Sept. 6, 2019

Even though Malia Obama did it — and schools like Harvard and Princeton encourage it — only about 3 percent of American students take a gap year. Should parents and school counselors encourage more students to take a gap year? On today's show, host Angela Davis talked with two guests who have some practical knowledge about gap years — everything from financial aid to academic benefits. ~ MPR News staff | Updraft blog | Forecast

Minnesota health officials confirm first death tied to vaping

A hospitalized patient older than 65 with an underlying lung disease died from a severe lung injury tied to “vaping illicit THC products,” the Minnesota Department of Health said Friday. This may be the fifth such death in the United States.

Info needed: There's little research or regulation on vape products sickening Minnesotans

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'You can't stay here': Dorian leaves parts of the Bahamas uninhabitable

Before-and-after satellite imagery shows just how staggering the devastation is across the Bahamas, with entire neighborhoods drowning in floodwaters.

Storm movement: After days-long delay, Dorian finally makes it ashore in N.C.
Local assistance: Minnesota first responders no longer headed to North Carolina

Iowa bets, Minnesota holds on sports gambling

The start of another NFL season has many fans in Minnesota wondering when the state might legalize sports betting. An attempt failed earlier this year, but supporters say they’ll try again next year.

Tepid U.S. jobs report adds to economic jitters

The Labor Department says U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in August, less than private analysts had expected. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7 percent.

Minnesota's presidential primary to cost nearly $12 million

After surveying county officials around Minnesota, Secretary of State Steve Simon said Friday the cost of administering the 2020 presidential primary will be $11.9 million.

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

At Walker, a black artist's complex look at beauty, stereotypes, racism

Chicago-based artist Theaster Gates uses his huge collections of objects to create reflection spaces that are sometimes disquieting. That’s clear at his new show in Minneapolis.

Monticello plant guards reach deal to settle lockout

The agreement opens the door for security workers at the nuclear power plant in central Minnesota to return to work early next week. Replacement guards have been guarding the facility in the meantime.

Earlier: Locked-out guards picket Monticello nuclear plant

Is Facebook too big? State attorneys general want to know

Attorneys general from eight states and the District of Columbia have launched a probe into Facebook and its market dominance. The Justice Department has also launched an antitrust review of big tech.

To tackle the achievement gap, you have to tackle bias

A poor school climate can drive absenteeism, and chronic absenteeism is a strong indicator of dropping out.

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