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Stories from July 21, 2020

DEED commissioner: Other aid, jobs available to Minnesotans if $600 unemployment boost expires

DEED commissioner: Other aid, jobs available to Minnesotans if $600 unemployment boost expires

Commissioner Steve Grove also says unemployment insurance remains available to parents who have to reduce their hours or stop working if schools don’t reopen in the fall.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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COVID-19 vaccines enter phase-three trials — what it means

COVID-19 vaccines enter phase-three trials — what it means

“It puts us a lot closer,” says a Mayo Clinic vaccine researcher. But many health experts remain cautious in their optimism that a vaccine will be ready by the end of the year.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Democrats say policing bill is just first step

A police accountability bill that the House and Senate passed in a special session early Tuesday morning is headed for the desk of Gov. Tim Walz for his signature. The legislation was crafted in behind-the-scenes negotiations and took shape quickly following the police killing of George Floyd on Memorial Day.  House Speaker Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, credited the family of Floyd and other Minnesotans killed by police for pushing for legislative action. Hortman said the policing bill is a considerable step forward, but she added that it is not nearly enough. This is an MPR News evening update for Tuesday July 21, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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It 'looks very scary for renters' as federal eviction relief expiration nears

It 'looks very scary for renters' as federal eviction relief expiration nears

NPR's Noel King speaks with Matt Desmond, founder of Princeton's Eviction Lab, about the threat of a rising number of evictions nationwide as federal evictions relief draws to an end.
by Noel King

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Judge lifts gag order in Floyd case

Judge lifts gag order in Floyd case

A coalition of media organizations and attorneys for the four officers charged in George Floyd’s killing argued to lift the order.
by Jon Collins

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Democrats say policing bill is just first step

Democrats say policing bill is just first step

A police accountability bill passed by the House and Senate early Tuesday morning is just a first step, DFL legislative leaders said, but Republican leaders said any further changes would need to wait until next year.
by Tim Pugmire

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Trouble with rent? Here's how to get help during the pandemic

Trouble with rent? Here's how to get help during the pandemic

The coronavirus effect on the economy has left many struggling to keep up with rent and mortgage payments. MPR News reached out to housing assistance experts to get some advice on what to do if you can’t keep up when rent is due.
by Matt Mikus

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In reversal, Trump urges mask use, warns coronavirus pandemic will get worse

In reversal, Trump urges mask use, warns coronavirus pandemic will get worse

President Trump took to the White House briefing room to praise his administration's response to the virus that has killed more than 140,000 Americans so far. In a reversal of his recent statements and tone, he acknowledged the severity of the pandemic and urged Americans to comply with preventative measures.
by Alana Wise

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U.S. accuses Chinese hackers in targeting of COVID-19 research

U.S. accuses Chinese hackers in targeting of COVID-19 research

Hackers working with the Chinese government targeted firms developing vaccines for the coronavirus and stole hundreds of millions of dollars worth of intellectual property and trade secrets from companies across the world, the Justice Department announced Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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New crowdfunding platform aims to boost minority, LGBTQ entrepreneurs

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Twin Cities restaurateur Jared Brewington about the crowdfunding platform he’s developing, and his own experience as a Black business owner in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and MPR News Staff

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Democrats, Republicans launch VoteSafe chapter in Wisconsin

Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul and former Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen will lead a new bipartisan group promoting absentee voting and safe in-person voting this fall.
by The Associated Press

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Should schools reopen this fall? 

Should schools reopen this fall? 

Many states have already outlined plans for school in the fall. What clues do they provide for Minnesota, as students, parents teachers and staff await a decision?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Alex Trebek is here to tell you, 'The Answer Is ...'

Alex Trebek is here to tell you, 'The Answer Is ...'

The Jeopardy! host didn't plan to write an autobiography. "I'm just a quiz show host who's been doing the same job for 36 years," he says. But writing the book gave him "a great deal of satisfaction."
by David Greene

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Cooler weather through Wednesday, then the heat returns

After Tuesday’s showers and storms clear out, comfortable weather returns Wednesday. Then the heat and humidity are on the rise again by the weekend.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Areas of heavy rain move across the state Tuesday

Showers and storms moving across Minnesota are bringing areas of heavy rain and will keep temperatures cooler Tuesday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Minnesota Legislature passes police accountability bill

The bill increases the training required for law enforcement officers, among other measures. MPR News morning update for July 21, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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The real 'Hamnet' died centuries ago, but this novel is timeless

The real 'Hamnet' died centuries ago, but this novel is timeless

Maggie O'Farell's new novel confront's a parent's worst nightmare: The loss of a child. In this case, it's Hamnet, the real-life son of William Shakespeare, whose death may have inspired “Hamlet.”
by Heller McAlpin

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July 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz lauds drop in long-term care deaths; hospitalizations rise

July 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz lauds drop in long-term care deaths; hospitalizations rise

A state “battle plan” to safeguard Minnesotans living in long-term care facilities is paying off, Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday. The governor took reporter questions on a range of COVID-19 issues, including schools and a possible statewide mask order.
by MPR News Staff

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Journalists push for more openness in Floyd cases

Journalists push for more openness in Floyd cases

A coalition of media organizations is challenging a gag order and restrictions on the release of public information in the cases of officers charged in the death of George Floyd.
by Jon Collins

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Legislature passes policing bill, ends special session

Legislature passes policing bill, ends special session

Minnesota lawmakers passed a sweeping bill early Tuesday designed to change the culture and oversight of Minnesota police officers. Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign the legislation, which was the only notable accomplishment of the second special legislative session.
by Brian Bakst

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In his own words: John Lewis on civil rights and his life's work

In his own words: John Lewis on civil rights and his life's work

This hour, we remember Rep. John Lewis by listening to his own words. Lewis spoke at the 2014 Aspen Ideas Festival about civil rights, equal justice and his life’s work. He died on Friday, at the age of 80.
by MPR News Staff

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Park officials remove remainder of Powderhorn east encampment after most people leave

Park officials remove remainder of Powderhorn east encampment after most people leave

A sprawling homeless encampment that had hundreds of tents at its peak is gone from Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis. Sanitation workers hauled away the last few tents Monday, and police arrested about 20 people, residents and activists, who refused to leave.
by Matt Sepic

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