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Stories from May 21, 2021

Biden to host George Floyd's family at White House

Biden to host George Floyd's family at White House

President Joe Biden will host George Floyd’s family at the White House Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of his death at the hands of a white Minneapolis police officer. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday the president would mark the anniversary of Floyd’s death, but offered no further details on his plans.
by The Associated Press

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Will Steger’s climate journey closes out Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival

Will Steger’s climate journey closes out Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival

The documentary “After Antarctica” follows Will Steger’s journey as a polar explorer and dissects the changes to the planet’s polar regions over the years. Guest host Chris Farrell spoke with Steger and director Tasha Van Zandt about the film and climate change.
by Chris Farrell and Lindsay Guentzel

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Two teens shot outside St. Paul community center

Police in St. Paul are investigating a shooting outside a community center that left two teenagers wounded. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported Friday that police received a report about 8:30 p.m. Thursday that shots had been fired into the playground area at the Frogtown Community Center.
by The Associated Press

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Under new management: The $1.5 billion sale of the Timberwolves and Lynx

Under new management: The $1.5 billion sale of the Timberwolves and Lynx

Glen Taylor sold the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx to Alex Rodriguez and former Walmart chief executive Marc Lore for $1.5 billion. Guest host Chris Farrell explored the potential effects of the sale and the value of sports franchises to regional identity and the economy.
by Chris Farrell, Lindsay Guentzel and Alex Cheng

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Does the housing upswing have a downside?

Does the housing upswing have a downside?

It’s a great time to be selling a home, but what do multiple offers and sales prices far above asking say about larger housing trends?
by Kerri Miller and Ariana Rosas

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'Something sacred': Southern Minn. community garden expands to community farm, gathering place

'Something sacred': Southern Minn. community garden expands to community farm, gathering place

There’s a huge demand for community garden space in Mankato. Living Earth Center is inviting community members to visit the farm on Saturday and learn more about working this land — and they’re looking for volunteers, too.
by Hannah Yang

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George Floyd Foundation awards $25,000 for scholarships

George Floyd Foundation awards $25,000 for scholarships

The George Floyd Foundation presented a $25,000 check Friday to a historically Black college in North Carolina that will be used for scholarships for students.
by The Associated Press

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What's more punk than teens screaming in a public library?

What's more punk than teens screaming in a public library?

The Linda Lindas, a punk group made up of Asian and Latinx teen and pre-teens, went viral this week after a performance of their song "Racist, Sexist Boy" was posted by the Los Angeles Public Library.
by Lars Gotrich

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Daunte Wright killing: MN attorney general takes over ex-cop's prosecution

Daunte Wright killing: MN attorney general takes over ex-cop's prosecution

Brooklyn Center’s mayor asked Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office to take over the prosecution of Kimberly Potter as it did in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis cop recently convicted of murder in the killing of George Floyd.
by MPR News Staff

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Coronavirus FAQ: I had COVID. Should I get the vaccine?

Coronavirus FAQ: I had COVID. Should I get the vaccine?

While natural infection does seem to provide some immunity, studies suggest that it is short term. Vaccination, on the other hand, provides more robust immunity.
by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

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In a welcome shift, rain returns across Minnesota

Retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley reflects on a dry spring, and the benefits of recent rain.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Warm, humid and occasionally stormy over the weekend

Although there will be more breaks through the weekend in the recently soggy pattern, the weather stays very warm and humid with severe storms still a risk.
by Nicole Mitchell

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AP-NORC poll: Police violence remains high concern in U.S.

AP-NORC poll: Police violence remains high concern in U.S.

It's been a year since George Floyd's murder at the hands of a white police officer sparked global protests and a racial reckoning. A poll released Friday finds that a majority of Americans say racism and police violence in the U.S. are serious problems facing the nation. Yet relatively few people believe that the attention in the past year to the issues has led to positive change.
by The Associated Press

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Lakeville school buildings closed Friday due to 'active threat'

All Lakeville school buildings are closed Friday due to what the school district is calling an “active threat” under investigation by the Police Department.
by Mark Zdechlik

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A mix of sunshine and storms Friday

More of Minnesota sees dry breaks and periods of sunshine Friday, but a severe weather risk still lingers for some areas.
by Nicole Mitchell

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How your hot showers and toilet flushes can help the climate

How your hot showers and toilet flushes can help the climate

Evolving technology is making it possible to turn sewage wastewater into energy that can heat and cool large buildings. The largest such project in the U.S. is under construction in Denver.
by Sam Brasch

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Three days of events to mark one year since George Floyd’s murder

Three days of events to mark one year since George Floyd’s murder

National civil rights leaders and family members of Black people killed by police officers around the country will headline a three-day series of events starting Sunday in Minneapolis to mark the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. 
by Dan Kraker

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Former St. Paul officer set to be sentenced 18 months after he was found guilty of excessive force

A former St. Paul police officer faces sentencing in federal court Friday morning 18 months after a jury convicted him of using excessive force during an arrest. Nearly five years ago officers apparently mistook Frank Baker for a suspect and turned a K9 on him. As the dog mauled Baker's leg, Officer Brett Palkowitch kicked Baker repeatedly. Baker, who is Black, also suffered seven broken ribs and collapsed lungs. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, May 21, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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A movement memorialized: Plywood art honoring George Floyd goes on display

A movement memorialized: Plywood art honoring George Floyd goes on display

As Twin Cities businesses put up plywood last year to protect their windows from rioters, people with paint brushes and spray cans followed behind. An exhibit of some of those paintings goes on display Saturday in Minneapolis to commemorate the anniversary of George Floyd’s death.
by Matt Sepic

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Case counts falling; vaccination pace crawling

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Case counts falling; vaccination pace crawling

Minnesota’s data continues to show a pandemic in retreat. New cases, known active cases and new hospital admissions are all down from the April surge. Yet, the effort to get the vast majority of Minnesota adults vaccinated is sputtering.
by MPR News Staff

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Ex-St. Paul cop gets 6 years in prison for excessive force in K-9 confrontation

Ex-St. Paul cop gets 6 years in prison for excessive force in K-9 confrontation

A federal court judge on Friday sentenced former St. Paul police officer Brett Palkowitsch to six years in prison for using excessive force during an arrest involving a police dog.
by Matt Sepic and MPR News Staff

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Why you should celebrate World Bee Day

Why you should celebrate World Bee Day

The U.N. has designated May 20 as the day to celebrate these famous pollinators. "There are 20,000 species of bees around the world and a lot of these bees are in decline," says bee expert Hien Ngo.
by Avie Schneider

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