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Stories from August 28, 2020

Comfortable weekend weather; thunder chance late Sunday in the west

Comfortable weekend weather; thunder chance late Sunday in the west

Comfortably cooler weather is on tap this weekend. Many areas will be rain-free both days. We have the weekend forecast details and a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Pence talks jobs, law and order at campaign stop in Duluth

Pence talks jobs, law and order at campaign stop in Duluth

Vice President Mike Pence made a campaign swing through Duluth Friday on the heels of the Republican National Convention, marking the fourth time either he or President Trump has visited Minnesota this year.
by Dan Kraker

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FDA removes top spokesperson after blood plasma blunder

FDA removes top spokesperson after blood plasma blunder

Emily Miller was central in defending the FDA commissioner, Dr. Stephen Hahn, after he falsely said that blood plasma could lower the death rate from COVID-19 by more than a third.
by Joe Neel

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No Twin Cities curfews Friday night

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city is prepared to respond if looting were to flare up. Minneapolis issued curfews over the past two nights after windows were smashed and several stores were looted Wednesday evening. MPR News afternoon update for Friday, Aug. 28. Hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minnesota looks for additional $300 in weekly jobless aid

Minnesota looks for additional $300 in weekly jobless aid

The money is available through a new federal program that replaced a larger assistance award, which expired in July.
by Brian Bakst

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In northern Minnesota, tracking songbirds to help them thrive in a changing forest

In northern Minnesota, tracking songbirds to help them thrive in a changing forest

In northern Minnesota, researchers are tracking threatened songbirds through the forest to identify the habitat the birds rely on after they hatch. The goal is to help land managers create the kind of forest these birds need to survive into the future.
by Dan Kraker

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Kenosha police reject accusations of assistance from armed vigilantes

Kenosha police reject accusations of assistance from armed vigilantes

Law enforcement officials are pushing back on suggestions that police showed deference to groups of armed whites at Black Lives Matter protests ahead of fatal shootings.
by Scott Neuman

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NBA playoffs resume Saturday as sides detail new commitments

NBA playoffs resume Saturday as sides detail new commitments

The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed the commitments that made players comfortable continuing.
by The Associated Press

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Weekend forecast: Comfortable temps and humidity

I think most people will enjoy our weekend weather, which will be fairly typical for late August. We have your forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

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Wrapping up a warm, rainy August

Most of the state saw average temperatures in August that were 1 to 3 degrees hotter than normal. That’s according to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley, who ran down the month in weather with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer in their weekly chat.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Friday's storms give way to sunshine

A storm system moving across Minnesota Friday leaves cooler weather in its wake, and that trend of more seasonable temperatures carries through next week.
by Nicole Mitchell

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One author's argument 'In Defense of Looting'

One author's argument 'In Defense of Looting'

In her new book, writer Vicky Osterweil argues that looting is a powerful tool to bring about real, lasting change in society.
by Natalie Escobar

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Latest ‘Lost Twin Cities’ documentary looks back at the Metrodome, wrestling and more

When you create a successful franchise, you want to make sure it keeps going — and at Twin Cities PBS, history is popular. Some of the station’s most-watched documentaries over the years have been the locally produced “Lost Twin Cities” series, which looks at Minneapolis and St. Paul history that has been lost to time.
by Cathy Wurzer

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A quiet night in Minneapolis, St. Paul

Police, state troopers, and soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard were on patrol during an overnight curfew in the Twin Cities, after looting and vandalism hit businesses along Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis on Wednesday night. The unrest followed rumors of a police shooting. MPR News morning update for August 28, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Friday starts off stormy and wet

A broad area of showers and storms is moving across the state Friday, while temperatures return closer to average for late August.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Laura victims may go weeks without power; deaths climb to 14

Laura made landfall as one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever hit the U.S. Most of the deaths were from trees crashing into homes or from carbon monoxide poisoning tied to generators. Meanwhile, the hurricane’s remnants drifted north and threatened to bring flooding and tornadoes to Tennessee.
by The Associated Press

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How many coronavirus cases are happening in schools? This tracker keeps count

How many coronavirus cases are happening in schools? This tracker keeps count

Alisha Morris, a Kansas theater teacher, created a database of COVID-19 cases in schools. Now maintained by the National Education Association, it shares data that some schools prefer to keep quiet.
by Simone Popperl, Bo Hamby and Steve Inskeep

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Japan's Shinzo Abe is stepping down as prime minister

Japan's Shinzo Abe is stepping down as prime minister

Abe announced he is leaving office before his term ends in 2021 because of poor health. His legacy is controversial and successor is unclear.
by Anthony Kuhn and Mark Katkov

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No curfew for Friday night in the Twin Cities

No curfew for Friday night in the Twin Cities

Minneapolis and St. Paul do not plan to issue curfews for Friday night. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said, however, the city is prepared to change that if looting or vandalism flares up. Also on Friday, prosecutors filed felony charges against 16 people in connection with widespread looting in the Twin Cities this week.
by Matt Sepic and Jon Collins

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7 takeaways from the Republican National Convention

7 takeaways from the Republican National Convention

As the United States heads into the post-Labor Day sprint to Election Day, both parties are arguing that the soul of America is at stake. For Republicans, it's all about trying to stick the culture war to Biden.
by Domenico Montanaro

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More space, please: Home sales booming despite pandemic, recession

More space, please: Home sales booming despite pandemic, recession

Despite high unemployment, a severe recession and economic uncertainty, the housing market is on a tear. Sales are booming and prices hit a record high. Low rates and remote work are driving factors.
by Chris Arnold

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Aug. 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: State increasing enforcement at bars, restaurants

Aug. 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: State increasing enforcement at bars, restaurants

State health officials announced that bars and restaurants across Minnesota will face increased scrutiny starting Friday over whether they're complying with COVID-19 guidelines. The state reported 862 new cases Friday, in keeping with the steady drumbeat of new cases all month.
by MPR News Staff

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When a graphic video can quell unrest but still do harm

When a graphic video can quell unrest but still do harm

As tensions boiled over in Minneapolis, city leaders and journalists wrestled with whether to post graphic footage of a man killing himself. Newsrooms are trained to use extreme caution when reporting on suicide and to refrain from reporting on the details. But this case tested those principles.
by Riham Feshir

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As Trump targets Minnesota, DFLers want to see Biden

As Trump targets Minnesota, DFLers want to see Biden

With Minnesota in the Trump campaign’s focus, Vice President Mike Pence makes another stop in the state. Joe Biden hasn’t come by yet during his presidential run.
by Brian Bakst

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Fact check: Trump's address to the Republican convention, annotated

Fact check: Trump's address to the Republican convention, annotated

President Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for president on Thursday. NPR reporters providing analysis of his remarks.

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