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Stories from September 15, 2021

Hispanics and Latinos are the biggest moviegoers. The big screen doesn't reflect that

Hispanics and Latinos are the biggest moviegoers. The big screen doesn't reflect that

Nearly 20 percent of Americans are Latino or Hispanic and they buy more movie tickets per capita. But a new report says just 7 percent of all lead characters in 2019's top-grossing films were Hispanic or Latino.
by Emma Bowman

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Mohamed Noor's third degree murder conviction thrown out

The Minnesota Supreme Court Wednesday reversed one of two convictions against a former Minneapolis Police officer who fatally shot Justine Ruzczyk in 2017. Mohamed Noor killed Ruzczyk while responding to her 9-1-1 call. The Supreme Court ruled that the third-degree murder conviction did not meet the standard of depraved indifference, because Noor intended to shoot the person who appeared at the squad’s driver’s side window that July evening. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. Hosted by Dan Gunderson. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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Labor groups press for front-line worker pay

Labor groups press for front-line worker pay

Minnesota labor unions are turning up the heat on state lawmakers to resolve their differences on pandemic front-line worker pay and start distributing $250 million to essential workers.
by Tim Pugmire

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Since 1886, Latinos have continued to increase presence in Minnesota

Hispanic Heritage Month: Since 1886, Latinos have continued to increase presence in Minnesota

The first Latino to permanently make Minnesota his home did so in 1886. Luis Garzon was a 19-year-old oboe player when he arrived with an orchestra from Mexico. He stayed and helped build a vibrant community.
by Vicki Adame

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Lawyer asks judge to toss new charge in Daunte Wright case

Lawyer asks judge to toss new charge in Daunte Wright case

Attorneys are asking a judge to dismiss a new manslaughter charge against the former suburban Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright. Former Brooklyn Center Officer Kim Potter says she mistakenly drew her gun instead of her stun gun as Wright was trying to drive away from officers.
by The Associated Press

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The history of vaccination mandates — and the pushback against them

The history of vaccination mandates — and the pushback against them

Last week President Joe Biden announced new vaccination mandates as part of his plan to address the latest surge in COVID-19 cases. The mandate received swift backlash from conservative leaders. But vaccine mandates — as well as the backlash to them — have a long history in the U.S.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Software that monitored Mpls. students' online activity sparks concerns

Software that monitored Mpls. students' online activity sparks concerns

Minneapolis online classrooms had a new visitor over the past year: Gaggle. Reporter Mark Keierleber spoke with MPR News about the new AI system that Minneapolis Public Schools implemented to watch for students that may be in crisis.
by Tom Crann, Megan Burks and Carly Quast

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Minnesota pardon authority faces Supreme Court test

Minnesota pardon authority faces Supreme Court test

A lawsuit challenging a more than century-old standard for when criminal pardons are granted in Minnesota rests with the state’s highest court. The case hinges on whether pardon decisions must be unanimous.
by Brian Bakst

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Walking through 'The Country of Others'

Walking through 'The Country of Others'

In her new novel, “In the Country of Others,” Leila Slimani explores what it means to be an outsider. Her characters fight to establish their own identities while their country, Morocco, does the same.
by Leah Donnella

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COVID-19 in MN: School cases accelerating as latest wave grinds higher

COVID-19 in MN: School cases accelerating as latest wave grinds higher

“We’ve been a little encouraged that the rate of (case) increase seems to be slowing down, but we’re still seeing increases,” Minnesota’s health commissioner said Wednesday. Officials say new cases tied to schools have jumped compared to last week.
by MPR News Staff

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MN Supreme Court tosses 3rd-degree murder conviction of ex-cop Noor

MN Supreme Court tosses 3rd-degree murder conviction of ex-cop Noor

The ruling means that former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor must be sentenced on the lesser charge of second-degree manslaughter for the for the 2017 killing of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk. His lawyer said Noor could be out of prison by the end of October.
by Jon Collins, Brian Bakst and Peter Cox

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Severe weather risk Thursday; sunshine for the weekend

A weather system affects Minnesota beginning late Wednesday, bringing storms and sending temperatures on a roller-coaster ride.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Gymnasts recount FBI mishandling of their allegations about Larry Nasser

Gymnasts recount FBI mishandling of their allegations about Larry Nasser

Simone Biles and Aly Raisman are among those appearing at a Senate hearing on Wednesday. A July report found the FBI failed to properly investigate charges against the former USA Gymnastics doctor.
by Brian Naylor

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Talking Volumes: Lauren Groff on 'Matrix'

Talking Volumes: Lauren Groff on 'Matrix'

Host Kerri Miller kicked off the fall season of Talking Volumes with a conversation with novelist Lauren Groff, whose latest book is “Matrix.”
by Kerri Miller

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Most states have cut back public health powers amid pandemic

Most states have cut back public health powers amid pandemic

A review of hundreds of pieces of legislation across the United States shows that Republican legislators in more than half of the states are taking away the powers state and local officials use to protect the public against infectious diseases.
by The Associated Press

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House Democrats expel Rep. Thompson from DFL caucus

House Democrats voted Tuesday night to expel Rep. John Thompson of St. Paul from the DFL caucus, saying his actions and refusal to take responsibility are unacceptable. This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Our theme music is by Gary Meister. 

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How is back to school going in Minnesota?

How is back to school going in Minnesota?

The third year of pandemic schooling is now well underway in districts across the state. This year is already shaping up to be markedly different than last year. MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman checked in with families and school leaders to learn more about the start of classes.
by Elizabeth Shockman and Cathy Wurzer

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Rival Koreas test missiles hours apart, raising tensions

Rival Koreas test missiles hours apart, raising tensions

North and South Korea tested ballistic missiles hours apart Wednesday in a display of military might that is sure to exacerbate tensions between the rivals at a time when talks aimed at stripping the North of its nuclear program are stalled.
by The Associated Press

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The 1st all-civilian crew is about to orbit the Earth

The 1st all-civilian crew is about to orbit the Earth

Marking the latest step in the commercialization of space, the SpaceX mission set to launch Wednesday will carry four civilians, including a billionaire CEO, a physician assistant and a geoscientist.
by Deepa Shivaram

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Congress is debating its biggest climate change bill ever. Here's what's at stake

Congress is debating its biggest climate change bill ever. Here's what's at stake

Climate measures in a massive $3.5 trillion economic plan would transform the U.S. energy system. They are crucial for meeting President Joe Biden's ambitious climate goals, but face powerful opposition.
by Jeff Brady

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Colson Whitehead's latest gives readers a half-crook you'll wholly love

Colson Whitehead's latest gives readers a half-crook you'll wholly love

The versatile novelist moves away from the heavier themes that won him a brace of Pulitzer Prizes in Harlem Shuffle, a heist caper starring a mostly-upright furniture salesman with a criminal streak.
by Denny S. Bryce

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Gov. Newsom keeps his seat after a majority of California voters reject the recall

Gov. Newsom keeps his seat after a majority of California voters reject the recall

According to the AP, voters have decided not to recall California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. He will remain the leader of the country's most populous state until at least 2023.
by Scott Shafer, Nicole Nixon, Libby Denkmann, Guy Marzorati and Ruth Talbot

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House Democrats expel Rep. Thompson from DFL caucus

House Democrats expel Rep. Thompson from DFL caucus

House Democrats voted Tuesday night to expel Rep. John Thompson of St. Paul from the DFL caucus, saying his actions and refusal to take responsibility are unacceptable.
by MPR News Staff

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Nicholas puts more than half of Louisiana on flood alert despite weakening

Nicholas puts more than half of Louisiana on flood alert despite weakening

Parts of southern Louisiana could see isolated rain totals of 20 inches through Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said. Hundreds of thousands of utility accounts are now without power in Texas.
by Bill Chappell

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Judge rejects bid for required masking in Minn. schools

Judge rejects bid for required masking in Minn. schools

The longshot legal challenge sought to force Gov. Tim Walz to declare a new peacetime emergency around COVID-19 for the purpose of requiring face coverings in school buildings.
by Brian Bakst

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