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Stories from March 15, 2022

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19

The White House hasn't indicated if the husband of Vice President Harris, Douglas Emhoff, is experiencing symptoms. Harris has tested negative but is not participating in a White House event tonight.
by Merrit Kennedy and Eric McDaniel

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Minneapolis school food workers announce intent to strike

Minneapolis school food workers announce intent to strike

Minneapolis food service workers say they’ve been without a contract for almost two years. Their intent to strike comes after recent talks with the district broke down without an agreement.
by MPR News Staff

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U of M bus crashes into a restaurant building in Minneapolis

U of M bus crashes into a restaurant building in Minneapolis

Minneapolis fire officials say a landmark West Bank building was badly damaged when a University of Minnesota bus crashed into it Tuesday afternoon. Fire officials said that no one was in the restaurant at the time, although the bus had a single passenger on it. Neither were hurt.
by Tim Nelson

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First 50 degree day in 3 months Tuesday

First 50 degree day in 3 months Tuesday

Tuesday was the warmest day in three months for much of Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota's $2.7 billion COVID headache just isn't going away

Minnesota's $2.7 billion COVID headache just isn't going away, as a political battle over unemployment insurance blows through a tax hike deadline. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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The Senate approves a bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The Senate approves a bill to make daylight saving time permanent

For those wishing for an end to annual clock shifting, this push in Congress is perhaps better late than never. It would still require House approval and President Biden's signature to become law.
by Joe Hernandez

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Minneapolis educators' strike continues; classes canceled for a sixth day

Minneapolis educators' strike continues; classes canceled for a sixth day

Minneapolis Public Schools canceled classes for a sixth day Tuesday, amid the ongoing strike by the district's teachers and support staff. Tuesday morning marked one week since educators started walking picket lines.
by Andrew Krueger

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Youa Vang with Minnesota music news: Grant & 2 Annies

Youa Vang with Minnesota music news: Grant & 2 Annies

Youa Vang has been a music and culture writer for years in the Twin cities and she’s got a bead on a gig coming up and news about a couple of Minnesota artists she thinks you might love.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Higher business taxes kick in after unemployment talks collapse

Higher business taxes kick in after unemployment talks collapse

A failure by the Legislature to reach a deal on replenishing the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund means thousands of businesses are on the hook to pay higher taxes. 
by Brian Bakst

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What Ukraine war news looks like from Russia

What Ukraine war news looks like from Russia

State TV has long been Russians' top news source. Now it's becoming the only word of record, presenting stories of "surgical" attacks on Ukrainian nationalists and threats of anti-Russian bioweapons.
by NPR Staff

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Turning Point founder honored with national recognition for his work in addiction services

Turning Point founder honored with national recognition for his work in addiction services

Dr. Peter Hayden's return to the United States after serving in Vietnam is, sadly, a tale many have heard before. The young man said he found himself back in Minneapolis without a home, no plan for his future and a drinking problem. And then, as Dr. Hayden says, God took over. A drinking-and-driving accident in front of a police station found him in treatment and while the 12 steps worked for him, he also noticed he was always the only person of color in the room. He wanted to change that.  
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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Matt Sepic on the latest policing and public safety news in Minneapolis

MPR News correspondent Matt Sepic joined Cathy Wurzer on Minnesota Now to break down the latest on the police contract, yesterday's ruling on the number of required officers and Mayor Frey's announcement on a new proposal to end no-knock warrants.
by Cathy Wurzer and Matt Sepic

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Sam Richards on how Minnesota's Operation Safety Net surveilled protestors and journalists during civil unrest

Sam Richards is an independent investigative reporter who co-authored the article investigating Operation Safety Net for MIT Technology Review.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Minneapolis Mayor Frey proposes new police warrant policy in light of Amir Locke police shooting

There's a lot of news on policing and public safety in Minneapolis this week. The city council is in its second week of reviewing the tentative contract with the police union. In the meantime, a court ruled on March 14 that the city does not have to have 730 police officers hired on the force by June 30th. Also yesterday, Mayor Frey announced a proposal to end no-knock warrants in the city and extend police wait times between police knocking and entering a residence. MPR reporter Matt Sepic joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the details.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Robbinsdale school officials dispute findings of New Prague investigation into reported racist taunts at game

Officials with the Robbinsdale school district say they are "disappointed, but not surprised" that the New Prague school district reported an investigation could not substantiate reports of racist taunts at a high school basketball game in February.
by MPR News Staff

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Disappearing snow cover in southern Minnesota

Disappearing snow cover in southern Minnesota

Warmer temperatures and higher sun angles are melting snow this week.
by Paul Huttner

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From the archives: Historian Eric Foner on three constitutional amendments that altered history

From the archives: Historian Eric Foner on three constitutional amendments that altered history

In anticipation of Friday’s show about the Civil War, we’re revisiting a conversation Kerri Miller had with Pulitzer-prize winning author Eric Foner back in 2019, about how that era changed what it means to be an American.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Musher Brent Sass wins his first Iditarod race across Alaska

Musher Brent Sass wins his first Iditarod race across Alaska

Musher Brent Sass won the arduous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across Alaska on Tuesday as his team of 11 dogs dashed off the Bering Sea ice through a crowd of fans in downtown Nome. Sass is from Excelsior, Minn., and moved to Alaska more than 20 years ago.
by The Associated Press

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Very mild Tuesday and Wednesday; slightly cooler Thursday

Very mild Tuesday and Wednesday; slightly cooler Thursday

Sunshine will warm Minnesota to its highest temperatures yet this season and burn off dense fog that developed overnight across southeast Minnesota by mid to late morning. Highs will be in the 50s across southern Minnesota and in the 40s in the north.
by Sven Sundgaard

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AP-NORC poll: Many Black Americans doubtful on police reform

AP-NORC poll: Many Black Americans doubtful on police reform

Few Americans believe there has been significant progress over the last 50 years in achieving equal treatment for Black people in dealings with police and the criminal justice system.
by The Associated Press

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Frey announces new search warrant policy in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has rolled out his proposal for a new policy for serving search warrants in the city. It includes a 20-second entry pause for daytime warrants and 30-second waits for nighttime searches, as well as use of additional ballistic protection. This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Frosty, foggy start; Mild Tuesday

Frosty, foggy start; Mild Tuesday

Areas of dense fog blanket portions of southern Minnesota early Tuesday. Temperatures are also below freezing so watch out for areas that refroze overnight creating slick spots. We’ll have a mild day Tuesday afternoon.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflict

Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflict

Russian forces were pounding Ukrainian cities in a bombardment that deepened the war's humanitarian crisis as the countries kept open a narrow diplomatic channel with more planned talks. Shortly before dawn Tuesday, large explosions thundered across Kyiv as Russia pressed its advance on multiple fronts. Here are some key things to know about the conflict.
by The Associated Press

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Towns scores NBA-high 60 points, Wolves top Spurs 149-139

Towns scores NBA-high 60 points, Wolves top Spurs 149-139

Karl-Anthony Towns had a team-record 60 points, the most scored in the NBA this season, and the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the San Antonio Spurs 149-139. Towns shot 19 for 31 and grabbed 17 rebounds in surpassing his previous career best of 56 points against Atlanta on March 28, 2018 — which had been the franchise mark. 
by The Associated Press

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Ukraine sees room for compromise, as 20,000 escape Mariupol

Ukraine sees room for compromise, as 20,000 escape Mariupol

Ukraine says it sees possible room for compromise in talks with Russia. Meanwhile, Moscow’s forces have stepped up their bombardment of Kyiv, and an estimated 20,000 civilians have fled the desperately encircled city of Mariupol by way of a humanitarian corridor. 
by The Associated Press

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Do masks in school affect kids' speech and social skills?

Do masks in school affect kids' speech and social skills?

Scientists say that for most children, masks in school aren't a major obstacle to learning or socializing. Students in classrooms find other ways to connect.
by Jon Hamilton

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Despite uncertainty, Minnesota farmers are hopeful they'll have a good year

Despite uncertainty, Minnesota farmers are hopeful they'll have a good year

The invasion of Ukraine has grain prices on a roller coaster while fertilizer and fuel prices are rising. That's creating financial uncertainty for farmers, but many are sticking with their planting plans in what’s expected to be a profitable year, despite the economic uncertainty.
by Dan Gunderson

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