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Stories from October 21, 2021

Teachers ask for virus protocols after student, staff deaths

Teachers ask for virus protocols after student, staff deaths

Members of Minnesota's teachers union are calling on school leaders to do more to protect students and staff after the state Department of Health reported the first student death from COVID-19 this school year.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota, Finland agree to team up on climate change

Minnesota, Finland agree to team up on climate change

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed a letter of understanding with Finland, pledging to encourage the state's agencies, universities and businesses to collaborate with Finland on sustainable technology.
by Paul Huttner

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The end of bias: Is it possible?

The end of bias: Is it possible?

Host Angela Davis spoke with Minneapolis author Jessica Nordell about her new book exploring how bias shows up in our schools, workplaces and every part of life. And, if bias is a habit, can we unlearn it?
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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What it's like to be on the front lines of the school board culture war

What it's like to be on the front lines of the school board culture war

Karen Watkins ran for her local school board because she wanted to be involved in her children's education. Since her election in 2020, she's been yelled at, threatened and followed to her car.
by Anya Kamenetz

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Talking Volumes: Amor Towles on 'The Lincoln Highway'

Host Kerri Miller’s third Talking Volumes event of the season took place on Oct. 13 with Amor Towles, whose latest book is “The Lincoln Highway.”
by Kerri Miller

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Q&A: Minneapolis Mayor and candidate Jacob Frey

Q&A: Minneapolis Mayor and candidate Jacob Frey

Host Cathy Wurzer speaks with five of the leading candidates in Minneapolis’ mayoral race about their views and their plans. On Thursday, it was Mayor Jacob Frey’s turn. It’s part of a series of mayoral candidate interviews on Minnesota Now, a new weekly noon show on MPR News.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Found: Lost Halloween megastorm tapes from 1991

Found: Lost Halloween megastorm tapes from 1991

MPR meteorologist Paul Huttner found these tapes in a box after nearly 30 years. They show his live broadcast updates on WCCO-TV during the height of the Halloween megastorm the morning of Nov. 1, 1991.
by Paul Huttner

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What we know so far about Trump's planned social media platform

What we know so far about Trump's planned social media platform

Former President Donald Trump has announced his intent to launch a long-anticipated social platform of his own, claiming to create a space to "stand up to the tyranny of Big Tech."
by Dana Farrington

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Ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor resentenced to 5 years in killing of Justine Ruszczyk

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor resentenced to 5 years in killing of Justine Ruszczyk

A former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman after she called 911 in 2017 was resentenced on Thursday to nearly five years in prison. A Hennepin County judge imposed the maximum sentence allowed for second-degree manslaughter.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Song of the Day: 'Queen' by Chantel Sings

Thursday’s “Song of the Day,” on Minnesota Now came from KMOJ general manager and DJ Freddie Bell.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Minnesota Now

In a special edition of Minnesota Today, host Cathy Wurzer interviews the leading candidates for Minneapolis mayor as part of her new weekday noon show, Minnesota Now. Mayor Jacob Frey spoke about why he’s running for re-election. Theme music is by Gary Meister.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minneapolis mayoral candidate Sheila Nezhad on Minnesota Now

In a special edition of Minnesota Today, host Cathy Wurzer interviews the leading candidates for Minneapolis mayor as part of her new weekday noon show, Minnesota Now. Sheila Nezhad spoke about her priorities for Minnesota’s largest city. Theme music is by Gary Meister.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Widespread frost and freeze conditions Friday and Saturday mornings

Colder air that has settled across the state means all of Minnesota finally gets a first frost — and more areas see their first freeze. Next week turns slightly milder again, but also wetter.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Edwards energizes Wolves in opening 124-106 win over Rockets

Edwards energizes Wolves in opening 124-106 win over Rockets

The Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 124-106 victory over the Houston Rockets to start the season. Anthony Edwards energized the first full-size home crowd of his career with 29 points in 31 minutes for Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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Judge set to sentence former officer Noor on lesser conviction in killing of Ruszczyk

Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor could soon be a free man. He’s scheduled to appear in Hennepin County District Court Thursday morning to be resentenced after the Minnesota Supreme Court overturned his third-degree murder conviction last month. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, October 21, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Federal plan to study environmental impacts of mining near BWCA draws praise, scorn

Federal plan to study environmental impacts of mining near BWCA draws praise, scorn

Opponents of copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters are cheering a decision from the Biden administration that could lead to a 20-year mining moratorium in the region. But supporters of the proposed Twin Metals mine near Ely say it threatens a chance to cash in on a rich treasure trove of valuable metals.
by Dan Kraker

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Ex-cop Noor set for June release after resentence in Ruszczyk killing

Ex-cop Noor set for June release after resentence in Ruszczyk killing

With his murder conviction overturned in the killing of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk, ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor was resentenced Thursday to nearly five years in prison for manslaughter, less than half his original sentence.
by Jon Collins and Matt Sepic

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Art Hounds: A dose of natural beauty, a pinch of Halloween horror

Art Hounds: A dose of natural beauty, a pinch of Halloween horror

Wildlife photographer Dudley Edmondson captures the beauty of northern Minnesota’s waters. Art Hounds also recommend two one-act shows running through Halloween which make audiences question reality.
by Emily Bright

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Minnesota colleges investigate alleged sex competition

The College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University are investigating allegations that some male students started a competition this fall to see who could have more sexual encounters with female students.
by The Associated Press

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