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Stories from August 29, 2020

'7 bullets, 7 days': Protesters march for Blake in Kenosha

'7 bullets, 7 days': Protesters march for Blake in Kenosha

The protesters chanted “Seven bullets, seven days!” — a reference to the number of times Jacob Blake was shot last Sunday. Several speakers encouraged the crowd to vote for change in November, and to push for legislation in Wisconsin that would lead to police reform.
by The Associated Press

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Comfy weather lingers; thunder chance western Minn. Sunday PM

After a picture-perfect Saturday you’re probably hoping for more of the same on Sunday. We have your Sunday forecast details, plus a look at the coming week.
by Ron Trenda

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Trump administration ends election security briefings to Congress

Trump administration ends election security briefings to Congress

The Trump administration has ended all election security briefings to Congress just weeks before Americans cast their ballots for president, raising concern among lawmakers about the public's right to know about foreign interference in the election.
by The Associated Press

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Biden, aiming at Trump, says he won't use military as 'prop'

Biden, aiming at Trump, says he won't use military as 'prop'

Joe Biden said Saturday that as president, he would never use the military “as a prop or private militia,” and accused President Trump of employing U.S. forces to settle “personal vendettas" and violate citizens' rights.
by The Associated Press

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Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

Weeks without power or water ahead as Laura cleanup begins

The destructive storm surge has receded, and the cleanup has begun from Hurricane Laura, but officials along this shattered stretch of southwestern Louisiana are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the hot, stifling days of late summer.
by The Associated Press

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More than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases in Minnesota

Minnesota health officials reported 1,032 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday, the second-highest daily increase on record. MPR News update for Aug. 29, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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Chadwick Boseman didn't just play icons. He was one

Chadwick Boseman didn't just play icons. He was one

In a tragically brief but historically sweeping life as an actor, Boseman played men of public life and private pain. Before Friday, we didn’t know he, too, was bearing such a burden.

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Thousands protest in Mauritius over dead dolphins, oil spill

Thousands protest in Mauritius over dead dolphins, oil spill

Tens of thousands of people protested Saturday in Mauritius over the government’s slow response to an oil spill from a grounded Japanese ship and the alarming discovery of dozens of dead dolphins in recent days.
by The Associated Press

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Gorgeous weekend weather; late Sunday rain chance western Minnesota

Our Saturday and most of Sunday will be gorgeous. We have details on that, plus who may see some rain later on Sunday. Also a look at the week ahead and the legend of July snow up north.
by Ron Trenda

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Aug. 29 update on COVID-19 in MN: More than 1,000 new cases in the state

Aug. 29 update on COVID-19 in MN: More than 1,000 new cases in the state

Minnesota health officials Saturday reported 1,032 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases — the second-highest daily increase on record and the second time in three days that the state’s new case count surpassed 1,000.
by MPR News Staff

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A new translation reimagines Beowulf, spotlighting female 'warrior'

A new translation reimagines Beowulf, spotlighting female 'warrior'

This week, bookseller Anthony Ascione of Brilliant Books in Traverse City, Mich., recommends Maria Dahvana Headley’s brand-new translation of the classic epic poem “Beowulf.”
by Emily Bright

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Pleasant weekend weather; rain chance late Sunday in the west

The steamy air is gone. Weekend highs will be comfortable, and any rain will hold off until very late on Sunday in most areas. We have the forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

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Barr, absent from RNC, is very much present as part of Trump reelection bid

Barr, absent from RNC, is very much present as part of Trump reelection bid

It is highly unusual for an attorney general to bluntly attack political opponents, particularly during a presidential campaign. Traditionally, they seek to avoid even the perception of trying to tip the scales in their boss' favor.
by Ryan Lucas

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As Mpls. plans phased reopening of 38th and Chicago, protesters plan to hold their ground

As Mpls. plans phased reopening of 38th and Chicago, protesters plan to hold their ground

The City Council will soon seek public comment on a plan to open a portion of the intersection where George Floyd was killed. People from the surrounding community say they won’t give up the intersection until the city meets a list of 24 demands.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Chadwick Boseman, who embodied Black icons, dies of cancer

Chadwick Boseman, who embodied Black icons, dies of cancer

Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said.
by The Associated Press

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Vikings end stadium practice with statement for social justice

Vikings end stadium practice with statement for social justice

The Vikings took their first steps on the artificial turf on Friday afternoon since the end of last season. They conducted half of an intrasquad game, testing out the prerecorded crowd noise the NFL has allowed teams to use this year. After practice, players made a statement about their initiatives for social justice.
by The Associated Press

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