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Stories from August 12, 2020

Prosecutors want joint trial for 4 ex-cops in Floyd death

Prosecutors want joint trial for 4 ex-cops in Floyd death

Attorney General Keith Ellison on Wednesday filed a memo arguing that evidence against the four is similar and that a single trial would spare witnesses and family members from the trauma of multiple trials. 
by The Associated Press

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Four veteran DFLers lose primaries

Four veteran DFLers lose primaries

The victories over incumbents in legislative districts in Duluth and the Twin Cities signal a shift to the left. This is an MPR News evening update for August 12, 2020.
by Tim Nelson

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Big 12 is moving ahead with fall football season

Big 12 is moving ahead with fall football season

The conference hopes to hold its title game in December, as it normally would, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
by Rachel Treisman

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How hip-hop brought a young Hmong American and his grandma together

How hip-hop brought a young Hmong American and his grandma together

You might think of hip-hop as a traditionally American art form, but it’s not the only musical tradition that shows off verbal dexterity. Hmong American hip-hop artist Tou SaiK Lee learned that firsthand from an unlikely source — his grandmother.
by Emily Bright

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Radical or moderate? Trump paints Democratic ticket as both

Radical or moderate? Trump paints Democratic ticket as both

Looking to blunt momentum from the pick, the Trump campaign was putting the final touches on its efforts to have a robust counter-programming schedule during next week's Democratic National Convention. The president was poised to hold events in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Arizona early in the week. 
by The Associated Press

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Corn, an ancient grass, provides summer delight

Corn, an ancient grass, provides summer delight

Cookbook author Beth Dooley joins All Things Considered host Tom Crann to talk about all the inventive ways corn can be enjoyed this summer and shares tips on how to select and enjoy sweet corn in a variety of ways.
by Tom Crann and Kathryn Styer Martinez

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Florida sheriff orders deputies and staff not to wear face masks

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods says that "effective immediately, any individual walking in to any one of our lobbies ... wearing a mask will be asked to remove it."
by Scott Neuman

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Report: 59 Confederate symbols removed since George Floyd's death

Report: 59 Confederate symbols removed since George Floyd's death

America's reckoning with racism has brought down statues, one state flag and one police emblem, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center — and led to the renaming of schools or sites.
by Camila Domonoske

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By the numbers: How Ilhan Omar won

By the numbers: How Ilhan Omar won

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar got more votes in this year’s primary in nearly every part of the 5th District than she did in her 2018 primary win.
by David H. Montgomery

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Black power scholar illustrates how MLK and Malcolm X influenced each other

Black power scholar illustrates how MLK and Malcolm X influenced each other

Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X are frequently seen as opposing forces in the struggle for civil rights but Peniel Joseph, author of “The Sword and the Shield,” says the truth is more nuanced.
by Terry Gross

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Behind the numbers: What does a COVID-19 ‘positivity rate’ really mean?

Behind the numbers: What does a COVID-19 ‘positivity rate’ really mean?

One of the most important metrics for tracking the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota is the “positivity rate” — or how prevalent positive cases of the disease are, when compared to the number of tests being done. Our data reporter takes a deep dive in explaining what’s behind the number.
by David H. Montgomery

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Kamala Harris pick for VP is hailed as 'a moment of pride' in India

Kamala Harris pick for VP is hailed as 'a moment of pride' in India

"This is a historical, transformational, and proud moment for... all women of colour, all Black women, and all South Asian women," Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra tweeted.
by Lauren Frayer

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In Minnesota, many Black women entrepreneurs missed out on PPP dollars

In Minnesota, many Black women entrepreneurs missed out on PPP dollars

COVID-19 is hitting Black female entrepreneurs in Minnesota just like everyone else, but many missed on the federal lifeline for small businesses because their operations and business relationships don’t sync with traditional banking.
by Kathryn Styer Martinez

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Biden and Harris go after Trump in debut as running mates

Biden and Harris go after Trump in debut as running mates

In their first joint appearance since Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his vice presidential running mate, the two delivered remarks in Biden's hometown of Wilmington, Del.
by Barbara Sprunt

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3 dead, 6 in hospital after train derails in Scotland

3 dead, 6 in hospital after train derails in Scotland

A passenger train derailed in northeast Scotland after stormy weather, killing three people and injuring six others Wednesday, authorities said.
by The Associated Press

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With Harris as Democratic VP pick, a look at women’s access to political power

With Harris as Democratic VP pick, a look at women’s access to political power

During the month of August, MPR News with Kerri Miller is exploring what it means to be a woman in America. This week, we delve into women’s political power and discuss the selection of U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris for the vice presidential nomination of the Democratic Party.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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How the coronavirus has upended college admissions

How the coronavirus has upended college admissions

Because of the pandemic, many students will be applying without standardized test scores and several other metrics selective schools have long relied on to make admissions decisions.
by Tovia Smith

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'Lots of destruction, but this is the future': Photos inside the homes of Beirut

'Lots of destruction, but this is the future': Photos inside the homes of Beirut

After explosions convulsed Beirut, here is a selection of photos showing Beirut residents in their destroyed house or workplace, along with a glimpse of their experiences, in their own words.
by Yasmina Hilal, Alex Leff and Laura Beltrán Villamizar

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Severe weather chances rise through Friday

A changing weather pattern is keeping in warmer and humid air plus increasing the chance for storms as we head toward the weekend.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonates with Black women

Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonates with Black women

For many Black women, Sen. Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate represents a full-circle moment after fighting for generations to have their voices heard and political aspirations recognized.
by The Associated Press

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Interest in homeschooling has 'exploded' amid pandemic

Interest in homeschooling has 'exploded' amid pandemic

Some are worried their districts are unable to offer a strong virtual learning program. For others who may have been considering homeschooling, concerns for their family's health amid the coronavirus and the on-again, off-again planning for in-person instruction are leading them to part ways with school systems.
by The Associated Press

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Storms roll across Minnesota Wednesday morning

Higher humidity and more instability spread across Minnesota Wednesday, and portions of the state will see strong storms with heavy rain.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Latest primary results

Rep. Ilhan Omar beat back a well-funded primary challenge from Antone Melton-Meaux in Tuesday’s DFL primary. In other results, the DFL and Republican primaries for U.S. Senate were both called early for the favorites by the Associated Press. U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, a Democrat, was easily renominated against a host of minor candidates, while ex-Rep. Jason Lewis won the GOP nomination against lesser-known rivals. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Payroll tax delay to boost take-home pay, but don't spend it yet

Payroll tax delay to boost take-home pay, but don't spend it yet

President Donald Trump has directed the Treasury Department to stop collecting payroll taxes this fall in an effort to boost workers' paychecks. But the move is temporary, and could spark headaches in 2021.
by Scott Horsley

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Aug. 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: 12 more deaths; total cases top 62K

Aug. 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: 12 more deaths; total cases top 62K

Wednesday’s count of new COVID-19 cases showed another day of moderate increases, but testing remained low making it hard to judge if the latest reports are evidence of a meaningful shift or a statistical blip.
by MPR News Staff

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5 takeaways on the new Biden-Harris presidential ticket

5 takeaways on the new Biden-Harris presidential ticket

Beyond making history, former Vice President Joe Biden showed his vision for the future, opened a window into his decision-making and picked someone who will likely be able to stand up well in a vice-presidential debate.
by Domenico Montanaro

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APM Marketplace special: Reimagining the Economy

APM Marketplace special: Reimagining the Economy

David Brancaccio and Kimberly Adams of Marketplace host this special report, “Reimagining the Economy,” exploring what a new reimagined economy might look like and how we might get there.
by MPR News Staff

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Convicted killer pleads guilty to Minnesota husband murder

Convicted killer pleads guilty to Minnesota husband murder

A Minnesota woman who earlier pleaded guilty to killing a woman in Florida has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to killing her husband before going on the run. 
by The Associated Press

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