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Stories from April 21, 2022

Scattered showers and t-storms at times on Friday and Saturday

Scattered showers and t-storms at times on Friday and Saturday

We’re expecting 50s again on Friday, and we’ll also have shower and thunderstorm chances. Saturday will be the warmest day of the weekend, with thunderstorm chances continuing.
by Ron Trenda

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Duluth police say five deaths are a murder suicide, greatest toll in decades

Duluth police say five deaths are a murder suicide, greatest toll in decades. Also, pending evictions are up sharply as state rental assistance dries up, prompting demands for more. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Battle over CDC's powers goes far beyond travel mask mandate

Battle over CDC's powers goes far beyond travel mask mandate

A federal judge's decision to strike down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's mask mandate for travelers is only the latest in a series of challenges that seek to rein in the agency.
by Pien Huang

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Hazel Belvo on why stamps are a good way to celebrate the work of George Morrison

Hazel Belvo on why stamps are a good way to celebrate the work of George Morrison

Friday, April 22, the U.S. Postal Service will honor George Morrison by releasing stamps featuring his work. Morrison is one of the nation’s greatest modernist artists and founding figure of Native American modernism. Hazel Belvo was married to George Morrison. She is a painter based both in Minneapolis and Grand-Marais and she speaks with Cathy Wurzer about Morrison's life, work and love of stamps.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Community leaders share concerns with lawmakers during API Day at the Capitol

Community leaders share concerns with lawmakers during API Day at the Capitol

The Capitol Rotunda was filled with people Thursday to kick off an advocacy day of the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. Civic, business and other community leaders came to press state lawmakers on their concerns.
by MPR News Staff

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Duluth police: Man killed aunt, uncle, 2 kids before killing self

Duluth police: Man killed aunt, uncle, 2 kids before killing self

Officials believe Brandon Taylor Cole-Skogstad, 29, was responsible for the killings of four family members at the home, where a family dog was also killed. No motive was given.
by MPR News Staff

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New book by Paul Douglas breaks down climate science for children

New book by Paul Douglas breaks down climate science for children

The new book “A Kid’s Guide to Saving the Planet” was written by long time Twin Cities meteorologist, broadcaster and entrepreneur Paul Douglas. He talks with Cathy Wurzer about writing a book to help young people understand climate change so they can get active on the issue.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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UMN expert gives drought outlook for Minnesota's spring and summer months

UMN expert gives drought outlook for Minnesota's spring and summer months

With this wet and chilly spring, it may be hard to remember the dry drought-ridden summer of last year. But as farmers and gardeners prepare for the growing season, many are wondering about the drought outlook for the coming months. Jeffrey Strock, is a professor at the University of Minnesota’s Southwest Research and Outreach Center. He talks with Cathy Wurzer about the drought outlook for spring and summer, drought trends connected to climate change and strategies to keep moisture in the soil.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Remember Minnesota's drought last summer? Here's the outlook for this year

As the rain and snow continue through is chilly spring, it may be hard to remember the dry drought-ridden summer of last year. But as farmers and gardeners prepare for the growing season, many are wondering about the drought outlook for the coming months.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Meet the Candidates: Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul Gazelka

Meet the Candidates: Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul Gazelka

Republican senator and former Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka is running for Minnesota governor. During his conversation on Politics Friday, Gazelka discussed his disapproval of Gov. Tim Walz’s use of emergency powers, improving public safety and how he might go about cutting spending if elected.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Why your USPS mail package delivery is about to get slower

Why your USPS mail package delivery is about to get slower

Starting next month, more than 30% of first-class packages will be considered on time if they arrive within four or five days, as the Postal Service eases its standards for delivery times.
by Bill Chappell

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Little Earth patrols work to fill safety gap after breach in trust

Little Earth patrols work to fill safety gap after breach in trust

Little Earth community members were hit by foam rounds and chemical munitions even though they were given permission to be on the streets during the unrest following the murder of George Floyd. Many are trying to rebuild a better relationship with police.
by Melissa Olson

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Meet the Candidates: Republican gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls

Meet the Candidates: Republican gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls

Former business executive and Army veteran Kendall Qualls is running for Minnesota governor. During his conversation on Politics Friday, Qualls discussed the need for increased law enforcement in the state and voter ID laws.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Meet the Candidates: Republican gubernatorial candidate Michelle Benson

Meet the Candidates: Republican gubernatorial candidate Michelle Benson

State Sen. Michelle Benson is running for Minnesota governor. During her conversation on Politics Friday, Benson stressed the importance of reducing costs to counter inflation, having education funding follow children to the schools of the family’s choice, and voting security.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Some sun Thursday; showers possible Friday; 70s Saturday

Some sun Thursday; showers possible Friday; 70s Saturday

The southern half of Minnesota will see more sun than clouds Thursday while northern Minnesota will be cloudier. Temperatures will reflect this divide with 50s south and 40s north.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Walz to lawmakers: ‘No special session’

Gov. Tim Walz says he will not call a special session if legislators fail to get their work done on time. This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, April 21, 2022. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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A brighter Thursday before warmer, more unsettled weather

A brighter Thursday before warmer, more unsettled weather

Much more sunshine will grace Minnesota Thursday along with warmer temperatures for most. Temperatures continue to warm into Saturday but we’ll also have the chance of a few storms.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Polish women band together to give Ukrainian women car rides to safe refuge

Polish women band together to give Ukrainian women car rides to safe refuge

Spooked by reports that traffickers are waiting at the Ukraine-Poland border, a Polish woman started an all-women car service to drive Ukrainian refugee women and children to homes or shelters.
by Joanna Kakissis

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New research confirms old theory: Wolves really do prefer old and sick moose

New research confirms old theory: Wolves really do prefer old and sick moose

Michigan Tech scientists found Isle Royale wolves show a definite preference for old moose and those with osteoarthritis. Researchers say it helps in keeping moose populations healthy on the big Lake Superior island.
by Forum News Service

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Putin tries to claim Mariupol win but won't storm holdout

Putin tries to claim Mariupol win but won't storm holdout

Russian President Vladimir Putin tried to claim victory in the strategic port of Mariupol on Thursday, even as he ordered his troops not to storm the last pocket of Ukrainian resistance.
by The Associated Press

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Art Hounds: Art studios open for spring visitors and a musical stages in a car dealership

Art Hounds: Art studios open for spring visitors and a musical stages in a car dealership

The weather may be more like winter, but one spring art tour commences this weekend in the Driftless Region with the Bluff Country Studio Art Tour. In Zumbrota, Art Hounds recommend the book launch-concert for Becky Schlegel’s “The Lullaby Collection.” And, Minneapolis Musical Theater stages “Hands on a Hardbody,” about vying to win a new truck, at a Roseville auto dealer.
by Emily Bright

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Gaza violence intensifies as Jerusalem clashes resume

Gaza violence intensifies as Jerusalem clashes resume

Israel's air force and Palestinian militants traded fire across the Gaza frontier early Thursday as clashes erupted again at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site.
by The Associated Press

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Macron attacks Le Pen on Russia, Muslim headscarf ban pledge

Macron attacks Le Pen on Russia, Muslim headscarf ban pledge

French President Emmanuel Macron tore into his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen in a debate for her ties to Russia and wanting to strip Muslim women of their right to cover their heads in public.
by The Associated Press

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Wildfires are increasingly contributing to unhealthy air

Wildfires are increasingly contributing to unhealthy air

The rising number of fires hamper decades of environmental efforts, and over 40 percent of Americans — more than 137 million people — live in places with poor air quality, a new report says.
by Dustin Jones

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The DOJ will appeal the recent mask ruling by a federal judge

The DOJ will appeal the recent mask ruling by a federal judge

This decision to appeal comes just two days after U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle ruled against the federal mask mandate.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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