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Stories from July 6, 2020

Judge orders Dakota Access pipeline shut down

A federal judge on Monday sided with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and ordered the Dakota Access pipeline to shut down until more environmental review is done. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg said in April that the pipeline, which has been in operation three years, remains “highly controversial” under federal environmental law, and a more extensive review is necessary than the environmental assessment that was done. In a 24-page order Monday, Boasberg wrote that he was “mindful of the disruption such a shutdown will cause,” but said he had concluded that the pipeline must be shut down within 30 days and drained of oil while the environmental review happens.  This is an MPR News evening update for Monday July 6, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Storms in opposite corners of Minnesota; 90s return Wednesday

Strong storms ripped through northeast Minnesota Monday afternoon. The Lake Vermillion area appears to be hard hit with down trees and power lines.
by Paul Huttner

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Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change

Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change

Several Native American leaders and organizations have sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell calling for the league to force Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder to change the team name immediately. 
by The Associated Press

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Thread Must-Read: 'The Vanishing Half' by Brit Bennett

Thread Must-Read: 'The Vanishing Half' by Brit Bennett

For this week’s Thread Must-Read, MPR News host Kerri Miller shares what she calls the summer read of 2020.
by Kerri Miller

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What women voters want in 2020

What women voters want in 2020

Women voters could swing the election. What are the issues that matter most to them?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Convicted Florida killer back in Minnesota on murder charges

A Minnesota woman who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting a woman in Florida so she could assume her identity has been returned to her home state to face trial on allegations that she killed her husband in 2018. 
by The Associated Press

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Privilege takes many forms in 'Friends and Strangers'

Privilege takes many forms in 'Friends and Strangers'

J. Courtney Sullivan's new novel examines the relationship between a mother and her child's caregiver — both women with significant degrees of privilege, despite their surface economic differences.
by Mary Louise Kelly

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Steamy to stormy: Heat and storm risk through Wednesday

The steamy summer of 2020 continues for Minnesota. Scattered storms will dump locally heavy rainfall. A fresher air mass blows in Friday.
by Paul Huttner

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The dentist will see you now. But should you go?

The dentist will see you now. But should you go?

Dentists spend their careers eye to eye with infectious patients, their hands inside gaping mouths, and have a vested interest in making sure everyone stays safe. Here's how they do it.
by Fran Kritz

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The return of elective surgeries in Minnesota: A positive sign for the pandemic, economy

The return of elective surgeries in Minnesota: A positive sign for the pandemic, economy

One of the first signs of the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic was the shutdown of elective surgeries, routine medical exams and other nonessential medical care. Many of those services have now resumed, so how’s it going?
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Face masks: 5 of our latest reader questions, answered

Face masks: 5 of our latest reader questions, answered

MPR News readers have been asking about masks, the research on how they help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and where they’re required currently. Here’s some of what we found.
by Matt Mikus and Britta Greene

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Powderhorn residents plead for help to manage homeless encampment

Powderhorn residents plead for help to manage homeless encampment

Many neighbors are conflicted. They want encampment residents to have stable housing and access to the services they need. At the same time, they feel the encampment is unsafe and unsustainable, for all involved.
by Britta Greene

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Want to create a better mask? It's harder than it seams

Want to create a better mask? It's harder than it seams

Brothers Billy and Nick Smith have designed a reusable mask that's knit, not sewn. It's seamless, sustainable, and made from polyester, spandex, nylon, and an antimicrobial silver-coated yarn.
by Elizabeth Blair and Nina Gregory

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As students, they never had Somali teachers. Now they’re MN's first Somali public school principals

As students, they never had Somali teachers. Now they’re MN's first Somali public school principals

Last week, Abdirizak Abdi and Akram Osman started new roles in St. Paul and Bloomington. It’s a milestone in representational leadership for Minnesota’s increasingly diverse student population and an educator workforce that’s lagged behind.

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Heavy rain brings relief to drought areas

Hot and humid weather continues through the week, and showers and storms will stay widespread through at least Wednesday. While heavy rain is causing flash flooding concerns, in some parts of Minnesota the precipitation has been very beneficial. 
by Nicole Mitchell

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Hot, humid and stormy for Monday

Monday will be another hot and humid day, with scattered showers and storms, especially for southern Minnesota. Occasional severe storms and periods of heavy rain are likely.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Minnesota's August primary: A closer look at the 5th, 7th District races

Minnesota's August primary: A closer look at the 5th, 7th District races

Aug. 11 is primary Election Day in Minnesota, but early voting began late last month. This year’s contests feature two interesting intraparty congressional battles — one Republican primary in rural Minnesota, the other a Democratic primary in the heart of Minneapolis.
by Mark Zdechlik

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State senator says he's being investigated by MN medical board

State Sen. Scott Jensen, R-Chaska, said Sunday that he is under investigation by the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice for statements he has made about the pandemic. He posted a statement on Facebook over the weekend saying he’s being investigated for spreading misinformation about the COVID-19 death toll and providing “reckless advice” by comparing the virus with the flu. He said he feels he’s being targeted. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, July 6, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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July 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths, ICU cases continue to slow

July 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths, ICU cases continue to slow

Minnesota health officials on Monday reported three more deaths from COVID-19, continuing a two-week trend of days with deaths mostly in single digits. Intensive care cases are also staying flat at late-April levels.
by MPR News Staff

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As state continues to reopen, some office workers fear COVID-19 exposure, retaliation

As state continues to reopen, some office workers fear COVID-19 exposure, retaliation

Employment lawyers in Minnesota say they're hearing from workers who say they have been retaliated against for raising safety concerns about workplace conditions — or who have hesitated to speak up because they fear retaliation.
by Catharine Richert

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'Bright Precious Thing' encompasses memories unleashed by #MeToo movement

'Bright Precious Thing' encompasses memories unleashed by #MeToo movement

Like most good memoirs, Gail Caldwell's latest is a reassessment of life choices, roads taken and others foregone. "At some point you shuffle the cards and call the deck a life," she writes.
by Heller McAlpin

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Early coronavirus testing restrictions led to some big ER bills

Early coronavirus testing restrictions led to some big ER bills

People with COVID-19 symptoms in March and April were often billed for expensive scans and bloodwork because they didn't qualify back then for a confirmatory coronavirus test. Some are crying foul.
by Julie Appleby

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