Stories from October 28, 2024

A northern Minnesota woman is facing felony charges for allegedly forging signatures on material for two absentee ballots. And Minneapolis city officials are urging Hennepin County to close its solid waste incinerator by the end of 2027. That timetable is faster than the one adopted by the county, which resolved to close the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center — also known as HERC — sometime between 2028 and 2040.
Minnesota woman charged with voter fraud after local election officials suspect forged signatures
The complaint said Danielle Miller told law enforcement her mother was an avid supporter of former Republican President Donald Trump. She died in August before her absentee ballot arrived.
Climate Cast: Weak La Niña may mean snowy winter is on deck
Last winter was the warmest on record in Minnesota — a perfect non-storm of conditions that included a strong El Niño combined with warming climate trends. But this year will be different thanks to a weak La Niña developing in the Pacific, said Kenny Blumenfeld, who tracks Minnesota’s climate trends with the Minnesota State Climatologist office in St. Paul.
How hockey safety has changed 1 year after Minnesota native’s death on the ice
Adam Johnson died after his neck was cut by an opposing player’s skate. That led USA Hockey to require all youth players to wear neck laceration protection in practice and games. A key Minnesota hockey official tells MPR News that players have embraced the change.
Biden casts 2024 election ballot near his Delaware home, waiting in line with other voters
It’s a bittersweet moment for Biden, who decided to end his reelection campaign in July because of growing concerns about his health and Democrats’ worries about his chances against former President Donald Trump.
U of M President: 'Staff were terrified' leading up to student arrests
University of Minnesota President Dr. Rebecca Cunningham spoke with MPR News host Nina Moini about the students’ arrests on the Twin Cities campus after occupying Morrill Hall.
Do you have a book in you?
Do you have a book in you? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a book agent and the founder of a small publishing company about changes in the publishing industry and what it takes to get your story in print.
Shooting suspect arrested after overnight SWAT operation in south Minneapolis
A 54-year-old man charged with shooting and wounding a neighbor last week in south Minneapolis was arrested early Monday following an hours-long SWAT operation. The police department’s handling of the case has drawn criticism.
Manslaughter probe continues 1 year after hockey player Adam Johnson's death in England
It’s been one year since the death of American hockey player and Minnesota native Adam Johnson whose neck was fatally cut by an opponent’s skate during a game in Sheffield, England. A man remains under investigation after being arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
Three people are dead and three others are in critical condition after a pair of shootings at Minneapolis homeless encampments over the weekend. And it's one week and one day until the election. On Sunday, DFL Senator Amy Klobuchar and her Republican challenger Royce White met in a debate.
At the heart of the Boeing strike, an emotional fight over a lost pension plan
Pensions are a major sticking point between Boeing and its striking machinists union. Many workers want the company to restore the pension plan they lost a decade ago, but Boeing hasn’t budged.
Off-color jokes, vitriol take over Trump Madison Square Garden rally
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump put on a splashy rally at New York's hallmark Madison Square Garden, but repeated insults and at times racist and misogynistic remarks from guest speakers threatened to grab the most attention.