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Stories from November 11, 2024

Veterans Day ceremony in Minnesota; Close election in Sherburne County

It is Veterans Day, and at ceremony in Arden Hills today Gov. Tim Walz thanked veterans and the people who care for them. And Sherburne County says it plans to pay for a hand recount in a few close races to confirm the accuracy of last week's election results.
by Jacob Aloi

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A ’Wicked’ mistake: Mattel apologizes for printing a porn site on its doll packaging

A ’Wicked’ mistake: Mattel apologizes for printing a porn site on its doll packaging

Mattel is pulling its Wicked dolls from some store shelves because of a misprint directing shoppers to a pornographic site. Meanwhile, resellers are listing the products on eBay for up to $500.
by Rachel Treisman

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The role of misinformation in the 2024 election

The role of misinformation in the 2024 election

The election is over, but rumors, lies and misinformation are here to stay. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the role misinformation played in the election and how we can protect ourselves from it.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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You might beat back phragmites, the scourge of wetlands, but then what?

You might beat back phragmites, the scourge of wetlands, but then what?

Wetlands managers have spent years using fire and chemicals to fight phragmites, an invasive reed that chokes everything else out. But coaxing beneficial native plants to move back in is difficult.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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25 of 43 monkeys have been recovered after escaping a lab in South Carolina last week

25 of 43 monkeys have been recovered after escaping a lab in South Carolina last week

A research facility in Yemassee, S.C., has recovered 25 of the 43 monkeys that escaped from the laboratory last week after a caretaker accidentally left the door to their enclosure unsecured.
by Alana Wise

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Veterans face challenges starting small businesses but there are plenty of resources to help

Veterans face challenges starting small businesses but there are plenty of resources to help

Many veterans who’ve started small businesses tell a similar story: Their military service prepared them mentally for the task, but they were at a disadvantage when it came to the financial part.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesotans Darwitz, Wendell-Pohl set for Hockey Hall of Fame induction Monday

Minnesotans Darwitz, Wendell-Pohl set for Hockey Hall of Fame induction Monday

It’s the first Hall of Fame class to include two women’s players since 2010 and the first ever to include two American women. Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell-Pohl were teammates at the University of Minnesota and on the U.S. team that won silver at the 2002 Olympics.
by Anna Haecherl

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Precipitation deficit continues despite recent rainfall

Precipitation deficit continues despite recent rainfall

November has started off wetter than usual, with several weather systems moving through since the Halloween rain and snow event. Despite the much needed rainfall, we continue to see precipitation deficits since early September.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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After Trump's election, some Latino Minnesotans change focus

After Trump's election, some Latino Minnesotans change focus

Francisco Segovia is the executive director of COPAL Minnesota. He spoke with MPR News host Nina Moini about what life looked like for some Latino residents of Minnesota during Trump’s last term, and how they’re preparing for the near future.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Trump names Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy in new administration

Trump names Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy in new administration

Donald Trump is naming longtime adviser Stephen Miller, an immigration hard-liner, to be the deputy chief of policy in his new administration. The announcement was first reported by CNN on Monday.
by The Associated Press

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Sherburne County will pay for recount of election results in close races

Sherburne County will pay for recount of election results in close races

County officials say a damaged or uncleared memory card did not fully collect and transmit results from some mail-in ballots to the Minnesota Secretary of State's office on election night. That led to the state website displaying inaccurate unofficial results for Sherburne County.
by Kirsti Marohn

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What to know about Tom Homan, the former ICE head returning as Trump's 'border czar'

What to know about Tom Homan, the former ICE head returning as Trump's 'border czar'

Homan was the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement from January 2017 to June 2018, where he was a key architect of the Trump administration's controversial family separation policy.
by Rachel Treisman

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Veterans Day recognized across Minnesota. Minneapolis City Council to hear George Floyd Square plans

Veterans Day observances are taking place Monday across Minnesota to thank and honor all veterans for their service to the country. And the Minneapolis City Council will hear a proposal this week for reconstruction of the intersection where George Floyd was killed.
by Alex Simpson

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Heat edge Timberwolves 95-94 on Nikola Jovic's layup-and-1 with 7.8 seconds left

Heat edge Timberwolves 95-94 on Nikola Jovic's layup-and-1 with 7.8 seconds left

Nikola Jovic made the tying layup and go-ahead foul shot with 7.8 seconds left to send the Miami Heat past the Minnesota Timberwolves 95-94 and stop their three-game losing streak. 
by The Associated Press

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'I got my life back.' Veterans with PTSD making progress thanks to service dog program

'I got my life back.' Veterans with PTSD making progress thanks to service dog program

After working at a crowded and dangerous internment camp in Iraq, Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather O’Brien brought home with her anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. 
by The Associated Press

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Wisconsin high court to hear arguments on whether an 1849 abortion ban remains valid

Wisconsin high court to hear arguments on whether an 1849 abortion ban remains valid

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Monday on whether a law that legislators adopted more than a decade before the Civil War bans abortion and can still be enforced.
by The Associated Press

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More young people are surviving cancer. Then they face a life altered by it

More young people are surviving cancer. Then they face a life altered by it

More people are getting cancer in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, and surviving, thanks to rapid advancement in care. Many will have decades of life ahead of them, which means they face greater and more complex challenges in survivorship. Lourdes Monje is navigating these waters at age 29.
by Yuki Noguchi

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It’s Veterans Day. The VA says it can’t help thousands of vets it left stranded

It’s Veterans Day. The VA says it can’t help thousands of vets it left stranded

An NPR investigation finds thousands of veterans were pushed into high-cost mortgages by a program that was meant to help them. A rescue plan being rolled out by the Department of Veterans Affairs is excluding many vets who need help.
by Chris Arnold, Quil Lawrence and Robert Benincasa

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Minnesota composer grapples with tough topics, snares another Grammy nomination

Minnesota composer grapples with tough topics, snares another Grammy nomination

Minnesota composer Jake Runestad has been nominated for a “best choral performance” Grammy award for an album that features pieces about post-traumatic stress disorder and climate change.
by Todd Melby and Anika Besst

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In Warren, a different kind of veterans memorial draws people near

In Warren, a different kind of veterans memorial draws people near

Veterans memorials are a common sight on Minnesota courthouse lawns. They often focus on military might. But in the small northwestern town of Warren, a sculpture is connecting veterans and the town in a quiet way.
by Dan Gunderson

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