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Stories from June 26, 2020

Drivers' testing lines persist, but MN officials say COVID-19 backlog going down

Drivers' testing lines persist, but MN officials say COVID-19 backlog going down

If you have to take a Minnesota driving knowledge test, bring a lawn chair and a good book. The state Driver and Vehicle Services continues to work through a big backlog of license renewals and tests into the system.
by Peter Cox

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2 dead, 1 hurt in Illinois warehouse shooting; suspect dead

Police say two employees were fatally shot and another was critically wounded at a warehouse in central Illinois, all apparently shot by a coworker who was later found dead in his car.
by The Associated Press

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The latest entry in a new wave of memoirs

The latest entry in a new wave of memoirs

Bookseller Derrick Young recommends a memoir that leverages the writer’s sense of humor to address the heavy topics of race and toxic masculinity.
by Emily Bright

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Minneapolis City Council moves forward with dismantling police department

The amendment to the city's charter would go before voters in November. Mayor Jacob Frey says deep reforms are needed and will be coming from his office, but he doesn't support abolishing the police department. This is an MPR News evening update for June 26, 2020. Hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
by Nina Moini

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The Monday economic report and how it’s going for fitness centers

The Monday economic report and how it’s going for fitness centers

Workout routines either came to a halt or drastically changed at the start of the pandemic, when state officials ordered fitness centers and gyms to close along with other businesses. Many gyms have now reopened, so how’s it going?
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Judge rules against audio and video coverage in Floyd killing case for now

Judge rules against audio and video coverage in Floyd killing case for now

In an unusual request, an attorney representing one of the former Minneapolis police officers said broadcasting the cases to the public is crucial to ensuring a fair trial during the pandemic and in light of “inappropriate” statements from city and government officials. But a judge said such a move would risk tainting the jury pool.
by Riham Feshir

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Coronavirus task force flags rising cases with fresh appeal for vigilance

Coronavirus task force flags rising cases with fresh appeal for vigilance

The task force led by Vice President Pence is speaking to reporters at the Department of Health and Human Services rather than the White House. Watch the news conference live here.
by Alana Wise

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Weekend forecast: Summery 80s; scattered late Sunday showers

The weather will cooperate with most of our outdoor plans this weekend. It’ll be warm and a bit humid, but rain chances don’t arrive until late on Sunday. We have your weekend forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

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Coronavirus facts and debunking myths

Coronavirus facts and debunking myths

As coronavirus cases increase in several parts of the U.S., we take our weekly look at the science of the virus with a focus on debunking disinformation.
by Kerri Miller, Kelly Gordon and Breann Schossow

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Poll: Trump disapproval hits all-time high and he trails Biden by 8

Poll: Trump disapproval hits all-time high and he trails Biden by 8

Just 40 percent of Americans approve of the job President Trump is doing and 58 percent disapprove, an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds. Former Vice President Joe Biden is leading in a general election matchup.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Minnesota sees its hottest June in decades

Storms continue across southern Minnesota Friday morning, and the weather remains unsettled most of next week also. The heat also returns, which means this June will end up one of hottest on record.
by Nicole Mitchell

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High school football team switches topics amid pandemic, protests

In a normal year, this is a time when many high school athletes are looking ahead — playing on summer teams, starting captains’ practices and getting ready for the fall season. But this year, so little has been normal.
by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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City council taking first steps to dissolve Minneapolis Police

The Minneapolis City Council could vote today to start the process of removing the police department from the city charter. Plus news about statues on state grounds and a reckoning in the Twin Cities music scene. This is an MPR News Morning update for June 26, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.   Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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Southern Minnesota stays stormy Friday morning

Showers and storms continue across southern Minnesota Friday morning, with a couple strong storms possible for southeastern Minnesota in the afternoon. Highs Friday will be above average for most of the state.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Council advances plan to dismantle Minneapolis Police Dept.

Council advances plan to dismantle Minneapolis Police Dept.

The Minneapolis City Council on Friday unanimously approved a proposal to change the city charter to allow the Police Department to be dismantled, following mass public criticism of law enforcement over the killing of George Floyd.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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June 26 update on COVID-19 in MN: Bar-driven outbreaks raise new worries

June 26 update on COVID-19 in MN: Bar-driven outbreaks raise new worries

People in their 20s now make up the largest age group of confirmed cases. New clusters in Mankato and Minneapolis have officials concerned that younger adults aren’t doing enough to prevent the virus’ spread as they move back into public spaces.
by MPR News Staff

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Self-portraits: George Floyd's memorial, one month later

Self-portraits: George Floyd's memorial, one month later

The memorial for George Floyd has become a central location for people to gather and share their experiences. Two of our photographers set out to help people capture images of themselves there.
by Evan Frost

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Obamacare must 'fall,' Trump administration tells Supreme Court

Obamacare must 'fall,' Trump administration tells Supreme Court

Later this year the high court will hear a case that seeks to invalidate the entire Affordable Care Act. In a court filing Thursday, the Trump administration fully supported the move.
by Mark Katkov

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Panel begins debate on removing statues from MN Capitol

Panel begins debate on removing statues from MN Capitol

A Christopher Columbus statue that for decades stood outside Minnesota’s Capitol is now in a state agency warehouse. Yanked down by demonstrators, the ultimate fate of the damaged statue is unclear, as is the outcome of a fresh debate over what to do about similar works on public grounds amid a historical reassessment.
by Brian Bakst

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U.S. sets daily record for new COVID-19 cases

U.S. sets daily record for new COVID-19 cases

Despite ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, 40,390 new COVID-19 cases were reported Thursday, surpassing the previous one-day record, on April 24, by more than 4,600.
by Mark Katkov

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Artists demand #MeToo moment in Minnesota music

Several musicians are calling out what they say is a culture of sexual harassment and abuse in the Twin Cities music scene. In recent days, they have used social media to compile names and stories of harassment they have endured.
by Marianne Combs

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