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Stories from May 25, 2022

Biden signs policing order on anniversary of Floyd's death

Biden signs policing order on anniversary of Floyd's death

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday to improve accountability in policing —a meaningful but limited action on the second anniversary of George Floyd's death that reflected the challenges in addressing racism, excessive use of force and public safety when Congress is deadlocked on stronger measures.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota marks the 2nd anniversary of the death of George Floyd

Minnesota marks the 2nd anniversary of the death of George Floyd with many questions still lingering. And the final candidates are set for a southern Minnesota congressional election in August. This is an evening update from MPR news, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Taste of summer: Steamy Memorial Day emerging

Taste of summer: Steamy Memorial Day emerging

This weekend will feel like early June, and even July in parts of Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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3 reasons Trump's influence took a big hit in Tuesday's primaries

3 reasons Trump's influence took a big hit in Tuesday's primaries

You'd be hard-pressed to find two Republican incumbents who drew more of Donald Trump's ire than Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Both won big on Tuesday.
by Domenico Montanaro

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The East African twist on an American staple

The East African twist on an American staple

Ethiopian chef Karima Omer serves what she calls chapati wraps at her St. Paul restaurant. She created the dish almost by accident, but a staple of East African cuisine is now a huge hit with customers.
by Mecca Bos

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Coping with prolonged grief over George Floyd, mass shootings and the pandemic 

Coping with prolonged grief over George Floyd, mass shootings and the pandemic 

Wednesday marks two years since George Floyd was murdered. And, now we’re mourning yet another mass shooting in a Texas school. MPR News Host Angela Davis talks with two therapists about prolonged grief and how we can cope with waves of loss and trauma.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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What we know about mass school shootings in the U.S. – and the gunmen who carry them out

What we know about mass school shootings in the U.S. – and the gunmen who carry them out

Of the 13 mass school shootings that have taken place in the US, the three most deadly have been carried out in the last decade. Data from these attacks have helped criminologists build up a profile of the gunmen involved.

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Rain into Wednesday afternoon; warm again Friday

Rain into Wednesday afternoon; warm again Friday

Rain and wind will prevail most of the day Wednesday. Showers will end by late afternoon. Clouds decrease on Thursday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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3 essential reads on America’s relentless gun violence

3 essential reads on America’s relentless gun violence

A school shooting in a small Texas town was almost as deadly as the worst such event in U.S. history. Such shootings have increased in frequency over the last few years.

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Two years after Floyd's murder, changing the Minneapolis police may be up to courts

Wednesday marks two years since a police officer killed George Floyd on a Minneapolis street corner, setting off global racial justice protests. Derek Chauvin is in prison for murder and even though the three other former officers on duty with him are also likely to face prison time, many Minneapolis residents say that the systemic changes needed to prevent such killings are still far from reality. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Wet, windy Wednesday; warm weekend with thunder

Wet, windy Wednesday; warm weekend with thunder

Wednesday will continue rain much of the day with blustery northeast winds. Thursday will bring decreasing clouds.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Ettinger wins Democratic nod for Hagedorn seat; Finstad wins GOP race

Ettinger wins Democratic nod for Hagedorn seat; Finstad wins GOP race

Former Hormel Foods executive Jeff Ettinger cruised to victory Tuesday in a Democratic primary to finish the term of the late U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn, while on the Republican side Brad Finstad narrowly defeated Jeremy Munson in unofficial results.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Powers propels Lynx to 84-78 victory over Liberty

Aerial Powers scored 18 points, 12 of them at the free-throw line, and the Minnesota Lynx held off the New York Liberty 84-78.
by The Associated Press

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Poll: High court approval drops after abortion opinion leak

Poll: High court approval drops after abortion opinion leak

A poll finds that public approval of the Supreme Court has fallen following the leak of a draft opinion that would overturn the Roe v. Wade decision guaranteeing abortion rights nationwide.
by The Associated Press

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Sonny day: Gray's 7 shutout innings send Twins past Tigers

Sonny day: Gray's 7 shutout innings send Twins past Tigers

Sonny Gray compiled a season-high 10 strikeouts over seven sharp innings, carrying the Minnesota Twins past the Detroit Tigers 2-0 for their sixth straight victory. 
by The Associated Press

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Two years after George Floyd's murder, changing the Minneapolis police may be up to courts

Two years after George Floyd's murder, changing the Minneapolis police may be up to courts

Wednesday marks two years since a police officer killed George Floyd on a Minneapolis street corner, setting off global racial justice protests. Investigations by state and federal agencies may lead to court oversight of the Minneapolis Police Department.
by Matt Sepic

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