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Stories from June 23, 2020

Majority with chronic diseases fine with limited doctor visits, but some too important to miss

Majority with chronic diseases fine with limited doctor visits, but some too important to miss

A recent Kaiser Health survey shows about 86 percent of patients with chronic, stable conditions have remained stable. But some are ignoring symptoms or forgoing immunizations.
by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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'Jesus And John Wayne' explores Christian manhood — and how belief can bolster Trump

'Jesus And John Wayne' explores Christian manhood — and how belief can bolster Trump

Author Kristin Kobes Du Mez says: "It seemed like evangelicals had betrayed their values. But if you look at this longer history of evangelical masculinity and militarism ... this wasn't a betrayal."
by Steve Inskeep

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Minneapolis police union leaders speak

The leaders of the Minneapolis Police Federation have made their most extensive public remarks since the arrest and charging of four of their members for the death of George Floyd. This is an MPR News evening update for June 23, 2020. Hosted by Megan Burks and Tim Nelson. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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UMD joins growing list of schools going test-optional

UMD joins growing list of schools going test-optional

Starting in the spring of 2021, students applying to the University of Minnesota Duluth will have the choice whether or not to submit an ACT or SAT score as part of their application. 
by Dan Kraker

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Spotty showers Tuesday evening, then widespread rain Friday

A few spotty showers and storms will linger across Minnesota through Tuesday evening, but the state stays mostly dry until a storm causes widespread wet weather on Friday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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GOP state lawmakers want AG Barr to look at Minneapolis Police Department

GOP state lawmakers want AG Barr to look at Minneapolis Police Department

Three Republican lawmakers on Tuesday called for U.S. Attorney General William Barr to investigate whether there are patterns of excessive force and bias in the Minneapolis Police Department.
by Tim Pugmire

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Duluth council tables vote to remove ‘chief’ from job titles

Duluth council tables vote to remove ‘chief’ from job titles

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson’s administration pushed for changing the name of the city’s chief administrative officer to city administrator, saying the word “chief” is offensive. But at least one council member argued the issue was a distraction from more pressing priorities. 
by Dan Kraker

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Prosecutor: Trump ally Roger Stone was 'treated differently'

Prosecutor: Trump ally Roger Stone was 'treated differently'

A federal prosecutor is prepared to tell Congress Wednesday that political considerations affected the handling of the Roger Stone case. Career Justice Department prosecutor Aaron Zelinsky says he was told that a U.S. attorney was giving Stone favorable treatment because he was “afraid of the president.” 
by The Associated Press

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Macmillan CEO steps back from day-to-day operations

Macmillan CEO steps back from day-to-day operations

John Sargent, CEO of Macmillan — one of the Big Five book publishing houses — has stepped back from day-to-day operations, after five employees organized an industry-wide protest against racism.
by Petra Mayer

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White parents of Black children navigate a changing nation

White parents of Black children navigate a changing nation

George Floyd’s death has inspired national and international protests and led to changes in police procedures. These parents say that's a great start, but for the country to take full advantage of the moment and make America better for their children, white people must go beyond carrying signs, marching and chanting.
by The Associated Press

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All-clear after package found near Wisconsin GOP office

Police in Hudson have given the all-clear after a strip mall was evacuated and a bomb squad called in following the discovery of a package outside a local Republican Party campaign office. 
by The Associated Press

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'None of us have ever been told to slow down on testing,' Fauci testifies

'None of us have ever been told to slow down on testing,' Fauci testifies

House Democrats pressed the leaders of federal agencies for details on whether President Trump has stymied health experts from taking more effective action to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
by Laurel Wamsley

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'The Tigers' two-way travelogue is a journey both within and without

'The Tigers' two-way travelogue is a journey both within and without

Known for her meditative travel memoirs, Mary Morris' wanderings were nearly curtailed by a serious ankle injury. “All the Way to the Tigers” is a passage deep into the broken places that shaped her.
by Maureen Corrigan

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We still don't fully understand the label 'asymptomatic'

We still don't fully understand the label 'asymptomatic'

A new study reveals that even patients who are reportedly asymptomatic — no fever, cough, fatigue or breathing issues — could sustain temporary lung damage from the novel coronavirus.
by Pien Huang

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GOP's Lewis uses call to defund police against Smith in Senate race

GOP's Lewis uses call to defund police against Smith in Senate race

Republican challenger Jason Lewis is trying to tag Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith as a supporter of efforts to defund the Minneapolis Police Department even though Smith has not used the phrase.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Political roundup with Mara Liasson

Political roundup with Mara Liasson

The pandemic hasn’t stopped President Donald Trump from hitting the campaign trail. We’ll get a look at the latest in national politics with NPR’s Mara Liasson. 
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Twin Cities Marathon canceled over COVID-19

Twin Cities Marathon canceled over COVID-19

Organizers said they wanted to give runners and volunteers enough time to easily change travel and training plans for the fall marathon.
by Tim Nelson

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Gazelka: Dems asked for too much, too late on police reform

Gazelka: Dems asked for too much, too late on police reform

The Republican Senate Majority Leader also says COVID-19 isn’t as severe as expected, so he’s calling on Gov. Tim Walz to end his emergency declaration.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minneapolis police union open to community demands, but Kroll staying put

Minneapolis police union open to community demands, but Kroll staying put

Leaders of the Minneapolis Police Federation say the city needs more police on the streets and are willing to discuss some of the demands made by community members. However, union boss Lt. Bob Kroll is not going away anytime soon.
by Brandt Williams and Jon Collins

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Heat returns by the weekend

Cooler temperatures linger through midweek, with more hot weather expected by the weekend. Spotty afternoon showers are likely the next couple days, then widespread rain returns Friday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Budgets put limits on social distancing options for schools

Budgets put limits on social distancing options for schools

As schools consider how and when to reopen their buildings during the pandemic, many are finding themselves overwhelmed by the potential expenses that would come with operating under social distancing guidelines: protective equipment, staff for smaller classes and additional transportation to keep students spread out on bus rides.
by The Associated Press

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Floyd killing: Arradondo says cops knew how to keep suspects subdued, breathing

Floyd killing: Arradondo says cops knew how to keep suspects subdued, breathing

Derek Chauvin and Tou Thao had completed Minneapolis Police Department training designed to teach officers to arrest and restrain suspects in ways where they can still breathe, said Chief Medaria Arradondo.
by Riham Feshir

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Why there's a push to get police out of schools

Why there's a push to get police out of schools

In most states, Black students are more likely to be arrested at school, and according to one expert, "There isn't much evidence indicating that police officers in schools make schools safer."
by Anya Kamenetz

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Students of color press St. Paul district to cut ties with Police Department

Students of color press St. Paul district to cut ties with Police Department

Some students and recent graduates say a police presence in schools gets in the way of an education for many Black students. The St. Paul school board could vote on a measure to remove police from schools on Tuesday evening.

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Afternoon showers likely Tuesday

Temperatures stay below average on Monday, and a few afternoon showers and storms are likely.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Tuesday's primaries: Races to watch, results

Tuesday's primaries: Races to watch, results

Voters in five states head to the polls Tuesday. Most notably, progressives are mounting an effort to best establishment Democrats in Kentucky and New York.
by Domenico Montanaro and Elena Moore

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June 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths approach 1,400; ICU cases stable

June 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths approach 1,400; ICU cases stable

The newest counts come a day after Minnesota health officials said they’re increasingly concerned that people with serious health problems who need emergency room care are not seeking that care amid COVID-19 fears.
by MPR News Staff

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