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Stories from June 13, 2020

A bit warmer on Sunday; temps really ramp up by Tuesday

A bit warmer on Sunday; temps really ramp up by Tuesday

Sunday will be a bit warmer than Saturday, and the winds will pick up. If you prefer summery heat and humidity you won’t have to wait very long.
by Ron Trenda

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Atlanta officer fired, chief resigns after fatal shooting of black man

Atlanta officer fired, chief resigns after fatal shooting of black man

An Atlanta police officer was fired following the fatal shooting of a black man and another officer was placed on administrative duty, the department announced early Sunday. That follows the resignation of Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields.
by The Associated Press

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House committee discusses bills on police training, procedures

Minnesota lawmakers are meeting Saturday to discuss potential legislation on policing in the state, in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. MPR News update for June 13, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Emails reveal chaos as meatpacking companies fought health agencies over COVID-19 outbreaks in their plants

Thousands of pages of documents obtained by ProPublica show how quickly public health agencies were overwhelmed by meatpacking cases. One CEO described social distancing as “a nicety that makes sense only for people with laptops.”
by ProPublica Staff

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Breezy with a passing shower possible Saturday; a bit warmer on Sunday

Our Saturday highs will be a bit cooler than normal, but high temps will rebound on Sunday. If you like steamy weather, check out our forecast for next Tuesday and Wednesday!
by Ron Trenda

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This November, election night could stretch into election week or month

This November, election night could stretch into election week or month

Mail ballots take longer to process than votes cast in person. So, despite what some politicians may say, experts say it's not a sign of nefarious activity when results take days to come in.
by Miles Parks

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Coronavirus 2nd wave? Nope, the U.S. is still stuck in the 1st one

Coronavirus 2nd wave? Nope, the U.S. is still stuck in the 1st one

The nation still sees more than 20,000 new cases on average a day, a number that's barely budged for weeks. Forecasters say we're looking at tens of thousands more deaths this summer.
by Nurith Aizenman

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Beijing closes market, locks down area in new virus outbreak

Beijing closes market, locks down area in new virus outbreak

The outbreak — coming more than 50 days after the last local case in the city of 20 million people — showed how the virus can still come back as restrictions are eased.
by The Associated Press

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June 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations, ICU cases plateau; don't let guard down, officials say

June 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations, ICU cases plateau; don't let guard down, officials say

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota climbed past 30,000 on Saturday, while the number of people hospitalized with the disease in the state fell to its lowest level in more than a month.
by MPR News Staff

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Anoka County deputies use tear gas to clear crowd from park

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office said it used tear gas to disperse a “unruly” crowd Friday at a park beach in Oak Grove, after some people refused repeated orders to leave the area.
by MPR News Staff

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Tune in to 'Up All Night' for the story of Daniel Schorr and the birth of CNN

Tune in to 'Up All Night' for the story of Daniel Schorr and the birth of CNN

Former Murrow Boy Dan Schorr and "Mouth of the South" Ted Turner seem like an unlikely pairing — but when Turner was launching CNN 40 years ago, the veteran newsman was his first editorial employee.
by Scott Simon

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Comfy Saturday weather; a passing shower in some areas

If you like highs in the 70s and comfortable dew points, you’ll probably like our Saturday weather. Some spots will see a passing shower. We have the details.
by Ron Trenda

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StoryCorps: From Trayvon Martin to George Floyd, a dad and son keep protesting for equality

StoryCorps: From Trayvon Martin to George Floyd, a dad and son keep protesting for equality

Albert and Aidan Sykes have protested against racial injustice for years. What makes this moment especially tough, says Aidan, 14, "is knowing that could have been me."
by Jud Esty-Kendall and Emma Bowman

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Trump reschedules Tulsa campaign rally 'out of respect' for Juneteenth

Trump reschedules Tulsa campaign rally 'out of respect' for Juneteenth

The president had faced fierce criticism for scheduling a campaign rally on the holiday commemorating the effective end of slavery, in a city home to a horrific incident of racial violence in 1921.
by Suzanne Nuyen

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'I want teens to recognize their own power': Questions for Liara Tamani

'I want teens to recognize their own power': Questions for Liara Tamani

Tamani's new young adult novel follows two high school basketball stars who fall in love at first sight — but then have to deal with their own issues and secrets to build a lasting relationship.
by Petra Mayer

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