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Stories from August 15, 2020

Biden faces a convention test, to offer a vision beyond beating Trump

Biden faces a convention test, to offer a vision beyond beating Trump

Presidential elections are won by the candidate who presents the most compelling vision for the future, and the upcoming Democratic convention is an opportunity for Biden to convince voters not just that President Trump has failed today, but that Democrats will make Americans' lives safer and more prosperous tomorrow.
by Mara Liasson

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Saturday evening storms in northern Minn., a quiet Sunday

Parts of northern Minnesota may see some bumpy weather Saturday evening, then Sunday looks relatively quiet in most areas. We have details on that, plus a look at the week ahead. We also have an update on the Friday tornado total in Minnesota.
by Ron Trenda

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Trump to withdraw polarizing nominee to lead Bureau of Land Management

Trump to withdraw polarizing nominee to lead Bureau of Land Management

The Trump administration is planning to withdraw William Perry Pendley as its nominee to lead the agency. Pendley has faced criticism for past statements in support of selling off public land.
by Kirk Siegler

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Storms leave thousands without power across Minnesota

Clean-up continues Saturday after more than 100,000 Minnesotans lost power in Friday night’s severe storms. MPR News update for Aug. 15, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Poll: Reallocate money from MPD, but keep the department

Poll: Reallocate money from MPD, but keep the department

A new MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll of Minneapolis voters finds a majority want to shift money from the police department to other programs but many also say the department should still be funded.
by Brandt Williams

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Quiet Saturday in most areas, thunderstorms possible in northern Minn.

It’ll be a fairly quiet weekend in most of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Northern Minnesota could see some scattered thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening. We have your weekend forecast details, plus a recap of Friday’s severe weather.
by Ron Trenda

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Iowa governor defends storm response as residents struggle

Iowa governor defends storm response as residents struggle

About 65,000 customers in the Cedar Rapids area remained without power Friday, and 100,000 more across the state. Alliant Energy said it anticipates replacing 2,500 damaged poles in a week — work that would normally take eight months.
by The Associated Press

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Forecasters look to learn from deadly Midwest derecho

Forecasters look to learn from deadly Midwest derecho

Scientists say Monday's derecho traveled 1,000 miles from South Dakota to northwest Ohio. A wind gust of 112 mph was recorded in Iowa, placing the storm at the strength of a category 3 hurricane.
by The Associated Press

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Giving autism some love in 'A Room Called Earth'

Giving autism some love in 'A Room Called Earth'

Author Madeleine Ryan was diagnosed with autism while she was writing her new novel — she says creating her main character helped her embrace the way she process her own thoughts and feelings.
by Scott Simon

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P.M. thunderstorm chance northern Minnesota

Our weather will be much less bumpy today in most areas. Northern Minnesota may see some scattered late-day storms. We have your Saturday forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

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Aug. 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: Concerns about college students as cases increase

Aug. 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: Concerns about college students as cases increase

State public health leaders are increasingly worried about college students joining end-of-summer parties and other gatherings that could feed the spread of COVID-19 and bring it onto campuses this fall. They also fear people are using sanitizers that could kill them.
by MPR News Staff

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Storms leave thousands without power across Minnesota

Storms leave thousands without power across Minnesota

Severe storms spawned tornadoes and knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes and business across Minnesota on Friday.
by Andrew Krueger

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Two juveniles charged in assault on imam in Bloomington

Two juveniles charged in assault on imam in Bloomington

Imam Mohamed Mukhtar suffered two fractures in his left shoulder after two assailants kicked and hit him as he walked from his home to the Dar al Farooq Islamic Center. Two boys have been charged in connection with the assault.
by Matt Sepic

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