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Stories from April 1, 2022

In a stunning victory, Amazon workers on Staten Island vote for a union

Warehouse workers at an Amazon fulfillment center on Staten Island have voted to join the upstart Amazon Labor Union, making it the first Amazon facility in the U.S. to unionize.
by Andrea Hsu

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Will the Legislature pass paid family leave?

Will the Legislature pass paid family leave?

Are more Minnesota workers closer to getting paid time off work to bond with a child, cope with illness, or care for sick family members?  Host Mike Mulcahy talks with two state legislators about different proposals for paid family leave. Plus, should Minnesota pay for school breakfasts and lunches for all students? 
by Mike Mulcahy and Maja Beckstrom

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NPR Exclusive: How the most affordable student loan program failed low-income borrowers

NPR Exclusive: How the most affordable student loan program failed low-income borrowers

Income-driven repayment plans were intended to help low-income student loan borrowers, and eventually cancel their debt. New documents paint a breathtaking picture of the program's failure.
by Cory Turner

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Regina Chu, judge in Potter trial, retires next month

Hennepin County District Court judge Regina Chu, who recently presided over the manslaughter trial of fired Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter, is retiring. This is the evening update from MPR News for Friday, April 1. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.
by Hannah Yang

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The far-right and environmentalism overlap is bigger than you think — and growing

The far-right and environmentalism overlap is bigger than you think — and growing

The modern environmental movement and the far-right movement might appear to be on opposing sides of the political ideology spectrum. But overlap does exist and researchers say it's growing.
by Ari Shapiro, Matt Ozug and Casey Morell

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U.S. House passes bill to decriminalize marijuana

U.S. House passes bill to decriminalize marijuana

Democrats said the federal prohibition on marijuana has had particularly devastating consequences for minority communities. Republicans mostly opposed the bill and called it a distraction from more pressing issues.
by The Associated Press

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NCAA Women’s Final Four comes to Minneapolis, showcasing strides in equity

NCAA Women’s Final Four comes to Minneapolis, showcasing strides in equity

The four top college women's basketball teams will face off in Minneapolis this weekend in the NCAA Women’s Final Four tournament. MPR News host Angela Davis talked with a coach for the University of Minnesota’s women’s basketball team and an expert on women in sports about the Final Four Tournament and gender disparities in sports. 
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Judge Regina Chu, who presided over Potter trial, is retiring

Judge Regina Chu, who presided over Potter trial, is retiring

Hennepin County District Court judge Regina Chu, who recently presided over the manslaughter trial of Kimberly Potter, is retiring at the age of 68.
by Nina Moini

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April is here. Trending slightly milder through the weekend

April is here. Trending slightly milder through the weekend

Our weather improves a bit this weekend. High temperatures will hover around 50 degrees in the Twin Cities this weekend, with highs in the 40s across most of central and northern Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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Women's Final Four offers homecoming for Bueckers

Women's Final Four offers homecoming for Bueckers

The 2022 Women's Final Four tips off in Minneapolis on Friday night with a lot to offer, and a lot to prove — not just for the athletes, but also for the NCAA and the host city.
by Tim Nelson

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Staley wary equity strides for women's tourney will continue

Staley wary equity strides for women's tourney will continue

Dawn Staley is not certain there will ever be true equity among the men's and women's NCAA Tournament. Staley has led top-seeded South Carolina into its second straight Final Four, where the Gamecocks will face Louisville on Friday night for a spot in the championship game. 
by The Associated Press

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Kelly Weill on why conspiracy theories are spreading faster than ever

Kelly Weill on why conspiracy theories are spreading faster than ever

Despite centuries of evidence pointing otherwise, there are still people who believe the Earth is flat — and their numbers are growing, thanks to social media and a reinvigorated culture of conspiratorial thinking. Journalist Kelly Weill has studied the flat Earth movement for years. Her new book is “Off the Edge: Flat Earthers, Conspiracy Culture, and Why People Will Believe Anything.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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St. Paul's Grand Old Day canceled again for 2022

St. Paul's Grand Old Day canceled again for 2022

St. Paul's Grand Old Day celebration will not be held this year — the third consecutive year it's been canceled. But organizers with the Grand Avenue Business Association say they're planning to bring it back in 2023.
by MPR News Staff

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A milder weekend between rain and snow chances

A milder weekend between rain and snow chances

A sunny start will give way to showers by evening Friday as clouds increase ahead of a clipper system. Temperatures will be milder Friday into the weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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U.S. added 431,000 jobs in March in sign of economic health

U.S. added 431,000 jobs in March in sign of economic health

America’s employers extended a streak of robust hiring in March, adding 431,000 jobs in a sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of a still-destructive pandemic and the highest inflation in 40 years.
by The Associated Press

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LSU's Kim Mulkey wins AP Coach of the Year for third time

LSU's Kim Mulkey wins AP Coach of the Year for third time

Kim Mulkey is The Associated Press women's basketball Coach of the Year in her first season at LSU. The longtime Baylor coach led the Tigers to 26 wins at an NCAA Tournament berth after they won only nine games last season. 
by The Associated Press

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State review faults law enforcement response to unrest after Floyd killing

The analysis released Thursday says law enforcement didn't appropriately distinguish between lawful and unlawful demonstrations, and that some community members felt abandoned by the police. The review was especially critical of the Minneapolis police response. This is an MPR News morning update for Friday, April 1, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Malkin scores in OT, Penguins beat Wild 4-3

Malkin scores in OT, Penguins beat Wild 4-3

Evgeni Malkin scored 3:57 into overtime and Rickard Rakell had two goals as the Pittsburgh Penguins halted Minnesota’s seven-game winning streak Thursday night with a 4-3 victory over the Wild.
by The Associated Press

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No joke; much of the weekend will be nicer

No joke; much of the weekend will be nicer

We should have a nice morning (though chilly to start) Friday with some sun before clouds increase ahead of the first of two quick moving clipper systems. Highs will be warmer, well into the 40s statewide.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Pope begs forgiveness of Indigenous for Canada school abuses

Pope begs forgiveness of Indigenous for Canada school abuses

Pope Francis has begged forgiveness for the “deplorable” abuses suffered by Indigenous Peoples in Canada’s residential schools. He says he was “ashamed” and “indignant” at all they had endured.
by The Associated Press

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Overlooked Louisville seeks 1st title, as SC awaits in semis

Overlooked Louisville seeks 1st title, as SC awaits in semis

Louisville, one of three No. 1 seeds in the 68-team field to make it to Minneapolis, plays No. 1 overall seed South Carolina in the first game at Target Center on Friday night.
by The Associated Press

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After 2 years of empty airports, the demand for travel is at a high. So are airfares

After 2 years of empty airports, the demand for travel is at a high. So are airfares

Domestic air travel demand this spring is back to pre-pandemic levels. But airlines see headwinds as the war in Ukraine drives up jet fuel prices and air fares and has international travel lagging
by David Schaper

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Ukraine top of agenda as China, EU prepare to meet at summit

Ukraine top of agenda as China, EU prepare to meet at summit

The European Union is seeking China's assurances that it won't assist Russia in circumventing economic sanctions for invading Ukraine and cooperation on ending the war at today's virtual meeting.
by The Associated Press

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