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Stories from June 1, 2020

Trump warns of military action; Floyd's brother wants peace

Trump warns of military action; Floyd's brother wants peace

President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy the U.S. military unless states quickly halt the violent protests that have convulsed cities from coast to coast. The warning came hours after George Floyd’s brother pleaded for peace in the streets, saying destruction is “not going to bring my brother back at all.”
by The Associated Press

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Medical examiner says George Floyd's death was a homicide

George Floyd's family was in town to encourage protesters to keep up the fight. But they also said the looting and violence must stop. MPR News update for June 1, 2020, hosted by Britta Greene. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
by Britta Greene

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High-profile prosecution poses risks for AG Keith Ellison

High-profile prosecution poses risks for AG Keith Ellison

Attorney General Keith Ellison is at center stage leading the prosecution of the man accused of killing George Floyd. It's a rare step for the attorney general’s office, and a step that once again puts a spotlight on an often polarizing public figure.
by Tim Pugmire

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A path forward for Lake Street

A path forward for Lake Street

A week after the killing of George Floyd, Lake Street has completely changed: Businesses have all but bordered up and there is little left besides burned-out shells of some buildings. Fundraising is already underway to help rebuild; however, it will likely take tens of millions of dollars to fix the damage done to the community.
by Cathy Wurzer

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WHO's measured reaction to Trump's pledge to cut U.S. ties to the agency

WHO's measured reaction to Trump's pledge to cut U.S. ties to the agency

On Friday, President Trump said he would sever ties — and funding — to the World Health Organization because of its relationship with China. On Monday, WHO offered its first official response.
by Pien Huang

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Former prosecutors weigh case against Minneapolis officers in Floyd killing

Former prosecutors weigh case against Minneapolis officers in Floyd killing

Former U.S. Attorney Tom Heffelfinger and former Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner weigh in on the charges the four Minneapolis police officers face in the killing of George Floyd.
by Kerri Miller

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Trump slams governors as 'weak,' urges crackdown on protests

Trump slams governors as 'weak,' urges crackdown on protests

President Donald Trump on Monday derided the nation’s governors as “weak” and demanded tougher crackdowns on protesters in the aftermath of another night of violent protests in dozens of American cities.
by The Associated Press

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The killing of George Floyd: What we know

The killing of George Floyd: What we know

The killing of George Floyd, 46, of St. Louis Park, who repeatedly told a Minneapolis police officer he couldn’t breathe as the officer knelt on his neck on May 25, sparked mass protests at dozens of cities across the nation and days of widespread looting, fires and destruction in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here are the details and timeline of the case.
by Chris Graves

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Two dead at Grand Forks air base

Two active duty military members of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing were killed in a shooting incident at about 4:30 a.m.
by Dan Gunderson

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'Homicide': Medical examiner says police restraint, cardiopulmonary arrest killed Floyd

'Homicide': Medical examiner says police restraint, cardiopulmonary arrest killed Floyd

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner described George Floyd’s death as a homicide, saying he went into cardiopulmonary arrest as a Minneapolis police officer kept his knee on the neck of the prone, handcuffed man.
by MPR News Staff

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June starts off hot and brings a severe weather risk

A storm system moving across Minnesota brings very hot weather and a severe weather threat for Tuesday. Above average temperatures are likely to stick around into next week.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Truck driver who drove into crowd arrested

A tanker truck driving at high speeds on the Interstate 35W bridge near downtown Minneapolis barreled into people marching to protest the killing of George Floyd. In a press conference that took place following the incident, state officials said it doesn’t appear any protesters were hit by the truck. The driver was treated and released from the hospital for injuries and is under arrest on probable cause of assault. This is an MPR News morning update for June 1, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames.

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Domestic abuse can escalate in pandemic and continue even if you get away

Domestic abuse can escalate in pandemic and continue even if you get away

Loosened quarantine restrictions have given some people an opportunity to flee violence at home, but cyberstalking and high unemployment have also made it harder to completely escape after moving out.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Officials see extremist groups, disinformation in protests

Officials see extremist groups, disinformation in protests

U.S. officials are seeking to determine whether extremist groups infiltrated police brutality protests across the country and deliberately tipped largely peaceful demonstrations toward violence — and if foreign adversaries were behind a burgeoning disinformation campaign on social media.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Monday brings the hottest weather so far this year

Minnesota sees hot weather, breezy conditions and a few areas of showers and storms Monday due to a warm front moving across the state.
by Nicole Mitchell

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U.S. heads into a new week shaken by violence and pandemic

U.S. heads into a new week shaken by violence and pandemic

Sunday capped a tumultuous weekend and month that saw city and state officials deploy thousands of National Guard soldiers, enact strict curfews and shut down mass transit systems.
by The Associated Press

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June 1 update on COVID-19 in MN: 1,050 deaths; officials brace for spike from Floyd protests

June 1 update on COVID-19 in MN: 1,050 deaths; officials brace for spike from Floyd protests

As Minnesota and health officials expect a spike in cases related to mass protests over the police killing of George Floyd, the state is coming up with a plan to allow demonstrators access to testing even if they don't have symptoms.
by MPR News Staff

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Who dares to rent a dress now? Coronavirus upends the sharing economy

Who dares to rent a dress now? Coronavirus upends the sharing economy

How do you share your car, home or clothing with other people during a pandemic? Companies from Airbnb to Rent The Runway face big challenges convincing customers their services are safe.
by Shannon Bond

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Restaurants reopen with restrictions as some hunger for more

Restaurants reopen with restrictions as some hunger for more

Outdoor dining can resume Monday amid clamoring by restaurants to scale back remaining restrictions more quickly. Hair care businesses can also serve clients on a limited basis.
by Brian Bakst

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How will the Lake Street economy recover?

How will the Lake Street economy recover?

Businesses along Lake Street in Minneapolis are reeling from fires and vandalism. We ask them how the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing might have a lasting impact.
by Angela Davis

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