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Stories from August 10, 2020

Floyd bodycam video released to public

Floyd bodycam video released to public

Journalists and other members of the public on Monday received copies of officer body camera footage taken at the scene of George Floyd’s death in May. The release was ordered by the judge overseeing the cases against four former police officers charged in Floyd’s death.
by Jon Collins

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Trump abruptly escorted from briefing after shooting near White House

Trump abruptly escorted from briefing after shooting near White House

President Donald Trump was abruptly escorted by a U.S. Secret Service agent out of the White House briefing room as he was beginning a coronavirus briefing. He returned minutes later, saying there was a “shooting” outside the White House that was “under control.”
by The Associated Press

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A last-minute voting rush

Some people lined up for more than a block in their cars, waiting to drop off their absentee ballots on the last day before Minnesota’s primary election. This is an MPR News evening update for August 10, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Absentee and early voting surges for Minnesota primary

Absentee and early voting surges for Minnesota primary

According to the Secretary of State’s office, 637,463 absentee ballots had been requested and 423,032 had been returned and accepted as of Monday. That well exceeds the total of 294,797 voters who participated in the 2016 primary.
by The Associated Press

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Royal reporters chart Harry and Meghan's journey in 'Finding Freedom'

Royal reporters chart Harry and Meghan's journey in 'Finding Freedom'

Royal beat reporters Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand have written a sympathetic new book on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, “Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family.”
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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The Thread: Once Upon a Crime’s thriller picks

The Thread: Once Upon a Crime’s thriller picks

Still working your way through Kerri Miller’s GIANT summer list of thrillers?  This week, she consulted the experts for her Thread must-read.
by Kerri Miller

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New report documents once-polluted Rainy River’s recovery

New report documents once-polluted Rainy River’s recovery

A half-century ago, the Rainy River was heavily polluted by paper mills and untreated sewage. Now the river that runs along Minnesota’s northern border supports a world-class fishery and excellent water quality.
by Dan Kraker

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Opioid scandal haunts drug companies as they respond to pandemic

Opioid scandal haunts drug companies as they respond to pandemic

Thousands of lawsuits that ground to a halt because of COVID-19 are moving forward again as local, state and federal courts reopen around the U.S.
by Brian Mann

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State releases new COVID-19 guidance to allow more visitors in long-term care

State releases new COVID-19 guidance to allow more visitors in long-term care

After months of strictly limited visitation policies, Minnesota's long-term care facilities will soon be allowed to cautiously open their doors a little wider — but only if they meet strict criteria laid out by the state.
by Peter Cox

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Editor's note: Why we now capitalize Black but continue to lowercase white

We also now capitalize Indigenous when referring to the original inhabitants of a place. These decisions align with our goal to use language that is inclusive and respectful in our reporting, and are also consistent with our style of capitalizing racial and ethnic identifiers such as Asian, Hispanic and Native American. 
by Nancy Yang

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Minnesota health officials discuss COVID-19 transmission in the state

Minnesota health officials discuss COVID-19 transmission in the state

Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm and the state’s infectious disease director, Kris Ehresmann, return to the show to discuss the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic and answer listener questions.
by Kerri Miller, Breann Schossow and Marianne Combs

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'A homeless pandemic' looms as 30 million are at risk of eviction

'A homeless pandemic' looms as 30 million are at risk of eviction

Federal and state eviction bans, put in place during the pandemic, have lapsed. President Trump's executive order to prevent evictions isn't enough and Congress needs to act, housing activists say.
by Jim Zarroli

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Minnesota’s primary is Tuesday. Do you know what’s on your ballot?

Minnesota’s primary is Tuesday. Do you know what’s on your ballot?

Tuesday’s primary election will be the first time Minnesotans will vote during the COVID-19 pandemic. MPR News political reporter Brian Bakst joined the show for a preview of the primary and a look ahead to November. Then later in the hour, Minnesota's 2020 Teacher of the Year spoke about the unprecedented school year and MPR’s senior economic contributor Chris Farrell joined the show for an economic update.
by Angela Davis, Brian Bakst and Chris Farrell

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1 dead, 4 rescued after gas explosion levels Baltimore homes

1 dead, 4 rescued after gas explosion levels Baltimore homes

A “major gas explosion” completely destroyed three row houses in Baltimore on Monday, killing one person and injuring several others, the Baltimore Fire Department said. At least one person was trapped in the wreckage.
by The Associated Press

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Chicago's Magnificent Mile erupts in overnight looting, violence

Chicago's Magnificent Mile erupts in overnight looting, violence

Bridges were raised to limit access to downtown as chaos spread. Authorities say outrage over a police shooting prompted the looting, but that the "abject criminal behavior" was not part of a protest.
by Camila Domonoske

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Clearing skies, cooler temperatures for most of Minnesota

After widespread severe weather Sunday and early Monday, most of the state sees sunshine Monday and Tuesday before the weather turns more active again by Wednesday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Is singing together safe in the era of coronavirus? Not really, experts say

Is singing together safe in the era of coronavirus? Not really, experts say

Schools, faith and community groups as well as professional musicians are all struggling with the risks of singing. Experts present the most recent research and offer strategies to mitigate the risks.
by Anastasia Tsioulcas

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What it's like when COVID-19 lasts for months

What it's like when COVID-19 lasts for months

Some people who get COVID-19 are stuck with lasting, debilitating symptoms. Two women share their stories of how they've been suffering for the "long haul."
by Catherine Whelan

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After a stormy start, Monday turns sunny

Following severe weather Sunday night and early Monday, skies clear across Minnesota through the day, and temperatures return to slightly below average.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Severe storms bring large hail, damaging winds

Round after round of severe storms brought large hail, damaging winds and torrential rain to the Twin Cities metro area late Sunday into early Monday. The storms also sparked nearly continuous lightning and thunder for much of the night across the metro area. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, August 10, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Voters get their chance to weigh in Tuesday in Minnesota's primary

Voters get their chance to weigh in Tuesday in Minnesota's primary

An election and another special session are on tap for this week. Tuesday’s primary is Minnesota’s first statewide election during the pandemic. And the Legislature is due back midweek for what should be a quick special session, prompted by the coronavirus.
by Brian Bakst

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St. Cloud policing outpost aims to reduce crime by serving neighborhood

St. Cloud policing outpost aims to reduce crime by serving neighborhood

The Police Department opened a community service hub in a struggling neighborhood in an effort to reduce crime and offer services that would help improve residents' quality of life. Supporters say it has helped improve relations between police and residents, and should be a model for other cities considering reforms in the weeks since George Floyd’s death.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Aug. 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: Worries rise over isolation in long-term care

Aug. 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: Worries rise over isolation in long-term care

The vast majority of Minnesota’s long-term care residents have not been diagnosed with COVID-19 — yet they’re still suffering because of it, Minnesota officials said Monday as they fielded questions around the Health Department’s latest data.
by MPR News Staff

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APM Reports documentary, 'What the Words Say: Why so many kids don't understand what they read'

APM Reports documentary, 'What the Words Say: Why so many kids don't understand what they read'

Everyone agrees the goal of reading instruction is for children to understand what they read. The question is: How do they get there? APM Reports tackles that question in their documentary: “What the words say: why so many kids don’t understand what they read.”
by APM Reports

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Authorities investigating reported mailbox theft in Minneapolis

Authorities investigating reported mailbox theft in Minneapolis

A Minneapolis resident reported to police that she saw two men cut a sidewalk mailbox loose and shove it into a van on Sunday. “It’s just a crazy sight to see,” she said.
by Jon Collins

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States on hook for billions under Trump's unemployment plan

States on hook for billions under Trump's unemployment plan

Whether President Trump has the constitutional authority to extend federal unemployment benefits by executive order remains unclear. Equally up in the air is whether states, which are necessary partners in Trump's plan to bypass Congress, will sign on.
by The Associated Press

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