Sept. 10, 2019

More and more people are getting into the business of booze in Minnesota and finding success — and it’s not just craft beer. Winemakers and distilleries are winning national awards for the excellence of their products. Soon today’s show I spoke with two people who are closely watching what is happening with wine and spirits in Minnesota and the people who are making them. Looking for suggestions on what to sip? Listen to our conversation and check out some audience suggestionshere. ~ Angela Davis, MPR News host | Updraft blog | Forecast

9 hours, 3 shootings, 3 dead in St. Paul; 2 teens arrested in Rice St. killing

St. Paul police are investigating the fatal shootings of three men in separate incidents that spanned nine hours Monday into early Tuesday. In one of the killings, an afternoon shooting on Rice Street, two 15-year-olds have been arrested, officials said.

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Third congressional hearing on ‘forever chemicals’ to focus on corporate accountability

A former Minnesota attorney general and a 3M executive are testifying in Washington Tuesday before a congressional subcommittee about PFAS — a class of chemicals that have contaminated the drinking water of millions of Americans.

'Forever'Chemicals leave costly water problem in Bemidji, cities across the country
Related: Some 3M money now up for grabs for local water projects

Mayo Clinic lands data partnership with Google

Mayo Clinic is joining with Google on a partnership to use artificial intelligence to improve care of rare and complex diseases. The project pairs Mayo’s medical expertise and massive collection of patient histories with Google’s ability to organize and make use of vast amounts of data.

Trump fires John Bolton after months of internal policy division

The national security adviser caught the president's attention for his aggressive stance as a Fox News commentator, but strayed from favor after pushing too hard against Trump's wishes.

Over 14 years, Fargo gardens grow community

A project called Growing Together is helping new Americans in Fargo access healthy food — but the gardeners involved say it’s also building relationships between lifelong North Dakotans and refugees who came to Fargo from around the world.
This week at farm show: Technology, drones and tiny computers cut farm chemical use

Congregants mourn loss of synagogue and ‘so much history’ in fire

Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire at the 120-year-old synagogue belonging to the Adas Israel Congregation in Duluth.

Monday: Duluth synagogue destroyed in fire; investigation underway

Health officials caution against all vape products as investigation into lung illnesses continues

Many of the cases appear to be linked to illicit THC products, but medical officials say people should avoid all vaping products until investigations are complete.

Friday: Minnesota health officials confirm first death tied to vaping
In depth: There's little research or regulation on vape products sickening Minnesotans

DNR: New hunting rules aimed at stopping spread of CWD

The new rules are designed to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease in wild deer. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says more hunters in more areas will have to provide a sample of their kill to check for CWD.

Poll: Most Americans want to see Congress pass gun restrictions

Democrats and Republicans agree that Congress should tighten gun laws by passing universal background checks and red flag laws, and require gun licenses as well as increase funding for mental health.

APM Research Lab poll:The majority of Americans, including gun owners, support red flag laws
Congress considers gun control bills but asks 'What does Trump want?'

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