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Stories from May 25, 2021

Minnesota marks a year since the death of George Floyd, vowing more change

Minnesota marks a year since the death of George Floyd, vowing more change, even as gun violence punctuates one commemoration. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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New spread raises concern about fatal deer disease

New spread raises concern about fatal deer disease

State officials are concerned about a newly discovered spread of the always-fatal chronic wasting disease in farmed deer herds and the potential increased risk to Minnesota’s wild white-tailed deer.
by Dan Gunderson

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United holds drawings for free flights for those who get the shot

United holds drawings for free flights for those who get the shot

Companies and state governments — in what is perhaps a mix of commercial interest and civic-minded altruism — are offering prizes to encourage vaccination. United Airlines is the latest to do so.
by Joe Hernandez

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Continuing the conversation: How George Floyd changed us

Continuing the conversation: How George Floyd changed us

A year after George Floyd was murdered, Angela Davis continues to explore how his death changed us with a community healer, an MPR reporter and listeners. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Minn. Appeals court deals setback to voting restoration push

Minn. Appeals court deals setback to voting restoration push

The Minnesota Court of Appeals turned away a legal bid Monday to more quickly restore the voting rights of past felons, suggesting it’s up to the Legislature to take on.
by Brian Bakst

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A year later, police reform measures take shape before voters weigh in

A year later, police reform measures take shape before voters weigh in

The murder of George Floyd a year ago brought an idea long considered radical into the mainstream of political debate. Last June, a veto-proof majority of Minneapolis City Council members pledged to defund and dismantle the police department. But now, those same elected officials have softened their tone.
by Matt Sepic

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Black Lives Matter fights disinformation to keep the movement strong

Black Lives Matter fights disinformation to keep the movement strong

Calls for racial justice and an end to police brutality still fill social media platforms a year after George Floyd's murder. But Black Lives Matter says posts targeting it are full of disinformation.
by Cheryl Corley

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One year later, where do we stand on policing?

One year later, where do we stand on policing?

George Floyd’s murder sparked a local, national and global outcry that fueled protests calling for an end to anti-Black racism and an overhaul of policing. Tune in as host Kerri Miller talks to two local activists about what changes Floyd’s murder has brought about and which efforts are still in progress.
by Kerri Miller and Ariana Rosas

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Goodbye humidity; much cooler weather coming

Goodbye humidity; much cooler weather coming

Scattered showers and thunderstorms sped across Minnesota and into Wisconsin Monday night. Tuesday will see much drier and then much cooler weather come our way from the northwest. Expect chilly rain on Thursday.
by Bill Endersen

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Moment of silence marks year since George Floyd’s death

Moment of silence marks year since George Floyd’s death

George Floyd was honored Tuesday with a moment of silence in the city where he died at the hands of police, a death captured on wrenching bystander video that galvanized the racial justice movement and continues to ripple a year later.
by The Associated Press, Jon Collins and Matt Sepic

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Moderna says its COVID-19 shot works in kids as young as 12

Moderna says its COVID-19 shot works in kids as young as 12

Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, a step that could put the shot on track to become the second option for that age group in the U.S.
by The Associated Press

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Showers decreasing; much drier weather coming

Showers decreasing; much drier weather coming

Showers are decreasing early Tuesday morning. Much drier air is on its way. Then chillier-than-normal weather is on tap starting Wednesday.
by Bill Endersen

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Remembering George Floyd, one year after his murder

One year ago, George Floyd took his last breath under the knee of a white police officer. Floyd's murder sparked days of unrest in the Twin Cities and mass protests across the world over the treatment of Black people and racial minorities.  This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Photos: George Floyd and the year of racial reckoning

Photos: George Floyd and the year of racial reckoning

Photojournalists from MPR News and other media captured a year of pain and hope following George Floyd’s murder as people took to the streets demanding change. Here's a look at some of what they saw.
by MPR News Staff

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Video: Remembering George Floyd, one year after his murder

Video: Remembering George Floyd, one year after his murder

George Floyd’s death sparked days of unrest in the Twin Cities and mass protests across the world over the treatment of Black people and racial minorities. But before he became a symbol in the fight for racial justice, friends and family say Floyd was a "gentle giant" who sought a fresh start.
by Jiwon Choi

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May 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: New, active case counts fall; hospitalizations ebb

May 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: New, active case counts fall; hospitalizations ebb

Tuesday’s data offers more evidence the pandemic is in retreat. That includes just 256 newly reported cases, the lowest daily count since August. The number of known, active cases fell to its lowest point since September.
by MPR News Staff

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Comic: 1st-year teacher hurdles compounded during pandemic

Comic: 1st-year teacher hurdles compounded during pandemic

It's been a year since teachers were handed an unprecedented challenge: Educate students in new ways amid the backdrop of a pandemic. This week our story is from San Antonio.
by LA Johnson

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A bullied kid finds unconventional freedom in 'Heaven'

A bullied kid finds unconventional freedom in 'Heaven'

Following the success of “Breasts and Eggs,” Mieko Kawakami's publishers are releasing a beautiful new translation of her 2016 novel “Heaven,” about an unnamed teen dealing with bullies at school.
by Lily Meyer

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Tenants worry and landlords fume over eviction ban

Tenants worry and landlords fume over eviction ban

One of Gov. Tim Walz’s last remaining COVID-19 restrictions is a ban on rental property evictions. Legislators have been looking for a way to end the ban that is fair to both landlords and tenants. And rental assistance money has been slow to flow to those who need it. 
by Brian Bakst

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Younger generation gets a voice on police reform in Minneapolis

Younger generation gets a voice on police reform in Minneapolis

Co-chairs of a youth group say their peers have negative feelings about police, but many want to reform the department, not defund or dismantle it. 
by Brandt Williams

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