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Stories from June 2, 2020

What do the George Floyd autopsies show?

What do the George Floyd autopsies show?

The case of the death of George Floyd saw a big development Monday that will be key when former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is put on trial. The results of two different autopsies were announced: one performed by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner, and another by independent medical examiners hired by the Floyd family.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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Reporter’s notebook: Hypervigilance, slashed tires and helping Jorge out

Reporter’s notebook: Hypervigilance, slashed tires and helping Jorge out

A reporter reflects on how heightened vigilance toward “outsiders” has resulted in unfortunate misunderstandings over the past few days in Minneapolis, including acts of vandalism toward their fellow community members.
by Jon Collins

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State launches civil rights probe of Minneapolis police

Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that the state is launching a broad investigation into the civil rights record of the Minneapolis Police Department following the killing of George Floyd. The agency intends to probe the last 10 years of Minneapolis police actions and practices for patterns of discrimination against people of color. MPR News update for June 1, 2020, hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
by Britta Greene

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Russian-American Masha Gessen sees Putin in Trump, trouble in future

Russian-American Masha Gessen sees Putin in Trump, trouble in future

The New Yorker journalist says Putin and Trump were elected president without really wanting the job. They ran "not for president but for autocrat" and did not expect to settle for anything less.
by Ron Elving

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Minneapolis police have used neck restraints more than 200 times since 2015, analysis shows

The specific tactic used by former officer Derek Chauvin has been widely denounced — but according to analysis from NBC News, the Minneapolis Police Department has relied on some form of neck restraint at least 237 times in the past five years. In 44 of those instances, the people being restrained lost consciousness.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Despite curfews and heavy police presence, protests persist across the country

Despite curfews and heavy police presence, protests persist across the country

Protesters outraged over police brutality and systemic racism have spilled into the streets across the country, from Minneapolis to New York and in smaller cities such as Omaha, Neb.
by Hannah Hagemann, Vanessa Romo, Brakkton Booker and Scott Neuman

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'He did not pray': Fallout grows from Trump's photo-op at St. John's Church

'He did not pray': Fallout grows from Trump's photo-op at St. John's Church

"He did not pray. He did not offer a word of balm or condolence to those who are grieving," says the bishop who oversees the church. Washington's mayor was more direct: "Shameful!"
by Bill Chappell

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Severe storms are likely Tuesday

Tuesday brings dangerous heat and chances for severe weather to southern Minnesota. The week ahead continues to have above-average temperatures with occasional showers and storms.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Southern Minnesota under a severe weather risk Tuesday

A front moving across the state means slightly cooler temperatures in northern Minnesota, but in southern Minnesota, it will provide the instability needed for severe weather.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Tuesday's primaries: Races to watch and live results

Tuesday's primaries: Races to watch and live results

Iowa Rep. Steve King faces a strong GOP primary challenger, after years of incendiary comments put him on the outs with his party. Eight states and the District of Columbia vote on Tuesday.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Quiet night in Twin Cities

The Twin Cities saw its third night of calm Monday following last week’s unrest. With a curfew again in effect, the streets were mostly quiet, especially compared with the four chaotic nights that followed the killing of George Floyd, 46, while in police custody on Memorial Day. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday June 2, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames

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Quiet night in Twin Cities; state launches civil rights probe of Minneapolis

Quiet night in Twin Cities; state launches civil rights probe of Minneapolis

The streets of the Twin Cities were calm as a 10 p.m. curfew took effect on Tuesday. It was the fifth-straight night with a curfew, this one lasting until 4 a.m. The relatively peaceful night came hours after Gov. Tim Walz announced that the state is launching a broad investigation into the civil rights record of Minneapolis police.
by MPR News Staff

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U.S. cities erupt in more violence amid threats from Trump

U.S. cities erupt in more violence amid threats from Trump

Hours after a carefully orchestrated declaration by President Donald Trump to send out the military and "dominate the streets," American cities were engulfed in more violence and destruction that overshadowed peaceful protests demanding justice after generations of racism.
by The Associated Press

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Death toll grows in national protests

Death toll grows in national protests

Amid protests seeking justice for George Floyd, several people have lost their lives. They include a well-known and popular owner of a barbecue spot in Louisville, Ky., and a federal officer working security at a courthouse in Oakland, Calif.
by The Associated Press

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Boxes of matches and jars of gasoline spook Minneapolis residents

Boxes of matches and jars of gasoline spook Minneapolis residents

A week after George Floyd was killed, and after days of protests, property destruction and arson, even normally inconspicuous household items are sparking fear when residents encounter them. That’s because authorities have asked Minneapolis residents to be on the lookout for accelerants stashed around their neighborhoods.
by Jon Collins

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From jobs to homeownership, protests put spotlight on economic divide

From jobs to homeownership, protests put spotlight on economic divide

Police brutality has sparked days of civil unrest. But the sparks have landed in a tinderbox built over decades of economic inequality, now exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
by Scott Horsley

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Quiet night in Twin Cities; medical examiner rules Floyd’s death a homicide

Quiet night in Twin Cities; medical examiner rules Floyd’s death a homicide

As a 10 p.m. curfew took effect on Monday, there were few reports of violence or confrontations with protesters in Minneapolis or St. Paul. By 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Paul police had arrested 65 people at the Capitol on curfew violations.
by MPR News Staff

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Charges: Illinois man went to Minneapolis to riot

Charges: Illinois man went to Minneapolis to riot

An Illinois man who allegedly said he was traveling to Minneapolis to “riot” after the killing of George Floyd has been charged with federal counts. 
by The Associated Press

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