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Stories from June 2, 2021

NASA picks twin missions to visit Venus, Earth's 'evil twin'

NASA picks twin missions to visit Venus, Earth's 'evil twin'

The two space probes will study Venus, a scorching hot world that may have once been like Earth. NASA chose the Venus missions over other candidates, such as trips to the moons of Jupiter and Neptune.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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Unions want hourly school workers to get unemployment

Unions want hourly school workers to get unemployment

Some Minnesota labor groups are asking lawmakers to pass a bill allowing hourly school workers to apply for unemployment between terms.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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State seeks 30 years for Chauvin; defense wants time served

State seeks 30 years for Chauvin; defense wants time served

Prosecutors are seeking a 30-year sentence for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd, but a defense attorney is asking that Derek Chauvin be sentenced to probation and time already served.
by The Associated Press

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The big mask mandates are done, as COVID cases plunge across the state

The big mask mandates are done, as COVID cases plunge across the state, and a new study raises new concern about the impact of climate change on Minnesota lakes. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Netanyahu opponents reach coalition deal to oust Israeli PM

Netanyahu opponents reach coalition deal to oust Israeli PM

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents announced they have reached a deal to form a new governing coalition, paving the way for the ouster of the longtime Israeli leader.
by The Associated Press

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Republicans press Walz to give up emergency powers

Republicans press Walz to give up emergency powers

With case counts dropping and the mask mandate gone, Republican state legislators are pressing Gov. Tim Walz to end the emergency he first declared over a year ago to respond to COVID-19 and give up power to act unilaterally.
by Tim Pugmire

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Prosecutors want more time for federal trial in Floyd death

Prosecutors want more time for federal trial in Floyd death

Prosecutors are asking a judge for more time to prepare for the federal trial of four former police officers facing civil rights charges in George Floyd’s death.
by The Associated Press

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Can a U.S. intelligence probe unearth the origin of COVID-19?

Can a U.S. intelligence probe unearth the origin of COVID-19?

President Biden last week asked the U.S. intelligence community to “redouble their efforts” to bring the nation closer to understanding the origin of COVID-19, giving them 90 days to gather information. Two infectious disease physicians discussed why it is important to find the origin of COVID-19 and what we can reasonably expect in that time frame.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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Historian uncovers the racist roots of the 2nd Amendment

Historian uncovers the racist roots of the 2nd Amendment

Carol Anderson says the Second Amendment was designed to ensure slave owners could quickly crush any rebellion or resistance from those they'd enslaved. Her new book is “The Second.”
by Dave Davies

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Study: As temps warm, lakes' deep waters are losing oxygen

Study: As temps warm, lakes' deep waters are losing oxygen

Researchers found a widespread decline in oxygen in both the surface water of most lakes and especially in deep water, a trend that could lead to a loss of biodiversity.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Appetites: Pandemic coffee trends open door for new business venture

Appetites: Pandemic coffee trends open door for new business venture

As Americans adjusted to life at home during the pandemic, they also changed many of their daily habits — including how and where they drink their coffee. It was that transition that caught the eye of Yair and Sally Carvajalino, the owners of Norte Café, an online store that sells coffee from Yair’s home country of Colombia.
by Tom Crann and Lindsay Guentzel

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Record heat expected by late week

Temperatures continues to climb through the end of the week, and with most of Minnesota seeing highs in the 90s by Friday, records could tumble.
by Nicole Mitchell

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'The Kissing Bug' challenges which diseases matter — and why

'The Kissing Bug' challenges which diseases matter — and why

Through the story of her aunt, who died of Chagas, Daisy Hernández raises damning questions about which diseases get attention — and whom we believe to be deserving of care.
by Kristen Martin

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Construction resumes this week on Line 3 oil pipeline

Enbridge is more than half done building the $7.3 billion project. It paused construction for April and May because of the spring thaw, but now says 4,000 workers are expected on the ground by mid-June. Meanwhile, more than 1,000 pipeline opponents are expected in northern Minnesota this weekend for several days of large-scale protests and civil disobedience. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Largest meat producer getting back online after cyberattack

Largest meat producer getting back online after cyberattack

The world’s largest meat processing company is getting back online after production around the world was disrupted by a cyberattack just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline.
by The Associated Press

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Biden prioritizes U.S. voting rights law as restrictions mount

Biden prioritizes U.S. voting rights law as restrictions mount

President Joe Biden used the 100th anniversary of Tulsa's race massacre to make a plea for sweeping legislation in Congress to protect the right to vote as Republican-led governments in Texas and other states pass new restrictions making it tougher to cast ballots.
by The Associated Press

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Where are they now? Flynn, other Trump alums keep MAGA hopes alive

Where are they now? Flynn, other Trump alums keep MAGA hopes alive

What Trump alums are doing now can be divided in two groups — those promoting Trump and the MAGA movement, and those who are going more traditional routes. It underscores the GOP divide Trump created.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Charges after U.S. Capitol insurrection roil far-right groups

Charges after U.S. Capitol insurrection roil far-right groups

Former President Donald Trump’s lies about a stolen 2020 election united right-wing supporters, conspiracy theorists and militants on Jan. 6. But the aftermath of the insurrection is roiling two of the most prominent far-right extremist groups at the U.S. Capitol that day. Dozens of members and associates across the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers have been charged with crimes.
by The Associated Press

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Groups: Walz's clean air plan hurts Minnesota border towns

Groups: Walz's clean air plan hurts Minnesota border towns

The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce, along with about a dozen other border community groups, co-signed a May 25 letter to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz outlining their concerns over his proposed “Clean Cars” policy.
by The Associated Press

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CDC move to limit investigations into COVID breakthrough infections sparks concerns

CDC move to limit investigations into COVID breakthrough infections sparks concerns

The CDC will now track only cases of breakthrough infections in which COVID-19 vaccines fail on people who get hospitalized or die. But critics say that's shortsighted and cuts off valuable data.
by Rob Stein

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Frances Lee: There's more bipartisanship in Congress than we know

Frances Lee: There's more bipartisanship in Congress than we know

Political scientist Frances Lee of Princeton University talks about the importance of bipartisanship.

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