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Stories from June 16, 2019

A Muslim in rural Minnesota talks about how to 'Love Thy Neighbor'

A Muslim in rural Minnesota talks about how to 'Love Thy Neighbor'

After Donald Trump's election, Dr. Ayaz Virji started giving talks to mostly white, Christian audiences in rural Minnesota to try to dispel misconceptions about Muslims. He faced a lot of backlash.
by James Doubek and Leena Sanzgiri

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2020 race brings free college back to the national stage

2020 race brings free college back to the national stage

After receding from the national stage, the free college movement is resurfacing as a central rallying point for Democrats as they set their sights on the White House.
by Associated Press

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Exhibit traces history of secret language school at Fort Snelling

Exhibit traces history of secret language school at Fort Snelling

A new photo exhibit at Historic Fort Snelling invites viewers back in time to World War II, when the fort housed a secret language school for Japanese-American soldiers -- while many of their families were held in internment camps.
by Emily Bright

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Lloyd scores 2, U.S. downs Chile 3-0 at World Cup

Lloyd scores 2, U.S. downs Chile 3-0 at World Cup

Carli Lloyd scored a pair of goals for the United Stated in a somewhat subdued 3-0 victory over Chile that advanced the defending Women's World Cup champions to the round of 16.
by Associated Press

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A string of 70s ahead; shower and thunder chances peak later in the week

A string of 70s ahead; shower and thunder chances peak later in the week

It was a pleasant Sunday across most of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A few spots saw some raindrops at times. We’ll have some nice weather through much of this week, with thunder chances increasing in a few days. Temperature trends Monday highs will be in the 70s across most of Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with…
by Ron Trenda

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Massive blackout hits tens of millions in South America

Massive blackout hits tens of millions in South America

A massive blackout left tens of millions of people without electricity in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay on Sunday in what the Argentine president called an "unprecedented" failure in the countries' power grid.
by Associated Press

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Washington state waterfront owners asked to take dead whales

Washington state waterfront owners asked to take dead whales

So many gray whale carcasses have washed up this year along the Pacific coast that a federal fisheries agency says it has run out of places to take them.
by Associated Press

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'He's in our soul': Sisters remember their dad's legacy on Father's Day

'He's in our soul': Sisters remember their dad's legacy on Father's Day

At StoryCorps, Estela and Candi Reyes recount how a simple act of devotion helped them say goodbye to their beloved father. "Papito era lo maximo," Estela said. "He was everything to us."
by Mia Warren and Josh Axelrod

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Massive protests draw apology from Hong Kong leadership

Massive protests draw apology from Hong Kong leadership

Hong Kong citizens marched for hours Sunday in a massive protest that drew a late-in-the-day apology from the city's top leader for her handling of legislation that has stoked fears of expanding control from Beijing in this former British colony.
by Associated Press

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Why safer cars don't lead to cheaper car insurance ... yet

Why safer cars don't lead to cheaper car insurance ... yet

Many new cars have optional features that can help prevent crashes. But those same features also make repairs more expensive. The result? Premiums can go up for cars that are less likely to crash.
by Camila Domonoske

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A cool Dad’s Day; mainly 70s this coming week

A cool Dad’s Day; mainly 70s this coming week

This Father’s Day will be cooler than normal. The northern half of Minnesota plus northwestern Wisconsin will have the best chance of occasional scattered showers today, with an isolated afternoon/evening thunderstorm also possible. Elsewhere in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, an isolated shower/thundershower is possible today and this evening. Temperature trends Sunday afternoon highs are expected…
by Ron Trenda

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'Angola Janga' tells the story of Brazil's runaway slave communities

'Angola Janga' tells the story of Brazil's runaway slave communities

Marcelo D'Salete's powerful graphic novel chronicles the mocambos, communities of runaway slaves that flourished in the jungles of 17th century Brazil, and all the lives they touched, slave and free.
by Etelka Lehoczky

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Phillips tells constituents he's not in favor of impeachment of Trump

Phillips tells constituents he's not in favor of impeachment of Trump

Phillips told constituents that he'd rather spend the next few weeks working with Senate Republicans on immigration and other issues. That bipartisan work, he said, would be put on hold if impeachment proceedings begin.
by Riham Feshir

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Historic Iron Range fountain comes back to life

Historic Iron Range fountain comes back to life

A historic fountain built during the Great Depression that was closed for six years after falling into disrepair is once again spraying water and dazzling crowds in the Iron Range city of Virginia.
by Dan Kraker

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11 killed, 25 hurt as explosions rock Somalia's capital

A pair of explosions rocked Somalia's capital and left 11 people dead, the country's police chief said Saturday, as the al-Qaida-linked extremist group al-Shabab claimed responsibility.
by Associated Press

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'Joe was the rock': Twins retire Mauer's No. 7 in Target Field ceremony

'Joe was the rock': Twins retire Mauer's No. 7 in Target Field ceremony

"Wearing the No. 7 for the last 15 years has been my absolute pleasure," Mauer told the crowd, his voice getting emotional, "and being able to play my entire career in that number, in front of my family, friends and fans, here at home, means more to me than any of you will ever know."
by MPR News Staff

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Notre Dame celebrates first Mass since devastating April fire

Notre Dame celebrates first Mass since devastating April fire

The archbishop wore a hard-hat helmet, burnt wood debris was still visible and only about 30 people were let inside, but Notre Dame Cathedral on Saturday held its first Mass since the devastating April 15 fire that ravaged its roof and toppled its masterpiece spire.
by Associated Press

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Combat ship named for Twin Cities splashes down for launch

Combat ship named for Twin Cities splashes down for launch

A shipyard on the border between Wisconsin and Michigan was for one day crowded with Minnesotans who showed up Saturday to watch the launch of the U.S. Navy's newest combat ship, named in honor of the Twin Cities.
by Associated Press

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