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Stories from August 26, 2020

Ex-Minnesota college student pleads guilty in terror case

A former Minnesota college student has pleaded guilty to a federal charge that she tried to help al-Qaida. Tnuza Jamal Hassan of Minneapolis pleaded guilty Wednesday to attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
by The Associated Press

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'Finish The Fight' paints a different picture of women who pushed for a vote

'Finish The Fight' paints a different picture of women who pushed for a vote

The 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment offers an opportunity to take a closer look at stories of women of the movement — those we think we already know, and those that have been lost to history.
by Audie Cornish

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There's no evidence supporting Trump's mail ballot warnings, FBI says

There's no evidence supporting Trump's mail ballot warnings, FBI says

Although the president continues to push unverified theories of widespread fraud or foreign interference, the FBI says it has no reporting to suggest the threat is real.
by Miles Parks

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Minneapolis says it is clamping down on use of force by police

Minneapolis is rolling out new use of force policies for its police officers, three months after the death of George Floyd. It discourages use of firearms, and requires more documentation. This is an MPR News evening update for August 26th, 2020, hosted by Tim Nelson. Our music is by Gary Meister.

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Minneapolis distillery unionizes amidst pandemic

Minneapolis distillery unionizes amidst pandemic

Some Tattersall Distillery workers have voted to unionize. They will now be represented by Unite Here, Local 17, an international union.
by Tom Crann

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Pandemic anger and how to defuse it

Pandemic anger and how to defuse it

We are angry. Angry about the coronavirus pandemic, economic fallout and the systemic racial injustice in our country. But if we don’t learn how to defuse our rage, it could end up causing significant physical and emotional harm. Two psychologists joined MPR News host Angela Davis to discuss what is causing this pent-up anger and to learn how to defuse it.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Listen: First lady Melania Trump, Mike Pompeo and others at Day 2 of RNC

Listen: First lady Melania Trump, Mike Pompeo and others at Day 2 of RNC

Speeches from the second day of the Republican National Convention, including first lady Melania Trump, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and others.

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Native women and access to power

Native women and access to 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 look at Native women’s access to power in the U.S.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Active weather brings a risk for strong storms

Wednesday brings one last day of hot weather before temperatures return closer to average.  Meanwhile, a couple rounds of storms bring back-to-back severe weather concerns.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Erin Brockovich says 'Superman's Not Coming' to save our water supply

Erin Brockovich says 'Superman's Not Coming' to save our water supply

The environmental activist and consumer advocate takes a brutally honest look at how mismanagement, chemical spills, mishandling of toxic waste, and even fake studies have damaged U.S. water systems.
by Gabino Iglesias

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Strong storms possible Wednesday

Dangerous heat continues Wednesday, and central Minnesota sees a risk for severe weather.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Yes, women could vote after the 19th Amendment — but not all women. Or men

Yes, women could vote after the 19th Amendment — but not all women. Or men

The 19th Amendment secured all women the right to vote, but in practice many women of color were excluded. This continues to resonate today with voter suppression among marginalized communities.
by Melissa Block

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Rapper West qualifies for presidential ballot in Minnesota

Rapper Kanye West has qualified to appear on Minnesota's presidential ballot this November as an independent candidate, the state Secretary of State’s office said Tuesday. A spokesperson for the office said that official signature totals were not immediately available because election workers were in the process of taking personal information off the documents. West turned in the signatures a week ago, 2,000 of which required verification to get on the ballot This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Summer brings challenges, surprises for small Minnesota resorts

Summer brings challenges, surprises for small Minnesota resorts

The summer vacation season is winding down — and it's been a challenging year for resorts in Minnesota. But some fared better than expected.
by Dan Gunderson

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Can a ‘pandemic pod’ stem the widening education gap? One neighborhood group wants to try

Can a ‘pandemic pod’ stem the widening education gap? One neighborhood group wants to try

As many schools go virtual, families have been organizing spaces and interviewing private tutors who would run smaller makeshift classrooms at home or other sites away from crowded school buildings. But in light of concerns about widening inequities, one Minneapolis neighborhood is using the pod model to help students who would fall behind without additional support.
by Riham Feshir

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Illinois teen charged in fatal shooting of 2 Kenosha protesters

Illinois teen charged in fatal shooting of 2 Kenosha protesters

The 17-year-old suspect is charged with first-degree intentional homicide. Kenosha police said the shootings took place on the third night of protests following the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
by Brakkton Booker and Mark Katkov

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Aug. 26 update on COVID-19 in MN: 14 deaths, 542 new cases

Aug. 26 update on COVID-19 in MN: 14 deaths, 542 new cases

The latest numbers released by the Health Department report the first day where deaths reached double digits in a week. New cases reached 542, slightly higher than Tuesday, but lower than previous dates.
by MPR News Staff and Catharine Richert

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