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Stories from June 19, 2020

Man arrested in police station arson head back to Minnesota

Man arrested in police station arson head back to Minnesota

A Minnesota man arrested in Colorado on suspicion of setting some of the fires that destroyed a Minneapolis police station on a night when protests over the killing of George Floyd turned violent is returning to his home state to face prosecution.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul anti-violence activists plead for killing to stop

St. Paul anti-violence activists plead for killing to stop

A small group of anti-violence activists gathered in the parking lot of a strip club in St. Paul Friday afternoon to mourn a young woman who was shot to death there last weekend.
by Jon Collins

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Happy summer solstice 2020

Happy summer solstice 2020

Summer solstice occurs Saturday.
by Paul Huttner

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In Minn., across the U.S., Juneteenth 'tinted with sorrow' and buoyed by hope

In Minn., across the U.S., Juneteenth 'tinted with sorrow' and buoyed by hope

Rallies took place from the Twin Cities to Atlanta to Los Angeles — including in Galveston, Texas, where the holiday was born. Amid a reckoning around race, this year's Juneteenth has an even more urgent meaning.
by Colin Dwyer and MPR News Staff

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House and Senate unable to reach deal so far on policing changes

The DFL-controlled House and the Republican-controlled Senate are talking, but it's unclear whether they can reach a compromise before the special session comes to a close. Besides changes to policing, lawmakers are also considering a bonding bill, money for Minneapolis to rebuild after the riots, plus COVID-19 response funds. MPR News update for June 19, 2020, hosted by Mike Mulcahy and Brian Bakst. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
by Mike Mulcahy and Brian Bakst

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Fargo Juneteenth organizers blame threats for low turnout

Fargo Juneteenth organizers blame threats for low turnout

Organizers of a peaceful march in the Fargo-Moorhead area on Friday to celebrate Juneteenth and denounce racial injustice said threats by city leaders and a federal prosecutor contributed to a low turnout, but promised there would be a better showing at a weekend protest.
by The Associated Press

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Anguish, fear, hope: Voices of Minnesotans on the aftermath of Floyd killing

Anguish, fear, hope: Voices of Minnesotans on the aftermath of Floyd killing

More than three weeks after George Floyd’s death, Minnesotans living in and around the city where he was pinned down by police continue to call for justice and racial equality, as they struggle to heal the repeated pain and trauma. From a fear and frustration to hope for changes, here are voices of some Minnesotans about Floyd’s killing and the aftermath.
by MPR News Staff

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Somali-owned wellness clinic works to heal south Minneapolis

Somali-owned wellness clinic works to heal south Minneapolis

When the pandemic began, the mental health clinic that nurse Sulekha Ibrahim runs in south Minneapolis closed its doors. Two days after the clinic reopened, protests broke out across the city and the clinic was destroyed in a fire. But Ibrahim says she still believes in the movement.
by The Associated Press

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Owners of Minneapolis' Calhoun Square say they're dropping the name

Owners of Minneapolis' Calhoun Square say they're dropping the name

The owners of Calhoun Square said they had been considering a new name for the shopping center since they bought it last fall. They're taking action now "as a reflection of our support and solidarity with the city of Minneapolis and the Black Lives Matter movement."
by MPR News Staff

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UN rights body to report on racism after Floyd killing

The action by the Human Rights Council on Friday stopped short of ordering a more intensive investigation singling out the United States after George Floyd's death on May 25. 
by The Associated Press

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AP-NORC poll: Majority of Americans support police protests

AP-NORC poll: Majority of Americans support police protests

Many think the protests will bring positive change. A majority also say law enforcement officers had generally responded to the protests appropriately. Somewhat fewer say the officers used excessive force. 
by The Associated Press

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Bestselling Spanish novelist Carlos Ruiz Zafón dies at 55

Bestselling Spanish novelist Carlos Ruiz Zafón dies at 55

Zafón has been called the most-read Spanish author since Cervantes. He wrote young adult fiction, but his adult debut “The Shadow of the Wind” was a breakout hit, selling millions of copies worldwide.
by Petra Mayer

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Weekend forecast: Comfortable temps; best thunder chance on Saturday

Most of our weekend hours will be dry, but be prepared for scattered showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, with a lower rain chance on Sunday. We have your weekend forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

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An unusually warm June so far

Meteorological summer began on June 1 with back-to-back 90 degree days in the Twin Cities — something that retired U of M meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley says has only happened three times in nearly 150 years of daily recordkeeping.
by Phil Picardi

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Minn. Dreamer reacts to Supreme Court decision on DACA

The Supreme Court's Thursday decision on DACA is not a long-term fix — still, many Dreamers are celebrating the ruling as at least a temporary reprieve.
by Phil Picardi and MPR News Staff

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Twins remove Calvin Griffith statue from Target Field over racist remarks

Twins remove Calvin Griffith statue from Target Field over racist remarks

The team apologized for racist remarks Griffith made to a Lions Club meeting in Waseca, Minn., in 1978. There, Griffith reportedly told the group he moved the team to Minnesota from Washington, D.C., because there weren't many black people here.
by Brandt Williams

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Storms possible for the official start of summer

Friday brings dry skies and light winds, then the weather turns more active again by the weekend, with scattered shows and storms likely through the start of next week.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Mayo: Plasma from recovered patients safe for treating COVID-19

Mayo: Plasma from recovered patients safe for treating COVID-19

A study of 20,000 patients suggests that using plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19 is safe for treating people fighting the virus. But whether it’s effective is still a question.
by Catharine Richert

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Cooler, drier weather for Friday

Friday will be drier and slightly cooler behind the cold front that passed through Minnesota bringing showers and storms Thursday. 
by Nicole Mitchell

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Protesters demanding police reform to hit the streets again in Fargo

Protesters demanding police reform to hit the streets again in Fargo

Dialogue between activists and city officials that began two weeks ago after previous protests has appeared to fall apart, with each side blaming the other for a breakdown in communications.
by Dan Gunderson

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House passes police restrictions; no deal with Senate

House passes police restrictions; no deal with Senate

The Minnesota House passed a bill late Thursday that makes sweeping changes to policing in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd. However, the House and Senate remained at odds over the changes as a self-imposed GOP deadline to end the special session neared.
by Tim Pugmire

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Divided Minneapolis Park Board supports encampment at Powderhorn Park

Divided Minneapolis Park Board supports encampment at Powderhorn Park

Superintendent Al Bangoura said the park board is spending $7,400 per week to rent port-a-potties, and is also providing showers and electricity for those living at Powderhorn Park. But he said the agency doesn't have the resources to keep up with the extra cleaning and maintenance that's required there.
by Matt Sepic

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June 19 update on COVID-19: MN OKs restart of youth sports games

June 19 update on COVID-19: MN OKs restart of youth sports games

State health officials Friday said youth sports games and scrimmages could resume June 24 or later for outdoor sports, and July 1 or later for indoor sports under the recommended guidance.
by MPR News Staff

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar drops out of VP contention

She is urging former Vice President Joe Biden to select a woman of color as his running mate instead. MPR News morning update for June 19, 2020. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Calls to make Juneteenth a federal holiday gain momentum

Calls to make Juneteenth a federal holiday gain momentum

In the wake of protests calling for racial equality and other reforms after the killing of George Floyd, there's a growing movement to make June 19 a federal holiday.
by Marisa Peñaloza

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A ‘profoundly different’ Juneteenth in Minnesota

A ‘profoundly different’ Juneteenth in Minnesota

The annual celebration of Juneteenth is taking on new meaning this year in Minnesota and across the country as people are energized to fight for racial justice in the wake of George Floyd’s killing. And while the pandemic has curtailed larger celebrations, smaller outdoor events are planned throughout the weekend.
by Riham Feshir

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New novel relates Ojibwe history from the mouth of a wolf

New novel relates Ojibwe history from the mouth of a wolf

Minnesota writer Thomas Peacock’s new novel "The Wolf's Trail" is hard to categorize. It's a fictional tale based on the foundational stories of the Ojibwe people. But Peacock tells it from from the perspective of an elderly wolf. The story is a profound mixture of history, spirituality, with a healthy dash of wolf wisdom and humor. 
by Euan Kerr

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Klobuchar withdraws from VP consideration, says Biden should pick a woman of color

Klobuchar withdraws from VP consideration, says Biden should pick a woman of color

“I think this is a moment to put a woman of color on that ticket," Klobuchar said on MSNBC. “If you want to heal this nation right now — my party, yes, but our nation — this is sure a hell of a way to do it.”
by Brian Bakst and The Associated Press

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Spectacular Friday; mixed weekend ahead

Spectacular Friday and a mixed weekend ahead. A few scattered weekend thunderstorms are possible.
by Paul Huttner

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Want to visit loved ones in nursing homes? Here's what you need to know

Want to visit loved ones in nursing homes? Here's what you need to know

For the first time in months, many Minnesotans in nursing homes and assisted living facilities will be able to see visitors face to face — at least with masks on.
by Peter Cox

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