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Stories from May 16, 2022

Officials: Buffalo gunman taunted law enforcement online

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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Abbott says agreement reached to reopen baby formula plant

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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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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A substance found in young spinal fluid helps old mice remember

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

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

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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Ice-out up north is near latest on record

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

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

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

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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Reporter Debrief: Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on taxes and spending

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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The plot to keep meatpacking plants open during COVID-19

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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Stormier pattern develops after Monday

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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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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Sunny start to the week, stormier mid to late week

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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Walz, legislative leaders reach deal on taxes and spending

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

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

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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Minnesota film industry hopes for a resurgence

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

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What we know so far about the Buffalo mass shooting

What we know so far about the Buffalo mass shooting

10 people are dead after an 18-year-old white man allegedly carried out an attack at a supermarket in a majority Black district.
by Emma Bowman

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