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Stories from July 2, 2021

July Fourth weekend heat; update on Sunday rain chances

July Fourth weekend heat; update on Sunday rain chances

We’ll have summery heat this July Fourth holiday weekend, and some people will also have a chance of rain. We have the forecast details, plus a look at Hurricane Elsa.
by Ron Trenda

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Law enforcement groups allege use of force law deprives officers of rights

Four Minnesota law enforcement groups have sued over a recently enacted law that changed the standard for justified use of deadly force by police. Also, the Republican-controlled Minnesota state Senate will examine the records of some of DFL Gov. Tim Walz’ commissioners. This is the MPR News Update for Friday, July 2, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
by Nina Moini

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Minneapolis set to spend more than $100M in pandemic funds

Minneapolis set to spend more than $100M in pandemic funds

Mayor Jacob Frey said the spending would focus on affordable housing, public safety and supporting small businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people and other people of color.
by Jon Collins

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Police groups sue over Minnesota deadly force law

Police groups sue over Minnesota deadly force law

A lawsuit filed in state court challenges a new standard for when deadly force is justified in police encounters. Efforts to change the 2020 law during the Legislature’s special session stalled out.
by Brian Bakst

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Hands the key to keeping a grip in Olympic climbing

Hands the key to keeping a grip in Olympic climbing

Olympic sport climbers go to great lengths to protect their hands. Damaged skin can knock a climber out of a competition. A climber's hands are the main instrument in the sport, and climbers use a variety of techniques to protect their hands, from lotions and balms to rubber gloves while doing the dishes or taking a shower.
by The Associated Press

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We want candy!

We want candy!

It’s summer and time to talk about treats. First up: candy! Is there anything more nostalgic than sweets? What’s the taste of your childhood? Host Angela Davis talks about the 10-cent Hershey bar she remembers as a kid and asks a candy historian and two local candy-makers about everything candy. 
by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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Hurricane Elsa could complicate Surfside search efforts

Hurricane Elsa could complicate Surfside search efforts

Hurricane Elsa is expected to hit Florida early next week. Officials have begun preparations for potential impact, as teams work at the site looking for the 128 people who remain unaccounted for.
by Sharon Pruitt-Young

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Second death on Lake Minnetonka in as many days

A man has drowned while swimming in Lake Minnetonka, the second death on the lake in as many days. First responders were called to the lake about 6 p.m. Thursday.
by The Associated Press

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Backyard grilling seems safe, until it isn't

Backyard grilling seems safe, until it isn't

With two-thirds of U.S. adults owning a grill or smoker and 68 percent of them planning a July Fourth cookout, the time is ripe to highlight grilling safety. Follow these tips for a safe, fun weekend.
by Daniel Lam

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MN Senate stays in session to review Walz commissioners

MN Senate stays in session to review Walz commissioners

Republicans who control the Minnesota Senate say they will extend their special session to review agency heads appointed by Gov. Tim Walz. Democrats reacted sharply, accusing the GOP of a vendetta against the governor after contentious budget negotiations.
by Brian Bakst

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Judge sides with Minneapolis residents who want more cops

Judge sides with Minneapolis residents who want more cops

The City of Minneapolis has failed to maintain the required minimum staff level of the Minneapolis Police Department and must increase the number of officers, according to a court order issued Thursday. However, the order doesn’t call for the city to hire more officers.
by Riham Feshir

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Venturing to a national park? What you need to know

Venturing to a national park? What you need to know

Pandemic fatigue has sparked a surge of interest in outdoor recreation. The National Park Service is expecting one of their busiest years on record. As vacationers prepare to venture out for summer, what can they do to make the national park experience more enjoyable?
by Kerri Miller and Ariana Rosas

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Happy days: Actress Marion Ross returns to Albert Lea for unveiling of statue in her honor

Happy days: Actress Marion Ross returns to Albert Lea for unveiling of statue in her honor

For a generation of viewers, she was America's favorite TV mom. And now Marion Ross, who played Marion Cunningham — "Mrs. C" — on "Happy Days" amid a long Hollywood career, is back in her hometown of Albert Lea, Minn., for the unveiling of a statue in her honor.
by Laurel Poole

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WHO: 'Dangerous period' with delta variant

WHO: 'Dangerous period' with delta variant

The head of the World Health Organization says the world is in “a very dangerous period” of the COVID-19 pandemic, noting the more contagious delta variant is identified in nearly 100 countries.
by The Associated Press

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A reading of the Declaration of Independence

A reading of the Declaration of Independence

Over the past 32 years, Morning Edition has broadcast a reading of the Declaration of Independence by NPR staff as a way of marking Independence Day. This year, they also offer some historical context.
by NPR Staff

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The heat cranks up for the holiday weekend

Hot weather dominates the forecast over the holiday weekend, and with most of Minnesota already in drought conditions, that will impact some activities.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Richardson will miss Olympic 100 after marijuana test

Richardson will miss Olympic 100 after marijuana test

American champion Sha'Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana. The 21-year-old sprinter was expected to face Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in one of the most highly anticipated races of the Olympic track meet.
by The Associated Press

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Passenger in Winston Smith’s car says officers didn’t ID themselves

Attorneys for the woman who was with Winston Smith Jr. when he was fatally shot by members of a U.S. Marshals task force, say it wasn't clear who the officers were when they surrounded the vehicle with guns drawn. State investigators say they found a handgun in Smith’s car. Attorneys for Norhan Askar say she did not see a gun, and that Smith was attempting to livestream the incident when he was shot. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, July 2, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Hot Friday, but with comfortable humidity

Minnesota spends Friday with widespread sunshine, light winds and more places that make it into the 90s for highs.
by Nicole Mitchell

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U.S. hands Bagram Airfield to Afghans after nearly 20 years

U.S. hands Bagram Airfield to Afghans after nearly 20 years

U.S. officials say the U.S. military has left Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan after nearly 20 years. The facility was the epicenter of the war to oust the Taliban and hunt down the al-Qaida perpetrators of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America. Two officials say the airfield was handed over to the Afghan National Security and Defense Force in its entirety.
by The Associated Press

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Low new cases, six new deaths reported

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Low new cases, six new deaths reported

Heading into the July 4 holiday weekend, Minnesota’s COVID-19 numbers continue to show a pandemic firmly on the downslope. The Minnesota Department of Health reported 112 new cases of the coronavirus in the state, along with six new deaths.
by MPR News Staff

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Volunteers, patients with memory loss share common experiences through gardening

Volunteers, patients with memory loss share common experiences through gardening

About 50 million people around the world have dementia, and every year there are nearly 10 million new cases. Volunteers at the Living Earth Center in Mankato are finding ways to bring those with memory loss comfort and dignity through gardening.
by Hannah Yang

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Hospitals have started posting their prices online. Here's what they reveal

Hospitals have started posting their prices online. Here's what they reveal

Since January, hospitals were supposed to be disclosing true prices for their services, as a way to empower patients to shop around. Turns out, compliance is spotty and the data can be hard to find.
by Julie Appleby

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Boy Scouts of America reaches $850M agreement with victims

Boy Scouts of America reaches $850M agreement with victims

The Boy Scouts of America have reached an $850 million agreement with attorneys representing some 60,000 victims of child sex abuse in what could prove to be a pivotal moment in the organization’s bankruptcy case.
by The Associated Press

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