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Stories from June 29, 2020

WHO chief on COVID-19 pandemic: 'The worst is yet to come'

WHO chief on COVID-19 pandemic: 'The worst is yet to come'

Speaking at a briefing in Geneva, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: "We all want this to be over. We all want to get on with our lives. But the hard reality is this is not even close to being over."
by Scott Neuman

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Hot and stormy weather continues

Minnesota remains active the next few days with occasional showers and storms.  Meanwhile, temperatures are on the rise, and most of the state will see 90s by the weekend.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Rebuilding, reopening and returning to Minneapolis

Rebuilding, reopening and returning to Minneapolis

What’s happening to the businesses that were damaged and destroyed in Minneapolis and St. Paul during the civil unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd? What will it take to rebuild and reopen? And when will customers return?
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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Dungeons & Dragons tries to banish racist stereotypes

Dungeons & Dragons tries to banish racist stereotypes

The classic role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons has announced changes aimed at correcting racist in-game descriptions — including altering how some mythical races are deemed monstrous and evil.
by Andrew Limbong

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4 former cops charged in Floyd killing appear in court

The Hennepin County judge overseeing the trial of four former police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd last month warned elected officials against making public statements about the merits of the case, saying they endanger the defendants’ right to a fair trial and could lead to a change in venue. The trial for four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd has been set tentatively for March 8. This is an MPR News evening update for Monday, June 29. Hosted by Britta Greene. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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For moms striving for better work-life balance, COVID-19 upset the scales

For moms striving for better work-life balance, COVID-19 upset the scales

The gender wage gap and the division of household labor were unequal before the pandemic. With schools, summer camps and care facilities either being closed or operating at limited capacity, more women are seeing extra responsibilities added back onto their plates.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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How do you talk to kids about racism? Two Black Minnesota teachers share how they do it

How do you talk to kids about racism? Two Black Minnesota teachers share how they do it

For Qorsho Hassan and Monet Barnes, two Black educators who are part of an overwhelmingly white teaching force in Minnesota, teaching kids about racism is a priority. Here’s their advice.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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U.S. pediatricians call for in-person school this fall

U.S. pediatricians call for in-person school this fall

The dangers of social isolation outweigh the risks of in-person classes for most children, says the American Academy of Pediatrics.
by Anya Kamenetz

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Supreme Court gives president power to fire key independent agency chief

Supreme Court gives president power to fire key independent agency chief

But the court left intact the rest of the statute that created the CFPB. The decision was a victory for President Trump and others who have long sought to trim the sails of independent agencies.
by Nina Totenberg

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Supreme Court hands abortion rights a victory in Louisiana case

Supreme Court hands abortion rights a victory in Louisiana case

Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court's four liberals, citing the court's adherence to precedent, to invalidate a law that required abortion providers to have hospital admitting.
by Nina Totenberg

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Flooding and heat concerns for Monday

Heavy rain is causing flooding Monday morning, then the afternoon brings dangerous heat. Active weather stays through midweek, but the heat lingers even longer.
by Nicole Mitchell

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1 dead as flooding causes evacuations in western Wisconsin

1 dead as flooding causes evacuations in western Wisconsin

A 70-year-old man from Emerald, Wis., died after his minivan went off the road and became submerged in a ditch. The storms swept through the southern Twin Cities metro area before striking western Wisconsin overnight Sunday and into Monday .
by The Associated Press

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In Rochester, a debate over mandatory masks in Med City

In Rochester, a debate over mandatory masks in Med City

In southeastern Minnesota, there’s mounting pressure on local officials to require masks inside local businesses and other facilities in the city of Rochester. Some calls are coming from health care providers who say Med City isn’t living up to its reputation without such a mandate.
by Catharine Richert

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Flood concerns for parts of Minnesota Monday

Portions of Minnesota are seeing storms with very heavy rain Monday morning. By afternoon, heat and humidity will be the concern, with a heat index near 100 in southern Minnesota.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Former officers charged in Floyd killing due in court

The four former Minneapolis police officers are scheduled to appear at a pretrial hearing this afternoon. MPR News morning update for June 29, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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June 29 update on COVID-19 in MN: State reaches 'moonshot' 20K daily test capacity goal

June 29 update on COVID-19 in MN: State reaches 'moonshot' 20K daily test capacity goal

Positive cases continue to increase, according to numbers released Monday, though the number of patients hospitalized and in the ICU declined. Gov. Tim Walz also announced that the state now has the capacity to test 20,000 Minnesotans for COVID-19 in a single day.
by MPR News Staff

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Pandemic forces Minnesota summer festivals to cancel — or go virtual

Pandemic forces Minnesota summer festivals to cancel — or go virtual

Summer festivals are a long, colorful tradition in Minnesota. But concerns about the spread of COVID-19 have forced organizers of most festivals to cancel this summer’s events — or find creative ways to adapt.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Wess Philome: Fighting bias, finding support in Fargo

Wess Philome: Fighting bias, finding support in Fargo

Wess Philome and his fellow organizers of OneFargo have taken their demands for police reform to rallies, marches and City Hall.
by Dan Gunderson

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Judge warns of possible move of trial in Floyd killing

Judge warns of possible move of trial in Floyd killing

The Hennepin County judge overseeing the trial of four former police officers charged in the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd admonished attorneys and elected officials not to make public comments about the merits of the case, saying they endanger the defendants’ right to a fair trial and could lead to a change in venue.
by MPR News Staff

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Intelligence Squared debate: Has the Electoral College outlived its usefulness?

Intelligence Squared debate: Has the Electoral College outlived its usefulness?

Five American presidents — two in the last 20 years — have assumed office without winning the popular vote. The nation is involve in another contentious presidential election, and some are calling for an end to the Electoral College.
by MPR News Staff

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Steamy Monday; warm weather will linger through the weekend

Steamy Monday; warm weather will linger through the weekend

Get ready for some steamy weather! There aren’t any Canadian cold fronts on the forecast maps this week. We have your warm forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

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Mississippi lawmakers vote to remove Confederate emblem from flag

Mississippi lawmakers vote to remove Confederate emblem from flag

Each chamber had broad bipartisan support for the historic decision. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has said he will sign the bill, and the state flag will lose its official status as soon as he does. That could happen in the next few days.
by The Associated Press

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Photos: Taking Back Pride marches through downtown Minneapolis

Photos: Taking Back Pride marches through downtown Minneapolis

Taking Back Pride marched through downtown Minneapolis on Sunday, drawing hundreds of people to — in the words of one organizer — "bring back the roots of what Pride is.”
by MPR News Staff

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