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Stories from May 26, 2020

Friends, family of man who died in MPD custody remember 'Big Floyd'

Friends, family of man who died in MPD custody remember 'Big Floyd'

Family and friends of George Floyd, a black man who died after being detained by Minneapolis police officers on Monday, say he was a supportive and gentle presence. 
by Jon Collins

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Tear gas, chaos, rain: Protests rage after man dies in Mpls. police custody

Tear gas, chaos, rain: Protests rage after man dies in Mpls. police custody

Hundreds of protesters lined a south Minneapolis intersection Tuesday night calling for justice in the Memorial Day death of George Floyd after a video surfaced showing a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck as Floyd told the officer repeatedly he couldn’t breathe.
by MPR News Staff

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Black man dies in Minneapolis police custody; officers fired

Protesters were expected to gather in Minneapolis Tuesday evening in response to the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by a Minneapolis police officer on Monday. Video of the incident has been circulating on social media. MPR News update for May 26, 2020. Hosted by Brian Bakst and Britta Greene. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte
by Brian Bakst and Britta Greene

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Nearing 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, U.S. is still 'early in this outbreak'

Nearing 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, U.S. is still 'early in this outbreak'

"The speed with which this has happened is really devastating," says Dr. Ashish Jha, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute. He warns the outbreak will leave no part of the U.S. untouched.
by Laurel Wamsley

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ER visit for COVID-19 symptoms stuck man with a $3,278 bill

ER visit for COVID-19 symptoms stuck man with a $3,278 bill

A dad in Denver tried to do everything right when COVID-19 symptoms surfaced. But he got a surprising bill from his insurer, which had waived cost sharing for treatment of the coronavirus infection.
by Phil Galewitz

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Some businesses thrive despite pandemic

Some businesses thrive despite pandemic

Through skill or luck, they found ways to avoid the coronavirus crushing sales.
by Martin Moylan

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Severe weather possible late Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday evening

Thunderstorm chances increase late Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday evening. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will be possible in eastern and southern Minnesota plus western Wisconsin. Make sure that you have a way to receive severe weather warnings as we go from late Tuesday afternoon through the evening hours.
by Ron Trenda

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A closer look at police use of force

A closer look at police use of force

George Floyd’s death while in custody of Minneapolis police has reignited calls for police reform. Wednesday, an expert on officer training and psychology reflected on police use of force.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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Trouble sleeping? The coronavirus pandemic could be wreaking havoc on your sleep cycles

Trouble sleeping? The coronavirus pandemic could be wreaking havoc on your sleep cycles

Are you having trouble sleeping? Are you having strange, vivid dreams? You’re not alone. When we are under more stress, we are more likely to remember our dreams. That's because we wake up more often. Tune in for a discussion on how our dreams and our sleep are being affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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St. Cloud diocese reaches agreement on sex abuse claims

St. Cloud diocese reaches agreement on sex abuse claims

The Catholic Diocese of St. Cloud says it has reached an agreement with survivors of clergy sexual abuse on a framework to settle their legal claims. It includes a $22.5 million trust to compensate abuse survivors and a future bankruptcy filing.
by Kirsti Marohn

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New spaceship prepares to blast off and make history

New spaceship prepares to blast off and make history

NASA and SpaceX plan to launch astronauts to the International Space Station on Wednesday. This is the first time a new kind of spacecraft has launched astronauts into orbit since the space shuttle.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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Unpacking legal questions surrounding new Minneapolis mask order

Unpacking legal questions surrounding new Minneapolis mask order

New rules announced by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey state, starting Tuesday anyone over the age of 2 is required to wear a face mask, or face covering, when entering Minneapolis businesses and other establishments.
by Cathy Wurzer

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How I read COVID-19 data: A primer from MPR News' data reporter

How I read COVID-19 data: A primer from MPR News' data reporter

Every day at 11 a.m., the Minnesota Department of Health releases new data on COVID-19 cases in the state. The updates can be confusing, with dozens of new points of information, missing context, and tons of questions. Here’s a look behind the scenes.
by David H. Montgomery

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A severe weather risk Tuesday, then drier weather returns

More showers and storms are moving across Minnesota Tuesday, including a severe weather risk for the southeastern corner of the state.  The rest of the week brings quieter weather, including more sunshine.
by Nicole Mitchell

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FBI, BCA investigate death of man in Minneapolis police custody

The FBI and the state’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are investigating the death of a man as he was taken into custody by Minneapolis police. Video posted on Facebook, apparently shot by a bystander, shows an officer holding the man down beside a police vehicle on the northbound side of Chicago Avenue, near 38th Street. “I cannot breathe. I cannot breathe,” the man says as the officer apparently kneels on his neck. MPR News morning update for May 26, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames & Li Fonte

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Storms again Tuesday, including a severe weather risk

Periods of showers and storms continue across Minnesota Tuesday, bringing an elevated risk for severe weather in southeastern Minnesota.  Outside of storms, the weather remains mostly cloudy, humid and warm.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Pandemic puts a crimp on voter registration, potentially altering electorate

Pandemic puts a crimp on voter registration, potentially altering electorate

Most places where Americans usually register to vote have been closed since March. It's led to a big drop in new registrations right before an election that was expected to see record turnout.
by Pam Fessler

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Stockholm won't reach herd immunity in May, Sweden's chief epidemiologist says

Stockholm won't reach herd immunity in May, Sweden's chief epidemiologist says

Sweden's controversial strategy has become a rallying cry of anti-lockdown protesters in the U.S. But not even the official behind the country's coronavirus approach is sure it was the right call.
by H.J. Mai

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Man dies in MPD custody, 4 cops fired; protesters, police clash

Man dies in MPD custody, 4 cops fired; protesters, police clash

Protests turned violent Tuesday night in Minneapolis as anger over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in police custody, spilled out onto city streets. On Wednesday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for the officer who restrained Floyd to be charged.
by Brandt Williams, Tim Nelson and Matt Sepic

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The pandemic is driving America's schools toward a financial meltdown

The pandemic is driving America's schools toward a financial meltdown

With state income and sales tax revenues crashing, one expert predicts, "We're about to see a school funding crisis unlike anything we have ever seen in modern history."
by Cory Turner

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County fair organizers across Minnesota face tough decisions

County fair organizers across Minnesota face tough decisions

So far, about 1 in 3 Minnesota county fairs have been canceled for this summer, with more expected to follow in the wake of last week’s cancellation of the State Fair. Organizers of fairs that have not yet called off plans for 2020 are weighing the potential health risks against long-standing traditions.
by Emily Bright

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'Everybody respected him': Faribault pastor remembered for compassion, embrace

'Everybody respected him': Faribault pastor remembered for compassion, embrace

Craig Breimhorst was the kind of guy who would walk into a room, and within 10 minutes was friends with everyone — which came in handy when he started his own church in Faribault over 30 years ago. He died on April 16 at 71, Rice County’s first victim of the coronavirus.
by Dan Kraker

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The science of happiness

The science of happiness

For Mental Health Awareness Month in May, and MPR's "Call to Mind" initiative, a program about "The Science of Happiness,” from the Commonwealth Club of California.
by MPR News Staff

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