Stories from June 13, 2022

Yellowstone National Park closed to visitors due to flooding
Major flooding swept away at least one bridge, washed away roads and set off mudslides in Yellowstone National Park on Monday, prompting officials to close the entrances to the popular tourist attraction and evacuate visitors.
Cube Critic Samantha Matsumoto reviews the final installment of the Jurassic World movies, “Jurassic World: Dominion.” And Aron Woldeslassie shares his take on Amazon Prime’s series “The Outlaws.”
Rising Rainy Lake threatens environmentalist Ernest Oberholtzer's historic retreat
Influential environmentalist Ernest Oberholtzer built several distinctive cabins perched on a tiny granite island on the huge lake that now serve as a retreat for writers, artists and conservationists.
The Minnesota Department of Health said a “growing list of unpaid bills and inability to meet payroll threatened staffing levels, critical services and medications for residents" of Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island.
Monday was the second day of the House Jan. 6 committee hearings. David Schultz is a Minnesota-based political scientist who teaches at Hamline University and the University of Minnesota Law School. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about the hearings and what listeners can expect to come.
Jan. 6 witness: Trump 'detached from reality' over election
Former President Donald Trump’s closest campaign advisers, top government officials and even his family were systematically dismantling his false claims of 2020 election fraud on election night. But the defeated president was becoming “detached from reality” clinging to outlandish theories to stay in power. 
European 'star survey' reveals celestial treasure trove
The European Space Agency has released a trove of data on almost 2 billion stars in the Milky Way. It was collected by its Gaia mission in an effort to create the most accurate and complete map of our galaxy.
Markets tumble worldwide, bear market growls on Wall Street
Fears about a possible recession are pounding markets worldwide on Monday, and Wall Street’s S&P 500 tumbled into the maw of what’s known as a bear market after sinking more than 20 percent below its record set early this year.
Teatro del Pueblo tells a coming of age story for Latinas in 'Real Women Have Curves'
Teatro del Pueblo’s “Real Women Have Curves” reflects the coming of age experience of many Latinas in the United States. Co-directors Adlyn Carreras and Lelis Brito joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about their work.
Russia's rebranded McDonald's calls itself 'Delicious, that's all'
The new fast-food chain opened in Moscow on Sunday. It replaced the iconic Golden Arches with two bold orange backslashes and a red circle, representing a tiny burger and a pair of large fries.
Minnesota’s loon population could be declining
A Wisconsin study found the state’s loon population is declining. New research from Crow Wing County, Minnesota could find out whether Minnesota's loon population is facing similar trouble.
Patrick Rehkamp from the Minneapolis St. Paul/Business Journal returns to Minnesota Now with the latest updates on Minnesota jobs, housing, and hefty gas prices.
Monday storms clear; heat builds in
Leftover showers and thunder move out Monday morning, and heat will build into southwest Minnesota. The heat spreads across the rest of central and southern Minnesota Tuesday.
A strawberry supermoon will rise on Tuesday. Here's how to watch
June's full moon gets its nickname from the strawberry harvesting season in the Northeastern U.S. It also happens to be at its closest distance to Earth in its orbit, which makes it a supermoon.
Leaders of Minnesota's community health clinics and the state's department of human services are meeting Monday to discuss racial health equity. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
Morning thunder Monday; excessive heat Tuesday
A complex of showers and thunder will roll across Minnesota early Monday. Highs will be in the 70s and low 80s Monday afternoon. Heat builds in for Tuesday.
Jan. 6 witness: Trump 'detached from reality' over election
Former President Donald Trump’s closest campaign advisers, top government officials and even his family were systematically dismantling his false claims of 2020 election fraud on election night. But the defeated president was becoming “detached from reality” clinging to outlandish theories to stay in power. 
 Minnesota 2nd District rematch between Craig and Kistner ‘a toss-up’
This year’s race for Congress in Minnesota’s 2nd District is expected to be one of the most hard-fought House races in the country with millions spent on each side. Incumbent Rep. Angie Craig faces a rematch with Republican Tyler Kistner, and outside analysts expect a close race.