKeever

A judge Friday gave a life sentence to a Brooklyn Park man who pleaded guilty in the death of his ex-girlfriend. Erick Haynes ordered two teenagers to break into the home of Zaria McKeever and kill her new partner, but one of the teens shot McKeever instead. This is the evening update from MPR News, hosted by Peter Cox. Theme music by Gary Meister.
by Peter Cox

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Cube Critics discuss two MSPIFF documentaries, ‘No One Asked You’ and ‘The Fishing Hat Bandit’

Cube Critics discuss two MSPIFF documentaries, ‘No One Asked You’ and ‘The Fishing Hat Bandit’

Cube Critics discuss two MSPIFF documentaries, “No One Asked You” and “The Fishing Hat Bandit”; Plus a web- and podcast-only extra roundtable of other MSPIFF films
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Authorities ID man fatally shot as deputies attempted to serve warrant in Minnetonka

Authorities ID man fatally shot as deputies attempted to serve warrant in Minnetonka

Authorities on Friday released the name of a man who was fatally shot on Wednesday in Minnetonka as sheriff’s deputies attempted to execute an arrest warrant. Two deputies were wounded in the incident.
by MPR News Staff

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Rain and warmth prevail as we head into mid-April

Rain and warmth prevail as we head into mid-April

The start of mid-April brought spring showers and extra warmth around the state. Climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley discussed the rainy weather and tips for seeding your lawn during this time.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Frozen Four continues, 3 Minnesotans on teams vying for national title

Frozen Four continues, 3 Minnesotans on teams vying for national title

No. 1 Boston College will take on No. 3 Denver in the championship. No teams from Minnesota, Wisconsin or North Dakota made it to Thursday’s semifinals, but energy at the X generally remained pretty high.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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The feminists who built America

The feminists who built America

Many of their names are unknown, but early American feminists fought hard for the freedoms that are cornerstones to democracy. This week on Big Books and Bold Ideas, historian Elizabeth Cobbs and our new series, “Big Books, Bold Americans.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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In ‘Like Happiness,’ a woman struggles to define a past, destructive relationship

In ‘Like Happiness,’ a woman struggles to define a past, destructive relationship

Ursula Villarreal-Moura’s debut novel movingly portrays its protagonist coming to terms with an imbalanced, difficult, and sometimes harmful friendship that was also a key part of her life for years.
by Ilana Masad

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More states are finding bird flu in cattle. This is what scientists are watching for

More states are finding bird flu in cattle. This is what scientists are watching for

Both South Dakota and North Carolina have detected the virus in dairy herds, bringing the total number of states affected to eight. Scientists are paying close attention to how the virus is changing and what that means for its pandemic potential.
by Will Stone

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Two tribal nations sue social media companies over Native youth suicides

Two tribal nations sue social media companies over Native youth suicides

The Spirit Lake Tribe in North Dakota and the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin are accusing social media companies of contributing to high rates of suicides that disproportionately affect Native American youth.
by The Associated Press

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‘Look what you made me do’: Minnesota lawmakers pass proposals to crack down on ticket, junk fees

‘Look what you made me do’: Minnesota lawmakers pass proposals to crack down on ticket, junk fees

The Minnesota House of Representatives advanced two measures — inspired by Taylor Swift — to crack down on the add-on fees for everything from concert tickets to hotel rooms and restaurant bills. 
by Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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2 price transparency bills pass House. Minnesota traffic fatalities up 61 percent

A pair of bills pending in the Legislature would require transparent, upfront pricing that includes add-on service fees for everything from concert tickets to hotel rooms and restaurant bills. Both proposals passed the House Thursday. And 2024 is on pace to be the deadliest year on Minnesota roads in some time — from Jan. 1 through April 10, traffic fatalities were up 61 percent compared to a year ago.
by Phil Picardi

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Another Boeing whistleblower says he faced retaliation for reporting ‘shortcuts’

Another Boeing whistleblower says he faced retaliation for reporting ‘shortcuts’

This week brought more damaging allegations about Boeing as an engineer accused the company of taking production "shortcuts." He joins a growing list of whistleblowers who say they faced retaliation.
by Joel Rose

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The U.S. counterintelligence head says the list of threats is long and getting longer

The U.S. counterintelligence head says the list of threats is long and getting longer

Mike Casey tells NPR that the scale of spying against the United States is "impressive and terrifying." He says: "More players are getting into it with more tools, going after more targets."
by Ryan Lucas

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Duluth’s beloved Park Point a neighborhood in flux long before Cargill outcry

Duluth’s beloved Park Point a neighborhood in flux long before Cargill outcry

Behind the recent uproar over billionaire Kathy Cargill’s plans on Duluth’s Park Point, the neighborhood has been undergoing major change for years, with more second homes and vacation rentals, and soaring property taxes.
by Dan Kraker

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A modern spin on a Korean tradition: Kimjang in south Minneapolis

A modern spin on a Korean tradition: Kimjang in south Minneapolis

The Korean tradition of kimjang, a community gathering to make large batches of the spicy fermented cabbage delicacy known as kimchi, recently took on an added Minnesota flavor. A group of strangers, bound by an interest in food, to chop, salt and spice — and maybe launch a new tradition of their own.
by Hannah Yang

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