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Stories from September 16, 2020

Minneapolis stops pursuit of a temporary 3rd Precinct space in S. Mpls.

Minneapolis stops pursuit of a temporary 3rd Precinct space in S. Mpls.

City officials say Minneapolis has ended lease negotiations for a new temporary headquarters for the 3rd Precinct police station, which was burned earlier this year.
by Brandt Williams

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Exam ordered for Pakistani doctor charged with terrorism

A psychological exam was ordered Wednesday for a Pakistani doctor and former Mayo Clinic researcher accusing of telling paid FBI informants that he pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group and wanted to carry out lone-wolf attacks in the U.S.
by The Associated Press

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How to navigate your children’s mental health as they return back to school

How to navigate your children’s mental health as they return back to school

About 1 in 5 school-aged children has a mental health condition, but that number could be going up. Two mental health experts talked about how the pandemic is affecting school-aged kids and offered resources for families seeking help.

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Minnesota man faces terror charge for allegedly joining ISIS

A Minnesota man who is accused of joining the Islamic State group in Syria has been returned to the United States to face terrorism charges.
by The Associated Press

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Football is back at the University and maybe the rest of Minnesota, too

Football is back at the University and maybe the rest of Minnesota, too, as sports officials reverse their plans to cancel the seasons. This is an MPR News evening update hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court over blocked census memo

Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court over blocked census memo

The administration is trying to overturn a court ruling in New York that blocks it from trying to omit unauthorized immigrants from the census numbers used to reallocate seats in Congress.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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MSHSL set to revisit decision on restricting fall sports

MSHSL set to revisit decision on restricting fall sports

The Minnesota State High School League will meet Monday to review the decision to cancel some fall sports in the face of COVID-19.
by Tim Nelson

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As economic recovery slows, Fed sees many risks and pledges full support

As economic recovery slows, Fed sees many risks and pledges full support

The Federal Reserve left interest rates near zero Wednesday and pledged it was ready to use all of its available tools to support an economic recovery that appears to be weakening.
by Scott Horsley

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New vegan options show growing interests at restaurants

Vegan food choices at local restaurants continue to expand as diners demand more options when it comes to menus and healthy eating.
by Steven John

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It's getting hard to miss campaign ads in Minnesota

It's getting hard to miss campaign ads in Minnesota

Millions of dollars in political ads are finding their way onto Minnesota TV stations, and the surge is only building.
by Brian Bakst

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La Raza Radio, displaced after Lake Street unrest, celebrates new home

La Raza Radio, displaced after Lake Street unrest, celebrates new home

Wednesday, La Raza Radio will christen its brand-new studios in Richfield, Minn. One of the buildings that went up in flames on the central business corridor on Lake Street after the killing of George Floyd housed the studios of La Raza Radio. Cathy Wurzer spoke with Maya Santamaria, CEO of the company that owns La Raza Radio, Santamaria Broadcasting.
by Cathy Wurzer and Britta Greene

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Vision 2020: What happens if the U.S. election is contested?

Vision 2020: What happens if the U.S. election is contested?

Is it possible the election will be up in the air and we won’t have a president on Inauguration Day? Even if the election is messy and contested in court, the country will have a president on Inauguration Day. The Constitution and federal law ensure it. Here’s what happens after voters go to the polls on Nov. 3
by The Associated Press

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Latinos report financial strain as pandemic erodes income and savings

Latinos report financial strain as pandemic erodes income and savings

An NPR poll finds 72 percent of Latino households in the United States are facing serious financial problems — double the share of whites who report this. Major health problems are mounting, too.
by Jackie Fortier

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Bodies of 2 of 3 victims in Cessna crash recovered

A pilot and two passengers were onboard the Cessna plane when it went down Sunday in the quarry on Grey Cloud Island near the Mississippi River and Cottage Grove.
by The Associated Press

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Big Ten changes course, will play fall football after all

Big Ten changes course, will play fall football after all

The Big Ten plans to begin its season the weekend of Oct. 24 with an eight-game schedule for each team. Gophers games will have "significantly reduced" in person attendance at games, following state health guidelines and season tickets will not be offered.
by The Associated Press

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Freeze concerns as temperatures drop

A cold front is dropping Minnesota back below average through late week, but skies stay mostly sunny and next week turns mild.
by Nicole Mitchell

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U.S. outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines

U.S. outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines

In a report to Congress and an accompanying "playbook" for states and localities, federal health agencies and the Defense Department sketched out complex plans for a vaccination campaign to begin gradually in January or possibly later this year, eventually ramping up to reach any American who wants a shot.
by The Associated Press

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Jobs in the pandemic: More are freelance and may stay that way forever

Jobs in the pandemic: More are freelance and may stay that way forever

Before the coronavirus hit, many workers chose freelance or contract jobs because they preferred the flexibility and variety it offered. But now millions are turning to freelancing out of necessity.
by Uri Berliner

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Noticeably cooler weather Wednesday

A cold front is dropping temperatures across Minnesota and brings another round of frost and freeze concerns overnight Wednesday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Congressional inquiry faults Boeing and FAA failures for deadly 737 Max plane crashes

Congressional inquiry faults Boeing and FAA failures for deadly 737 Max plane crashes

An investigation into the troubled plane's development and certification finds a "disturbing pattern" of Boeing design flaws, management failures and "grossly insufficient oversight by the FAA."
by David Schaper

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Minnesota State High School League to consider football and volleyball, again

The board of the Minnesota State High School League meets later this week. Members could decide to start football and volleyball seasons this fall, reversing the decision to postpone those sports until the spring. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Doctor’s COVID-19 videos offer calm in the pandemic storm

Doctor’s COVID-19 videos offer calm in the pandemic storm

A rural Minnesota doctor gained an online following with his self-made videos sharing facts and advice about the coronavirus. Then, he shared news of his own diagnosis.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Sept. 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: Health leaders worry football means more spread

Sept. 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: Health leaders worry football means more spread

While they understand the importance of youth sports, the state’s top health officials on Wednesday cautioned that there are risks to student athletes — as well as to the universe of coaches, friends and families that surround players.
by MPR News Staff

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Zach! Zak! Zack! U's newest student club pledges humor, hope during pandemic

Zach! Zak! Zack! U's newest student club pledges humor, hope during pandemic

COVID-19 has made it tough to build community on college campuses. A University of Minnesota student started a new group to help with that. The only qualification to join? Your name must be Zach (alternative spellings grudgingly accepted).
by Faye Williams

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Climate One: The link between climate change and wildfires

Climate One: The link between climate change and wildfires

From the Climate One series at the Commonwealth Club of California: “Living with Fire.”

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