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Stories from June 8, 2022

Nearly 140,000 people have already applied for pandemic bonuses from the state

Nearly 140,000 people have already applied for pandemic bonuses from the state, and health leaders call gun violence a public health crisis in Minnesota. Also, Minnesota’s Jeopardy champion wins for a third time. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Former Minneapolis cop gets 3 years for stealing drugs during illegal searches

A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced former Minneapolis police Officer Ty Jindra, 29, to more than 3 years in prison for stealing drugs including oxycodone and methamphetamine from citizens during illegal searches.
by Matt Sepic

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Chronic stress is burning out more parents 

Chronic stress is burning out more parents 

MPR News host Angela Davis talks about a new report finding two thirds of working parents are showing signs of chronic stress and exhaustion during the pandemic. What’s happening and how can we support burned out parents? 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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New to camping? What you should know

New to camping? What you should know

Lots of people are spending significant time outdoors — some for the first time ever.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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In ethics hearing, Sen. Fateh defends behavior

In ethics hearing, Sen. Fateh defends behavior

Minneapolis DFL Sen. Omar Fateh pushed back against an allegation that he has a conflict of interest with a Minneapolis-based YouTube channel called Somali TV.  
by Tim Pugmire

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Minnesota is in for a warm up

Minnesota is in for a warm up

Checking in with MPR Meteorologist Paul Huttner.
by Cathy Wurzer and Paul Huttner

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Minnesota among first states to get federally backed COVID 'test-to-treat' sites

Minnesota among first states to get federally backed COVID 'test-to-treat' sites

Within the next week, testing sites in Brooklyn Park, Duluth and Moorhead will offer people who test positive for COVID-19 a prescription for Paxlovid, an antiviral medication that subdues the worst of the infection.
by Catharine Richert

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It's not the heat, it's the dew point!

It's not the heat, it's the dew point!

Dew points tell us how comfortable we feel in any given air mass.
by Paul Huttner

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No, you're not imagining it — package sizes are shrinking

No, you're not imagining it — package sizes are shrinking

It’s the inflation you’re not supposed to see. From toilet paper to yogurt to corn chips, manufacturers are quietly shrinking package sizes without lowering prices. It’s dubbed “shrinkflation,” and it’s accelerating worldwide.
by The Associated Press

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Sunny, pleasant Wednesday and Thursday; heat returns next week

Sunny, pleasant Wednesday and Thursday; heat returns next week

We’ll see a fair amount of sunshine and pleasant temperatures Wednesday and Thursday. Nearly statewide temperatures will be in the 70s both days.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Dry weather aids ongoing flood fight in northern Minnesota

With a dry forecast, the National Weather Service predicts that the water level on Rainy Lake — which is threatening hundreds of properties east of International Falls — will rise by only a couple inches over the next seven days. That compares to some days in the past couple weeks where the lake rose that much in a single day, swollen by a heavy winter snowpack and then spring rains. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Decreasing clouds Wednesday; warmer days ahead

Decreasing clouds Wednesday; warmer days ahead

After some rain for some spots, clouds will decrease Wednesday and that will lead to warmer temperatures. The warming trend will continue through the week and especially next week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Wisconsin's loons are declining, project examines if the same is happening in Minnesota

Wisconsin's loons are declining, project examines if the same is happening in Minnesota

Walter Piper, a biology professor at Chapman University in southern California, hopes to get a better idea if what’s plaguing Wisconsin’s loons — possibly biting black flies that drive them off the nest — also could be affecting Minnesota’s beloved state bird.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Play portrays generations of Latinas' struggles with identity

Play portrays generations of Latinas' struggles with identity

Teatro del Pueblo’s production of “Real Women Have Curves” focuses on a multigenerational group of Latinas who confront expectations of how they are supposed to fit within their families and within society — as well as how they are supposed to look.
by Vicki Adame

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