Aug. 19, 2019

On today’s show we talked about empty nest syndrome — that overwhelming feeling of loss that some parents experience when they have no more children in their homes. We took a close look at how to cope with those feelings of loneliness and grief, how to embrace the joy that comes with seeing your children become independent, and how to maintain a healthy relationship with your adult children. ~ Angela Davis, MPR News host | Updraft blog | Forecast

For black mothers and babies, prejudice is a stubborn health risk

African-American women are more likely than white women to die in childbirth or have their infants face complications. They’re also more likely to encounter demeaning behavior while getting care. Some in Minnesota are working to change that.

Related: Black breastfeeding moms find support in one another
Culturally centered care: How it could help mothers and babies
Racial and ethnic: Disparities persist in sudden infant deaths

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Omar: Go to Israel, see 'cruel reality of the occupation'

Rep. Ilhan Omar suggested President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were suppressing the lawmakers' ability to carry out their oversight role.

Omar: Israel's move to block her, Tlaib from entry is 'insult to democratic values'
Friday: Rep. Rashida Tlaib cancels visit to Israel and the West Bank

First day of security line changes at MSP Airport causes confusion

A construction project has shrunk the space at the south checkpoint in Terminal 1. As a result, Transportation Security Administration and the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport officials have made the south checkpoint TSA Precheck only.

MSP: Take the north security checkpoint, please

Planned Parenthood out of Title X over Trump rule

The organization says it is leaving the federal family planning program because of rule changes under the Trump administration.

Earlier: Planned Parenthood to defy Trump abortion referral rule

Elizabeth Warren to campaign in Minnesota Monday evening

Warren will appear at the Leonard Center Fieldhouse at Macalester College in St. Paul. Outside of Amy Klobuchar, she is the fourth Democratic candidate to visit Minnesota this month.

Fast food, the 494 strip and pickup basketball molded a sportswriter

Bloomington native Steve Rushin’s second memoir “Nights in White Castle” capture his teen years in the Twin Cities suburbs, and how they helped him capture his dream job as a Sports Illustrated staff writer.

No joke: Trump really does want to buy Greenland

The president confirmed a recent report in The Wall Street Journal that he'd asked his advisers to look into purchasing the Arctic island. But Denmark's prime minister says Greenland is not for sale.

Court defeat could cost Minnesota treasury $100 million

The end of a long-running court battle over the way Minnesota taxes some trust accounts could lead to refunds and revenue losses totaling $100 million in the short run, and a future dip in tax payments.

Film Board imposes stricter rules on TV, movie grants

The guidelines rewrite comes after “Snowbate” awards for Tonight Show and an Ilhan Omar documentary attracted criticism. Neither project would be eligible under the new system.

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