Sept. 5, 2019

LGBTQ students are more likely to be bullied and harassed, which can lead to a higher risk of suicide, according to several studies. Often these students need a safe place, whether that’s a teacher or a school staff person who support them. Today, I spoke with a school teacher-turned advocate and a pediatrician specializing in gender health to help explain how to navigate talking with your children about gender identity and how to create an inclusive environment for all students at school. ~ Angela Davis, MPR News host | Updraft blog | Forecast

Minnesota health officials say severe lung injuries linked to vaping THC

The Minnesota Department of Health says nearly 30 such cases in Minnesota are among hundreds reported nationwide. Many cases seem to be linked to marijuana consumption.

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'It's very dangerous': Dorian drenches Carolinas as eye churns offshore

The Category 2 hurricane is just off the coast, and its heavy winds and rains are hammering the Southeast. "If you don't need to be out," South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster says, "don't go out.”

Photos: Hurricane Dorian damage in the Bahama
Local effort: Central Minn. colleges raise funds for Bahamas relief
Climate Cast: Hurricane Dorian's wrath is linked to climate change

'100 deadliest days': Summer dangerous again on Minnesota roads

The three months between Memorial Day and Labor Day are known as the 100 deadliest days on Minnesota roads. The Department of Public Safety says this year was no different, with 132 people dying in summer traffic accidents.

Trade war taking a toll in Minnesota

With the addition of new tariffs last Sunday, Minnesota retailers say they’re going to start adding the cost to prices. Ag producers are at risk of losing export markets.

MN authorities look for former Canadian reservist linked to right-wing extremist group

The Winnipeg Free Press linked Patrik Mathews to a right-wing extremist group known as “The Base.” The Royal Canadian Mounted Police say Mathews is not facing any criminal charges and consider the case a missing-person investigation.

Meet Minnesota’s first puppy, Scout

The Walz family welcomed a 3-month old rescue puppy into their home, fulfilling a promise the governor made to his son on the campaign trail last fall.

Historic Superior lighthouse sold at auction

A California tech exec bought the lighthouse, built in 1913, for $159,000, as his own “fortress of solitude.” He hopes to renovate it, spend a few weeks in it every summer on the shore of Lake Superior, and rent it out to writers and others.

Minnesota Somalis get a national forum on NPR’S 1A

1A interviewed Somalis in Minneapolis on a variety of issues related to their experiences coming to and living in Minnesota.

How Amazon hooked America on fast delivery while avoiding responsibility for crashes

A ProPublica investigation found Amazon escapes responsibility for its role in deaths and serious injuries even though the company keeps a tight grip on how third-party delivery drivers do their jobs.

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