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Stories from April 2, 2021

Nonprofit announces intent to close Cedar Riverside charter school

Nonprofit announces intent to close Cedar Riverside charter school

Pillsbury United Communities announced its intent to close Cedar Riverside Community School, one of the first charter schools in the country, as soon as June 30. The school plans to appeal.

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Temperatures 20 to 30 degrees above average by Sunday

The gusty winds that helped fuel a fire danger Friday diminish by Saturday, and the weekend brings near-record temperatures. A pattern change next week returns rain chances to Minnesota.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Senior Mpls. officer questions Chauvin's kneeling on George Floyd

The first week of Derek Chauvin's murder trial ended Friday with testimony from the Minneapolis Police Department's most senior officer. Lt. Richard Zimmerman said the force used by Chauvin and other officers was “uncalled for” to subdue someone in handcuffs. Also, fire danger continues for most of Minnesota. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Friday, April 2, 2021. Hosted by Perry Finelli. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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Lawsuit over correction's handling of COVID-19 will proceed

A Ramsey County judge has ruled a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota can proceed against the Minnesota Department of Corrections over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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Journalists reflect on the first week of testimony in the Chauvin trial

Journalists reflect on the first week of testimony in the Chauvin trial

Testimony from witnesses has been emotional in the trial of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin. Host Angela Davis talks with local journalists about what stood out and invites listeners to share reactions. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Man charged with murder in California shooting that killed 4

Man charged with murder in California shooting that killed 4

A man was charged Friday with murder and attempted murder in a shooting rampage at a Southern California office building that left four people dead, including a 9-year-old boy.
by The Associated Press

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MLB moving All-Star Game in response to voting restrictions

MLB moving All-Star Game in response to voting restrictions

Major League Baseball moved the All-Star Game from Atlanta's Truist Park, a response Friday to Georgia enacting a new law last month restricting voting rights.
by The Associated Press

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Man rams car into 2 Capitol police; 1 officer, driver killed

Man rams car into 2 Capitol police; 1 officer, driver killed

A Capitol Police officer has been killed after a man rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol and then emerged wielding a knife. The suspect died at a hospital. 
by The Associated Press

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Talking Volumes: A conversation with author Naima Coster

Talking Volumes: A conversation with author Naima Coster

Novelist Naima Coster joined MPR News for a wide-ranging conversation on everything from integration to parenting to books that got her through the pandemic.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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Uncovering Minnesota's widest daily record temperature spreads

An MPR News listener wanted to know whether there are days in Minnesota that have seen record high and low temperatures spanning more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
by Phil Picardi

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U.S., Iran say they'll begin indirect talks on nuclear program

The United States and Iran said Friday that they would start indirect talks with other major world powers next week to try to get both countries back into an accord limiting Iran's nuclear program, nearly three years after President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the deal.
by The Associated Press

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Fauci does not expect a 4th coronavirus wave to hit the U.S.

Fauci does not expect a 4th coronavirus wave to hit the U.S.

Cases are surging in some states, but the Biden administration's chief medical adviser says "hopefully ... the vaccine is going to win this one." He urges continued mask-wearing and other measures.
by Noel King

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Near-record temperatures for Easter

Temperatures climb through the weekend, with isolated record highs possible early next week. Then a pattern shift ends our dry trend and brings widespread rain chances back.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Breezy and milder for Friday

Friday stays mostly sunny but turns even warmer thanks to gusty winds from the south.  Those winds also increase the fire risk.
by Nicole Mitchell

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False barriers: These things should not prevent you from getting a COVID vaccine

False barriers: These things should not prevent you from getting a COVID vaccine

Vaccinations for the coronavirus are supposed to be free and available to all Americans regardless of insurance or immigration status. For some, that isn’t how it has been playing out. Here are common false barriers to look out for.

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Train hits truck that slid onto track in Taiwan, killing 51

Train hits truck that slid onto track in Taiwan, killing 51

A train barreled into an unmanned truck that had rolled onto the track Friday in Taiwan, leaving at least 51 people dead and dozens injured in the island's deadliest rail disaster.
by The Associated Press

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April 2 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace rising; new case counts climbing

April 2 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace rising; new case counts climbing

While vaccinations remain firmly on the upswing, new COVID-19 cases are pushing higher again. Minnesota reported 2,553 new cases Friday, the most in one day since Jan. 4. Intensive care needs are at their highest level in more than two months.
by MPR News Staff

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Chauvin trial: MPD homicide chief says officers' use of force 'uncalled for'

Chauvin trial: MPD homicide chief says officers' use of force 'uncalled for'

“I saw no reason why the officers felt they were in danger, if that’s what they felt, and that’s what they would have to feel to be able to use that kind of force,” Lt. Richard Zimmerman said. He came upon the scene hours after George Floyd was killed in police custody.
by Riham Feshir, Brandt Williams and Jon Collins

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Chauvin trial: Police supervisor says force on Floyd went too long

The force used by Minneapolis police to subdue George Floyd wasn’t needed after Floyd stopped resisting, Derek Chauvin’s then-supervisor testified Thursday during Chauvin’s murder and manslaughter trial. David Pleoger, now a retired police sergeant, told the court that he called Chauvin after hearing concerns raised by a 911 operator who felt something didn’t seem right as she glanced at streaming video of Floyd’s arrest from a public safety camera outside Cup Foods. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, April, 2, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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