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Stories from April 26, 2022

Embattled lawmaker disputes police account of his intervention in daughter's traffic stop

Embattled lawmaker disputes police account of his intervention in daughter's traffic stop and experts say early education took a significant blow in Minnesota during the pandemic. This is an evening news update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota's first Black-owned bank opens in Minneapolis

Minnesota's first Black-owned bank opens in Minneapolis

Detroit-based First Independence Bank opened the doors of its first expansion outside of Michigan, in a former Wells Fargo Bank branch near Highway 280 and University Avenue. It is being celebrated as the first time in Minnesota history a bank has had Black ownership.
by Tim Nelson

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When doctors dismiss concerns of women and people of color, what can we do about it?

When doctors dismiss concerns of women and people of color, what can we do about it?

Women and people of color are more likely to have their symptoms dismissed by health care providers, according to multiple studies. On Wednesday, guest host Chris Farrell spoke with medical experts about why it happens and how to respond.
by Samantha Matsumoto, Sarah Gelbard and Chris Farrell

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Putin gets what he didn’t want: Ukraine army closer to West

Putin gets what he didn’t want: Ukraine army closer to West

The longer Ukraine’s army fends off the invading Russians, the more it absorbs the advantages of Western weaponry and training — exactly the transformation President Vladimir Putin wanted to prevent by invading in the first place.
by The Associated Press

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From the archives: Theologian Jemar Tisby on how the American church should grapple with racism

From the archives: Theologian Jemar Tisby on how the American church should grapple with racism

Theologian Christena Cleveland’s new book, “God is a Black Woman,” explores how the Black, sacred feminine transformed her faith. A conversation about her pilgrimage is coming up on Friday. To whet your appetite, we’ve pulled a discussion MPR News host Kerri Miller had with Jemar Tisby in 2021. They talked about white American Christians’ complicity in racism.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Minnesota’s preschool spending fell during pandemic

Minnesota’s preschool spending fell during pandemic

The state was able to maintain enrollment during the first full year of the pandemic, but its spending to support pre-k programs has fallen for the first time in a decade.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Gradual clearing Tuesday; more rain Thursday

Gradual clearing Tuesday; more rain Thursday

A cold start with gradual clearing Tuesday will yield a warmer afternoon, although still below the normal highs in the 50s and low 60s. Clouds increase again Wednesday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Some sun returns Tuesday; soggy end to the week

Some sun returns Tuesday; soggy end to the week

After a cold morning, some sunshine will warm Tuesday afternoon temperatures 5 to 10 degrees more than Monday along with lighter winds. Clouds increase again Wednesday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Pro football investor pleads guilty in cryptocurrency scheme

A businessman who was one of the early investors in a failed professional football league called the Alliance of American Football has pleaded guilty to charges accusing him in $600 million cryptocurrency scheme.
by The Associated Press

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North Dakota lawmaker quits after child porn suspect texts

North Dakota lawmaker quits after child porn suspect texts

North Dakota’s longest-serving state senator says he'll resign following a report that he had traded scores of text messages with a man jailed on child pornography charges. 
by The Associated Press

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DFLers are pushing big pandemic spending in the MInnesota legislature's end game

DFLers are pushing big pandemic spending in the MInnesota legislature's end game and the state’s largest solar power facility may be headed to Becker to replace a long-running coal fired plant. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Will the Supreme Court be as deferential to Biden on immigration as it was to Trump?

Will the Supreme Court be as deferential to Biden on immigration as it was to Trump?

The court is weighing whether the Biden administration must continue to enforce the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" program, which keeps some asylum-seekers in Mexico while they await a U.S. hearing.
by Nina Totenberg

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Coal capital Becker could be home to state’s largest solar project

Coal capital Becker could be home to state’s largest solar project

Xcel Energy is proposing a 460-megawatt solar project to replace some of the electricity produced by the Sherco coal plant, which will shut down by 2030.
by Kirsti Marohn

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