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Stories from September 3, 2021

Man who shot at cops in unrest over Floyd death is acquitted

Jaleel Stallings argued self-defense during his July trial, testifying that he fired at the unmarked white van after he was struck in the chest with what turned out to be a nonlethal rubber bullet fired by police.
by The Associated Press

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Above average Labor Day weekend forecast

Above average Labor Day weekend forecast

Labor Day is the unofficial last day of summer for many in Minnesota. The weekend looks better than average across the state.
by Paul Huttner

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St. Paul public schools require COVID vaccines for staff

Starting next month, St. Paul Public Schools employees will be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine or agree to routine tests. Also, members of Congress debate the Line 3 pipeline project during dueling visits in the Twin Cities. This is the evening MPR News update for Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. Hosted by Jon Collins. Theme music by Gary Meister.
by Jon Collins

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Omar, other ‘squad’ members appeal to Biden on pipeline

Omar, other ‘squad’ members appeal to Biden on pipeline

Minneapolis U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and Democratic members of Congress want President Biden to stop the nearly completed Line 3 replacement pipeline project. Republican legislators from northern Minnesota say there’s no reason to block the project.
by Matt Sepic and Tim Pugmire

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U.S. expects to admit more than 50,000 evacuated Afghans

U.S. expects to admit more than 50,000 evacuated Afghans

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas suggested the total could be higher because of the “enduring” U.S. commitment to resettle people who helped the American war effort or are particularly vulnerable to Taliban rule.
by The Associated Press

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COVID-19 in MN: Summer wave grinds on toward the fall

COVID-19 in MN: Summer wave grinds on toward the fall

Minnesota’s late-summer COVID-19 wave is spilling over into early September, continuing a slow-motion climb toward a crest, although it’s still not clear when that’s coming.
by MPR News Staff

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The 25th annual MPR State Fair Weather Quiz

The 25th annual MPR State Fair Weather Quiz

It’s time once again to test how much you know about Minnesota weather and climate.
by Tom Crann and Mark Seeley

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More than 8,000 Afghan refugees at Wisconsin's Fort McCoy

More than 8,000 Afghan refugees at Wisconsin's Fort McCoy

A spokesperson for a task force overseeing the refugees at the base said Friday about 8,780 Afghans were at Fort McCoy and about 1,390 soldiers are supporting them. The number of refugees there has nearly tripled in a week.
by The Associated Press

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The Supreme Court heads toward reversing abortion rights

The Supreme Court heads toward reversing abortion rights

The court's most conservative members upheld the Texas law, but almost as important as the result was how the court reached its decision — without full briefing and arguments before any court.
by Nina Totenberg

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Sunshine returns for the holiday weekend

Rain moves out Friday, but fog and drizzle stick around for much of the state. By Saturday, however, sunshine returns and the holiday weekend is looking pleasant.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Rain showers move out, but fog could linger Friday

Friday’s rain will be replaced by an area of drizzle and fog across much of Minnesota by the afternoon.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Deadline close but still no plan for COVID ‘hero pay’

With a Labor Day deadline looming, a nine-member state panel has yet to agree on how to distribute $250 million in bonus pay for Minnesota’s frontline pandemic workers. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, September 3, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Biden message to battered Gulf Coast: 'We are here for you'

Biden message to battered Gulf Coast: 'We are here for you'

President Joe Biden is calling for greater public resolve to confront climate change and help the nation deal with the fierce storms, flooding and wildfires that have beset the country as he makes a sojourn to hurricane-battered Louisiana on Friday.
by The Associated Press

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Cleanup and mourning continue after Ida soaks Northeast U.S.

Cleanup and mourning continue after Ida soaks Northeast U.S.

At least 48 people in five states died as storm water cascaded into people's homes and engulfed automobiles, overwhelming urban drainage systems never meant to handle so much rain in such a short time.
by The Associated Press

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Judge: Quick response coming on challenge to MPD ballot measure

Judge: Quick response coming on challenge to MPD ballot measure

The measure would replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a new Department of Public Safety that may — but is not required to — include police officers.
by Matt Sepic

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