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Stories from May 29, 2020

Charged ex-Mpls. cop used 'overkill' tactics as nightclub guard

Charged ex-Mpls. cop used 'overkill' tactics as nightclub guard

A white Minneapolis police officer and the black man he's charged with killing both worked as security guards at the same Latin nightclub as recently as last year, but its former owner says she’s not sure if they knew each other.
by The Associated Press

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Derek Chauvin charged with murder

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in George Floyd’s death, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Friday. Freeman said he anticipated charges for three other officers connected to the incident who were also fired, but “we felt it appropriate to focus on the most dangerous perpetrator.” This is an MPR News evening update for May 29, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene.

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Trump takes aim at WHO as U.S. economic outlooks worsens

Trump takes aim at WHO as U.S. economic outlooks worsens

With new U.S. economic numbers highlighting the rough road ahead for a hoped-for rebound, President Trump on Friday took aim at the World Health Organization and China, blaming both for their roles in the pandemic's devastation.
by The Associated Press

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Uncle of George Floyd calls for peace

Uncle of George Floyd calls for peace

The uncle of a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis said he will be attending a peaceful demonstration in Rapid City this weekend, but that he doesn't approve of the violent protests taking place.
by The Associated Press

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Biden calls George Floyd killing 'an act of brutality'

Biden calls George Floyd killing 'an act of brutality'

The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee called on the nation to better empathize with the pain of black Americans in the wake of the death of the black man by a white police officer.
by Alana Wise

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'This is not grieving': Fires, looting rock Mpls. in Floyd protests

'This is not grieving': Fires, looting rock Mpls. in Floyd protests

Gov. Tim Walz called the ongoing mayhem “life threatening” and said he would call up 1,000 more Guard members in the state’s largest-ever civil deployment. The state’s public safety chief said they were battling an “armed … entrenched group of rioters.”
by MPR News Staff

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McConnell says next coronavirus aid bill will be the last

McConnell says next coronavirus aid bill will be the last

The next round of coronavirus aid will be narrowly focused and will not extend federal unemployment assistance, the Senate majority leader says.
by Kelsey Snell

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Obama on George Floyd's death and the 'maddening' normalcy of racism

Obama on George Floyd's death and the 'maddening' normalcy of racism

Former President Barack Obama has responded to the Minneapolis death that has set off protests and drawn national attention, including President Trump's. Read his full statement.
by Dana Farrington

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Weary from looting and arson, south Minneapolis asks: Where are the police?

Weary from looting and arson, south Minneapolis asks: Where are the police?

As looting and rioting spread to residential neighborhoods, outrage and heartbreak settle in. Residents and business owners say they feel abandoned by the city. Gov. Tim Walz is promising to restore order Friday and into the weekend.
by Jon Collins

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Weekend forecast: no rain; a cool Saturday then temps recover

Our weekend weather looks very comfortable. We aren’t expecting any rain, and most areas will have ample sunshine. Temperatures will be a bit chilly on Saturday, but they recover a bit by Sunday. We have your complete weekend forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

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Wrapping up a cooler than normal May

With May in the rearview mirror, retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the month in weather — and what to expect from the weekend ahead.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Officer accused in Floyd's death opened fire on 2 people

Officer accused in Floyd's death opened fire on 2 people

The white Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck while he was handcuffed opened fire on two people during his career and had nearly 20 complaints and two letters of reprimand filed against him.
by The Associated Press

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New Zealand now has just 1 active COVID-19 case

New Zealand now has just 1 active COVID-19 case

"For the seventh day in a row, there are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand," the Ministry of Health said on Friday.
by Bill Chappell

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U.S. consumer spending sinks by record 13.6% in face of virus

U.S. consumer spending sinks by record 13.6% in face of virus

U.S. consumer spending plunged by a record-shattering 13.6 percent in April as the viral pandemic shuttered businesses, forced millions of layoffs and sent the economy into a deep recession.
by The Associated Press

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Floyd protests: How did we get here?

Floyd protests: How did we get here?

Demonstrators say it wasn't only the killing of George Floyd while in police custody that led to this week's protests in the Twin Cities — anger and frustration has been building for decades.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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May ends cooler, then June starts off hot

Noticeably cooler air has moved across Minnesota, putting the entire state below average the rest of this week. A complete turn-around comes next week, when temperatures shoot back into the 80s.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Minneapolis police station torched amid George Floyd protest

Chaos gripped the Twin Cities for a third straight night as peaceful protests gave way to spasms of looting and fire-setting. 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. MPR News morning update for Friday, May 29, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames & Li Fonte

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All of Minnesota sees cooler weather Friday

Temperatures are noticeably cooler Friday, but it will be under mostly sunny skies for the majority of Minnesota.  Only northeastern Minnesota sees light rain chances.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Climate change and deforestation mean Earth's trees are younger and shorter

Climate change and deforestation mean Earth's trees are younger and shorter

A new study finds rising temperatures and climate-driven disasters are helping transform the very makeup of the world's forests. This has major implications for biodiversity and more warming.
by Nathan Rott

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Ex-Minneapolis cop charged with murder, manslaughter in Floyd death

Ex-Minneapolis cop charged with murder, manslaughter in Floyd death

The criminal complaint says then-officer Derek Chauvin kept his knee on the neck of a handcuffed, prone George Floyd for nearly nine minutes — including nearly three minutes when Floyd was unresponsive. Bystander video captured much of it.
by MPR News Staff

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Twitter adds 'glorifying violence' warning to Trump tweet

Twitter adds 'glorifying violence' warning to Trump tweet

Twitter has added a warning to one of President Trump's tweets about protests in Minneapolis, saying it violated the platform's rules about "glorifying violence."
by The Associated Press

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Contact tracers key to slowing the spread of COVID-19. Meet one of them

Contact tracers key to slowing the spread of COVID-19. Meet one of them

Effective testing and contact tracing are considered critical components of managing the spread of COVID-19. The job of contact tracing can mean long hours and stressful conversations.  
by Dan Gunderson

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Photos: Shifting images of peace, chaos in the Twin Cities

Photos: Shifting images of peace, chaos in the Twin Cities

Pictures captured a mostly peaceful crowd marching in the early evening in downtown Minneapolis as looting continued in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood. But after 9 p.m., fire and tear gas had found their way back to Minneapolis.
by MPR News Staff

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Love at first quarantine: After a single date, couple hunkers down together

Love at first quarantine: After a single date, couple hunkers down together

New Yorkers Gali Beeri and Joshua Boliver met at a dance class in March as the city was about to lock down. The near-strangers took a leap of faith and are riding out quarantine in Joshua's apartment.
by Joe Richman

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Police, experts condemn knee restraint used on George Floyd

Police, experts condemn knee restraint used on George Floyd

Police around the U.S. and law enforcement experts are broadly condemning the way George Floyd, who died in police custody, was restrained by a Minneapolis officer who dug his knee into the man's neck.
by The Associated Press

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