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Stories from June 6, 2020

In 'Cry Havoc,' former Charlottesville mayor details a tragic day

In 'Cry Havoc,' former Charlottesville mayor details a tragic day

"The value of having fought for things and standing at the end, having the experience of having fought for them in the real world, there's nothing like it," Michael Signer tells NPR.
by Michel Martin

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Thunderstorm chance lingers into early Sunday, then much warmer

The chance of rain and thunder lingers through Saturday night in parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We have details on who has the best chance of a shower or thunderstorm on Sunday, as our heat and humidity ramp up.
by Ron Trenda

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Marchers call for defunding Minneapolis Police Department

Marchers call for defunding Minneapolis Police Department

A crowd of thousands of protesters marched through northeast Minneapolis on Saturday, calling on city leaders to defund the police department in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd. But Mayor Jacob Frey — who walked out to address the crowd — said he does not support abolishing the department.
by Tim Nelson

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COVID-19 deaths up by 22

The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 22 more coronavirus deaths, bringing the total number in the state to at least 1,170. The number of people sick with  COVID-19 who are being cared for in hospital intensive care units is down slightly from Friday. This is an MPR News update for June 6, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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Mourners remember Floyd in North Carolina as thousands protest across nation

Mourners remember Floyd in North Carolina as thousands protest across nation

Hundreds of mourners lined up Saturday to pay respects to George Floyd in his North Carolina hometown, while a number of rallies and marches took place his weekend in the Twin Cities. Washington saw that city’s largest demonstration yet against police brutality.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Prosecutors: 2 Buffalo police officers charged with assault

Prosecutors: 2 Buffalo police officers charged with assault

Two police officers in Buffalo, N.Y., were charged with assault Saturday, prosecutors said, after a video showed them shoving a 75-year-old protester in recent demonstrations over the death of George Floyd.
by The Associated Press

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Comfortable today; heat and humidity increase on Sunday

It’ll feel like spring today, but Sunday will feel summery. We have your forecast details, including thunderstorm chances in some areas.
by Ron Trenda

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Amid pandemic, the loneliest of D-Day remembrances is observed in France

Amid pandemic, the loneliest of D-Day remembrances is observed in France

Compared to last year, when many tens of thousands came to the northern French beaches of Normandy to cheer the dwindling number of World War II veterans, the coronavirus lockdown turned this year's D-Day remembrance into one of the eeriest ever.
by The Associated Press

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Your bookshelf may be part of the problem

Your bookshelf may be part of the problem

Anti-racist reading lists are making the rounds right now — and they can be useful if people do the work of reading. But critic Juan Vidal suggests you look closer to home, to your own bookshelf.
by Juan Vidal

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ICU physician: 'Behind every COVID-19 case, there is a story'

ICU physician: 'Behind every COVID-19 case, there is a story'

The unconscious man was a Beatles fan, his sister said. When she couldn't be with him in his final hours in the ICU, she asked Dr. Daniel Colón Hidalgo to play music and say the words she wanted him to hear.
by Ryan Kellman and Kristen Radtke

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June 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: 22 more deaths reported; confirmed cases surpass 27,000

June 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: 22 more deaths reported; confirmed cases surpass 27,000

Minnesota health officials reported 22 more confirmed COVID-19 deaths and 526 more confirmed cases on Saturday, just one day after Gov. Tim Walz announced further loosening of restrictions on businesses and other aspects of society during the coronavirus pandemic beginning next week.
by MPR News Staff

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Comfortable temps, with a thunder chance in some areas by late afternoon

Our Saturday will be fairly nice in most areas. Some locations could see a shower or thunderstorm late this afternoon and this evening, with a better chance of thunder overnight. We have the details.
by Ron Trenda

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Having 'the talk' with kids about race

Having 'the talk' with kids about race

The death of George Floyd has rocked the Twin Cities. And it adds a layer to an already difficult conversation: the one parents of black and brown children feel they must have with their kids about race, policing and how both will affect them as they grow into adults.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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Jordan giving $100 million for racial equality, justice

Jordan giving $100 million for racial equality, justice

In a joint statement Friday on social media, Jordan and the Jordan Brand said money will be paid over 10 years with the goal of “ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education.”
by The Associated Press

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Black cops feel pain of Floyd's death, duty to their uniform

Black cops feel pain of Floyd's death, duty to their uniform

Black officers find themselves torn between two worlds when it comes to the protests against police brutality happening around the U.S. While they are part of the “thin blue line” of policing, the officers say they also understand the anguish expressed by demonstrators.
by The Associated Press

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