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Stories from June 21, 2021

Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay

Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay

The Las Vegas Raiders defensive end announced the news on Instagram, saying he wasn’t doing it for the attention but because he felt representation and visibility were important.
by The Associated Press

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Another chilly night, then temperatures surge again

Following Sunday’s storm, temperatures turned much cooler, but the heat is already on its way back, with 90s back again by Wednesday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Hortman: Walz will likely agree to give up emergency powers to end session

Hortman: Walz will likely agree to give up emergency powers to end session

Republicans have long sought an end to the emergency powers Gov. Tim Walz has been using during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now the DFL House speaker says the governor is likely to end the emergency as part of a deal to pass a new state budget. 
by Tim Pugmire

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Ibram X. Kendi recommends 6 books to help your kids understand race

Ibram X. Kendi recommends 6 books to help your kids understand race

Ibram X. Kendi has been reading a lot of books about "the human rainbow" to his daughter — so we asked him to recommend some books kids can read to gain a better understanding of race in America.
by Steve Inskeep

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University of Minnesota steps up security after recent shooting

The University of Minnesota is increasing police patrols in neighborhoods near the campus where crime has spiked over the last year. After a weekend shooting in Dinkytown injured three university students and two others, U of M President Joan Gabel sent a letter to students, faculty and staff outlining new security measures. This is the afternoon MPR News update for Monday, June 21, 2021. Hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Theme music by Gary Meister.
by Kirsti Marohn

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'Heart wrenching': St. Cloud State professor of 31 years was victim of Sunday shooting

'Heart wrenching': St. Cloud State professor of 31 years was victim of Sunday shooting

A longtime professor at St. Cloud State University was killed this weekend in what police described as a random incident. Edward Anthony Ward, 68, was named Monday afternoon as the victim of a fatal shooting that took place Sunday morning in the 2600 block of Island View Drive in southern St. Cloud.

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Minnesota State Patrol, Capitol police to wear bodycams

Minnesota State Patrol, Capitol police to wear bodycams

While cameras are now standard for many local Minnesota police officers, the state has been slower to deploy them to its forces. A bill including body camera funding is expected to be brought up for votes later this week.
by Brian Bakst

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Author Michelle Singletary on managing your money during times of crisis

Author Michelle Singletary on managing your money during times of crisis

Host Angela Davis talks to Michelle Singletary, award-winning author, Washington Post columnist and frequent commentator on CNN and other national news networks about her latest book, “What to Do With Your Money When Crisis Hits.” 
by Angela Davis

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Former NHL player Tom Kurvers dies at 58 from lung cancer

Former NHL player and Minnesota Wild assistant general manager Tom Kurvers died Monday after a battle with lung cancer, the team and University of Minnesota-Duluth said. He was 58.
by The Associated Press

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A fresh look at the intent of the Second Amendment

A fresh look at the intent of the Second Amendment

In her new book, historian Carol Anderson says the Second Amendment is more about keeping guns away from Black people than enshrining a right to bear arms in the U.S. Constitution.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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UNC journalism school tried to give Nikole Hannah-Jones tenure. A top donor objected

UNC journalism school tried to give Nikole Hannah-Jones tenure. A top donor objected

The star New York Times reporter's bid for a tenured professorship has run aground on racial politics and an approach to journalism that runs counter to the donor whose name adorns the school.
by David Folkenflik

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New wood products plant projected to bring 150 jobs to NE Minn.

New wood products plant projected to bring 150 jobs to NE Minn.

In a major boost to the state’s wood products industry, North Carolina-based Huber Engineered Woods has announced plans to build a $440 million manufacturing facility in northeastern Minnesota. The plant is projected to bring more than 150 jobs to the region.
by Dan Kraker and The Associated Press

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Minnesota's House GOP leader Daudt says shutdown is unlikely

Minnesota's House GOP leader Daudt says shutdown is unlikely

House Republicans relented somewhat over the weekend on their “filibuster” of some key budget bills, but progress at the Capitol after a week of a special session is still slow.
by Brian Bakst

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The Supreme Court sides with NCAA athletes in a narrow ruling

The Supreme Court sides with NCAA athletes in a narrow ruling

The court ruled that NCAA rules are not reasonably necessary to distinguish between college and professional sports. Still, the ruling could be potentially transformative.
by Nina Totenberg

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Monday's cooler weather is quickly replaced by more heat

Monday will be the coolest day Minnesota has seen all of June, but it is short-lived. Hot weather cranks back up by midweek, and another round of showers and storms is likely.
by Nicole Mitchell

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The 19th explains: How to manage post-pandemic social anxiety

The 19th explains: How to manage post-pandemic social anxiety

Social anxiety is significantly more common in women. Experts told The 19th how to manage it as many reenter society. 

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Monday's weather is the coolest in weeks

Minnesota sees another day of below average temperatures, with most of the state seeing highs only in the 60s.
by Nicole Mitchell

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State’s COVID-19 test positivity rate at lowest level since start of pandemic

After climbing well above 10 percent at times last year, the weekly average COVID-19 test positivity rate in Minnesota dropped below 1 percent on Sunday. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, June 21, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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June 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: Active cases fall below 1K as pandemic retreats

June 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: Active cases fall below 1K as pandemic retreats

Monday’s data offers more evidence that COVID-19 is in check in Minnesota. Known, active cases fell below 1,000 for the first time since the earliest weeks of the pandemic. Only 100 new cases were reported.
by MPR News Staff

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Cargo is piling up everywhere and it's making inflation worse

Cargo is piling up everywhere and it's making inflation worse

A surge in imports is overwhelming transportation networks and testing supply chains, making life hard for small business owners.
by Scott Horsley

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Humankind documentary about post Civil War America: 'The Freed People'

Humankind documentary about post Civil War America: 'The Freed People'

A documentary from the Humankind series about post Civil War America called “The Freed People” by David Freudberg.

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