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Stories from July 24, 2020

Complaints against police skyrocket in Minneapolis

Complaints against police skyrocket in Minneapolis

The city of Minneapolis has received a record number of civilian complaints about police in recent months, including the time since the killing of George Floyd in May.
by Jon Collins

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Minnesota's mask mandate starts Saturday

Gov. Tim Walz announced the mandate this week for indoor spaces. Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in Minnesota. This is an MPR News evening update for Friday, July 24, 2020. Hosted by Nina Moini. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
by Nina Moini

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What’s up with our steamy summer?

What’s up with our steamy summer?

We’re headed into another hot and sultry weekend. Has this summer really been more hot and muggy than usual?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Severe drought in Duluth area

Our midsummer weekend brings deep humidity and scattered storms.
by Paul Huttner

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Tips for navigating pandemic boundaries with kids

Tips for navigating pandemic boundaries with kids

As some families anticipate sending kids back to school, how should we teach children about the importance of masks and social distancing? How did summer camps handle it this year?
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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Minneapolis council shifts police media duties to city staff

Minneapolis council shifts police media duties to city staff

The Minneapolis City Council has voted to shift police media duties away from the Police Department to city communications staff. One of the plan's authors called it a small move designed to improve trust following the May 25 killing of George Floyd. 
by The Associated Press

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Watch live: Trump holds daily coronavirus briefing

Watch live: Trump holds daily coronavirus briefing

President Donald Trump is expected to hold a briefing Friday as coronavirus infections surge in hot spots around the U.S
by MPR News Staff

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Aspiring lawyers balk at Minnesota bar exam over COVID-19 fears

Aspiring lawyers balk at Minnesota bar exam over COVID-19 fears

Hundreds of aspiring lawyers are planning to take the Minnesota State Bar Exam next week despite concerns about COVID-19. The Minnesota Supreme Court denied a petition from nearly five dozen recent law school graduates who’d sought to have the test waived this year.
by Matt Sepic

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South Dakota man charged in 1974 slaying in Minnesota

A man who was questioned in 1974 about a woman's slaying in western Minnesota has now been charged with murder. Algene Vossen was questioned shortly after the body of 74-year-old Mae Herman was discovered by her sister in Willmar on Jan. 27, 1974.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota sees return of vaping-related lung injuries

Minnesota sees return of vaping-related lung injuries

Minnesota health officials warned Friday of a possible resurgence of lung injuries related to vaping, saying they've had 11 reported cases in the past two months.
by The Associated Press

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Feds send team to evaluate Minnesota's coronavirus response

Feds send team to evaluate Minnesota's coronavirus response

The COVID-19 Response Assistance Field Team arrived earlier this week hoping to slow a rise in new cases. Minnesota’s health commissioner said Friday that the federal analysts complimented Minnesota’s efforts to stem the spread.
by The Associated Press

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Trump's favorite coronavirus metric, the case fatality, is unreliable

Trump's favorite coronavirus metric, the case fatality, is unreliable

President Donald Trump often cites the coronavirus case fatality rate, saying it is more important than the number of cases or deaths. But medical experts say it's not a good way to measure the pandemic.
by Tamara Keith

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'Tsunami' of evictions feared as $600 in extra unemployment payments end

'Tsunami' of evictions feared as $600 in extra unemployment payments end

Housing advocates and landlords alike say if Congress doesn't extend or replace the extra payments expiring this weekend, millions of out-of-work Americans won't be able to afford to pay their rent.
by Chris Arnold

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Some parts of Minnesota are unusually dry for July

In contrast, climate stations in historically drier parts of the state are reporting more rainfall than average for the month.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Author Elliot Ackerman on 'Red Dress in Black and White'

Author Elliot Ackerman on 'Red Dress in Black and White'

The latest novel from author and journalist Elliot Ackerman explores both a story of personal and political intrigue in Turkey. We spoke with him about the novel and the relationship between writing fiction and nonfiction.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Thoughts of suicide, other mental health struggles still high for LGBTQ youth

Thoughts of suicide, other mental health struggles still high for LGBTQ youth

A survey by The Trevor Project found that 40 percent of young LGBTQ people have considered suicide in the last year. The pandemic has only exacerbated mental health issues LGBTQ youth already face.
by Brianna Scott and Sam Leeds

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Hot and stormy weather returns

Dangerous heat returns as we head into the weekend, along with an increasing chance for storms.
by Nicole Mitchell

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In reversal, Trump says schools in coronavirus hot spots should delay reopening

In reversal, Trump says schools in coronavirus hot spots should delay reopening

The president linked billions of dollars in federal aid to school districts that reopen fully, but acknowledged that in some coronavirus hot spots, the start of the school year may need to be delayed.
by Anya Kamenetz

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Humidity and temperatures soar Friday

Friday will be hot, humid, and breezy, with strong storms moving into the state by the end of the day.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Minneapolis City Council to vote on budget cuts

The city is facing a shortfall that officials say was caused by the pandemic and unrest following the police killing of George Floyd. MPR News morning update for July 24, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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China orders U.S. to close its consulate in Chengdu

China orders U.S. to close its consulate in Chengdu

China's Foreign Ministry ordered the U.S. Embassy in Beijing to shutter one of its five consulates in mainland China. The U.S. ordered China to close its consulate in Houston earlier this week.
by Emily Feng

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July 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: 773 new cases as pandemic total nears 50K

July 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: 773 new cases as pandemic total nears 50K

Officials have been bracing Minnesotans to expect hospitalizations to climb following several weeks of a surge in new confirmed cases. On Friday, they also warned of COVID-19 scammers.
by MPR News Staff

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COVID-19 brings surge of visitors — and some messes — to BWCA

COVID-19 brings surge of visitors — and some messes — to BWCA

The BWCA and the surrounding Superior National Forest in far northern Minnesota are seeing a surge in visitors this summer. With activities canceled and other trips on hold, vacationers are flocking to the area for the kinds of outdoors getaways that naturally allow for social distancing. That's good news for outfitters. But some of those campers are wreaking havoc.
by Dan Kraker

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Without a vaccine, researchers say, herd immunity may never be achieved

Without a vaccine, researchers say, herd immunity may never be achieved

A growing number of researchers think until there's an effective vaccine, the coronavirus will simply persist in the population, causing illness indefinitely. Better to squelch the spread instead.
by Geoff Brumfiel

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Study: Your dollar goes further in rural Minnesota, if you can find a place to live

Study: Your dollar goes further in rural Minnesota, if you can find a place to live

Rural Minnesotans can often afford a similar or higher quality of life than their metro area counterparts, despite overall lower wages, according to new research from the Center for Rural Policy and Development. 
by Cody Nelson

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Batter Up! Baseball, soundtrack of summer, is back — sort of

Batter Up! Baseball, soundtrack of summer, is back — sort of

Major League Baseball has started its most bizarre season ever. The virus-delayed opening day began when the World Series champion Washington Nationals hosted the New York Yankees. 
by The Associated Press

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