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Stories from June 18, 2020

Facebook removes Trump ads with symbol used by Nazis; campaign calls it an 'emoji'

Facebook removes Trump ads with symbol used by Nazis; campaign calls it an 'emoji'

Facebook says the campaign advertisements violated the social network's ban on hate group symbols. The Anti-Defamation League's CEO said that "ignorance is no excuse for using Nazi-related symbols."
by Bobby Allyn

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6 things to know about what school will look like this fall

6 things to know about what school will look like this fall

Minnesota health and education officials have told school leaders to plan for three different scenarios for resuming school during the 2020-2021 academic year.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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DNR: Irrigation wells in Pineland Sands don’t need in-depth study

DNR: Irrigation wells in Pineland Sands don’t need in-depth study

Tim Nolte wants to irrigate about 300 acres to grow hay and other crops, and graze his cattle. But the request got caught up in a larger debate over the conversion of forests to potato fields in north-central Minnesota’s Pineland Sands region.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Supreme Court upholds DACA

A narrowly divided Supreme Court extended Thursday a life-support line to some 650,000 so-called "Dreamers," allowing them to remain safe from deportation for now, while the Trump administration jumps through the administrative hoops that the court said are required before ending the program. Here in Minnesota, it's estimated that there are about 6,000 DACA recipients. This is an MPR News evening update for Thursday, June 18, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Juneteenth: A day of joy and pain — and now national action

Juneteenth: A day of joy and pain — and now national action

In just about any other year, Juneteenth would be marked by African American families across the nation with a cookout, a parade or a community festival. But Juneteenth 2020 will be a day of protest in many places.
by The Associated Press

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Mayors: Change Minnesota law, don't let fired cops return to work

Mayors: Change Minnesota law, don't let fired cops return to work

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other Twin Cities area mayors expressed frustration Thursday that officers disciplined or fired for unreasonable use of force and other “egregious” behaviors can be restored to the force by an arbitrator under state law.
by MPR News Staff

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Counter Stories: How to keep the movement moving

Counter Stories: How to keep the movement moving

The Counter Stories team talks about the pressing need for courage, curiosity and compassion in order to make meaningful systemic changes.
by Marianne Combs and Jo Erickson

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Thursday evening severe weather risk; chance of rain this weekend

Rain and thunderstorms will spread across much of Minnesota and into western Wisconsin as we go through Thursday afternoon and evening. Some spots may see some severe weather, and we have the updated severe weather risk areas. We also take a look at the weekend forecast.
by Ron Trenda

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Golden Valley mayor, City Council apologize for history of discrimination in city

As protests against racism and injustice continue nationwide, Golden Valley’s mayor and City Council last week issued a public letter acknowledging the city’s history of discrimination against people of color and apologizing to two black residents in particular who were mistreated by police.
by Phil Picardi and MPR News Staff

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Safeguarding diners from COVID-19: Here's one St. Paul restaurant's plan

Safeguarding diners from COVID-19: Here's one St. Paul restaurant's plan

Hope Breakfast Bar in St. Paul has reopened its dining room after spending $36,000 on health and safety upgrades. So far it's paying off with a rush of cooped-up diners, but the added costs aren't sustainable.
by Tom Crann and Kathryn Styer Martinez

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What should happen to the murals and other street art honoring George Floyd?

What should happen to the murals and other street art honoring George Floyd?

Since the police killing of George Floyd, artists have painted murals and built installations around the Twin Cities and elsewhere, in many cases on plywood that’s destined to come down.
by Phil Picardi

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Needed rain moves across Minnesota Thursday

A cold front moving across Minnesota is causing cooler temperatures, heavy rain and likely a few severe storms. Temperatures then remain more seasonable in the week ahead.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Supreme Court upholds DACA in blow to Trump administration

Supreme Court upholds DACA in blow to Trump administration

A narrowly divided Supreme Court extended Thursday a life-support line to some 650,000 so-called "Dreamers," allowing them to remain safe from deportation for now.
by Nina Totenberg

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The struggle to reopen schools

The struggle to reopen schools

School districts nationwide are considering what a fall reopening could look like while also making contingency plans if COVID-19 cases spike. Balancing all the needs feels like an equation that’s impossible to solve.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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2 Garrison Keillor books set for release this fall

2 Garrison Keillor books set for release this fall

"The Lake Wobegon Virus," out Sept. 8, continues his "Lake Wobegon" series and ties it to the current pandemic. Memoir "That Time of Year" will be released two months later. In his memoir, Keillor will address the sexual harassment allegations that led to his being dropped by Minnesota Public Radio and The Washington Post.
by The Associated Press

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A soaking rain moves across Minnesota Thursday

A potent cold front is moving across Minnesota, bringing cooler temperatures, heavy rain and the chance for a few severe storms.
by Nicole Mitchell

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As states reopen, do they have the workforce they need to stop coronavirus outbreaks?

As states reopen, do they have the workforce they need to stop coronavirus outbreaks?

NPR surveyed all 50 states to find out how many people they have doing contact tracing — one of the essential tools for keeping outbreaks from flaring up. Look up your state to see how it's doing.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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In-school, online or both? State urges districts to prep for it all this fall

In-school, online or both? State urges districts to prep for it all this fall

State officials have said they will not release details about what form the upcoming academic year will take until the week of July 27. “We want to make a decision as close to the time as possible — but still allowing time to plan,” Deputy Commissioner Heather Mueller said.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota suspends witness requirement for absentee ballots

The change applies only to the Aug. 11 primary, and comes as part of an agreement reached on two lawsuits. Further litigation is still possible. MPR News update for June 18, 2020. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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'Still in gridlock': Walz presses GOP to go big on police overhaul package

'Still in gridlock': Walz presses GOP to go big on police overhaul package

“Now is the time,” Gov. Tim Walz said Thursday as he urged Senate GOP leaders to work with House DFLers on a package of sweeping changes to how policing is done in Minnesota. Republicans say they will end the special session Friday.
by Brian Bakst

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IQ2 debate: Will coronavirus reshape the world order in China's favor?

IQ2 debate: Will coronavirus reshape the world order in China's favor?

How might coronavirus reshape geopolitics? For some, the answer is clear: China is on the rise. While Washington embraces “America first” and abdicates its global leadership role, they argue, Beijing is stepping up to fill the void.
by MPR News Staff

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Amid confusion about reopening, an expert explains how to assess COVID-19 risk

Amid confusion about reopening, an expert explains how to assess COVID-19 risk

Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm warns that the threat from the pandemic is ongoing. "We will all know somebody — we will all love somebody — who will die from this disease," he says.
by Terry Gross

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Organizers say offering a space to talk, vent quelled third night of St. Cloud protests

Organizers say offering a space to talk, vent quelled third night of St. Cloud protests

After two nights of protests marred by arrests and property damage, St. Cloud’s third night in a row of demonstrations on Tuesday was more peaceful. Community organizers say that's largely because young people were given space to voice their anger over racism and injustice.
by Kirsti Marohn

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