Stories from May 16, 2022

May 16, 2022 5:10 PM

Tuesday showers favor southern Minnesota; severe risk returns Thursday

Our next weather system looks light.

by Paul Huttner

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May 16, 2022 5:07 PM

Officials: Buffalo gunman taunted law enforcement online

Payton Gendron, 18, began posting threads on the social media platform Discord about body armor and guns, and last month made provocative remarks about federal law enforcement.

by The Associated Press

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May 16, 2022 5:03 PM

Authorities: Hate against Taiwanese led to church attack

A gunman in a deadly attack at a Southern California church was a Chinese immigrant motivated by hate for Taiwanese people, authorities said.

by The Associated Press

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May 16, 2022 4:56 PM

Abbott says agreement reached to reopen baby formula plant

After production resumes, Abbott said it will take between six-to-eight weeks before new products begin arriving in stores. The company didn’t set a timeline to restart production.

by The Associated Press

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May 16, 2022 4:51 PM

The federal government is offering another round of free COVID tests

Households in the U.S. will receive eight test kids via the U.S. Postal Service. The release comes as cases have risen over 60% in the U.S. over the past two weeks.

by Tamara Keith

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May 16, 2022 4:49 PM

Walz, legislative leaders reach deal on taxes and spending

Minnesota lawmakers have cut a deal on how much money from the big projected budget surplus will go to cut taxes, give a boost to schools and be used to enhance public safety. This is the evening MPR News update for Monday, May 16. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.

by Nina Moini

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May 16, 2022 4:12 PM

A substance found in young spinal fluid helps old mice remember

A team at Stanford University has reversed memory loss in old mice by flooding their brains with spinal fluid taken from young animals. The finding may hold promise for Alzheimer's research.

by Jon Hamilton

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May 16, 2022 4:07 PM

More than 350 possible witnesses named for upcoming trial in Floyd murder

As the second anniversary of George Floyd's murder approaches, prosecutors and defense attorneys are preparing for the state criminal trial next month of the three former officers charged in his death.

by Jon Collins

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May 16, 2022 3:53 PM

The latest on state taxes and spending from MPR Political Reporter, Brian Bakst

With one week left in session, Minnesota lawmakers have reached a deal to spend the state’s historic surplus. MPR News reporter Brian Bakst joined host Chris Farrell to talk more about the agreement.

by Chris Farrell, Brian Bakst and Gretchen Brown

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May 16, 2022 3:29 PM

Minnesota Now May 16, 2022

Listen to the full show on Minnesota Now for May 16, 2022.

by Chris Farrell, Melissa Townsend, Simone Cazares, Ellen Finn and Gretchen Brown

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May 16, 2022 2:11 PM

Paula Goldberg, Minnesota advocate for kids with disabilities, dies at 79

Goldberg co-founded PACER in 1977 as an organization to help connect parents of children with disabilities. Friends and fellow advocates on Monday praised her legacy as they mourned her death.

by Michelle Wiley

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May 16, 2022 2:02 PM

Ice-out up north is near latest on record

Our frigid April has produced some of the latest ice-out dates on record in northern Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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May 16, 2022 12:12 PM

Sean Garrison on his latest work, 'The Darkness in My Skin: A Live Painting Experience'

Minnesota will mark the second anniversary of George Floyd’s murder next week. Artists and community leaders are finding ways to honor his legacy and continue to advocate for change in their communities. Minneapolis-based artist Sean Garrison is working to provoke honest conversations about the experiences of Black Americans through a new live performance.

by Chris Farrell and Simone Cazares

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May 16, 2022 11:56 AM

LGBTQ acceptance in Minnesota's Hmong community

Members of the Hmong community are coming together with a common goal: to educate and advocate for LGBTQ acceptance within the Hmong culture. Dr. Brian V. Xiong joined host Chris Farrell to talk more.

by Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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May 16, 2022 11:34 AM

Reversing Trump, Biden acts to deploy U.S. troops to Somalia

President Joe Biden on Monday signed an order to deploy U.S. troops to Somalia amid heightened concerns about the country’s Islamic extremist rebels, known as al-Shabab. The move is a reversal of President Donald Trump’s late-term decision to remove nearly all 700 special operations forces that had been operating there.

by The Associated Press

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May 16, 2022 11:27 AM

How the labor shortage is affecting seasonal work and teen summer jobs

It’s a great time to look for a summer job. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about businesses scrambling for seasonal workers and how teenagers are finding more work in the tight labor market.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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May 16, 2022 10:48 AM

Minnesota's very first vinyl-record pressing factory to open

Copycat Records will be Minnesota’s first vinyl-record pressing factory

by Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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May 16, 2022 10:40 AM

Reporter Debrief: Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on taxes and spending

by Chris Farrell, Brian Bakst and Gretchen Brown

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May 16, 2022 10:26 AM

‘All mothers care for their daughters': A traditional Korean dish honors motherhood through children’s birthdays

An MPR News reporter and her mother talk about the relationships mothers and daughters have through Korean birthday soup.

by Hannah Yang

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May 16, 2022 10:15 AM

Firearms overtook auto accidents as the leading cause of death in children

The change occurred in 2020, researchers say. Overall firearm-related deaths increased 13.5% between 2019 and 2020, but such fatalities for those 1 to 19 years old jumped nearly 30%.

by Dustin Jones

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May 16, 2022 9:00 AM

Bipartisan group pushes Senate to confirm environmental prosecutor to key EPA post

Former colleagues say David Uhlmann will work to make sure Americans can breathe clean air and drink safe water.

by Carrie Johnson

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May 16, 2022 8:55 AM

The plot to keep meatpacking plants open during COVID-19

Newly released documents reveal that the meatpacking industry’s callousness toward the health of its workers and its influence over the Trump administration were far greater than previously known.

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May 16, 2022 8:40 AM

Stormier pattern develops after Monday

Monday will bring a continuation of beautiful weather and normal temperatures. Showers arrive for some Tuesday with an unsettled pattern ahead.

by Sven Sundgaard

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May 16, 2022 7:23 AM

Jensen wins GOP endorsement for governor

Republican delegates chose family physician and former state Sen. Scott Jensen as their candidate for governor Saturday after a pitched endorsement battle that went nine ballots. Jensen, who served one term in the Senate, beat out four other candidates in a see-saw battle where he saw an early lead disappear and then return as other contenders left the race. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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May 16, 2022 6:31 AM

Sunny start to the week, stormier mid to late week

It’s a beautiful start to Monday with seasonably cool temperatures and clear skies. Most of Minnesota will see lots of sun with near normal temperatures. Northern Minnesota will have more clouds.

by Sven Sundgaard

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May 16, 2022 6:22 AM

Walz, legislative leaders reach deal on taxes and spending

Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders reached a broad deal on spending and taxes Monday morning. There’s a week left in the session to fill in the details.

by Brian Bakst and Tim Pugmire

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May 16, 2022 5:17 AM

Is your house at risk of a wildfire? This online tool could tell you

Many people move without realizing the danger that wildfires pose to their new home. A new risk rating system could help buyers learn more on real estate sites.

by Lauren Sommer

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May 16, 2022 5:17 AM

Trump-era special counsel faces first real test as Washington attorney goes on trial

John Durham's probe led to a single false statements count against Michael Sussmann for allegedly lying to the FBI about possible ties between a Russian-bank and Donald Trump's company.

by Ryan Lucas

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May 16, 2022 5:00 AM

Animals of Minnesota's Driftless Area are the stars of Winona art exhibit

Matt Wagner wanted to read his young son a book featuring animals found near their home in southeast Minnesota. He couldn't find one — so he set out to create his own.

by Andrew Krueger

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May 16, 2022 4:00 AM

America's baby formula shortage: 8 key questions, answered

Supply chain issues and a major recall have parents struggling to consistently find baby formula. It’s a dire situation with serious impact. Hopefully, supplies increase soon. Until then, here’s what experts recommend.

by Grace Birnstengel

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May 16, 2022 4:00 AM

Minnesota film industry hopes for a resurgence

The world premiere of a film shot in Minnesota during the pandemic is the closing night attraction at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival this week. The Minnesota film industry is hopeful a tax credit approved last year will mean more film and television production in the state.

by Dan Gunderson