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Stories from June 11, 2020

Political tension rises after Columbus statue falls

Political tension rises after Columbus statue falls

Top state politicians disagreed over the tactics used by protesters who toppled a statue on the grounds of the Minnesota Capitol, and some asked why the State Patrol didn’t intervene to protect public property.
by Brian Bakst

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An open letter from Minneapolis police officers

A group of 14 Minneapolis police officers issued a public letter today condemning Dererk Chauvin, the former officer who’s now charged with the murder of George Floyd. “Dear Everyone - but especially Minneapolis citizens,” they wrote, “We are with you and want to communicate a sentiment that is broad within our ranks.” The letter is a rare break from the united front that the rank and file of the Minneapolis police usually present in public, even after the shooting of Justine Ruszczyk in 2017. It’s almost unheard of for any members of any department in the country to speak out regarding a criminal matter involving one of their own. This is an MPR News evening update for Thursday June 11, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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'We need to help them': Asian Americans demand justice for George Floyd

'We need to help them': Asian Americans demand justice for George Floyd

Many Asian American leaders are condemning since-fired officer Tou Thao’s role in Floyd’s killing, even as they point out a double standard that puts an entire community under scrutiny because of the actions of one person. They’re also imploring their communities to not lose sight of the bigger picture: Holding people accountable and changing racist systems.
by Hannah Yang

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4 ways racial inequity harms American schoolchildren

4 ways racial inequity harms American schoolchildren

The country's racial justice problems aren't limited to policing — U.S. schools also struggle with inequity and implicit bias.
by Jeffrey Pierre

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Congress heads toward clash with Trump over removal of Confederate symbols

Congress heads toward clash with Trump over removal of Confederate symbols

Contradicting the president, the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee greenlit a commission to rename Army installations bearing Confederate names. Lawmakers in the House are taking similar action.
by Claudia Grisales and Philip Ewing

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Weekend forecast: Very nice!

Weekend temperatures and humidity levels will be very comfortable. Details on that, plus which area may see a bit of rain Saturday morning.
by Ron Trenda

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The power of music in protest

The power of music in protest

One of music’s superpowers is it can serve as an impetus for change. We spoke with an oral historian and an ethnomusicologist about the power of music during periods of resistance.
by Kerri Miller, Marcheta Fornoff and Breann Schossow

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Market meltdown: Dow dives 1,800 points on worries of 2nd coronavirus wave

Market meltdown: Dow dives 1,800 points on worries of 2nd coronavirus wave

Stocks plunged Thursday amid reports of a second wave of coronavirus cases, as well as a warning from Fed officials that the economy may take longer than first thought to recover.
by Jim Zarroli

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As volunteers pull out of Mpls. hotel-turned-shelter, questions remain about what’s next for residents

As volunteers pull out of Mpls. hotel-turned-shelter, questions remain about what’s next for residents

Activists who have been running a homeless shelter at the former Sheraton Hotel on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis are calling on government and nonprofit agencies for emergency support.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Comfy weather through Friday

Our temps rebound nicely this afternoon and you’ll enjoy Friday’s weather too. The best showers chances stay north this afternoon and evening.
by Ron Trenda

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Milley says he was wrong to accompany Trump on church walk

Milley says he was wrong to accompany Trump on church walk

"My presence in that moment and in that environment created a perception of the military involved in domestic politics," said Army Gen. Mark Milley, the nation's top military officer. "As a commissioned uniformed officer, it was a mistake that I have learned from, and I sincerely hope we all can learn from it."
by The Associated Press

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Trump to address 'disparities' at Dallas event

Trump to address 'disparities' at Dallas event

The president is expected to talk about plans for "holistic" recovery amid continued unrest surrounding police brutality as well as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
by Alana Wise

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U of M Board of Regents meets to discuss fall COVID-19 plans

University president Joan Gabel is recommending reopening campuses for in-person instruction in the fall. This is an MPR News morning update for June 11, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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Anytime Fitness apologizes for Wisconsin gym's 'I can't breathe' workout

Photos of the workout instructions drawn on a dry erase board at Anytime Fitness in Wauwatosa, Wis., were shared widely on social media. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says the workout included burpees, or squat thrusts, and the instructions "don't you dare lay down."
by The Associated Press

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'You Exist Too Much' exists in a constant state of discontent

'You Exist Too Much' exists in a constant state of discontent

Zaina Arafat's powerful new novel follows a queer Palestinian American woman from adolescence to adulthood, a journey dogged by constant longings for home, for identity, for belonging.
by Gabino Iglesias

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Thousands of workers say their jobs are unsafe as economy reopens

Thousands of workers say their jobs are unsafe as economy reopens

In places ranging from chicken processing plants to hair salons, workers say employers aren't doing enough to protect them from getting sick. Advocates blame a lack of mandatory federal safety rules.
by Chris Arnold

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Historical figures under attack after George Floyd's death

Historical figures under attack after George Floyd's death

Outrage over George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis has intensified the campaign to pull down Confederate monuments around the United States. It has also sparked similar activism abroad — extending to statues of slave traders, imperialists and explorers.
by The Associated Press

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Fighting racism in greater Minnesota

Fighting racism in greater Minnesota

The protests in the Twin Cities following the killing of George Floyd got the most press, but smaller demonstrations emerged all over the state.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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U.S. Soccer lifts ban on kneeling during national anthem

U.S. Soccer lifts ban on kneeling during national anthem

"It has become clear that this policy was wrong and detracted from the important message of Black Lives Matter," U.S. Soccer said on Wednesday. The ban has been in place since February 2017.
by Vanessa Romo

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NASCAR bans Confederate flag

NASCAR bans Confederate flag

"The presence of the Confederate flag runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and industry," officials announce Wednesday.
by Vanessa Romo

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For George Floyd, a complicated life and a notorious death

For George Floyd, a complicated life and a notorious death

In the Houston housing project where he grew up, he was respected as a man who spoke from hard, but hardly extraordinary, experience. He had nothing remotely like the stature he has gained in death, embraced as a universal symbol of the need to overhaul policing and held up as a heroic everyman.
by The Associated Press

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