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Stories from June 9, 2019

Crane collapses during storm in Dallas, killing 1

Crane collapses during storm in Dallas, killing 1

A construction crane buffeted by high winds during a storm collapsed on a Dallas apartment building Sunday, killing one woman in the building and injuring at least six other people, two of them critically, a fire official said.
by Associated Press

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1 man dies, another critical after Wisconsin triathlon

Authorities in Madison say one man died and another was in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Monona during the swim portion of the Ironman 70.3 Wisconsin triathlon.
by Associated Press

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Jimmy Carter, after hip surgery, back teaching Sunday school

Jimmy Carter, after hip surgery, back teaching Sunday school

Former President Jimmy Carter talked about his recent health setback and his conversation with President Trump, as he returned to teaching Sunday school in Georgia for the first time since breaking his hip.
by Associated Press

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For many Germans, cash is still king

For many Germans, cash is still king

Average citizens in Germany carry more than 100 euros in their purses or wallets, significantly more than most of their European neighbors — and they keep big stashes at home.
by Simon Schütz

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Sudan protesters stage mass civil disobedience in latest effort to end military rule

Sudan protesters stage mass civil disobedience in latest effort to end military rule

The strike follows a military crackdown that protesters say left more than 100 killed by security forces. Additionally, at least 784 people have been wounded in its capital, Khartoum, since Monday.
by Eyder Peralta and Bobby Allyn

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'Remarkable' Minneapolis garden celebrates state's wildflowers

'Remarkable' Minneapolis garden celebrates state's wildflowers

An oasis of Minnesota wildflowers located a short drive or ride from downtown Minneapolis is celebrating its spring and summer blooms on Sunday.
by Emily Bright

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Massive extradition bill protest fills Hong Kong streets

Massive extradition bill protest fills Hong Kong streets

Hundreds of thousands of protesters marched through Hong Kong on Sunday to voice their opposition to legislation that would allow people to be extradited to mainland China where they could face politically charged trials.
by Associated Press

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Mainly 70s this week; details of Saturday tornado damage near Fertile, Minn.

Mainly 70s this week; details of Saturday tornado damage near Fertile, Minn.

We can see some big temperature swings in June. Our Twin Cities high temperature was 88 degrees Saturday afternoon.  Our Sunday high temp at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was a respectable 73 degrees, but it happened at 7:34 in the morning.  A cold front moved through, and we were in the 60s from late morning…
by Ron Trenda

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Trump still hangs tariff threat over Mexico despite deal

Trump still hangs tariff threat over Mexico despite deal

President Trump on Sunday dangled renewing his tariff threat on Mexico if the U.S. ally doesn't cooperate on border issues, as Democratic challengers criticized a deal reached to avert the tariffs as overblown.
by Associated Press

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Wu-Tang Clan set to make history as first hip-hop act to headline Ryman Auditorium

Wu-Tang Clan set to make history as first hip-hop act to headline Ryman Auditorium

Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, nicknamed "The Mother Church of Country Music," has never hosted a hip-hop show. After 125 years, Wu-Tang Clan will be the first rap act to headline at the venue.
by Chas Sisk

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Two teens die in northern Minnesota crash

Two teenagers died and three other people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday along a highway on the Iron Range.
by MPR News Staff

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Cold fronted today, with showers possible; mainly 70s this week

Cold fronted today, with showers possible; mainly 70s this week

A cold front continues to move through Minnesota today, accompanied by areas of showers and a thunderstorm chance. Early risers in the Twin Cities metro area enjoyed the most pleasant part of the day. Temperature trends There’ll  will be a lot of highs in the 60s in the northwestern half of Minnesota this Sunday, with some…
by Ron Trenda

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In 'Ayesha at Last,' a take on Austen that's sparky and sensitive

In 'Ayesha at Last,' a take on Austen that's sparky and sensitive

There have been an awful lot of South Asian adaptations of 'Pride and Prejudice' recently, but Uzma Jalaluddin's tale of two Toronto Muslims -- one conservative, one liberal -- stands out beautifully.
by Kamrun Nesa

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