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Stories from June 22, 2020

Recent heavy rain helps some, misses others

Rain over the past week helped some parts of Minnesota in drought, while providing little relief to other portions of the state.  Upcoming rain accumulation chances stay limited until the end of the week.
by Nicole Mitchell

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The Thread: Great novels that celebrate the Midwest

The Thread: Great novels that celebrate the Midwest

Many of us are staying close to home for summer vacation. With that in mind, Kerri Miller brings us novels to remind you of the glories of the Midwest.
by Kerri Miller

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Uptown shooting investigation continues

Authorities say they’re working on identifying the people responsible for gunfire that hit 12 people in the Uptown area of Minneapolis early Sunday morning, killing one of them. This is an MPR News evening update for June 22, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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The 'coronavirus slide' in education and what to do about it

The 'coronavirus slide' in education and what to do about it

The summer slide — when students lose some of what they’ve learned over the summer months — is being compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. What can be done about it?
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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'Together' NASCAR looks to move forward after noose found in driver's garage

'Together' NASCAR looks to move forward after noose found in driver's garage

The FBI has joined the investigation into who left a noose inside NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace's garage at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. NASCAR plans to ban the perpetrators from the sport for life.
by Tom Goldman

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How recommendations of an Obama task force have, and haven't, changed U.S. policing

How recommendations of an Obama task force have, and haven't, changed U.S. policing

The co-leaders of the task force, Charles Ramsey and Laurie Robinson, say their 2015 report is still a valuable playbook. But there are things — for instance, about hiring practices — they would add.
by Becky Sullivan

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Get a comfortable chair: Permanent work from home is coming

Get a comfortable chair: Permanent work from home is coming

After three months with much of the country working from home, many employers and their workers say the benefits of remote work — cost savings and a more relaxed atmosphere — outweigh the drawbacks.
by Uri Berliner

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Psychiatrist explores possible benefits of treating PTSD with ecstasy or cannabis

Psychiatrist explores possible benefits of treating PTSD with ecstasy or cannabis

Dr. Julie Holland thinks psychedelic drugs can be used in psychiatry to make treatment more efficient and effective. "This is sort of a new paradigm," she says, "a revolutionary way to treat trauma."
by Terry Gross

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Fact check: Trump spreads unfounded claims about voting by mail

Fact check: Trump spreads unfounded claims about voting by mail

President Trump tweeted a conspiracy theory that foreign countries could print and send counterfeit absentee ballots. Election officials from both parties say those concerns aren't based in fact.
by Miles Parks

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John Bolton's big paycheck for his book may be in jeopardy

John Bolton's big paycheck for his book may be in jeopardy

Bolton was reportedly paid a $2 million advance for the book, and could receive even more in royalties. But a judge says Bolton made a risky bet by publishing it without government approval.
by Greg Myre

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What it would take to close the racial housing gap

What it would take to close the racial housing gap

The Twin Cities have one of the largest gaps in the country when it comes to homeownership rates between black and white residents. Two experts share their ideas on closing the gap.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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Below average temperatures the next few days

Temperatures for the first week of summer stay very close to average and occasional showers and storms remain in the forecast.
by Nicole Mitchell

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17-year-old boy fatally shot in Minneapolis

Officers responded to reports of shots fired about 8 p.m. Sunday and found the victim without a pulse. First responders were able to revive the teen, but he died after being taken to North Memorial Hospital.
by The Associated Press

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Monday stays cool and quieter

Monday brings below average temperatures and dry skies across most of Minnesota.

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Violent weekend in Minneapolis

Police say they have leads on suspects, but no arrests, in the terrifying mass shooting in Uptown early Sunday morning. This is an MPR News Morning update for June 22, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.  Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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June 22 update on COVID-19 in MN: Worries grow as vaccinations, ER visits fall

June 22 update on COVID-19 in MN: Worries grow as vaccinations, ER visits fall

State health officials say they’re increasingly concerned that people with serious health problems who need emergency room care are not seeking that care because of COVID-19 concerns. They’re also alarmed by a drop in regular vaccinations, especially among kids.
by MPR News Staff

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Waiting for justice for Floyd, north siders work the land as an act of healing

Waiting for justice for Floyd, north siders work the land as an act of healing

An urban garden in the Hawthorne neighborhood in north Minneapolis has been in the works for months. But after the police killed George Floyd, it has become a healing space — particularly for Black residents who often feel targeted and criminalized. 
by Melissa Townsend

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The worrisome link between deforestation and disease

The worrisome link between deforestation and disease

Scientists say accelerating deforestation and development may increase the risk of pandemic diseases. The current economic crisis may also make that trend worse if more people cut down trees for fuel.
by Nathan Rott

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When crisis workers, not traditional police, respond to calls about mental health

When crisis workers, not traditional police, respond to calls about mental health

Police are often called on to respond to mental health emergencies. That could change, though, as cities across the country — including Minneapolis — consider defunding the police. What would an alternative model look like?
by Alisa Roth

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Noose left in Black driver's garage stall at NASCAR race track

The symbol of violent white racism was found in Bubba Wallace's stall. The only Black driver in the top stock car racing circuit, he had led the campaign to ban Confederate flags from NASCAR events.
by Mark Katkov

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