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Stories from July 28, 2020

Trump administration won't accept new DACA applications

Trump administration won't accept new DACA applications

The Trump administration says it will reject new applications and shorten renewal periods for an Obama-era program that shields young people from deportation. The move is a defiant stance after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to let the administration end the program. 
by The Associated Press

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'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' is under internal investigation

'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' is under internal investigation

The bubbly daytime talk show with a "be kind" ethos faces accusations of toxic workplace behavior off set, including firings of staff who took medical or bereavement leave as well as racist comments.
by Anastasia Tsioulcas

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Twitter restricts Donald Trump Jr.'s account over COVID-19 misinformation

Twitter restricts Donald Trump Jr.'s account over COVID-19 misinformation

The company said Trump Jr.'s account would be limited for 12 hours. It said the president's son put out a tweet with "misleading and potentially harmful" information about the coronavirus.
by Jason Slotkin

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U.S. officials: Russia behind spread of virus disinformation

U.S. officials: Russia behind spread of virus disinformation

The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs.
by The Associated Press

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As COVID-19 cases spike at St. Cloud prison, state moves intake to Lino Lakes

As COVID-19 cases spike at St. Cloud prison, state moves intake to Lino Lakes

With a rising number of positive cases of COVID-19 at the state prison in St. Cloud, the Minnesota Department of Corrections plans to temporarily move its intake operations from the central Minnesota site to its facility in Lino Lakes.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Weather winning streak continues

Blissfully quiet summer weather continues this week.
by Paul Huttner

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White supremacist instigated looting at George Floyd protest

An alleged white supremacist instigated an initial round of destruction in Minneapolis following George Floyd’s killing, breaking windows at an auto parts store and egging on others to loot the store before it was burned down, according to a search warrant for the man’s phone records. The warrant refers to the person as “Umbrella Man,” a 32-year-old dressed in all black, carrying a black umbrella and a sledge hammer he used to break storefront windows. His most recent address is at a home in the Anoka County city of Ramsey. MPR News is not naming the man because he has not yet been charged with any crime. This is an MPR News evening update for Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Hosted by Megan Burks and Tim Nelson. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Why we grow numb to staggering statistics — and what we can do about it

Why we grow numb to staggering statistics — and what we can do about it

The growing coronavirus death toll doesn't provoke the same type of emotional response that a plane crash might. It's a coping mechanism and how our neurons are wired, says psychologist Elke Weber.
by Ailsa Chang

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MPD records suggest scarce training on dangers of improper restraints

MPD records suggest scarce training on dangers of improper restraints

Newly released Minneapolis police training records are giving critics more reason to question whether officers were adequately trained on the dangers of improper restraints. A review of the documents, which span the past seven years, shows training focused heavily on excited delirium, a controversial cause of death of people in police custody.
by Riham Feshir

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The impact of white evangelicals on U.S. politics

The impact of white evangelicals on U.S. politics

In her latest book, history and gender studies professor Kristin Kobes Du Mez looks at how white American evangelicalism has changed over time and what it — and Christian manhood — has meant for U.S. politics. She spoke with MPR News host Kerri Miller about the book.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Facebook post with Nazi imagery leads to GOP resignation

An unnamed board member of the Wabasha County Republican Party has resigned after a post on Facebook compared Minnesota’s coronavirus mask mandate to Nazi persecution of Jews.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota farmers anticipate strong harvest

Minnesota farmers anticipate strong harvest

The latest crop report shows more than 80 percent of corn and soybeans in the state are in good to excellent condition — a big jump from this time last year. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checks in with a farmer in southwestern Minnesota about her crop and financial outlook.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Midwest could see surge in COVID-19 cases unless states are more careful, Fauci warns

Midwest could see surge in COVID-19 cases unless states are more careful, Fauci warns

Early indications are that Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky could face similar increases to those seen in the South, Dr. Anthony Fauci tells ABC's “Good Morning America.” He urges states to be cautious.
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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Dystopian series 'Watchmen' leads all Emmy nominees with 26

Dystopian series 'Watchmen' leads all Emmy nominees with 26

HBO's” limited series “Watchmen” is the leading Emmy nominee with 26 nods. The series, which captured America’s unease as it faces racial clashes amid a pandemic, was nominated as best limited series and received bids for cast members including Regina King and Jeremy Irons.
by The Associated Press

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Trump again pushes unproven drug as COVID-19 treatment

Trump again pushes unproven drug as COVID-19 treatment

President Donald Trump resumed spreading misinformation Tuesday about how to fight the virus and amplifying criticism of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert.
by The Associated Press

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Examining how Minnesota police officers are trained

Examining how Minnesota police officers are trained

One of Minnesota’s largest police training programs is taking a good, hard look at what it teaches future law enforcement officers. MPR News host Angela Davis talked with the program leader on why they’re engaging the broader community on what needs to change.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Seasonal summer temperatures into next week; skimpy rain chances

Seasonal summer temperatures into next week; skimpy rain chances

The sun will be breaking out just about statewide for Tuesday. Scattered showers are on the afternoon weather menu for far southern Minnesota and the Arrowhead. Temperatures will remain seasonal with minimal mugginess for the most part.
by Bill Endersen

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Did you get mystery seeds in the mail? Don't plant them

Did you get mystery seeds in the mail? Don't plant them

Officials are warning recipients not to plant the seeds and introduce potentially invasive plants to the state. The Agriculture Department isn’t sure what plants the seeds are from, but warn they could pose a risk to farm crops or natural landscapes.
by Tim Nelson

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State may 'dial back' reopening

State health officials again ratcheted up the worry that COVID-19 trends in Minnesota are headed the wrong way on Monday, just days before Gov. Tim Walz was to announce his plan for the upcoming school year. With more than 2,000 new cases confirmed over the past few days, authorities implored Minnesotans to stay vigilant, wear masks and keep social distancing so the state does not suffer the problems seen now in Florida, Texas and other states struggling to control outbreaks. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Isolated showers early and late Tuesday; comfortable temps all week

Isolated showers early and late Tuesday; comfortable temps all week

Narrow areas of scattered showers tracked southeast across the Twin Cities area Tuesday morning. A few have popped in the southeast and southwest corners of the state as well. Comfortable high temperatures in the 70s up north and low to mid-80s in the south will stay with us.
by Bill Endersen

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How Trump's opposition to mail voting hurts the GOP

How Trump's opposition to mail voting hurts the GOP

Republican strategists have worried privately for months that the president's baseless claims of widespread mail voting fraud would put them at a disadvantage in November. Now that seems to be coming true.
by The Associated Press

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Should we shield businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits?

Should we shield businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits?

We've come to expect legal waivers at places like ski resorts and bungee-jumping facilities, but colleges and all sorts of typically safe businesses — from hair salons to dentists' offices — are using them to try to escape legal accountability for injuries and deaths as they reopen during the pandemic.
by Greg Rosalsky

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July 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations, ICU cases jump

July 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations, ICU cases jump

The newest numbers come a day after state public health leaders ratcheted up concerns that Minnesota was back on the wrong path with COVID-19. Gov. Tim Walz is set to announce his plan for the upcoming school year on Thursday.
by MPR News Staff

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Pandemic is overwhelming U.S. public health capacity in many states. What now?

Pandemic is overwhelming U.S. public health capacity in many states. What now?

With the coronavirus spreading out of control in many parts of the U.S., some experts say the strategy of testing and tracing can't contain the pandemic until lockdowns bring case numbers down.
by Rob Stein

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Attorney General Barr tussles with Democrats in tense oversight hearing

Attorney General Barr tussles with Democrats in tense oversight hearing

Democrats questioned and criticized the attorney general in a marathon hearing on Tuesday that covered a wide range of controversies. Barr stood his ground and defended himself and President Trump.
by Philip Ewing

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Demand surges for see-through face masks as pandemic swells

Demand surges for see-through face masks as pandemic swells

Face coverings are key to stopping the spread of the coronavirus, but they also slow communication, especially for people who don't hear well. Volunteers and companies suggest some transparent alternatives.
by Yuki Noguchi

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More boaters mean more threats to loons on Minn. lakes

More boaters mean more threats to loons on Minn. lakes

As the COVID-19 pandemic drives more people to enjoy outdoor recreation this summer, there are more people on Minnesota lakes — and a greater chance for conflict between boaters and wildlife. That can mean problems for Minnesota's iconic state bird.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Ivanka Trump visits MN to praise workers in Duluth, open office on missing Indigenous cases

Ivanka Trump visits MN to praise workers in Duluth, open office on missing Indigenous cases

President Trump’s daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump made a quick swing through Minnesota Monday, first touring an iconic Duluth manufacturing business, then opening an office in Bloomington dedicated to investigating cold cases involving missing and murdered Native American women.
by Dan Kraker and Matt Sepic

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