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Stories from September 28, 2020

Rep. Craig sues to keep 2nd District election in November

Rep. Craig sues to keep 2nd District election in November

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig has sued to keep the seat on this November’s ballot. The death of a candidate from a marijuana party threw the race in doubt last week.
by Brian Bakst

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Support for Governor Tim Walz remains solid, vaccines, not so much

Support for Governor Tim Walz remains solid. But a new Minnesota Poll finds not so much support for vaccines particularly among Republicans. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Officer charged in Breonna Taylor case pleads not guilty

Officer charged in Breonna Taylor case pleads not guilty

The lone Kentucky detective charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor has pleaded not guilty. Brett Hankison’s plea Monday comes five days after a grand jury indicted him on three counts of “wanton endangerment” for firing into the home of Taylor’s neighbors. 
by The Associated Press

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Stealth video stirs GOP call for absentee ballot probe

Stealth video stirs GOP call for absentee ballot probe

President Donald Trump and Minnesota Republicans cried foul over a conservative group’s report of Minneapolis ballot irregularities. DFLers call them “fake claims” from a group that has proven it can’t be trusted.
by Brian Bakst

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Court: Private locker room violated transgender boy's rights

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday that schools must allow students to use locker rooms that are consistent with their gender identity, saying a suburban school district violated the rights of a transgender student by keeping him from using the boys' main locker room.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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U.S. to ship millions of tests in push to reopen K-12 schools

U.S. to ship millions of tests in push to reopen K-12 schools

President Donald Trump planned to announce Monday that the federal government will begin distributing millions of rapid coronavirus tests to states this week and urging governors to use them to reopen schools for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
by The Associated Press

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The political power of labor unions

The political power of labor unions

What is the political role of a labor union? MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with a union leader and a researcher about the time and money spent encouraging members to go out and vote.
by Angela Davis and Arfie Ghedi

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Minnesota Poll: Walz approval has slipped, but still strong

Minnesota Poll: Walz approval has slipped, but still strong

A new MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll shows DFL Gov. Tim Walz still has a relatively good job approval rating, but it has dropped eight points since spring. Walz has battled with Republicans over the state response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the killing of George Floyd.
by Tim Pugmire

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The latest on the pandemic with Michael Osterholm

The latest on the pandemic with Michael Osterholm

Every Monday, MPR News host Kerri Miller covers the latest science and policy surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, she was joined by Minnesota’s infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Al Sharpton: Policing in America will change because of George Floyd's death

Al Sharpton: Policing in America will change because of George Floyd's death

Rev. Al Sharpton spoke with NPR about his new book “Rise Up.” Of George Floyd's death, he said: "I had begun to see, by the time of the funeral, there had been a movement that was unlike others."
by Steve Inskeep

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A crisis within a crisis: Food insecurity and COVID-19

A crisis within a crisis: Food insecurity and COVID-19

Hunger is one of the most urgent — yet hidden — crises facing the nation. In this special episode of All Things Considered, a look at how food insecurity has been exacerbated by the coronavirus.
by Michel Martin

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Frost and freeze concerns late week

Cooler weather has settled across Minnesota and it remains in place all week. By the end of the week, temperatures turn cold enough for widespread frost and freeze conditions.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Amazon to kick off holiday shopping with October Prime Day

Amazon to kick off holiday shopping with October Prime Day

The company is holding its annual Prime Day over two days in October this year, after the pandemic forced it to postpone the sales event from July. It's the first time Prime Day is being held in the fall, and Amazon is positioning it as a way to get people to start their holiday shopping.
by The Associated Press

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2 arrested in shooting of doctor in Edina parking ramp

A 33-year-old man suspected of being the shooter and a 50-year-old woman accused of aiding and abetting were arrested Sunday, according to police.
by The Associated Press

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Temperatures won't rise much by Monday afternoon

Cold northwest winds keep Minnesota from warming much on Monday, and much of the state will see light rain in the afternoon.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Nearly two-thirds of U.S. households struck by COVID-19 face financial trouble

Nearly two-thirds of U.S. households struck by COVID-19 face financial trouble

Plus, of all U.S. homes that include someone with a disability, 63 percent report serious financial hardship during the pandemic, and 37 percent have used up all or most of their savings.
by Blake Farmer

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Trump to campaign in Duluth this week

President Donald Trump is coming back to Minnesota this week for another campaign event. This time he's scheduled a "Make America Great Again Event" at the Duluth International Airport starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday. A new MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE-11 Minnesota Poll of 800 registered voters shows former Vice President Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump by 48-42 percent with 8 percent undecided.  This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, September 28, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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5 takeaways from NY Times report on Trump's tax returns

5 takeaways from NY Times report on Trump's tax returns

A New York Times report that President Donald Trump paid just $750 in federal income tax the year he entered the White House — and, thanks to colossal losses, no income tax at all in 11 of the 18 years that the Times reviewed — served to raise doubts about Trump's self-image as a shrewd and successful businessman.
by The Associated Press

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D.C. statehood is a civil rights issue for young activists

D.C. statehood is a civil rights issue for young activists

There is renewed energy around the push to make the District of Columbia the nation's 51st state. Much of that energy comes from young activists who see it as a civil rights issue.
by Mikaela Lefrak

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Six months in, tribal nations cautiously optimistic about COVID-19 response

Six months in, tribal nations cautiously optimistic about COVID-19 response

A little more than six months since Minnesota registered its first case of COVID-19, tribal nations in Minnesota are measured in their optimism about the effects of their efforts to manage the pandemic — but looking cautiously ahead to what health officials warn will be a difficult fall and winter.  
by Dan Gunderson

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In internet dead zones, rural schools struggle with distanced learning

In internet dead zones, rural schools struggle with distanced learning

Many American schools are back in class via distance learning. It's stressful everywhere but especially in rural districts where most students lack high-speed internet and cellphone service at home.
by Kirk Siegler

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Portraits of Valor: Joe Stephes, 99, Navy

Portraits of Valor: Joe Stephes, 99, Navy

Joe Stephes served the entirety of World War II in the Navy, sailing in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters with the USS Wichita. He guarded supply ships, shot down enemy planes and saw the destruction of atomic bombs firsthand.
by Evan Frost and Britta Greene

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1st District candidates Hagedorn, Feehan face off in debate

1st District candidates Hagedorn, Feehan face off in debate

Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn and DFL challenger Dan Feehan outlined their differing views on health care, civil unrest in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd, and Minnesota's COVID-19 response in a debate Sunday. They also leveled allegations of ethics violations at each other.
by Hannah Yang

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Paradox-free time travel is theoretically possible, researchers say

Paradox-free time travel is theoretically possible, researchers say

In the peer-reviewed journal article, University of Queensland physicists say time is essentially self-healing. Changes in the past wouldn't necessarily cause a universe-ending paradox. Phew.
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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