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Stories from May 28, 2020

National Guard activated to respond to riots, looting

The vandalism and looting moved from Minneapolis to St. Paul, where Mayor Melvin Carter urged people to stay home. It followed the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who died Monday while in a Minneapolis police officer’s custody. MPR News update for May 28, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte
by Britta Greene

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Looted and smoldering, ‘Lake Street, the great street’ braces for more

Looted and smoldering, ‘Lake Street, the great street’ braces for more

As anger over the death of George Floyd led to violence and looting, a commercial corridor known for its mix of mom-and-pop businesses starts to pick up the pieces. 
by Jon Collins

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Dryness increasing across parts of Minnesota

Much of northern and central Minnesota is running dry this spring.
by Paul Huttner

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What would meaningful police reform look like?

What would meaningful police reform look like?

George Floyd, a black man, died Monday in police custody and his death has sparked protests in Minneapolis and St. Paul. But what would it take to prevent more deaths like Floyd’s? We explore that question and ideas for meaningful police reform.
by Kerri Miller, Breann Schossow and Marcheta Fornoff

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Making sense of the chaos in south Minneapolis 

Making sense of the chaos in south Minneapolis 

For the second night in a row, hundreds of people gathered in protest in Minneapolis Wednesday night to demand justice for George Floyd, the man who died in police custody on Monday. Community leaders joined the program to help make sense of what people are feeling right now.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Protest of Minneapolis man's death blocks Memphis street

Protest of Minneapolis man's death blocks Memphis street

A racially mixed group of more than 70 people gathered outside the precinct in Midtown Memphis then walked down Union Avenue on Wednesday night to protest the deaths of George Floyd. 
by The Associated Press

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Rosemount tornado confirmed Tuesday night

Tuesday’s night’s severe weather event did produce two tornadoes in Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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Mayor Carter seeks Guard help as Floyd protests roil St. Paul

Mayor Carter seeks Guard help as Floyd protests roil St. Paul

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter Thursday afternoon said he had requested the National Guard help as demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in Minneapolis police custody, spilled across the river.
by MPR News Staff

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Antibody tests point to lower death rate for the coronavirus than first thought

Antibody tests point to lower death rate for the coronavirus than first thought

Tests for the immune response to the coronavirus are revealing thousands of people who were infected but never got severely ill. The findings suggest the virus is less deadly than it first appeared
by Jon Hamilton

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Wisconsin State Fair canceled for first time since 1945

Wisconsin State Fair canceled for first time since 1945

The move was widely expected given the cancellation of state fairs across the country and most major events, including Summerfest in Milwaukee. The fair board chairman says the safety of fairgoers weighed heavily in the decision to cancel.
by The Associated Press

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Weekend forecast: Dry; Saturday is the coolest day

Weekend forecast: Dry; Saturday is the coolest day

Rain won’t interfere with weekend plans in most of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We have the forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

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Reaction to protests in Minneapolis after death of George Floyd

Reaction to protests in Minneapolis after death of George Floyd

The death of George Floyd led to protests in Minneapolis, some of which turned violent Wednesday night with the looting and burning of stores. We talk about the latest news and take a look at community relationships.
by Kerri Miller and MPR News Staff

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Temperatures dip briefly, then rise

Behind a cold front, Thursday brings mostly dry, breezy, and slightly cooler weather.  Temperatures drop even more by the weekend, before we see a big warmup next week.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Floyd protests: Mpls. police precinct overrun in night of fury, fire

Floyd protests: Mpls. police precinct overrun in night of fury, fire

Chaos gripped the Twin Cities Thursday night into Friday as peaceful protests gave way to spasms of looting and fire. Gov. Tim Walz called up the National Guard amid the unrest sparked by the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in Minneapolis police custody.
by MPR News Staff

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40.8 million out of work in the past 10 weeks, 26% of labor force

40.8 million out of work in the past 10 weeks, 26% of labor force

More than 1 in 4 U.S. workers have lost their jobs since coronavirus shutdowns began. Last week, an additional 2.1 million people filed for unemployment benefits.
by Avie Schneider

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Photos: Looting devastates Twin Cities after George Floyd's death

Photos: Looting devastates Twin Cities after George Floyd's death

Fires are still burning and looting is taking place after violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody hit Minneapolis for a second straight night.
by MPR News Staff

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Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen

Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen

Officials from SeaWorld and Disney World say they hope to open their theme parks in Orlando, Florida, in June and July. A city task force approved the plans on Wednesday.
by The Associated Press

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Looting, fires, chaos: 1 dead as Floyd protests boil over again

A man was shot to death as protests over the death of George Floyd dissolved into looting Wednesday night in south Minneapolis, with streams of people pulling goods from Target, Cub Foods and other local businesses. Fires, some of which are still burning, engulfed the Lake Street area in smoke. MPR News morning update for May 28, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames & Li Fonte

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Cooler weather begins to move across Minnesota

Although much of Minnesota stays dry Thursday, two separate fronts are bringing areas of rain, especially in the morning. Although not as warm as Wednesday, temperatures stay above average again, before cooler air settles across the state Friday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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May 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: 967 dead; Floyd protests may drive spread

May 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: 967 dead; Floyd protests may drive spread

State health officials said Thursday said they are expecting a spike in coronavirus cases stemming from massive protests in Minneapolis and St. Paul over the death of George Floyd.
by MPR News Staff

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Why the small business rescue program has slowed way down

Why the small business rescue program has slowed way down

The first round of Paycheck Protection Program funding ran out in days, but the second pot of money has more than $140 billion left after a month. Some business owners decided the PPP wasn't for them.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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Pandemic disruptions taking a toll on farmers' mental health

Pandemic disruptions taking a toll on farmers' mental health

Plant backlogs caused by the pandemic are forcing farmers to destroy their products instead of shipping them to market. The situation is heaping more stress on farmers.
by Alisa Roth

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Protesters stop LA freeway traffic, smash patrol car windows

Protesters stop LA freeway traffic, smash patrol car windows

Hundreds of people protesting the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in Minneapolis police custody, blocked a Los Angeles freeway and shattered windows of California Highway Patrol cruisers on Wednesday.
by The Associated Press

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'Unbelievable devastation': 1 dead as Floyd protests boil over again

'Unbelievable devastation': 1 dead as Floyd protests boil over again

A man was shot to death as protests over the death of George Floyd dissolved into looting Wednesday night in south Minneapolis, with streams of people pulling goods from local businesses. Fires, some of which are still burning, engulfed the Lake Street area in smoke.
by MPR News Staff

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