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Stories from May 30, 2020

Highs in the 70s return on Sunday; warmer temps this coming week

Highs will be closer to normal on Sunday, followed by summery highs this coming week. We have the forecast details, including our next chance of rain.
by Ron Trenda

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'Death by racism': Part of America's DNA from the start?

'Death by racism': Part of America's DNA from the start?

Black people don’t need to see the video of George Floyd’s death to know that they are three times more likely to be killed by police than are white people. They don't need to hear the statistics on COVID-19 to know that black people have been affected disproportionately. If you are black, you need not imagine anything — You know it very well.
by The Associated Press

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Philando Castile's uncle on bridging the gap between the public and police

Philando Castile's uncle on bridging the gap between the public and police

After his nephew was killed by police in 2016, Clarence Castile became a St. Paul reserve police officer to understand the divisions. He speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about the experience.
by Christianna Silva and Scott Simon

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Cities fear protests may fuel new wave of virus outbreaks

Cities fear protests may fuel new wave of virus outbreaks

The massive protests sweeping across the Twin Cities and the country following the police killing of George Floyd have sent shudders through the health community and elevated fears that the huge crowds will lead to a new surge in cases of the coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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Political, faith leaders: obey curfew, restore order

Gov. Tim Walz and other Minnesota leaders on Saturday begged protesters angry over George Floyd’s killing to stay home so police and the National Guard could reclaim the streets and root out what authorities describe as an active criminal element bent only on destruction. “We’re asking for you to let the National Guard have the street after 8 p.m. so that we make sure we can restore order,” Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison told reporters at a noon briefing. “We need to be able to stop the burning and the looting and the destruction.” This is an MPR News update for Saturday May 30, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames

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Jason Lewis wins GOP nod to take on Sen. Tina Smith

Jason Lewis wins GOP nod to take on Sen. Tina Smith

Former U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis won the Republican endorsement for U.S. Senate during an online state convention that spent a lot of time blasting Gov. Tim Walz.
by Tim Pugmire

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In 'Humankind,' Rutger Bregman aims to convince that most people are good

In 'Humankind,' Rutger Bregman aims to convince that most people are good

The historian and author of “Utopia for Realists” says that research shows that "especially in times of crisis, we show our best selves. And we get this explosion of altruism and cooperation."
by Scott Simon

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Trump urges Minnesota officials to get 'tougher'

Trump urges Minnesota officials to get 'tougher'

The president says the U.S. military is “ready, willing and able” to assist. He said, “we can have troops on the ground very quickly if they ever want our military.”
by The Associated Press

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As Minneapolis burns, mayor takes heat for the response

As Minneapolis burns, mayor takes heat for the response

Several nights of violent protest in Minneapolis have prompted questions about whether city leaders have bungled their response. Much of the criticism has focused on Mayor Jacob Frey, who said he made the call to abandon a police precinct that protesters later burned. 
by The Associated Press

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The largest concentration of law enforcement in the history of Minnesota

Governor Walz says groups who are only interested in destruction have taken over what started as protests about the death of George Floyd in police custody.

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A bright but cool Saturday; temps recover a bit on Sunday

Dry air and plenty of sunshine will be with us this weekend. We have your weekend forecast details plus a look at the summery weather that’s on tap for the coming week.
by Ron Trenda

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Political, faith leaders beg Floyd protesters to obey curfew, restore order

Political, faith leaders beg Floyd protesters to obey curfew, restore order

Gov. Tim Walz and other leaders on Saturday begged protesters angry over George Floyd’s killing to stay home so police and the National Guard could reclaim the streets and root out what authorities describe as an active criminal element bent only on destruction. The governor will brief reporters again around 6:30 p.m.
by MPR News Staff

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At least 2 killed amid nationwide protests over George Floyd's death

At least 2 killed amid nationwide protests over George Floyd's death

Americans continued to express grief and outrage in a fourth night of protests. Shootings in Detroit and Oakland left a 19-year-old man and a contract security officer for the federal government dead.
by Vanessa Romo, Hannah Hagemann and Suzanne Nuyen

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Cool, with plenty of sun in most areas

Sunshine and light breezes are on tap for most areas this Saturday. We have your cool Saturday forecast.
by Ron Trenda

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Coronavirus FAQs: Is it safer to fly or drive? Is air conditioning a threat?

Coronavirus FAQs: Is it safer to fly or drive? Is air conditioning a threat?

They're not exactly easy questions to answer. In the first case, you must consider motel cleaning regimens and the hazards of driving vs. the risk of sitting next to a sneezy air traveler.
by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento and Laurel Wamsley

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Say 'Hello, Neighbor' to this charming picture book about Mister Rogers

Say 'Hello, Neighbor' to this charming picture book about Mister Rogers

Our kids' books columnist reports that amidst the messes and fights that result from kids in lockdown, Matthew Cordell's gentle new picture book biography of Mister Rogers has the power to soothe.
by Juanita Giles

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Pentagon puts military police on alert to go to Minneapolis

Pentagon puts military police on alert to go to Minneapolis

The Pentagon took the rare step of ordering the Army to put several active-duty U.S. military police units on the ready to deploy to Minneapolis, where the police killing of George Floyd sparked the widespread protests.
by The Associated Press

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Protests over killing of George Floyd spread across the nation

Protests over killing of George Floyd spread across the nation

Protests over the killing of George Floyd have spread to other areas across the U.S. In Florida, a group of about 10 protesters gathered Friday near a home that belongs to the officer who knelt on Floyd’s neck. Demonstrators blocked traffic in Denver and Columbus, Ohio. A day earlier, demonstrators took to the streets in Los Angeles and Memphis.
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