Oct. 3, 2019

To the delight of his devoted fans, a new treasure chest of Prince’s creations will be released this fall. On Nov. 29, a remastered version of his landmark album “1999” will be released, with dozens of previously unreleased tracks.

And that’s not all, later this month, on Oct. 29, a memoir written by Prince and a co-author is coming out. It’s a lot to process if you’re a Prince fan, but thankfully I found the perfect person to help us with all the details. Andrea Swensson of The Current joined me in the studio today to help break down what fans can expect. Listen to that conversation here. ~ Angela Davis, MPR News host | Updraft blog | Forecast

Bombas vs. Bombers: Here’s why Twins-Yankees series will be like no other

The division games that start Friday feature two evenly matched, high-octane offenses that helped make 2019 the year of the long ball. This Twins squad is eager to help bury Minnesota’s sad playoff history in New York.

More: After complaints, Comcast will air Twins playoff game for free
‘We like hotels’: Twins prep for playoffs in New York
Grand Salami: The Twins are swinging for the fences with playoff fare

Tight labor market drives a school bus driver shortage in Minnesota

A month into the new school year, some Minnesota schools are still struggling to find enough bus drivers to transport kids. In Crookston, Minn., the superintendent is doing double duty, running the district and driving a route.

More: State releases $30 million for school safety upgrades
Shortage of school bus drivers: It means surplus of late students
Related: Bus driver shortages are the new norm as new school year starts

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Trump calls for China to investigate Bidens

Amid an impeachment investigation over his request for Ukraine to investigate a chief political rival, President Trump on Thursday called on another nation to probe former Vice President Joe Biden and his son. Trump and personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani have also tried to raise suspicions about Hunter Biden’s business dealings in China.

A familiar voice in insulin debate, Quinn Nystrom jumps into 8th District race

Democrat Quinn Nystrom launched a congressional campaign Thursday against 8th District Republican Pete Stauber.

2019 session:Despite solid votes for insulin help, it falls out of final budget deal
Sept. 19:Senate Republicans propose insulin plan

Dynamite vs. dairy cows: The odd legal foundations of Minneapolis labor law

Century-old cases involving milk purity and the shack of a rogue explosives lover in Duluth have become weirdly relevant in the battle over Minneapolis’ sick leave and minimum wage ordinances.

Supreme Court: Hears challenges to Minneapolis wage, sick time laws
June 2017:Thousands in Twin Cities may benefit from new paid sick time rules

'I've never told anyone': Stories of life in Indian boarding schools

A new book by Ojibwe author Denise Lajimodiere, “Stringing Rosaries,” tells the first-person stories of life for Native American children who were sent to boarding schools designed to purge their language and culture.

Downtown Minneapolis business leaders want more cops on streets

Recent shootings and robberies in popular entertainment areas spark business groups to call for reinforcements.

Earlier: After violent viral videos, downtown Minneapolis leaders want more cops
August: Frey calls for 14 new police officers, $31 million for housing in 2020 budget
Arradondo: Minneapolis police chief wants 400 more officers by 2025

Seeing a lot of acorns on the ground already? Tiny wasps are to blame

Insects have been burrowing into acorns, damaging them and causing the trees to drop them in unusual numbers.

Art Hounds: Printmakers in Mni Sota Makoce

Highpoint Center for Printmaking present an exhibition of prints by Native American artists. Plus, Art Hounds recommend Park Square's production of "Aubergine" and the paintings of Frederick Somers.

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