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Stories from May 27, 2021

Freeze warnings to 90 degrees in about 10 days

Freeze warnings to 90 degrees in about 10 days

After a chill wet Thursday, temperatures gradually moderate this weekend. Highs in the 70s and 80s are on the horizon next week.
by Paul Huttner

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A vaccine patch could someday be an ouchless option

A vaccine patch could someday be an ouchless option

Scientists around the world are working on a way to inject vaccines painlessly. The trick is to make the needles so small, they don't interact with the nerve endings that signal pain.
by Joe Palca

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Now better trained and resourced, Minneapolis violence interrupters to hit streets next month

Now better trained and resourced, Minneapolis violence interrupters to hit streets next month

The Minneapolis Office of Violence Prevention piloted its violence interrupter model late last year. Now, after investing additional training and resources into the initiative, seven teams of interrupters will begin working in the coming weeks to reduce violence.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Park passes, State Fair tickets: Minnesota hopes incentives will help hit goal of 70 percent vaccinated

Minnesota will give state park passes, Mall of America Nickelodeon Universe passes, fishing licenses and State Fair tickets to the first 100,000 people 16 and older who get vaccines between this weekend and the end of June. Also students talk about the meaning of George Floyd’s killing to them a year later. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Thursday, May 27, 2021. Hosted by Riham Feshir. Theme music by Gary Meister.
by Riham Feshir

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In their own words: Three Black Minnesota officers reflect on race and policing

In their own words: Three Black Minnesota officers reflect on race and policing

There are around 12,000 peace officers in Minnesota. About 250 of the officers are Black, according to the National Black Police Association’s Minnesota Chapter. MPR News spoke with three members of the organization as they reflected on race and policing, one year after the killing of George Floyd.
by Nina Moini

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Refurbished wind turbine powers homes — and learning in Chaska

Refurbished wind turbine powers homes — and learning in Chaska

It travelled some 1,800 miles from Palm Springs, California. Now the wind turbine near Pioneer Ridge Middle School in Chaska, Minnesota, is offering affordable electricity to nearby homes, as well as learning opportunities to the area’s schoolchildren.
by Paul Huttner

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USDA rejects request for faster pork slaughterhouse speeds

USDA rejects request for faster pork slaughterhouse speeds

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declined a request by the pork industry to increase the speed at which pigs can be processed into meat, delivering a victory to slaughterhouse workers who had raised safety concerns about the plan.
by The Associated Press

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In Focus: George Floyd's legacy and impact

In Focus: George Floyd's legacy and impact

A year has passed since George Floyd’s murder. Host Angela Davis led a conversation with community leaders, memory keepers and activists working to maintain his legacy in our communities and beyond.
by Angela Davis, Rachel Yang and MPRNews Staff

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Dessa stays busy even as pandemic changes her approach to work

Dessa stays busy even as pandemic changes her approach to work

Like a lot of performers, Dessa had to abandon the usual cycle of making an album and touring to support it during the pandemic. But she didn’t stop making music, she just altered her approach.
by Euan Kerr

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Senate Republicans release $928 billion infrastructure counteroffer

Senate Republicans release $928 billion infrastructure counteroffer

The move comes days after President Joe Biden offered to lop off $550 billion from his original proposal, moving the two sides closer than they have ever been, though significant challenges remain.
by Kelsey Snell

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Sued by partner over sale, Taylor says T-wolves won't move

Sued by partner over sale, Taylor says T-wolves won't move

Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor expressed confidence Thursday that the NBA franchise will remain in Minnesota after it is sold, responding to a federal lawsuit against him by one of his investors alleging breach of contract.
by The Associated Press

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The case for the Jan. 6 commission

The case for the Jan. 6 commission

The fate of a bipartisan investigation into the insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6 passed in the House but looks doomed to fail in the Senate. A historian and a political scientist discuss how the investigation fits into the current political climate.
by Kerri Miller, Marcheta Fornoff and Kelly Gordon

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GOP set to block 1/6 panel, stoking Senate filibuster fight

GOP set to block 1/6 panel, stoking Senate filibuster fight

Senate Republicans are ready to deploy the filibuster to block a commission on the Jan. 6 insurrection, shattering hopes for a bipartisan probe of the deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol and reviving pressure on Democrats to do away with the procedural tactic that critics say has lost its purpose.
by The Associated Press

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Authorities ID 8 victims of California railyard shooting

Authorities ID 8 victims of California railyard shooting

An employee opened fire Wednesday at a California rail yard, killing eight people before taking his own life as law enforcement rushed in, authorities said, marking the latest attack in a year that has seen a sharp increase in mass killings as the nation emerges from coronavirus restrictions.
by The Associated Press

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'Dear son': How a mom's letter inspired a graduation speech — from prison

'Dear son': How a mom's letter inspired a graduation speech — from prison

A student who has been incarcerated for more than 10 years delivers a graduation speech about forgiveness, perseverance and making the most of a future he sees as rich with potential.
by Elissa Nadworny and Lauren Migaki

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Temperatures climb over the holiday weekend

After a cool and rainy Thursday, temperatures slowly rise over the holiday weekend, but not before another frosty start for parts of Minnesota on Friday.

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Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?

Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?

Experts say employers can make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory, with some exceptions. Employers generally have wide scope to make rules for the workplace, including safety measures. That doesn't necessarily mean you would get fired if you refuse, but you might need to sign a waiver or agree to work under specific conditions to limit any risk you might pose to yourself or others.
by The Associated Press

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Rainy, chilly weather for Thursday

The southern half of Minnesota sees persistent rain Thursday, and the same weather system keeps the entire state chilly.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Gov. Walz to announce vaccine incentive program

On Thursday, Walz is expected to announce a host of incentives to prompt more Minnesotans to get a COVID-19 vaccine. In a statement, Walz spokesperson Teddy Tschann said that 100,000 people who are vaccinated between Memorial Day weekend and the end of June will be eligible for items including state park passes, fishing licenses and tickets to the Minnesota State Fair. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, May 27, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Eric Carle, creator of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' has died

Eric Carle, creator of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' has died

The beloved author and illustrator drew more than 70 books for kids — often about friendly bugs like that famous caterpillar. He said he got his inspiration from nature walks with his father.
by Neda Ulaby

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Art Hounds recommend art that heals

Art Hounds recommend art that heals

The Art Hounds suggest a physician’s paintings that contemplate transformation and healing in Granite Falls, Minn. Also this week, a high-energy dance production by Collide Theatrical Dance Co. aims to take the stigma out of mental health conditions. Plus, the improv soap opera “Duluth” draws an international cast with an iconic Minnesota backdrop.
by Emily Bright

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How do you center young Black voices in conversations about racism? One Twin Cities high school is trying

How do you center young Black voices in conversations about racism? One Twin Cities high school is trying

In the year since George Floyd was murdered by a white Minneapolis police officer, a flood of uncomfortable conversations about race and racism have been forced into the open — including Minnesota classrooms. Here’s how one high school is doing it, with students of color leading the way.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Want a state parks pass with that COVID vaccine? Walz unveils incentive program

Want a state parks pass with that COVID vaccine? Walz unveils incentive program

The perks — including park passes, fishing licenses and tickets to the Minnesota State Fair — will be available to 100,000 people who get their first vaccine dose between now and the end of June.
by MPR News Staff

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May 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Pandemic data solid; Walz rolls out vaccination perks

May 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Pandemic data solid; Walz rolls out vaccination perks

Minnesota’s topped 600,000 total cases, but the current trends show the pandemic firmly in retreat. Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday afternoon offered park passes, fair tickets and other incentives intended to nudge unvaccinated Minnesotans to get their shots.
by MPR News Staff

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Spotlight on Rethinking Mental Health Care

Spotlight on Rethinking Mental Health Care

Preventative mental health care is effective and can prevent early symptoms from becoming chronic illnesses. What will it take to reform the nation’s care systems and policies so that people get the holistic care they need to prevent a crisis?
by Jessica Bari and Sam Choo

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Ohio woman wins $1 million for being vaccinated

Ohio woman wins $1 million for being vaccinated

She won the first of five lottery drawings intended to boost vaccination levels in the state. People over 18 are eligible. Those under 18 can enter five drawings for full college scholarships.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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