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Stories from June 27, 2020

A bittersweet moment for Black bookstore owners

A bittersweet moment for Black bookstore owners

As Black booksellers race to meet increased demand for books about race and justice, many are dealing with complicated, sometimes painful feelings about what the new business means.
by Natalie Escobar

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Warm and humid Sunday, with PM thunder possible

Sunday will be warm, and dew points and winds will ramp up. Some of us could see some afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Details on that, plus a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Justice Department issues warning about fake mask exemption cards

Justice Department issues warning about fake mask exemption cards

The department says the public should ignore the fraudulent cards, which purport to carry the authority of the "Freedom to Breathe Agency," which is neither a federal nor a state agency.
by Jason Slotkin

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Mississippi takes step toward dropping Confederate emblem from flag

Mississippi takes step toward dropping Confederate emblem from flag

Spectators at the Mississippi Capitol broke into applause Saturday as lawmakers took the first steps toward erasing the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag, a symbol that has come under intensifying criticism in recent weeks amid nationwide protests against racial injustice.
by The Associated Press

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Princeton to remove Wilson name from public policy school

Princeton to remove Wilson name from public policy school

Princeton University has announced plans to remove the name of former President Woodrow Wilson from its public policy school because of his segregationist views, reversing a decision the Ivy League school made four years ago to retain the name.
by The Associated Press

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Confirmed cases increasing among young adults

Minnesota health officials say young adults are driving the increase in COVID-19 cases in the state. People in their 20s are now the largest age group for confirmed cases in Minnesota. MPR News update for June 27, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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A gorgeous Saturday; PM rain chance Sunday

I think you’ll enjoy our Saturday weather, which will feature summery temps and plenty of sunshine. Some of us will have a chance of a shower or thunderstorm Sunday afternoon and evening, We have your forecast details for the weekend and the coming week.
by Ron Trenda

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A warm and bright Saturday

Summery warmth and lots of sunshine. That’s our weather recipe this Saturday. We have your Minnesota and western Wisconsin forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

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A painful past and ghostly present converge in 'Tokyo Ueno Station'

A painful past and ghostly present converge in 'Tokyo Ueno Station'

Yu Miri's novel, about a homeless man who dies and finds the afterlife much bleaker than he expected, is both mournful and angry, emphasizing the unfairness of poverty with painful contrasts.
by Michael Schaub

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After Floyd killing, Twin Cities Pride celebration to take on new meaning this year

After Floyd killing, Twin Cities Pride celebration to take on new meaning this year

Twin Cities Pride organizers canceled their virtual event this year after the killing of George Floyd, and encouraged people to instead attend an alternate event, Taking Back Pride, meant to elevate the visibility of Black transgender people and protest the involvement of police departments in Pride celebrations.
by Tom Crann and Kathryn Styer Martinez

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