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Stories from July 12, 2020

Photos: After walking 1,000 miles, Alabama man reaches Floyd memorial in Minneapolis

Photos: After walking 1,000 miles, Alabama man reaches Floyd memorial in Minneapolis

After seeing video of the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, Terry Willis felt compelled to do something to bring more attention to racial injustice. So the Alabama man started walking — and on Sunday, he reached the Floyd memorial site at 38th and Chicago.
by MPR News Staff

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Breezy and warmer Monday; thunderstorms return Monday evening

Breezy and warmer Monday; thunderstorms return Monday evening

Our Sunday weather was gorgeous! It you prefer warmer temperatures and more humidity, you’ll like our Monday weather. Some strong thunderstorms could move across parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin Monday evening and overnight Monday night. We have the details.
by Ron Trenda

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A powerful chief justice and unexpected splits: 6 takeaways from the Supreme Court term

A powerful chief justice and unexpected splits: 6 takeaways from the Supreme Court term

From abortion to religion to immigration, the recent court term featured just about every flashpoint in American law. Here are the highlights, including the influence of Chief Justice John Roberts.
by Nina Totenberg and Emmett Witkovsky-Eldred

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Minnesota allows reopening of day programs for people with disabilities

Starting Monday, people who live in group homes and other congregate care facilities can once again attend day service programs. Many of those programs have been closed for months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
by MPR News Staff

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As U.S. grapples with virus, Florida sees record case increase

As U.S. grapples with virus, Florida sees record case increase

With the United States grappling with the worst coronavirus outbreak in the world, Florida hit a grim milestone Sunday, shattering the national record for a state's largest single-day increase in positive cases.
by The Associated Press

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COVID-19 death toll passes 1,500

Minnesota health officials reported another 715 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state on Sunday, as the state’s death toll passed 1,500 since the pandemic started. The percentage of positive COVID-19 tests has increased in the past couple days as the pace of new cases has accelerated. Sunday’s update from the Minnesota Department of Health reported three more COVID-19 deaths in the state; the overall death toll now stands at 1,502. This is an MPR News update for Sunday July 12, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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July 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: 715 new cases; death toll passes 1,500

July 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: 715 new cases; death toll passes 1,500

Minnesota health officials reported another 715 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state on Sunday, as the state’s death toll passed 1,500 since the pandemic started. The percentage of positive COVID-19 tests has increased in the past couple days as the pace of new cases has accelerated.
by MPR News Staff

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A gorgeous Sunday; thunderstorms return late Monday

We’ll enjoy typical July temperatures and reasonable humidity levels this Sunday afternoon. Thunderstorms return late on Monday and some severe weather will be possible. We have details on all that, plus a look at temperatures over the next 10-14 days.
by Ron Trenda

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You haven't heard the last of Iowa this election cycle

You haven't heard the last of Iowa this election cycle

Both Republicans and Democrats are giving Iowa a lot of attention and money in the run-up to November. Many political watchers are calling the state a "toss-up."
by Clay Masters (NPR)

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Kids feel pandemic stress, too. Here's how to help them thrive

Kids feel pandemic stress, too. Here's how to help them thrive

For children, the distress shows itself in difficult moods, stomachaches or even regression to behaviors from earlier childhood. Here are seven ideas to help anxious kids feel better.
by Patti Neighmond

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A delightful Sunday

We’ll have gorgeous weather in most areas this Sunday. Details on that, plus a look at how warm it has been this July.

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Take 'The Unadoptables' home for a rollicking adventure

Take 'The Unadoptables' home for a rollicking adventure

Hana Tooke creates a memorable villain, Matron Gassbeek, who menaces the feisty orphans of The Unadoptables in the grand tradition of awful authority figures like Miss Trunchbull and Viola Swamp.
by Juanita Giles

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