Aug. 6, 2019

Children with dyslexia can be easy to miss in a crowded classroom. But early diagnosis can help a student who is struggling and restore their confidence in class. On today’s show, we talked about dyslexia – including what the early signs and symptoms are, what parents can do to help and where to turn for support. ~ Angela Davis, MPR News host | Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

In the midst of a housing shortage, Minneapolis struggles to help homeless

The lack of affordable housing across the Twin Cities continues to be an insurmountable obstacle for many people trying to move off the street. That makes it especially difficult for cities like Minneapolis, which wants to respond compassionately while preventing another large encampment.
Find a home for the homeless?It's no easy task in Minnesota
Related: Lack of affordable housing squeezing ever more Minnesotans

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Price tag for Minnesota's 2020 presidential primary expected to rise

Secretary of State Simon said the March 3 primary is likely to cost several million dollars. He’s pushing local administrators to give him their best estimate now for pulling off the state’s first White House primary since 1992.

Court puts key PolyMet copper-nickel mine permit on hold

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has placed a stay on a key water quality permit for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine, temporarily putting the controversial project in northeastern Minnesota on hold.
Monday: Court upholds MN rules in copper-nickel mining challenge
MPCA's water permit:Appeals court, legislative auditor scrutinizing PolyMet permit
In June: Newly released documents detail EPA's concerns over PolyMet

Minnesota officials call on communities to report, combat hate crimes

Minnesota officials say they’re working to combat hate crimes with legislation and partnerships. But they’re calling on local communities to report incidents of hate and discrimination.
More: Trump left a lot unsaid about mass shootings, domestic terrorism — and his own words

FBI reviewing Ohio shooter's interest in violent ideology

The shooter who killed nine people in Dayton, Ohio, had expressed a desire to commit a mass shooting and showed an interest in violent ideology, investigators said Tuesday as the FBI announced it is opening an investigation.
Earlier: FBI opens domestic terrorism case in Gilroy case

Native plants become a weapon in battle to save algae-choked Little Rock Lake

Volunteers this summer are rooting bulrushes and other plants into the mud flats of the drawn down, central Minnesota lake. It’s an experiment they hope will filter out pollution and help restore the lake's health.

Ask a farmer: What are you curious to know about farming or life on the farm?

Many Minnesota farmers have had a rough year with flooded fields and being caught in a trade war between the U.S. and China. This week farmers are gathering for their annual summit near Redwood Falls. If you’re like most Americans you aren’t a farmer and won’t be there, but we will be and want your questions for farmers.

Medica to cap out of pocket costs for insulin

With the rising price of insulin, which is critical to the treatment of diabetes, the Medica health plan will place a ceiling on out of pocket expenses for the drug for Minnesota members, starting next year.

Toni Morrison, whose soaring novels were rooted in black lives, dies at 88

Morrison was the author of “Beloved,” “Song of Solomon” and “The Bluest Eye.” She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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