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Stories from March 28, 2022

Judge: Trump likely committed crimes related to election

Judge: Trump likely committed crimes related to election

It is “more likely than not” that former President Donald Trump committed crimes in his attempt to stop the certification of the 2020 election, said a federal judge.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis teacher strike is over, but union says there's more to do

Minneapolis teacher strike is over, but union says there's more to do, saying the state needs to fix education funding. Also, Minnesota’s avian flu outbreak is getting more serious by the day. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Complex storm this week leaves unanswered questions

Complex storm this week leaves unanswered questions

Minnesota’s next inbound storm system this week looks messy on the ground, and on the forecast models.
by Paul Huttner

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Chris Stark on her new book 'Carnival Lights'

The finalists for the Minnesota Book Awards were announced earlier this month and Native author Chris Stark’s book “Carnival Lights” is a finalist. Chris Stark is Anishinaabe and Cherokee. The book is a blend of fact and fiction diving deep into the history of Minnesota. Host Cathy Wurzer invited Allison Waukau, a Native woman and a librarian in Minneapolis, on to the show to talk with Chris Stark.
by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend and Simone Cazares

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Richard Copeland, founder of Thor Construction, dies at 66

Richard Copeland, founder of Thor Construction, dies at 66

Copeland started his construction business with one truck back in 1980. Thor Construction would grow to become one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the country.
by Nina Moini

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Black Girl Advocate to spend spring break touring colleges in Nashville

Black Girl Advocate to spend spring break touring colleges in Nashville

In early April, the founder of Black Girl Advocate, Shamaria Jordan, will be traveling with four Black high school students -- all girls -- to visit five colleges and universities in Nashville. It's a trip Jordan has been planning since November, a way to introduce these young woman to life and opportunity outside of Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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Twin Cities renters seek justice in light of 'dangerous conditions'

The residents renting apartments at HavenBrook in the Twin Cities are living in 'dangerous conditions' according to a lawsuit filed by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Last month his office brought suit against the mega-landlord, which owns more than 600 rental properties in Minnesota. “Systematically understaffing and under resourcing the upkeep of their properties and leaving many tenants in homes that are uninhabitable is a deliberate strategy to extract profit from Minnesota families they rent to,” Ellison said in a press conference. “Tenants…have reported to HavenBrook, often repeatedly, often over the course of years that they have real problems, such as no heat, backed up sewer systems, doors and windows that do not close, even live wild animals in the home.” Tenants have been sounding the alarm on HavenBrook for years now, including the local organization United Renters for Justice. Brianna Lofton is a HavenBrook Homes tenant, and Chloe Jackson is an organizer with United Renters for Justice. They both joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about their work.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Minneapolis educators approve contract, classes resume Tuesday

Minneapolis teachers and education support specialists approved a contract with the school district over the weekend, ending their nearly three-week long strike. The contract includes raised starting wages for education support specialists, a salary bump and bonuses for teachers, and plans for capped class sizes. The deal means that Minneapolis Public School classes will resume Tuesday. For details on the contract and how the return to school will look, host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Greta Callahan, President of the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers and Shaun Laden, President of Education Support Specialists chapter of the federation.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Dr. Melanie Swift on booster shots, vaccines for kids, and the new COVID variant

Dr. Melanie Swift on booster shots, vaccines for kids, and the new COVID variant

COVID is still a hot topic in Minnesota: A new variant, rising caseloads in wastewater, and a new vaccine for kids are just a few of the recent developments of the virus. With so much news, we put out a call for your questions about all things COVID. Dr. Melanie Swift is a public health and infectious disease expert at Mayo Clinic and she answers your questions.
by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend and Ellen Finn

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The FDA is expected to authorize 2nd boosters for people 50 and up

The FDA is expected to authorize 2nd boosters for people 50 and up

People aged 50 and over could soon be eligible for a second Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID vaccine booster. The administration wants to offer the shots as immunity from the first booster is waning.
by Rob Stein and Jane Greenhalgh

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From the archives: Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe says all is not lost

From the archives: Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe says all is not lost

Conspiracy theories have gone mainstream since 2020. Why are people so willing to believe almost anything and disregard science and reason? That’s Kerri Miller’s conversation coming up this Friday. In the meantime, enjoy this one from our archives. It’s a discussion with acclaimed climate scientist and evangelical Katharine Hayhoe, who knows a thing or two about dealing with folks who would rather deny than accept.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Milder Monday; rain, snow arrive late Tuesday

Milder Monday; rain, snow arrive late Tuesday

After another cold morning early Monday, Minnesota should see temperatures inch closer to normal Monday afternoon with highs in the low 40s south, 30s north. Rain and snow arrives late Tuesday into Tuesday night. Next week, 50 degrees should return again for many.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota ending mail-in COVID testing, launches at-home rapid test program

Minnesota ending mail-in COVID testing, launches at-home rapid test program

The state of Minnesota says it is “sunsetting” its longstanding mail-order COVID-19 lab test program through Vault Health this week, and will start offering at-home rapid tests through the mail starting Tuesday.
by Tim Nelson

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Love 'Dickinson?' Here are 3 books you should not miss

Love 'Dickinson?' Here are 3 books you should not miss

For this week's Thread’s must-reads, Kerri Miller is inspired by a sassy, stylish television series about a 19th century poet.
by Kerri Miller

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Minneapolis educators approve contract, classes set to resume Tuesday

Over the weekend as members voted, the union and district agreed to a plan to bring educators back on Monday as a transition day, with students returning on Tuesday. This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, March 28, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Another spring storm takes aim at Minnesota

Another spring storm takes aim at Minnesota

Despite another chilly start early Monday we’ll see milder highs near 40 in the south, 30s north. Another spring storm brings rain, ice and snow Tuesday night into Wednesday and Thursday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Ukraine leader says he seeks peace 'without delay' in talks

Ukraine leader says he seeks peace 'without delay' in talks

Ukraine's president says the country could declare neutrality and offer security guarantees to Russia to secure peace “without delay” in talks expected to resume Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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Misinformation is derailing renewable energy projects across the United States

Misinformation is derailing renewable energy projects across the United States

The spread of misinformation about solar and wind energy is leading some states and counties to restrict or even reject projects. Researchers say it's a threat to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
by Julia Simon

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Minn. lawmakers pushed to act fast on opioid settlement deal

Minn. lawmakers pushed to act fast on opioid settlement deal

Minnesota lawmakers could vote soon on a bill paving the way for opioid legal settlement money to begin flowing.
by Brian Bakst

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In Duluth, schools struggle to bridge city’s long-standing east-west divide

In Duluth, schools struggle to bridge city’s long-standing east-west divide

Stark disparities around health, income, housing and education are entrenched in Duluth’s geography and history. The divisions come clearly into focus at the city’s two remaining high schools. Education offers a path toward closing the gaps, but change won’t come easily.
by Dan Kraker

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More Minnesota butcher shops open as consumers seek locally sourced food

More Minnesota butcher shops open as consumers seek locally sourced food

Pandemic supply chain problems have prompted a renewed interest in local butcher shops as consumers look closer to home for reliable sources of food. Government support to help fund expansion and training is also helping grow the industry.
by Dan Gunderson

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State Rep. Jennifer Schultz announces bid for Congress in Minnesota's 8th district

State Rep. Jennifer Schultz announces bid for Congress in Minnesota's 8th district

State Rep. Jennifer Schultz is seeking the DFL nomination in the race for Congress in the state’s 8th District. The Duluth lawmaker said she’s a better choice for the vast district in northeastern Minnesota than Republican incumbent Pete Stauber.
by Dan Kraker

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Oscars 2022: The full list of winners

Oscars 2022: The full list of winners

Here are all the movies that have won and were nominated at the 94th Academy Awards.
by Natalie Escobar

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Minneapolis educators approve contract, classes set to resume Tuesday

Minneapolis educators approve contract, classes set to resume Tuesday

Over the weekend as members voted to accept the contract and end the strike, the union and district agreed to bring teachers and support staff back on Monday as a transition day, with students returning on Tuesday.
by MPR News Staff and Elizabeth Shockman

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