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Stories from May 12, 2021

Jerry Burns, former Vikings coach known for wit, dies at 94

Jerry Burns, former Vikings coach known for wit, dies at 94

Jerry Burns, the colorful character who took over as the Minnesota Vikings' head coach in a time of turmoil and led the team to three playoff berths, has died. He was 94.
by The Associated Press

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Expectations of overtime set in at MN Legislature

Expectations of overtime set in at MN Legislature

Without a budget framework or agreement on police accountability, electric vehicle standards and more, lawmakers are growing resigned to needing a special session to finish their work.
by Brian Bakst and Tim Pugmire

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Explainer: How will judge’s ruling affect Chauvin sentence?

Explainer: How will judge’s ruling affect Chauvin sentence?

Legal experts said the practical maximum Chauvin would face is 30 years. And that’s an upper limit that Judge Peter Cahill put within reach in a ruling announced Wednesday. He sided with prosecutors’ arguments that Chauvin committed particular cruelty in Floyd’s death and abused his authority as a police officer.
by The Associated Press

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Judge signals Dererk Chauvin will face increased penalty for the death of George Floyd

Judge signals Dererk Chauvin will face increased penalty for the death of George Floyd, and newspaper legend Jim Klobuchar has died. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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40th Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival launches as a hybrid

40th Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival launches as a hybrid

The 2021 Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival launches its second pandemic run Thursday with "Summer of Soul." It’s a documentary critics say could be a big commercial hit this summer. Organizers are building on lessons learned from last year when the festival was entirely virtual.
by Euan Kerr

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Dry spell across Minnesota; high fire danger up north

Dry spell across Minnesota; high fire danger up north

Dry spell across Minnesota; high fire danger up north. Our lovely spring weather comes with a fire risk.
by Paul Huttner

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U.S. advisers endorse Pfizer COVID shot for kids 12 and up

U.S. advisers endorse Pfizer COVID shot for kids 12 and up

Federal health advisers have endorsed use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids as young as 12. Earlier in the week, the Food and Drug Administration cleared the expanded use of Pfizer's shots, citing evidence the shots worked as well in those 12 to 15 years old as those 16 and older.
by The Associated Press

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Corrections officer who confronted protesters out of a job

Corrections officer who confronted protesters out of a job

Paul Gorder, a sergeant at the state prison in Stillwater, was off duty when he and his wife angrily confronted peaceful protesters near their home in April.
by Jon Collins

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Rebroadcast — In Focus: Disparities and distrust in BIPOC health care

Rebroadcast — In Focus: Disparities and distrust in BIPOC health care

Minnesota is often celebrated for the quality of our health care, but inequities in access and outcomes persist in Indigenous communities and communities of color. In this rebroadcast of an event in MPR News’ In Focus series, host Angela Davis talked to public health advocates and health care providers working to address these racial disparities.
by Angela Davis and Rachel Yang

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Another day of sunshine Wednesday, then rain chances return

Seasonably warm temperatures return Wednesday and linger through the weekend. Meanwhile, beneficial rain returns into the forecast, but not as much as Minnesota needs.
by Nicole Mitchell

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'Son of the Storm' explores power and its transformations

'Son of the Storm' explores power and its transformations

Suyi Davies Okungbowa's new novel seems like a familiar epic fantasy setup — in fact, it's anything but. “Son of the Storm” explores power: Who has it, who wants it, and who's shut out from it.
by Fran Wilde

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Chauvin judge: Tougher sentence justified in Floyd's murder

Chauvin judge: Tougher sentence justified in Floyd's murder

Judge Peter Cahill wrote in a court filing made public Wednesday morning that Derek Chauvin abused his police power as he kept George Floyd pinned to the ground while ignoring bystander pleas to render medical aid.
by Riham Feshir and Jon Collins

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No, you are not imagining it. Prices for a lot of things did jump in April

No, you are not imagining it. Prices for a lot of things did jump in April

Consumer prices rose 4.2 percent last month from a year earlier as companies struggled to source critical raw materials and as the government pumped trillions of dollars into the economy.
by David Gura

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Teens jump at appointments, ahead of anticipated COVID-19 vaccine expansion

Teens jump at appointments, ahead of anticipated COVID-19 vaccine expansion

Middle schoolers across Minnesota are already signing up for COVID-19 vaccine appointments, anticipating that by the end of this week, they’ll be newly eligible to take their first big step toward life as they used to know it.
by Dan Kraker

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Wednesday brings even warmer weather back

Afternoon temperatures Wednesday climb into the mid 60s to low 70s, returning all of Minnesota back to more typical May warmth.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Hamas: Gaza City commander killed by Israeli airstrike

Hamas: Gaza City commander killed by Israeli airstrike

Rockets streamed out of Gaza and Israel pounded the territory with airstrikes early Wednesday as the most severe outbreak of violence since the 2014 war took on many hallmarks of that devastating 50-day conflict, with no endgame in sight.
by The Associated Press

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Watch: Trump administration officials testifying on Jan. 6 riot

Watch: Trump administration officials testifying on Jan. 6 riot

Two senior Trump administration officials plan to defend their actions during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol when they appear before Congress, with former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller standing behind every decision he made that day.
by The Associated Press

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Catch, click, release: Fishing tournaments going virtual

When Otter Tail County opens Minnesota’s fishing season by hosting the 73rd annual Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener this weekend, some aspects will look a lot like past years: Lots of media, visits by dignitaries and a chance for the local community to promote tourism. But anglers won’t have to make the drive to Otter Tail County to join this year’s festivities. They won’t even have to own a boat. All they need is a fishing rod and a smart phone. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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May 12 COVID-19 update: Active cases fall; nearly 2.2M completely vaccinated

May 12 COVID-19 update: Active cases fall; nearly 2.2M completely vaccinated

Minnesota will pass a milestone this week with more than half its 16-and-older population fully vaccinated. After slowing to a relative crawl, the state’s vaccination pace is showing signs of a possible rebound. Overall, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are receding.
by MPR News Staff

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For Twin Cities rapper Nur-D, another step forward

For Twin Cities rapper Nur-D, another step forward

All of a sudden, Matt Allen found himself caring for injured and teargassed protesters in Minneapolis last year. The enduring experience found its way into his sunny music.
by Rachel Martin and Vince Pearson

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Catch, click, release: Fishing tournaments going virtual

Catch, click, release: Fishing tournaments going virtual

A new format is gaining advocates who say fish caught and quickly released are less likely to die afterward. It's an alternative to the traditional catch-hold-release tournament, in which anglers would race to shore with their catch and crowd around a weigh-in station to see how it stacked up against competitors.
by Kirsti Marohn

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GOP ousts Cheney from leadership over her criticism of Trump

GOP ousts Cheney from leadership over her criticism of Trump

This is the second time the Wyoming Republican has faced calls for her removal as the No. 3 Republican in the House. But this time, she doesn't have support from top Republicans.
by Barbara Sprunt

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A new spin on a classic video game gives Native Americans better representation

A new spin on a classic video game gives Native Americans better representation

A new version of the classic '80s video game Oregon Trail tries to represent the lives of Native Americans more accurately — no more braids or bows and arrows. But you can still die of dysentery.
by Anna King

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APM Call to Mind special: Spotlight on Rethinking Mental Health Care

APM Call to Mind special: Spotlight on Rethinking Mental Health Care

“Spotlight on Rethinking Mental Health Care” is the first of the two new programs for Mental Health Awareness Month — from APM’s Call to Mind initiative.
by MPR News Staff

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Colonial restarts operations after cyberattack as panic-buying mounts in Southeast

Colonial restarts operations after cyberattack as panic-buying mounts in Southeast

Colonial Pipeline has "initiated the restart of pipeline operations" after suffering a cyberattack while warning it would take several days for supply to return to normal, the company announced Wednesday afternoon.
by Camila Domonoske

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